Day 1
Gocek
Set at the head of the Gulf of Fethiye amidst beautiful
pine-clad mountains and only 30 minutes from the
international airport at Dalaman, Gocek must be one of the
Mediterranean's best situated embarkation/disembarkation
ports. Originally a small fishing village, it has grown
into a sophisticated centre for yachting and combines a
wonderful traditonal ambience with a modern marina,
excellent restaurants and bars and good shopping.
Day 2 Coldwater Bay
Before arriving at Coldwater Bay, we anchor for lunch off
Gemiler Island, where there are the ruins of what must
have been a sizeable Byzantine community. An exploration
of the island is well worth the effort and the ruins
include those of several churches, a covered walkway and
many houses, shops, water cisterns etc. A short sail then
takes us to Coldwater Bay. So-named because of the cold
fresh water springs entering the sea here. You will also
find there a delightful rustic restaurant ashore and the
opportunity to take a very enjoyable hike (45 mins) to the
old Greek village of Kaya, deserted since the 1920's when
the population exchange took place.
Day 3 Kas (Ancient Antiphellos)
Greek until 1922, Kas was resettled by Turks from Anatolia.
Its harbour is always bustling and scuba diving can be
organised here. There is a beautiful Hellenistic
amphitheatre just outside the town in a spectacular
setting and Lycian rock tombs are carved into the
surrounding mountainside, impressively lit at night. There
is an abundance of night-life in Kas with plenty of
restaurants and bars.
Day 4 Kekova
A beautiful area protected from the sea by Kekova Island
and abundant in the ruins of a Lycian civilisation, some
of which are now under water as the result of a
devastating earthquake. The battlements of a magnificent
Crusader fortress stand dramatically over the village and
the views from the castle is magnificent. Within the
castle there is a small theatre and the surounding slopes
are dotted with sarcophagi. A true perspective of the
sunken city can be perceived from this perfect vantage
point.
Day 5 Gokkaya
A magnificently remote anchorage amongst a multitude of
islands and inlets with a variety of ancient ruins and a
small restaurant ahsore. A perfect setting for watersports
of all kinds.
Day 6 Kastellorizon
This delightful Greek Island a short distance from the
Turkish coast is an absolute 'must' to visit. After
lunching and spending the afternoon in the gorgeous
anchorage with gin-clear water, we moor stern-to the quay
in the typically Greek village, where one can visit the
local museum and dine at the various waterside restaurants.
A walk up the path to the top of the precipitous mountain
behind the village rewards one with spectacular vistas of
the surrounding islands and the Turkish mainland. Before
leaving the island, we sail down its eastern coast and
visit the beautiful Blu Grotto (said to be better than the
one on Capri), which we enter by dinghy, leaving the yacht
outside.
Day 7 Kalkan (for Xanthos and Patara)
Another village along this coast affected by the
population exchange of 1922, Kalkan nestles in the crease
of ahill at the foot of which is the attractive harbour.
It is a scub diving centre and the ideal port from which
to visit the ancient cities of Xanthos and Patara. Flowers
spill from the balconies in Kalkan and there are numerous
restaurants and bars to choose from.
Day 8 Ekincik (For Caunus and Dalyan)
A stunning bay overlooked by an excellent restaurant
providing superb meals in a memorable setting. From here a
local boat and guide can be hired in order to travel up
the Dalyan delta (where the 'African Queen' was filmed)
and visit the ancient city of the river trip one should
catch sight of some of the many turtles, herons and
kingfishers that abound in this area.
Day 9 Swallow Island
A beautiful, usually deserted anchorage, great for
watersports and providing some rewarding walking in
wonderful surroundings. A longish hike takes one through
the pine forests to the ruins of an ancient settlement, or
a short walk brings one to a small farming community who
also weave traditional carpets.
Day 10 Karacaoren
A delightful reef-fringed bay with an off-lying island on
which include a church and several crypts, one of which
contains a remarkably well-presereved fresco of St.
Christopher. The crystal clear waters and islets provide
excellent snorkelling and spear-fishing and there is a
very popular restaurant ashore.
Day 11 Sarsala
A large, picturesque bay surrounded by pine forests, in
which lies the remains of a wreck of an old trading vessel.
An excellent spot for all watersports from water-skiing to
windsurfing. Ashore, there is a good hike up through the
pine forests to a lake and an old village in the mountains.
Day 12 Fethiye (Ancient Telmessus)
This used to be the principal port of Lycia and today is a
resort and working town overlooked by some very large rock
tombs and the ruins of a medieval fort. A large
amphitheatre is being unearthed close to the town quay
area and other ancient sites can be visited from Fethiye
by road. The town has excellent shopping and a large
selection of restaurants, bars and clubs and from here
scuba diving, para-sailing, white-water rafting,
microlight flying and para-gliding can be organised. The
tandem para-gliding takes place with qualified pilot from
the summit of Baba Dag (just under 7.000ft), landing on
the famous beach of Olu Deniz. The experience is
unforgettable and very popular! At Fethiye, a group can
split up, taking part in these various activities and
meeting up on the yacht afterwards. In these situations,
we normally pick up divers at their last dive site.
Day 13 Deep Bay
A wonderfully enclosed bay in a glorious setting and
absolutely ideal for watersports. Good walking a dinghy
ride away and a remarkable rustic restaurant ahsore. Over
the years this bay has become a favourite with many of our
guests.
Day 14 Disembarkation in Gocek.
