Fethiye to Kekova Gulet Sailing: 8 Days on the Turquoise Coast
Tour details
- Sailing Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
- Group Tour Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 12 - 42
- Ages 18+
Itinerary
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This is eight days aboard a traditional Turkish gulet, sailing the Turquoise Coast from Fethiye down to Kekova and back. You'll wake up to turquoise water and plenty of sun, moving between the lively town of Fethiye and the quieter coves around Kas and Demre. Along the way you'll swim in secluded bays, snorkel over the sunken ruins at Kekova, and stop at tucked-away beaches. The gulet is your base: stretch out on deck in the sun, slip into clear water when you feel like it, and wander the cobbled streets of Kalkan for a taste of Mediterranean town life. In the evenings, the air stays warm, and you can share a cocktail on deck with the others on board. One tip: bring soft-soled shoes for climbing around the ruins and the boat. This trip takes you through small coastal towns and villages at a relaxed pace.
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Your eight days on the water begin at the dock in Fethiye, where you'll board the gulet and cast off toward Boncuklu Bay. Today is for settling in: find your cabin, meet the crew and the other travelers, and learn your way around the boat. The swimming comes later, once you reach the quiet bay, so for now it's about claiming a spot on deck and watching the harbor slip away behind you.
Locations
- Fethiye
Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Swim in Boncuklu Bay
Landmarks
- Boncuklu Bay
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The day starts at Butterfly Valley, where thousands of butterflies gather in the air. You can relax on the beach or stretch your legs on the walk up to the waterfalls. Next comes Oludeniz and its blue lagoon, good for swimming and photos in the clear turquoise water. By late afternoon or early evening you'll reach St Nicholas Island to explore the old Byzantine ruins. Arrive at the right time and you'll catch the sunset over the water before dinner.
Locations
- Oludeniz, St. Nicholas Island
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Butterfly Valley
- Explore Oludeniz blue lagoon
- Visit St Nicholas Island and Byzantine ruins
Optional Activities
- Paragliding - EUR 120
Landmarks
- Butterfly Valley
- Oludeniz Blue Lagoon
- St Nicholas Island
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A morning sail brings you into the port town of Kas. Spend time here wandering the local markets and shops, where you can pick up Turkish delight and other souvenirs. You'll be back on board by early afternoon, then sail on to Hidayet Bay. Dinner is served on deck as the sun goes down, with drinks to see out the evening.
Locations
- St. Nicholas Island, Kas
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore local markets in Kas
- Orientation walk in Kas
Landmarks
- Kas
- Hidayet Bay
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Today the gulet works its way along the coast. You'll stop at Simena Castle, where you can climb around the ruins looking out over the sea, then carry on to Kekova and its sunken city resting below the surface. There's a swim stop along the way where the water is clear and turquoise. Expect to spend a good part of the day in the sea or lazing on deck with the Mediterranean in view.
Locations
- Simena, Kekova
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Simena Castle
- Explore sunken ruins of Kekova
- Swim in turquoise sea
Landmarks
- Simena Castle
- Kekova
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You'll sail to Demre, the home town of St Nicholas of Myra, better known as Santa Claus. Watch the water for Caretta Caretta turtles along the way. The day mixes snorkeling and swimming with a walk into town to see what Demre has to offer. You'll be back on board by evening for dinner and the sunset from your floating hotel.
Locations
- Demre
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkel and swim in Demre
- Explore Demre town
Optional Activities
- Myra Ancient City - €13: Explore Myra Ancient City, discovering impressive rock-cut tombs, ancient ruins, and the rich history of Lycia
Landmarks
- Demre
- St Nicholas Church
- Myra Ancient City
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Next stop is the coastal town of Kalkan, where the water stays turquoise and easy to swim in. After a swim, head ashore to walk the cobbled streets and find the local restaurants and shops. From there the gulet sails on to Firnaz Bay, where you'll spend the night and wind down after a full day on the water.
Locations
- Kalkan
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Swim in Kalkan
- Explore Kalkan cobbled streets and local shops
- Orientation walk in Kalkan
Landmarks
- Kalkan
- Firnaz Bay
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Firnaz Bay is yours through the morning and afternoon, with the boat at anchor so you can swim and soak up the Mediterranean sun. Later, you'll sail back toward Fethiye for your last dinner on board. Afterwards, head into town with the crew and your fellow travelers to spend the evening together before the trip ends.
Locations
- Fethiye
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Swim in Firnaz Bay
- Orientation walk in Fethiye
Landmarks
- Firnaz Bay
- Fethiye
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The sailing trip wraps up this morning. You'll have one last breakfast on the gulet, say your goodbyes to the crew and the people you've shared the week with, and then make your way on. It's a good moment to look back on the trip and start thinking about where you'll sail next.
Locations
- Fethiye
Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks
- Fethiye
Dates & Prices
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From Cumartesi 29 May, 2027To Cumartesi 5 Haz, 2027
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From Cumartesi 5 Haz, 2027To Cumartesi 12 Haz, 2027
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From Cumartesi 12 Haz, 2027To Cumartesi 19 Haz, 2027
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From Cumartesi 19 Haz, 2027To Cumartesi 26 Haz, 2027
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From Cumartesi 26 Haz, 2027To Cumartesi 3 Tem, 2027
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From Cumartesi 3 Tem, 2027To Cumartesi 10 Tem, 2027
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From Cumartesi 10 Tem, 2027To Cumartesi 17 Tem, 2027
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From Cumartesi 17 Tem, 2027To Cumartesi 24 Tem, 2027
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From Cumartesi 24 Tem, 2027To Cumartesi 31 Tem, 2027
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From Cumartesi 31 Tem, 2027To Cumartesi 7 Ağu, 2027
Partners
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Alesia Tour
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Travel Talk
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Included
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- GULET CRUISE - SUPERIOR GULET (7 nights)
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- Services of experienced captain and crew of the boat
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- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
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- Services of experienced the tour partner local tour leaders.
- Orientation walks in Kas, Kalkan and Fethiye
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- Gulet cruise around Fethiye, Kas and Kalkan.
Not Included
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- International flights are not included
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- Insurance is not included
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- Other activities and services not included
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- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips & gestures
- Visa fees
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
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Anne-Kathrin
Beautyfull places and very good personal
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Summer
I had a great time sailing around the South coast of Turkey for a week. It was great to sunbathe, swim and snorkel in beautiful bays and eat delicious food cooked by the chef. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to see the south on a boat. The extra/ optional activities where great to see various sunset points and visit a small town for some time on land.
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Colwyn
What an amazing holiday with the most beautiful sights and people. Turkish people are the most welcoming and friendly I've yet to come across while travelling. Our crew were exceptional and we will remain friends. It was too hot (no Aircon on our boat) to sleep in our beds so we slept on deck....all part of the experience, but the mosquitos were an unwelcome byproduct. Make sure to take something for that - and eye masks for that morning sun :) My advice to the Travel company , is advertise the 'party boat' as exactly that...me and my 52 Yr old partner who were originally assigned to that boat would not have enjoyed the experience listening to 20sumthings doing bodyshots all day! Equally the boats should not be travelling in tandem as the loud party boat meant we couldn't hear ourselves talk over dinner some nights. They should be totally seperate experiences with seperate guides! Already planning a visit back next year!!
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Antonia
Was apprehensive to book due to the lack of reviews, but it was a great trip. Age was about 25 - 35, mix of groups and couples, food was incredible, views were incredible. Great crew. Saw some nice areas of Turkey. Would call this a full board holiday experience where you wake up somewhere new everyday. A lot of time to sunbathe and swim
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Freya
Had the most amazing time on the boat. The Crew made the whole experience, fikaret was the best rep we could ask for, he went out of his way to make sure we had a great time! I couldn’t rate him any higher, he was amazing! The captain, chef and deck crew were also a joy to be around and made it fun for us. Will be back again, thanks to these guys
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Amanda
This was the most amazing tour. The group was AWESOME. It would have been helpful if the staff spoke more English, but other than that it was pretty great. The yacht was wonderful (though our toilet seat was broken and never got fixed) and the itinerary was good - I think the balance between chill time and tour/sightseeing time was perfect. I wish we had gotten more information about the sights we visited, though. Really looking forward to booking more sails in the future!
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Natalia
I loved everything about this tour! It was a great mixture of fun and interesting educational moments about Turkey. Big thanks for our tour guide Aykut! He made sure that this trip full of fun activities and he provided lots of interesting information about Turkey and it’s history. Also, big thanks to our boat crew they made our stay as comfortable as possible. Tasty food, lots of swimming and exploring! If you are looking for great combination of relaxation and activities, that the tour for you!
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Alana
I got to see a lot of Turkey that I never even considered I’d be able to see. Turkey’s Aegean/Mediterranean coast is spectacular and this tour gave us a great balance of history, exploring, adventure, relaxation and parties.
Tour ID: 138906
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