8-Day Turkish Gulet Cruise: Fethiye to Bodrum
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 1 - 14
- Ages 15+
Itinerary
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Spend eight days sailing the Turkish Riviera on a traditional wooden gulet from Fethiye to Bodrum. You'll swim and snorkel in clear bays, visit UNESCO-listed rock tombs at Kaunos, explore ancient Knidos, and wander the streets of Marmaris and Bodrum. The gulet has en-suite cabins (twin or double) on one deck; they are compact and you'll hear the engine when underway, so light sleepers may want earplugs. A good swimming ability is needed to enjoy the water activities. Most meals are served on board; other meals are at your own cost in port towns. Some shore visits involve walking on uneven ground in heat. Private group charters can be arranged through the operator's Tailor-Made team.
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Board the gulet at Fethiye harbour at 3 pm, meet your fellow travellers and get a briefing on the week ahead. The boat sets off for Tarzan Bay where you can swim in the clear water before dinner on board — your first night at sea.
Locations
- Fethiye
Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
- Tarzan Bay - Swim Stop
Optional Activities
- Explore Fethiye town (recommended to arrive 1-2 days early)
Landmarks
- Tarzan Bay
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After an early breakfast, visit Cleopatra's Bath to see the submerged ruins, then swim near Fish Rock at Bedri Rahmi Bay. The afternoon sails through the Tersane Islands' colourful waters, arriving in Gocek by evening.
Locations
- Gocek
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Cleopatra's Bath (Sunken Bath) - Swim Stop
- Bedri Rahmi Bay - Swim Stop
- Tershane Islands (Shipyard Islands) - Swim Stop
- Gocek - Free Time In The Town
Optional Activities
- Traditional cuisine dinner at recommended local restaurants
Landmarks
- Cleopatra's Bath (Sunken Bath)
- Bedri Rahmi Bay
- Tersane Islands (Shipyard Islands)
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Sail to Ekincik, a small village with a 2 km gravel beach. An optional riverboat trip runs to Turtle Beach to see loggerhead nesting grounds. Later, walk among the ancient Rock Tombs of Kaunos (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and relax in the warm, sulphur-rich mud baths.
Locations
- Gocek, Ekincik, Dalyan
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Ekincik - Beach and Swim Stop
Optional Activities
- Dalyan excursion - Riverboat (piyade) to Turtle Beach
- Kaunos Ancient City - Rock Tombs exploration (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Mud baths with warm sulfur-rich water
Landmarks
- Ekincik
- Turtle Beach
- Kaunos Ancient City
- Rock Tombs of Kaunos
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Morning snorkelling and swimming at Kumlubuku Bay, followed by a dip at pine-covered Paradise Island. After afternoon tea, the gulet sails to Marmaris on the Turkish Riviera. Evening free to explore the winding streets, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Locations
- Marmaris
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Kumlubuk Bay - Snorkeling and Swimming
- Paradise Island - Swim Stop
- Marmaris - Free Time In The Town
Optional Activities
- Explore Marmaris nightlife - clubs and bars
- Dining at various restaurants in Marmaris
Landmarks
- Kumlubuku Bay
- Paradise Island
- Marmaris
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Depart Marmaris for Kadirga, a secluded beach for swimming and relaxing. Continue to the quiet village of Bozukkale for the night. Evening at leisure — stay on deck for the sunset or explore the village. Dinner served on board.
Locations
- Marmaris
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Kadirga - Beach Stop
Optional Activities
- Explore Bozukkale town
Landmarks
- Kadirga
- Bozukkale
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Sail to Palamutbuku, known for turquoise water and good snorkelling. After lunch on board, head to Datca marina; a shuttle runs into the main town. Evening free to wander the Old Town, see ancient temples, visit cafes and historic sites at your own pace. Overnight at the marina.
Locations
- Datca
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Palamutbuku - Snorkeling & Swim Stop
- Datca - Free Time In The Town
Optional Activities
- Shuttle to Datca main town
- Explore Old Town of Datca
- Visit scattered ancient temples
- Explore various historic sites
- Dinner with group at local restaurants
Landmarks
- Palamutbuku
- Datca
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Morning swim and free time at Kindos. Optional visit to Knidos Ancient City, where excavations continue and you can climb for views over both harbours. Swim at Black Island, lunch on board, then sail to Bodrum with its whitewashed houses and medieval castle. Final night free to explore town and celebrate with the group.
Locations
- Bodrum
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Black Island - Swim Stop
Optional Activities
- Knidos Ancient City - optional excursion to explore ruins
- Climb hill at Knidos for views over the two harbors
- Explore Bodrum's shops, cobblestone streets, and high-end shopping
- Visit Bodrum Castle - medieval fortress
- Explore nightlife and bars in Bodrum
- Dinner on the boat on final night
Landmarks
- Kindos
- Knidos Ancient City
- Black Island
- Bodrum
- Bodrum Castle
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
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Trip ends after breakfast; disembark around 9:30 am. You can stay longer in Bodrum, arrange an airport transfer, or catch a ferry to nearby Greek islands such as Kos.
Locations
- Bodrum
Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional stay in Bodrum for further exploration
- Shuttle transfer to airport
- Travel to nearby Greek islands (e.g., Kos)
Landmarks
- Bodrum
Dates & Prices
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From Sunday 20 Jun 2027To Sunday 27 Jun 2027
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From Sunday 4 Jul 2027To Sunday 11 Jul 2027
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From Sunday 18 Jul 2027To Sunday 25 Jul 2027
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From Sunday 1 Aug 2027To Sunday 8 Aug 2027
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From Sunday 15 Aug 2027To Sunday 22 Aug 2027
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From Sunday 18 Jun 2028To Sunday 25 Jun 2028
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From Sunday 2 Jul 2028To Sunday 9 Jul 2028
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From Sunday 16 Jul 2028To Sunday 23 Jul 2028
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From Sunday 30 Jul 2028To Sunday 6 Aug 2028
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From Sunday 13 Aug 2028To Sunday 20 Aug 2028
Partners
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Alesia Tour
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Intrepid Travel
Tour partnerOrganises and runs this tour on the ground, from guides and transport to accommodation.
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Included
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- We use a traditional Turkish Gulet which is a comfort standard and accommodates a maximum of 14 travellers. There is a mixture of cabin types, four Lower Deck Standard Twin cabins, one Lower Deck Deluxe Double, one Lower Deck Master Double and one Main Deck Master Double. All cabins have their own ensuite bathrooms. The crew of four includes an onboard chef who provides two meals a day, as well as Turkish coffee and tea every afternoon. You will be accompanied by an Intrepid leader as well. Dine inside or outside under the sails and maybe fall asleep on the sundeck, under the clear night sky.
- Comfortable Turkish Gulet (7 nights)
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- All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. We endeavour to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.
- Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues, and introduce you to our local friends. You can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip.
- In Turkey, in accordance with local regulations your Leader will also be a registered Guide with the Ministry of Tourism. They will have vast general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, specialized knowledge of the sites visited and provide full guiding services.
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- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
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- Welcome Meeting
- Tarzan Bay - Swim Stop
- Tershane Islands - Swim Stop
- Bedri Rahmi Bay - Swim Stop
- Gocek Bay - Cleopatra's Bath Swim Stop
- Gocek - Free Time In The Town
- Ekincik - Beach and Swim Stop
- Kumlubuk Bay - Snorkeling and Swimming
- Marmaris - Free Time In The Town
- Paradise Island - Swim Stop
- Kadirga - Beach Stop
- Palamutbuku - Snorkeling & Swim Stop
- Datca - Free Time In The Town
- Bodrum - Free time in the town
- Black Island - Swim Stop
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- A Turkish Gulet is a traditional Turkish wooden motor sailing vessel. Although gulets do have sails, you can expect to motor cruise most of the time on this trip.
- Comfortable Turkish Gulet
Not Included
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- Flights are not included.
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- Insurance is not included.
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- Other activities and services are not included.
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- Other activities and services are not included.
Tour ID: 292585
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