Blue cruise Mediterranean coast

Itinerary

• DAY 1

  Arrival Dalaman & drive to Fethiye

  Meet at the Dalaman airport with Demavend Travels representative and drive to Fethiye, located on the site of the ancient city of Telmessos, the ruins of which can be seen in the city. Telmessos was the most important city of Lycia, with a recorded history starting in the 5^th century BC. We spend the night on the boat at Fethiye harbour.

  Transfer time: 1 h; transfer distance: 50 km (Dalaman airport - Fethiye)

  ON: on the boat (Gulet) in private 2-person cabins

  Meals:   - / - / D 

• DAY 2

  Fethiye to Tarzan koyu

  The Tarzan koyu (bay) is a superb location to swim and relax in the glorious surroundings; it is not far away from Fethiye, but far away from the mass tourism. The entrance of the bay leads you to a five metre clear water area where all kinds of small fish can be seen. We will anchor at the bay; take time to swim and to enjoy the day near this superb lonely place. We spend the night on the boat.

  ON: on the boat (Gulet) in private 2-person cabins

  Meals:   B / L / D

• DAY 3

  Hamam (Cleopatra bay), Tersane & Yassicilar Islands

  The Hamam bay, also known as Cleopatra bay is covered with olives and reminds a big swimming pool. Near the harbour you will see the ruins of an old Hamam (Turkish bath). Here we will take time to swim and relax and to discover the area. Afterwards we will continue to Tersane and Yassicilar islands. Tersane Island is covered with olive trees and on the island it is possible to find ruins from the Lycian and roman periods, the Yassicilar islands are a magnificent place to rest and to enjoy the panoramic view in the beautiful Mediterranean area. We spend the night on the boat.

  ON: on the boat (Gulet) in private 2-person cabins

  Meals:   B / L / D

• DAY 4

  Via Gemiler Island to Oludeniz lagoon

  Aziz (holy) Nikola was the name of the Gemiler Island in the early centuries. On the island you can still find ruins of byzantine settlements and churches. Oludeniz is located 14 km (9 mi) south of Fethiye and remains one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and building is strictly prohibited. Oludeniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine and is an official blue flag beach, frequently rated among the top five beaches in the world by travellers and tourism journals alike. 

  ON: on the boat (Gulet) in private 2-person cabins

  Meals:   B / L / D

• DAY 5

  Via butterfly valley to Firnaz bay & Kalkan

  The butterfly valley is a natural heritage with its over 80 different butterfly varieties. Today we take time to visit the valley and spend a couple of hours on land and at the beach of this magnificent place. Afterwards we will have our lunch on our boat and continue to Firnaz bay, right between the ancient city of Patara and Kalkan. Firnaz bay is a famous place to swim and to relax at the turquoise blue waters. Later we continue to Kalkan where we spend the night at the harbour.                    

  ON: on the boat (Gulet) in private 2-person cabins

  Meals:   B / L / D

• DAY 6

  Discover Kas

  Kas is a small fishing, yachting and tourist town; as tourist town still very original and authentic. It seems Kas was founded by the Lycian and its name was Habesos or Habesa, it was a member of the Lycian league and its importance during this time is confirmed by the presence of one of the richest Lycian necropolis. Today Kas is a quiet pleasant town with its blue sea and narrow streets scented with jasmine flowers. There are plenty of little guest houses, quiet cafes serving home cooked meals or small bars to relax.                        

  ON: on the boat (Gulet) in private 2-person cabins

  Meals:   B / L / D

• DAY 7

  Via Kekova & Simena castle to Ucagiz

  Kekova area is a great place for the coastal scenery as well as for the archaeological sites well preserved because they are not easily accessible. a pleasant excursion by boat is the best way to see the ruins on the northern coast of Kekova island, some of the old houses were completely submerged due to earthquakes during the byzantine period. By boat, we go round the island, where you can see remains down to 2 meters deep, in the bluish light on the seabed. We walk up to the Simena castle rewarding us with a view all around, and on numerous rock tombs. You will fully appreciate this day with a stroll on the Tersane Island. Afterwards we continue to Ucagiz, where we spend the night on the boat.

  ON: on the boat (Gulet) in private 2-person cabins

  Meals:   B / L / D

• DAY 8

  Trip concludes at Dalaman airport

  After breakfast; transfer to Dalaman airport where the trip concludes.

  Transfer time: 3 h; transfer distance: 180 km; (Ucagiz to Dalaman airport)

  Meals:   B / - / -