Blue Voyage

Gocek - Kekova - Gocek

DAY 1: Gocek - Gocek Island
Fly to Dalaman Airport to join your yacht in Gocek; only half an hour away from the airport. The charming village of Gocek is an environmental protection area and main yachting center. After a welcome cocktail, sail to Gocek Island for a quiet night and dinner.


DAY 2: Gocek Island - Oludeniz - Gemiler Island
Cruise to Oludeniz , a beautiful inland bay which can be visited by the yacht's dinghy. With high mountains sweeping down to the shore and golden sands this lagoon is a scenic must. It is ideal for nice swim and watersports. Late afternoon cruise to Gemiler Island surrounded by an amphitheatre of mountains and covered with Byzantine remains. Enjoy a grill party ashore.

DAY 3: Gemiler Island - Kas
Early morning sail to Kas (Ancient Antiphellos), a charming village, a small green oasis under steep scrub - covered hills in which numerous Lycian tombs were carved out. The Greek island of Kastellorizon lies only three miles to the south. Overnight in Bayındır Harbor.

DAY 4: Kas - Kekova (Kale)
You will be absorbed into the remains of an ancient Lycian civilization. There is a wealth of fascinating spots to explore. Parts of the city are sunken while other parts protrude from the sea to form tiny islands. A lonely sarcophagus still stands half - submerged on the western side of the bay. Üçagiz Bay and the village Kale (ancient Simena) will be visited.

DAY 5: Kekova - Kalkan
After breakfast, sail to Kalkan, a pretty fishing village, offers a good choice of antique and carpet shops, while your crew is busily preparing for a comfortable night onboard.

DAY 6: Kalkan (Xanthos & Patara & Letoon )
An air-conditioned minibus will take you from Kalkan harbor for your daily land tour. Kalkan is a base for visiting Xanthos, the birthplace of Bishop Nicholas of Myra, and Patara, a superb seven-mile long beach. Letoon is an ancient city with temples of Apollo, Artemis and Leto and the ruins of Hellenistic Theatre. Meet the boat in Fethiye.

DAY 7: Sarsala - Gocek
Sarsala Bay is a safe anchorage place ideal for swimming and watersports. You can just relax and enjoy a nice drink onboard. In the evening, you may try one of the nice fish restaurants in the charming village of Gocek for dinner.

DAY 8: Gocek - Dalaman
After breakfast, leave your yacht in Gocek with wishes to meet again.

Article From "Financial Times"

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