| Day 1: |
| Board the yacht in Marmaris in the early afternoon and sail
for Kumlu Buku for a swim beneath the ruins of ancient Amos.
Then on to Ekincik Bay where we enjoy dinner at the “My Marina”
restaurant. |
| Day 2: |
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Following breakfast we board a small river boat for our tour
of ancient Caunos and Dalyan. We make our way inland along
the reed-lined channels of the Dalyan River delta, keeping
an eye out for turtles, herons and kingfishers. At Caunos
visit the remains of a theatre, a Byzantine church, a Roman
bath house and an Agora. As we head up-river to the town of
Dalyan, we pass beneath some impressive Lycian rock tombs.
Enjoy a brief stroll through the town before returning to
the yacht in Ekincik. Overnight in Kizilkuyruk Harbour, a
quiet place to anchor with the ruins of ancient Lydae.
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| Day 3: |
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Crossing the Gulf of Fethiye, we reach Gemiler Island by
lunchtime. Following a relaxing afternoon of swimming and
snorkelling over sunken ruins, we take a tender boat ashore
to explore the island. Walk around the remains of a sizeable
Byzantine settlement. Take advantage of the fabulous view
from the summit. Dinner at a quaint restaurant ashore.
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| Day 4: |
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Head down the coast and anchor at a small beach. Walk to the
waterfalls and enjoy the beauty of “Butterfly Valley”. Lunch
stop is at nearby Oludeniz – Turkey’s most photographed
beach – with the imposing Babadagi (Father Mountain, a
favorite of paragliders). We make for Bestas Harbour, our
anchorage for the night and walk up to the ruins of the
Greek ghost town, Kaya Koy. Dinner on board.
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| Day 5: |
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Sailing back into the Gulf of Fethiye, our destination is
Manastir Bay and the delightful anchorage known as
“Cleopatra’s Bay”. At the end of the day, snorkel over to
the partially-submerged ruins of a monastery at the waters
edge. Dine out local style in a restaurant near the waters
edge.
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| Day 6: |
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Cruise to Sarsala Bay. Lunch in the small harbour on Tersane
island where there are numerous ruins dating from Byzantine
times and later. Tersane is also a well sheltered anchorage,
ideal for watersports. Our destination is Tomb Bay. These
tombs can be reached by taking a climb up the hill from the
beach.
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| Day 7: |
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We spend a final day on the beautiful Gulf of Fethiye,
visiting such picturesque spots as the Yassica Islands and
Boynuz Buku before making our way into Gocek. Alternatively,
spend the night out in a quiet anchorage on Gocek island,
before proceeding to Gocek in the morning.
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