YACHT SAILING HOLIDAYS IN TURKEY

Turgut Köy, Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

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Nirvana Tourism is a family business based in Marmaris, southern Turkey. We have our own fleet of Gulets (traditional Turkish built Mediterranean sailing boats) for charter, a yacht brokerage and apartments for rent in the idyllic village of Turgut, 30 minutes from Marmaris.

We can now offer holidays on both land or sea. We are highly experienced in sailing the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Each of our Gulets is built to a very high specification for your comfort and safety. Each cabin has en suite bathrooms with hot running water and wc. Your Captain and crew will indulge your every need whilst you swim in secluded bays, snorkel/wind surf/fish (equipment supplied), go site seeing, visit bazaars, relax and take in the sun on deck, wine and dine under the stars or hunt out the local night life.

We are highly experienced in sailing the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Each of our Gulets is built to a very high specification for your comfort and safety. Each cabin has en suite bathrooms with hot running water and wc.

The sailing trip of a lifetime, experiencing 3000 years of history, magic and myth. You will sample our delicious foods and you may wish to sample our beautiful wines or try a Rakı, our national drink. We cater for any length of cruise, any number of people and any destination by negotiation. Whatever you choose, we guarantee you won't be disappointed.

ALL CRUISES INCLUDE:
Cabin accommodation
Experienced crew - Captain, cook & minimum of one deck hand. (English speaking).
Free snorkels & fishing lines available.
Harbour fees & taxes, fuel.

CONSIDERATIONS
Our Summer calendar is filled on a first come, first served basis, so booking early to avoid disappointment is important. Drinks are available at the bar or on request to the crew at all times. The bar bill must be settled prior to disembarkation.

PRICES
Both Gulet Charter & Cabin Charter prices are quoted as a daily rate, so please multiply by the number of days (minimum 7) to get your total cruise price. Cabin Charter prices are for two sharing a double cabin. There is a single persons supplement if traveling alone. Gulet Charter prices are broken into elements of boat with crew and personal costs to offer flexibility but there is a minimum person charge for each type of gulet. ie 8 double cabins, 8 persons minimum and 6 cabin, 6 persons minimum charge.

These are standard cruise suggestions and all Cabin Charters follow Cruises 2 or 3, however, if you are chartering the entire Gulet (Gulet Charter) then you can specify your own itinerary (within reason). The freedom of choice is yours. Some people like seclusion others, night life, therefore we discuss your needs on the first night and tailor our cruises to suit your needs.

Cabin charter cruises normally take in a mixture of secluded bays, small harbours and a town for night stopovers, with visits to sites of interest & good swimming places during the day. If you are interested in a cruise to take in a extreme sport or two (para-gliding, para-sailing, white water rafting etc), then please enquire. We can arrange this for you.

CRUISE 1 : Marmaris / Greek Islands / Marmaris
Gulet Charter only
Visit Rhodes, Simi and other Islands. There is a supplement added for this cruise due to extra fees & taxes incurred.

CRUISE 2 : Marmaris / Fethiye / Marmaris
Gulet & Cabin Charter
Visit secluded bays, Ekincik, Dalyan, take a river boat to visit the ancient city of Caunos, Lycian tombs, Turtle beach, mud baths and freshwater lake.

CRUISE 3 : Marmaris / Datça / Marmaris
Gulet & Cabin Charter
Visit secluded bays and villages such as Selimiye & Bozburun. Take a minibus to the magical, ancient city of Knidos where the Mediterranean & Aegean seas meet.

CRUISE 4 : Marmaris / Finike / Marmaris
Gulet Charter only
This cruise can vary on your own wishes. There is so much to see, both ancient & modern, such as the towns of Fethiye, Kaş & Finike, the ancient sites of Telmessos, Sidmya, Patara, Antiphellus, Kekova (sunken city) & Myra etc and much more for 14 days.

CRUISE 5 : Marmaris / Gökova / Bodrum / Marmaris
Gulet & Cabin Charter
Fourteen day trip.

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Turgut Köy, Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

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Gulet Weddings in Turkey... Weddings, blessings, renewal of vows; Your dream event awaits! Weddings, blessings and honeymoons in Turkey in either Gulet yachts or in land based accommodation. (required legal documents and wedding price list coming soon!). We can arrange Weddings in the following areas: Marmaris, Fethiye, Bodrum, Rhodes and Istanbul.

WEDDING PACKAGE
Your traditional Turkish wedding package can include :
Ceremony, marriage licence, certificate & all registrar fees
Blessings & renewal of vows
Sparking wine toast for bride & groom
Wedding breakfast
Wedding cake
Flowers - Bouquet for bride & buttonhole for groom
Decorated location
Our helpful Nirvana Wedding Co-ordinator to assist you.

Nirvana Tourism is proud to offer something different for the most special day of your life. We can arrange as much or as little of your big day to make it the most unique experience you and your guests will ever experience.

Please note : "One Day" Gulet weddings / blessings can only be held on Saturdays. It may be possible to hold the wedding on a different day in exceptional circumstances but sadly this will be reflected in an increased cost.

For wedding / blessing parties taking a "One Week Or More" cruise or a "Land" wedding the event can be on any day at no extra cost.

WEDDING DAY WISHES
What do you wish for on your wedding day? To be a beautiful bride with a handsome groom. To be surrounded by breathtaking scenery? With the sun shining and sharing the day with your loved ones? Then maybe we have what you are looking for. We can offer you tranquility and simplicity, a dream wedding at realistic prices. We promise you won't meet another bride in the corridor.

WE PROVIDE
A graceful 100 ft traditional wooden Gulet that can accommodate up to sixteen passengers. The Gulet will be garlanded and decorated in the Turkish style with our beautiful traditional wedding cloth on the table ready to receive the cake. The services of the Wedding official who will come to the Gulet and perform the wedding ceremony, along with an Interpreter.

All wedding packages are individually put together each one is tailored to provide the best value for money and fit your budget A small intimate wedding for just the two of you, which will include a honeymoon cruise for two or thee days or two or three weeks. Which ever suits your plans. An option where family and close friends could join in the celebrations A larger group where different itineraries for guests wishing to do their own thing can be arranged. Packages can be land based, Gulet based or a little of both.

Our driver will meet you at the Airport and escort you to the your Gulet, hotel or to one of our charming apartments in the pretty traditional village of Turgut.

Also fun activities like; Stag nights / days can include an evening of Rakı and Belly dancing. Followed by a relaxing trip to the traditional Turkish Barber the next day for head massage and the closest shave, the best you have ever had. The ladies pre wedding treats. Can include an afternoon at the Turkish baths an experience not to be missed. A day at the beauty parlor where a manicure, pedicure, eye-brow shaping, full wedding make-up and hair costs very little in comparison to the UK the quality of the work is excellent.

The Champagne breakfast is often just that, as some couples opt to have the wedding early in the day and then set sail. The wedding official may come before, during or after the meal. Our local patisserie will bake and decorate the Turkish Wedding cake. Photographers, Videos, flowers and music are all available Just tell us what you want and it will be our pleasure to try to provide it. It is not unusual for some friends and family to stay on board and join the bridal couple on a cruise. We have a cabin set aside for Honeymooners, which is a little more private.

It is possible to charter more than one Gulet so a larger party can cruise together and drop anchor in coves not found by the average tourist, to swim in crystal clear water under a spectacular blue sky in the calmest of sea. To choose to sleep on deck under the stars with only the breeze in the rigging, the only sound you will hear.

We will advise on the procedure and legalities needed for marrying in Turkey, it really is not difficult.

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Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

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Fifty years ago a group of Turkish artists in Bodrum - two writers, a poet and a painter - made the first so-called "Blue Cruise" on a small fishing boat, known as a gulet. They were the first to explore the idyllic coast and crystal clear waters of the Turkish Mediterranean. Since then the Blue Cruise has become a uniquely Turkish way of enjoying coastal sailing.

My company Öz Yachting is located in Bodrum ancient Halikarnassos - most favourable holiday resort of Turkey and specializes on yacht charter holidays along the coasts of Turkey and Greece. I offer you a very wide selection of finest gulets from standard to deluxe. Our experience dates back 13 years to the dawn of yacht charter in Turkey. I proud of my company as being a elite and reliable one. Your charter holiday will be handled my personal touch and will be a unforgettable one !

AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Milas - Bodrum Airport to Bodrum 30 mins, Milas-Bodrum Airport to Marmaris 2 hrs, Dalaman Airport to Göcek 20 mins, Dalaman Airport to Marmaris 1 hr 30 mins, Dalaman Airport to Fethiye 1 hr, Antalya Airport to Antalya 30 mins.

ROUTES
These are mostly preferred classical itineraries of Blue Cruise. They are mainly based on 4 hours of cruising and visiting 1 - 2 different place a day. We can prepare custom itineraries for your special requirements.

Bodrum - Ceramos Bay - Bodrum
Gulf of Gökova is the place where the Blue Cruise was originated. There are many small paradise bays which covered by pine trees and protected from wind.
1.Day : Boarding the yacht starting from 15:00 pm in Bodrum Harbour. Guests who come earlier can leave their luggage to our office. Dinner and overnighting in Bodrum Harbour.
2.Day : While you are having breakfast, your guide will come to boat and give information about the tour program and the yacht. During this time your captain will have finished the harbour duties. Sailing to Orak Island. After the swimming and lunch stop you will sail to Çökertme which is a small fisherman village. Dinner and overnighting in Çökertme. If you would you may have a small walk on shore.
3.Day : Before the breakfast early in the morning, departure to Yedi Adalar ( Seven Islands ). You are at the beginning another wonderful day in Yedi Adalar. Surfing, diving, swimming, dozing here where many little islands and coral reefs are exist. You may also walk through Günlük and pine trees forests if you wish. In Yedi Adalar our firsts stop would be Küfre Bay and before 5 o'clock tea time your boat will anchor to Uzun Liman for dinner and overnighting.
4.Day : After the breakfast cruising to Tuzla Bay which has a lovely blue crystal waters. Morning swims will become a part of your daily regime. We cruise mid-morning to Löngöz Bay, our beautiful, pine-forested lunch stop. You may walk through the forest and you can take a rest in the Ali Baba's cafe. Cruising to a small creek which is called İngiliz Limanı (English Harbour). This name is derived from the Second World War, when English torpedo boats hid in this cove. In this area there are many shelter coves and small bays very available for anchoring. Dinner and overnight here.
5.Day : Cruising to Sedir (Cedrae) Island. The island is like an open-air museum with the unique beach, sand and crystal waters. The inner area has a Dorian-style temple that Christians later turned into a church, a 1,500-person amphitheater reminiscent of the pre-Roman era, small buildings with domed roofs, cisterns colored red on the inside, and tunnels. The surrounding area is strewn with broken column tops and stones decorated with pictures and reliefs. It's said that the sand of Cleopatra beach was brought by Antonious for Cleopatra from the deserts of North Africa. It is also forbidden to remove even a handful of its very special sand from the island. Departure for Lunch and overnigting to Karacasöğüt Village. This lovely village is only 30 minutes far to Marmaris. If you would you can join our optional Marmaris or Dalyan-Caunos tours.
6.Day : Early in the morning sailing to Kargılı Bay. After the breakfast we will anchor to Kisebükü for lunch and swimming stop. Byzantian ruins on the shore can be visit in here. Dinner and overnighting in Pabuç Burnu.
7.Day : After the breakfast cruising to Yalıçiftlik Bay. Guests who wish can join village tour in here. Departure to Bodrum for dinner and overnighting.
8.Day : Disembarkation after breakfast,10:00 am.

Bodrum - Hisarönü Bay - Bodrum
1.Day : Board the yacht in Bodrum and take the remainder of the afternoon out to explore the impressive Castle of the Knights of St. John. The castle houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology where artifacts from antiquity, under covered during ship wreck excavations are on display. Stay the night in the harbour for the opportunity to enjoy Bodrum by night, or head for a quiet anchorage off Kara Island. If your choice is Bodrum, you will find an endless array of shops, bars, clubs and restaurants in what is Turkey's most cosmopolitan town. For party-goers, Bodrum hosts one of the largest outdoor discos in the world, the Halikarnassos.
2.Day : We depart after breakfast and cruise three hours across the Gökova Gulf to the ancient port of Knidos, a centre of art and culture in the 4th-century BC. Drop anchor in the larger of the two harbours and go ashore to visit the site of Knidos itself which includes city walls, two theatres, terraced streets and the remains of several temples including the temple of Aphrodite. Depending on weather conditions we either overnight here or move on to Palamut Bükü.
3.Day : Leaving Knidos we sail for Palamut Bükü where we enjoy water sports and lunch at anchor. A short bay-hop via Ince Burun takes us to Kargı Bay. Arriving into Datзa harbour in the early evening, we take a stroll through the streets of this quaint little town with its rug merchants and colourful souvenir shops.
4.Day : A leisurely sail along the southern side of the Datça peninsula takes us to Kuruca Bay, excellent for swimming, snorkeling and water skiing. Moving on to Bencik, a long pine-fringed inlet which winds up into the peninsula, we find a quiet anchorage for the night.
5.Day : Breakfast over, we sail for the Bay of Orhaniye, set amid forested slopes and perfect for all manner of water sports. Here we explore the ruins of a Byzantine fort sitting a top a small island in the bay. Orhaniye is only a short distance from the waterfalls of Turgut where one can enjoy an icy dip in the height of summer. Overnight in the bay of Selimiye with perhaps dinner ashore in one of the fine fish restaurants for which the town is renowned.
6.Day : A sail around the Cape of Kara Burun takes us into a large land-locked bay known as Bozukkale. We anchor beneath the Hellenistic citadel of Ancient Loryma which was primarily used as a harbour of refuge for trade ships heading north and south along the coast. Take time ashore to visit the ruins of this once important city. A spectacular view makes a climb to the acropolis well worthwhile. After lunch we cruise further north to Serçe. It was here that Dr George Bass and his team of archaeologists recovered glass objects from an 11th Century Byzantine wreck. These items are now on display in the 'glass wreck' room in the Bodrum Castle.
7.Day : After breakfast it's a leisurely cruise to our lunch stop at Gerekse Creek. Here we can explore the ruins of a Byzantine trading station. Heading for our evening destination of Marmaris, we make a swimming stop at Kadırga or Kumlubükü. Tonight enjoy the night time attractions of Marmaris .
8.Day : Disembarkation in Marmaris after breakfast.

Bodrum - Hisarönü Bay - Marmaris
1.Day Board the yacht in Bodrum and take the remainder of the afternoon out to explore the impressive Castle of the Knights of St. John. The castle houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology where artifacts from antiquity, under covered during ship wreck excavations are on display. Stay the night in the harbour for the opportunity to enjoy Bodrum by night, or head for a quiet anchorage off Kara Island. If your choice is Bodrum, you will find an endless array of shops, bars, clubs and restaurants in what is Turkey's most cosmopolitan town. For party-goers, Bodrum hosts one of the largest outdoor discos in the world, the Halikarnassos.
2.Day : We depart after breakfast and cruise three hours across the Gökova Gulf to the ancient port of Knidos, a centre of art and culture in the 4th-century BC. Drop anchor in the larger of the two harbours and go ashore to visit the site of Knidos itself which includes city walls, two theatres, terraced streets and the remains of several temples including the temple of Aphrodite. Depending on weather conditions we either overnight here or move on to Palamut Bükü.
3.Day : Leaving Knidos we sail for Palamut Bükü where we enjoy water sports and lunch at anchor. A short bay-hop via Ince Burunu takes us to Kargı Bay. Arriving into Datça harbour in the early evening, we take a stroll through the streets of this quaint little town with its rug merchants and colourful souvenir shops.
4.Day : A leisurely sail along the southern side of the Datça peninsula takes us to Kuruca Bay, excellent for swimming, snorkeling and water skiing. Moving on to Bencik, a long pine-fringed inlet which winds up into the peninsula, we find a quiet anchorage for the night.
5.Day : Breakfast over, we sail for the Bay of Orhaniye, set amid forested slopes and perfect for all manner of water sports. Here we explore the ruins of a Byzantine fort sitting a top a small island in the bay. Orhaniye is only a short distance from the waterfalls of Turgut where one can enjoy an icy dip in the height of summer. Overnight in the bay of Selimiye with perhaps dinner ashore in one of the fine fish restaurants for which the town is renowned.
6.Day : A sail around the Cape of Kara Burun takes us into a large land-locked bay known as Bozukkale. We anchor beneath the Hellenistic citadel of Ancient Loryma which was primarily used as a harbour of refuge for trade ships heading north and south along the coast. Take time ashore to visit the ruins of this once important city. A spectacular view makes a climb to the acropolis well worthwhile. After lunch we cruise further north to Serçe. It was here that Dr George Bass and his team of archaeologists recovered glass objects from an 11th Century Byzantine wreck. These items are now on display in the 'glass wreck' room in the Bodrum Castle.
7.Day : After breakfast it's a leisurely cruise to our lunch stop at Gerekse Creek. Here we can explore the ruins of a Byzantine trading station. Heading for our evening destination of Marmaris, we make a swimming stop at Kadırga or Kumlubükü. Tonight enjoy the night time attractions of Marmaris.
8.Day : Disembarkation in Marmaris after breakfast .

Marmaris - Hisarönü Bay - Marmaris
1.Day : Boarding the yacht in Marmaris and enjoy a 'welcome aboard' drink with your captain and crew. A short briefing from the captain will inform you about your yacht and the week ahead. We settle in and have dinner in Marmaris Harbour.
2.Day : Breakfast over, we depart for the clear waters of Kadırga. For those eager to swim and snorkel, or even try some windsurfing, here is your first opportunity! We have lunch in Kadırga before heading three hours south to Bozukkale. This is our overnight port and with the ruins of ancient Loryma on the shore and a long, well-preserved citadel running the length of the peninsula, it's a very scenic backdrop.
3.Day : A morning's cruise around the headland and into the Yeşilova Gulf brings us to many beautiful coves - a lunch stop will be made among wild and rocky surrounds, where the water is exceptionally clear. Tonight is spent in Bozburun, a sleepy seaside town, once a famous a sponge-fishing center.
4.Day : A short cruise after breakfast takes us north to Aktur where we stop for the remainder of the morning. This afternoon, our destination is Datça, a small resort town with plenty of interest ashore. Dinner and overnight in Datça Harbour.
5.Day : Two and a half hours' cruising away is Dişlice Island, where we enjoy our first swim of the day. We later move on to Bencik, a small inlet set among an intriguing mixture of red rock and pine forest. Dinner and overnight in Bencik.
6.Day : Departing Bencik, our cruise takes us to the small villages of Orhaniye and Selimiye, where life continues much as it has done for many hundreds of years. The quietest anchorage will make our night-time stop.
7.Day : On the return journey to Marmaris, we stop by for lunch at Serçe Limanı, a completely landlocked natural harbour where we will enjoy our lunch. Overnight in Зiftlik or in Marmaris harbour, according to guest itineraries.
8.Day : Disembarkation in Marmaris after breakfast.

Marmaris - Fethiye Bay - Marmaris
1.Day : Boarding the yacht starting from 15:00 pm in Marmaris. When all guests come to boat, meeting is done by your guide. Information about the yacht and tour programme. Dinner and overnighting is in Marmaris Harbour.
2.Day : While you are having breakfast your captain will finish the harbour duties and your dream cruise will start with Ekincik Gulf. You may join our optional Dalyan Tour from here. You will pass from natural beauty in through the delta by the river boat named as Piyade and arrive to Dalyan which was founded by Miletos' son and known as one of the Karia City. In addition to its ancient value with its Rock Tombs, Acropol Castle, Ancient Theater and Bazalica complex it display another natural beauty with Caretta-Caretta Turtles. Lunch will be in Caretta-Caretta restaurant in the reed with a view of Rock Tombs. After you will go to Mud Bath and Turtle Beach. Dinner and overnighting in Gulf of Ekincik.
3.Day : Because of wavy cape that is need to be passed, yacht sails earlier than other days and anchored to Manastır Bay for breakfast. We can guaranteed that you will have a very nice day in this natural beauty bay. Today we will anchor to Tersane Bay for dinner and overnighting. It is a natural protected bay and used as a harbour at the Byzantian time.
4.Day : Fourth day of our cruise we will enter to Fethiye Harbour. Fethiye which was known as a Telmessos in ancient time was one of the important city situated Lykia's west border with Karia. It is believed that city's name came from Apollon's son Telmessos. Its means lights country and famous with its seer. Fethiye lie down as a half circle along the bay protected by 12 Islands. You can visit city center or you can go to Ölü Deniz and Saklıkent by minibus. Dinner and overnighting is in one of the small bay near to Fethiye harbour.
5.Day : Cruise to Bedri Rahmi Bay after the breakfast. Bedri Rahmi is a famous Turkish artist who made one of the first Blue Cruise in Turkey. The bay is named as a Bedri Rahmi after his visit. We will anchor in Domuz Island for diner and overnighting.
6.Day : After breakfast we will sail to Baba Island. Today we will visit Sarıgerme, from Baba Island, sailing southeast, you arrive at Sarıgerme with its pleasant holiday complexes, nestled in cozy pine forests. Pisilis ancient city was founded in here, now city is under the sands. We will be anchoring in front of the sandy beaches cames from the ancient times in Baba Island. Dinner and overnighting is in Baba Island.
7.Day : Today we start to sail through Kadırga Bay. Lunch and swimming break will be in Kadırga Bay. After the lunch we will sail to Marmaris Harbour for overnighting. Passenger who wish can see the Marmaris city center and lovely night life.
8.Day : Disemberkation after breakfast.

Fethiye - Kekova - Fethiye
1.Day : Guests arrive in Fethiye and board the yacht. Dinner on board and visit town.
2.Day : After breakfast and briefing,set off along the coast of the Fethiye Peninsula for lunch in a secluded bay. Overnight is spent at Gemiler Island,where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement as the sunsets.
3.Day : An early start for Yeşilköy, for breakfast and time to swim in this silent bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it is off to Kaş, a small harbour town with a charming Bohemian atmosphere, where you will spend the night.
4.Day : A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins at Kekova The Sunken city. Lunch is at Tersane Bay where you will see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. As you sail on to Gökkaya for the night,you will see the underwater ruins of the homes of ancient Gökkaya.
5.Day : Climb up to the castle (Kale) for a spectacular view of the ancient City. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theatre carved in to the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestal in the water. The night is spent in the wide bay surrounded by green hills, at nearby Üçağız.
6.Day : After breakfast,a short cruise to the sheltered bay at Bayındır Limanı for a swim. The rest of the day is spent in Kalkan,a picturesque harbour town set on the hillside,where you can explore cobbled winding streets or take an optional trip to nearby Patara Beach or the ruins at Xanthos and Letoon.
7.Day : After an early start to Çamlı Burun, a natural bay edged with pine-clad hills,your last night on board is spent in Batıkkaya Beach.
8.Day : Arriving back in Fethiye after breakfast,it is time to say farewell to your yacht and crew.

Antalya - Kekova - Antalya
1.Day : Board the yacht at Antalya and enjoy a welcome aboard drink with your captain and crew. A briefing from your captain tells you about the yacht and the week ahead and then everyone settles in before dinner. Overnight in the harbour.
2.Day : We depart after breakfast for a morning's cruise to Sazak Liman for lunch. An afternoon in swimming and relaxation before we move on a short distance to our overnight stop, Çavuş Limanı (ancient Adrasan).
3.Day : An early morning departure for Demre with breakfast on the way. In the township of Demre, we visit the church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) and a short way out of town, the ruins of Myra, including an antique theatre and a group of accessible rock tombs. In the late afternoon, we set out for Gökkaya Limanı, a bay resembling a lake : Gökkaya is protected by many off-lying islands and is perfect for swimming.
4.Day : A leisurely cruise along the northern side of Kekova island is the highlight of today. We will view the sunken city before lunching and swimming at a Kekova anchorage. Arriving in Kas in the afternoon, for those who wish to visit Xanthos, Patara and Letoon - we will organize a minibus. We return to the yacht for dinner and spend the night in Kaş Harbour or in a nearby, quiet anchorage.
5.Day : We begin our return to Antalya, stopping at Kale Koy (ancient Simena) and Üçağız for exploration and photographs. In the afternoon, we cruise around Kekova island to Karaloz Bay where we spend the night marveling at the quiet solitude and beauty of this anchorage.
6.Day : Arriving at Çıralı Liman, alongside Mount Olympos before noon, we take a walk to the ruins ashore before returning to the yacht for lunch. For those interested in photographing the ancient Chimaera (an eternal flame), it is a walk of 1.5 hours - best seen at dusk. Dinner and overnight in this spectacular bay.
7.Day : A short cruise to the ancient harbour of Phaselis. Phaselis was founded in the 7th century BC and was once ruled by Alexander the Great. Relax on board or swim ashore and visit the extensive ruins ashore. Dinner and overnight here or at Ayışığı Bay.
8.Day : Disembarkation in Antalya .

Göcek - Kekova - Göcek
1.Day : Board the yacht in Göcek and cruise for the overnight anchorage of Sarsala. Dinner aboard the yacht in this most tranquil of settings
2.Day : An early morning departure for Gemiler Island, stopping along the way for lunch and the opportunity to swim and snorkel in clear blue waters. Arriving at Gemiler in the late afternoon, go ashore and explore fascinating ruins dating from Byzantine times - including a covered walkway leading to the water's edge and a church with partially excavated mosaic floors. Just before sunset, make your way to the summit and enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the sun disappearing below the horizon. Overnight at Gemiler Island, with dinner onboard or ashore.
3.Day : Cruise past the Seven Capes to Kalkan, stopping for lunch at Kotu Burnu if the weather permits. Kalkan is a pretty coastal town set on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean. Once moored in the small attractive harbour, go ashore to explore the narrow streets where bougainvillea and jasmine spill from the balconies and the local vendors sell an amazing variety of merchandise. Dine ashore in one of Kalkan's quaint restaurants.
4.Day : To the region known as the Kekova Roads for a visit Kekova Island, Üçağız and Kale Koy (ancient Simena). The "sunken city" is located off Kekova Island and as the water is exceptionally clear, it is possible to make out the outlines of the buildings. Following an earthquake, the land subsided and took the remains of a settlement with it. Üçağız is a small village with a couple of restaurants. Take a walk from here to view rock-tombs, the remains of a fort and several sarcophagi. The highlight of a visit to the Kekova Roads follows an uphill climb to the medieval fortress of ancient Simena, crowning the hill above the village of Kale Koy. The view from the top is breathtaking.
5.Day : After breakfast, cruise for the delightful seaside town of Kaş and spend the afternoon exploring the pretty harbour streets. If there is time, take an overland minibus tour to the ruins of three Lycian cities : Xanthos, Patara and Letoon and learn a little of the history of these proud people. Overnight in an anchorage near Kaş harbour with dinner ashore.
6.Day : Your gulet will get under way during the early hours of the morning and will pass the Seven Capes, stopping off for breakfast near Ölü Deniz. After lunch at Coldwater Bay, take a hike up the hill to the Greek "ghost town" of Kaya Koy and relax with a cold drink in the shade before returning to the gulet. This evening will be spent in the clear waters of Karacaören, a superb place for snorkeling with some small islands dotted about the bay.
7.Day : After breakfast, sail across the Bay of Fethiye and into the harbour on Tersane Island. Tersane is the site of a ruined shipbuilding yard and the anchorage is ideal for enjoying swimming, snorkeling and water skiing. Overnight in Göcek Harbour or out at anchor near Göcek Island.
8.Day : Disembarkation in Gцcek.

Bodrum - Göcek
1.Day : Board your yacht in the afternoon, take time to sit back and relax with a cool drink before setting off to explore the cosmopolitan resort town of Bodrum. Visit the magnificent Crusader castle built by the Knights of St. John and walk through a room full of treasures uncovered during underwater excavations of ancient shipwrecks. Overnight in Bodrum Harbour with time ashore to enjoy Bodrum's colorful nightlife.
2.Day : Following an early morning crossing of the Gцkova Gulf, sail around Cape Krio and enter the harbour of ancient Knidos. Swim in crystal clear waters and snorkel over a sunken breakwater before venturing ashore to make your way through this impressive site. Knidos was an important port on the coastal trading route and enjoyed great prosperity during the 4th Century BC. The city had two harbours, two theatres and was home to Praxiteles's nude statue of Aphrodite - and the base of Aphrodite's temple can be seen today. Your captain will seek out the sheltered harbor of Kalaboshi for tonight's stop.
3.Day : Datça is a popular stopover for yachtsmen, where white-washed buildings hung with bougainvillea decorate the town. Around the marina you will find bars, cafes and a wide selection of shops. The local eaters offer both fresh fish and classical Turkish cuisine. As you cruise out of Datça, you will find unspoiled bays and golden sandy beaches.
4.Day : Sail across the Hisarönü Gulf, stopping for lunch and water sports in a pretty bay near Bozburun or Söğüt. Bozburun is surrounded by low, rocky hills and has a definite charm. The afternoon's sail will take you around the tip of the Loryma Peninsula and into Bozukkale. In Hellenistic times, Bozukkale was known Loryma and the city was a deme of the Rhodian Peraea. Your captain will anchor beneath the well-preserved walls of the ancient citadel and from here, it will be possible to swim ashore or tender ashore to visit the ruins. The citadel provides an excellent vantage point from which to view the coastline and watch a fabulous Mediterranean sunset. Overnight in Bozukkale.
5.Day : Another early morning start where the crew will deliver your gulet to the headland of Kadırga, following an ancient sea trade route off the Loryma Peninsula. Trade ships plied these waters for thousands of years and the coast is dotted with the ruins of long forgotten trading centres. After breakfast, sit back and watch the passing scenery as your gulet glides across another scenic gulf and into the pretty bay of Ekincik. Swim, snorkel or take a walk ashore in this idyllic bay, fringed by forests of pine. Overnight in Ekincik Bay.
6.Day : Following a leisurely breakfast and perhaps a swim, board a small riverboat for a tour to ancient Caunos and the small town of Dalyan. The trip will take you south-east along a craggy, indented coastline and in through the mouth of the Dalyan river, where you should keep an eye out for the rare Loggerhead Turtle. Once past the sandy spit known as Iztuzu Beach (a nesting ground for the turtles), it is an exciting ride through the reed-lined channels of the delta to the ruins of ancient Caunos, set out around a hill topped with an acropolis. The climb to the acropolis is an exhilarating ascent and rewards the climber with an amazing view of the surrounding area. While exploring the ruins of Caunos, you will come across a theatre, an early Byzantine church, Roman baths and closer to the ancient harbour, the remains of an Agora and temples. Returning to the riverboat, you will then head further up the river to the town of Dalyan, passing beneath some superb Lycian rock tombs, carved into the cliff face. These tombs date back to 400 - 600 BC and are the finest example of their type to be found anywhere. Following a stroll around the town of Dalyan, it's back to the riverboat for the return trip to the gulet and on to Ağ Limanı for the night. Here you can take a walk ashore and view the gulf of Fethiye from the hills above.
7.Day A day for exploring the many pristine bays and anchorages in the Gulf of Fethiye. Perhaps go ashore on Tersane island and view the Byzantine ruins of a shipyard, or examine up close the party-submerged ruins in Cleopatra's Bay, rumored to be the remnants of the bathhouse in which Cleopatra is said to have bathed. Enjoy the best of the gulf before heading into Göcek for a final night on board. Göcek is a small Mediterranean port town, charming in every way with a delightful array of shops, restaurants and cafes. Overnight on the town quay of Göcek.
8.Day : Disembarkation at 10:00 after breakfast.

CABIN CHARTERS
If you are not able to rent a whole gulet for private charter, there is still an opportunity for you to enjoy your holiday on a yacht. Then weekly guaranteed departure cabin charter are for you. You rent a cabin and share the gulet with other people from different countries. These charters take one week and full board basis. There is a fixed itinerary and programme starts and ends in the same port. Departures are every day of the week. Gulf of Gökova is the place where the Blue Cruise was originated. There are many small paradise bays which covered by pine trees and protected from wind.

M/S AYLIN
Accommodation : 6 cabins (2 master cabin + 2 double cabin + 2 double cabins with single bed)
Bathroom : Shower cubicles at every bathroom
TV : Color TV and DVD Player in every cabin
Fridge : In every cabin
Wc Type : Household
Air-conditioning : Fully air conditioned
Crew : Captain, cook and three sailors
Recreation : 1 Jet Ski,1 Wind surfer, 2 Canoes, Masks, Flippers, Snorkels, Fishing Equipment, Music Set with CD player, Backgammon, Playing Cards, Okay Game Set.
Dinghy : 1 Inflatable Speedboat with 70 HP Outboard Engine and Mono - Duo Water Skis
1 Dinghy with 9,9 HP Outboard Engine
Navigation : VHF,Mobile Phone,Autopilot,color radar,Echo sounder,GPS
Galley : Fully equipped
Year Built : 2004
Base Port : Bodrum
Type : Ketch
Length : 35 m
Beam : 8 m
Engine : 2 x Iveco 450 HP
Speed : 13 knots
Electricity : 220 V / 24 V / 12 V
Generator : 32 KWA
Fuel Tank : 6 t
Water Tank : 12 t
Sail Area & Masts : 2 masts

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