Itinerary
- Day 1
Fethiye to Butterfly Valley to Oludeniz to St Nicholas Island
You'll meet at Fethiye harbor at 10:00 am and board your gulet. After settling into your cabin and getting oriented, head out toward Butterfly Valley where you can swim or walk around if you prefer. The boat then continues to Oludeniz Beach and the Blue Lagoon before anchoring at St Nicholas Island for the night. Climb to the top to catch the sunset and explore the ruins in the evening light.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 5 o'clock Tea, Fruit Platters
Included Activities
- Board gulet at Fethiye harbor
- Cabin check-in and boat orientation
- Swim at Butterfly Valley
- Explore Butterfly Valley
- Visit Oludeniz Beach and Blue Lagoon
- Swim at Blue Lagoon
- Anchor at St Nicholas Island
- Explore St Nicholas Island ruins
- Climb to top of St Nicholas Island
Optional Activities
- Paragliding in Blue Lagoon
Landmarks/POIs Butterfly Valley Oludeniz Beach Blue Lagoon St Nicholas Island - Day 2
St Nicholas Island to Kalkan Bay to Kas
The crew sets off at dawn, so you can sleep in while the boat heads to a quiet bay near Kalkan. There's an optional swim if you want to jump in the ocean before moving on to Kas, a charming old fishing village with winding cobbled streets, bougainvillea vines, Ottoman houses, local shops, and cafes to wander through. By evening you'll anchor in a secluded bay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 5 o'clock Tea, Fruit Platters
Included Activities
- Wake-up swim in Kalkan Bay area (optional)
- Visit Kas village
- Explore Ottoman architecture in Kas
- Browse jewellery shops in Kas
- Browse clothing boutiques in Kas
- Relax in cafes in Kas
- Anchor in secluded bay near Kas
Optional Activities
- Diving in Kas
Landmarks/POIs Kas - Day 3
Kas to Sunken City of Kekova to Simena Castle to Gokkaya Bay
Sail slowly past the Sunken City of Kekova so you can photograph and observe the natural ruins disappearing into the water. Stop at Kekova and Simena Castle where you can either climb to the top for coastal views or relax in one of the waterfront cafes. Later anchor in Gokkaya Bay, one of the most beautiful spots on this route. Keep watch for turtles while you're swimming.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 5 o'clock Tea, Fruit Platters
Included Activities
- View Sunken City of Kekova
- Swim over protected Kekova ruins
- Visit Kekova
- Visit Simena Castle
- Climb Simena Castle
- Relax in Kekova village cafes
- Enjoy locally made ice cream in Kekova
- Anchor in Gokkaya Bay
- Swim in Gokkaya Bay
Landmarks/POIs Sunken City of Kekova Simena Castle Gokkaya Bay - Day 4
Gokkaya Bay to Ucagiz Village to Sunken City of Kekova to Simena Castle
Start with a morning swim in Gokkaya Bay, then head to Ucagiz Village Harbour where 4-day passengers will disembark. After saying goodbye to people leaving the boat, explore the town, check out the impressive Lycian ruins, or sit in a cafe for a while. You'll return by lunchtime to welcome the new passengers joining the cruise. Once everyone is settled, you can either revisit the Sunken City and Simena Castle or relax on deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 5 o'clock Tea, Fruit Platters
Included Activities
- Swim in Gokkaya Bay
- Visit Ucagiz Village Harbour
- Explore Ucagiz town
- Visit impressive Lycian ruins
- Relax in Ucagiz cafes
- Return to gulet at lunchtime
- Revisit Sunken City of Kekova
- Revisit Simena Castle
- Climb Simena Castle (if missed before)
- Relax in cafes in Kekova
- Relax on deck with sun and quiet time
Landmarks/POIs Ucagiz Village Lycian Ruins Sunken City of Kekova Simena Castle - Day 5
Kekova to Kas
Head back toward Kas for shopping, stopping at a new bay along the way for a swim. The boat anchors in this charming village where history fans can explore scattered ancient ruins and a small theatre overlooking the water. If the heat gets intense, head down to one of the little beaches for a cool dip in the ocean's natural currents.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 5 o'clock Tea, Fruit Platters
Included Activities
- Visit new bay for swimming
- Swim en route to Kas
- Anchor in Kas
- Shop in Kas
- Explore ancient ruins in Kas
- Visit small theatre overlooking ocean in Kas
- Swim at Kas beaches
- Relax on Kas beaches
Landmarks/POIs Kas Ancient Ruins in Kas Theatre in Kas - Day 6
Kas to Butterfly Valley to Oludeniz to Blue Lagoon to St Nicholas Island
The crew leaves early so you'll wake up at Butterfly Valley. After breakfast, you can hike into the valley if you missed it before, swim in the blue waters, or just relax and take it easy. Later cruise back to Oludeniz Beach and the Blue Lagoon. Spend your night at St Nicholas Island and watch the sunset either from the top of the island or from the deck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 5 o'clock Tea, Fruit Platters
Included Activities
- Wake at Butterfly Valley
- Hike into Butterfly Valley
- Enjoy blue waters at Butterfly Valley
- Swim at Butterfly Valley
- Cruise to Oludeniz Beach
- Visit Oludeniz Beach and Blue Lagoon
- Anchor at St Nicholas Island
- Explore St Nicholas Island
- Watch sunset from top of St Nicholas Island
- Relax on deck with sundowner
Optional Activities
- Paragliding in Blue Lagoon
Landmarks/POIs Butterfly Valley Oludeniz Beach Blue Lagoon St Nicholas Island - Day 7
St Nicholas Island to Fethiye
This is your final day on the gulet. You'll have time for several more swims as the boat heads back to Fethiye harbor, arriving just after lunch. Say goodbye to your new friends and the crew before heading back to your accommodation or moving on to your next stop in Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, 5 o'clock Tea, Fruit Platters
Included Activities
- Multiple swims en route
- Return to Fethiye harbor
- Depart gulet
Landmarks/POIs Fethiye Harbor
