TURKISH SAILING
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Description
Overview
Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is an astoundingly under hyped holiday destination. Endearing seaside towns, shrubby mountain backdrops and private coves with shimmering blue sea are being totally missed by the masses. Which makes it perfect for us to explore. Picture yourself aboard a traditional Turkish gulet boat, eating home cooked meals and lapping up sunshine between snorkels.
Included/Excluded
- Your accommodation, essential trip transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost (on most trips we offer breakfast every day, plus a hand-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals)
- A number of meal times are left open for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important.
- Travel insurance and visas
- Flights to and from your starting and ending points
- We offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are additional experiences
- Meals not mentioned
Itinerary
Day 1: Fethiye to Boncuklu Bay
Fethiye:
- Welcome aboard our gulet, a traditional Turkish sailing boat straight out of your dreams and into reality! We can already picture ourselves jumping from its decks into the sparkling sea during our swim stops…but right now, the show sets sail in Fethiye. After you’ve unloaded your luggage and met up with your new crew, we’ll be on our merry way to Boncuklu Bay.
Boncuklu Bay:
- When we arrive, we’ll stop for a cheeky swim and admire one of the region’s most beautiful beaches – before tucking into our first of many delicious dinners.
Sailing Yacht
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Boncuklu Bay to St Nicholas Island via Ölüdeniz
Boncuklu Bay:
- Rise and shine, crazy cruisers. Our first port of call is breakfast, followed by our second, which is Ölüdeniz.
Via Ölüdeniz:
- And here we are in the oh-so scenic Ölüdeniz – known for its blue lagoon and views of the Babadağ Mountain…
St Nicholas Island:
- After tonight’s dinner, you’re free to explore the island. We recommend checking out the ancient architecture and hunting down the OG tomb of St Nicholas himself.
Sailing Yacht
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Additional Cost Applies:
- Visit the Church of St Nicholas
Day 3: St Nicholas Bay to Bayindir Bay via Kaş and Firnaz
St Nicholas Island:
- Ge’bye, Gemile! It’s been fun, but now we must move on towards Kaş.
Via Firnaz Bay:
- We’ll stop off here for breakfast and a good old swim in the sea. There’s some seriously splendid scenery to admire here, so make sure you dry off for long enough to get some salty snaps of the saucy sea.
Via Kaş:
- Let’s take a break in Kas, this quaint seaside town known for its charming whitewashed houses and the ‘Lion’s Tomb’, decorated with two statues of lion’s heads. Try not to fall too heard over heels as you and your pride head out on the prowl
Bayindir Bay:
- Next we’re taking a leisurely sail to Bayindir Bay where we’ll park for the night. With gorgeous turquoise waters and white cliffs locking you in, you’ll spend a fairytale-like evening with your crew!
Sailing Yacht
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Bayindir Bay to Kekova Bays
Bayindir Bay:
- By now, you’ll be a well-oiled sailing machine who eats salty sea air for breakfast – plus your actual breakfast.
Kekova Bays:
- Off to Kekova Bays for more island delights.
Sailing Yacht
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Kekova Bays to Myra
Kekova Bays:
- Rise and shine, we have some exploring ahead of us today.
Myra:
- Myra is believed to be the birthplace of St Nicholas and is a haven for ancient ruins. If you want to see all the stops, consider taking the shuttle to and fro! Opt in for an even closer look – take a wander and explore the stone-carved cities, temples, artwork… even an old amphitheatre, plus St Nicholas’ church itself.
Sailing Yacht
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Additional Cost Applies:
- Shuttle to and fro! See Myra and St Nicholas Church
- Enter the Ancient Site of Myra
- Take a look inside St Nicholas Church
Day 6: Myra to Yeşilköy via Kalkan
Myra:
- We’ll wake up bright and early and then sail to Kalkan for more of what we love…
Via Kalkan:
- Quaint little cafes and cosy sunbathing spots await us in Kalkan
Yeşilköy, Antalya, Turkey:
- Tonight’s destination is Yeşilköy, where you’ll have some free time to explore.
Sailing Yacht
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Yeşilköy to Fethiye via Samanlik Bay
Yeşilköy, Antalya, Turkey:
- This morning we’ll sail to Samanlik Bay, where we’ll have a long break for lunch and a final dose of Turkish sea-swimming before we go back to normal.
Via Samanlik Bay:
- Expect spellbinding views of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, plus sprawling seas and jutting valleys dotted with cliffside shrubbery.
Fethiye:
- And back to where it all began. For one last time, you’re free to wander into the pretty Turkish harbour town of Fethiye and sample the local culture and cuisine. You’ll also have the chance to try a traditional Turkish Hamam, AKA best bath ever.
Sailing Yacht
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Additional Cost Applies:
- Traditional Turkish Bath
Day 8: End Fethiye
Fethiye:
- We’ll check out in the morning today, but you and your crew have the world (more specifically the Mediterranean Sea) at your feet now, so why not keep the adventure going? Seriously though, if you do have time to spare before you go home, go check out Butterfly Valley. It’ll give you butterflies. The good kind. And you won’t regret it.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Price
PRICE FROM RM4454 SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
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