Sail Turkey: Gulet Cruise Olympos to Fethiye

Day 1 Olympos to Demre

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   Olympos

   After being picked up from your accommodation in Olympos, there will be an additional pick-up service in Demre before heading to the yacht moored at Demre Harbour. Once aboard, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your crew and fellow travelers over lunch as we set sail.
   Our first destination is the Pirates Cave and the Sunken City of Kekova, a UNESCO World Heritage Site we can explore as your captain slowly cruises above. From here, we’ll continue to Kekova Island so you can visit Simena Castle. Take in the sweeping views across the coastline as you wander through the picturesque fishing village at its base, then re-board the gulet as we cruise towards Gokkaya Bay. Here, we will anchor for the evening while keeping an eye out for the sea turtles that frequent the area.

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   Demre (Kale)

   1 hour

   Additional pick-up service in Demre

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   Kekova Island

   1 hour

   Our first destination is the Pirates Cave and the Sunken City of Kekova, a UNESCO World Heritage Site we can explore as your captain slowly cruises above. From here, we’ll continue to Kekova Island so you can visit Simena Castle.

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   Sunken City Ruins of Simena

   4 hours Admission ticket not included

   Take in the sweeping views across the coastline as you wander through the picturesque fishing village at its base, then re-board the gulet as we cruise towards Gokkaya Bay. Here, we will anchor for the evening while keeping an eye out for the sea turtles that frequent the area.

Day 2 Gokkaya Bay to Kas

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   Kas

   12 hours

   We’ll begin the day with a short cruise to Kas, including a stop to go swimming before we pull into the harbour. You’ll have the morning to explore this charming town at your leisure, with plenty of handicraft stores and souvenir shops to discover. Wander along the cobblestone streets or watch the world go by from one of the local cafes. In the afternoon, we’ll depart Kas and continue towards Firnaz Bay where we’ll anchor for the evening.

Day 3 Kas to St. Nicholas Island

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   Butterfly Valley

   3 hours Admission ticket not included

   While you are busy sleeping, your crew will wake early to begin the longest leg of the journey, from Firnaz Bay to Butterfly Valley. On arrival, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast before refreshing with a swim or taking a stroll through the valley to spot some of its myriad butterfly species.

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   Oludeniz

   3 hours

   From Butterfly Valley, we will cruise past the photogenic beach of Oludeniz and moor near the idyllic Blue Lagoon. Enjoy another refreshing swim or take the opportunity to go paragliding off the mountain of Baba Dag, which is considered one of the best places in the world to enjoy this thrilling activity.

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   Gemiler Island

   18 hours Admission ticket not included

   Afterward, we’ll continue to St. Nicholas Island (Gemiler Island) where you’ll have time to explore the ruins and climb to the top of the island to experience an incredible sunset.

Day 4 St. Nicholas Island to Fethiye

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   Fethiye

   1 hour

   Begin the day with a refreshing swim before we begin the journey back towards Fethiye, stopping for lunch in one of the beautiful bays along the way.
   We’ll anchor in Fethiye Harbour shortly after lunch where it’s time to say goodbye to your friendly crew and fellow travellers as you continue your onward adventures in Turkey.