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Turkish
Gulet Cruise
Proposed
Itinerary
Day
1
Boarding the yacht at 17:00
you will be greeted, then briefed on the tour by the captain
and crew beforeenjoying an excellent dinner aboard. As the
first night is a 'sleep over aboard' at Marmaris, it is a
good opportunity to explore the town's grand bazaar and world
class night-life.
 Day 2
Wake to a healthy breakfast
served on the stern dining area before departing for the forested
bay of Semisce and a swim and snorkel in the translucent,
turquoise waters. Ekincik is the next stop and one of the
most exciting. Scuba diving is offered as an excursion but
don't miss the riverboat trip up the Dalyan river. Comfortable
river boats lined with Turkish carpets take guests up the
river's winding delta which is lined with reed beds. Watch
for turtles, Grey heron and other waterfowl. This tour takes
you to see Lycian cliff tombs, hot springs, ancient Caunos
and Roman, Greek and Crusaders ruins. The highlight are the
wonderful mud baths at the top end of the river. Good for
both the skin and the soul; the mud cleans your pores and
you laugh so much while pasting on the gooey mud, turning
intoa dried mud monster in the sun, and then rinsing off in
a pool. On the return trip you will pass by Turtle beach before
returning to the Gulet and a wonderful meal under the stars
at Ekincik bay.
Day
3
Embrace the morning sun over
a strong Turkish coffee and breakfast before departing for
a fun filled day of water sports at Tersane bay. Try wind
surfing the gentle breezes blowing down
from the towering mountains surrounding this quaint bay. Later
at Manastir bay, otherwise known as Cleopatra's ruin bay,
snorkel among underwater ruins which stretch from the shallows
of the shore deep down into the bay - the water is crystal
clear with snorkelling visibility of over 20 metres.
Day
4
Continue your exploration of
the ancient cove before lunch then depart for isolated Gemiler
island. Ashore, this uninhabited island has exceptional Byzantine
ruins with mosaic floors. Spend the afternoon discovering,
swimming and relaxing before another night under the Aegean
stars.
Day
5
Continue your cruise fit for
a Sultan, exploring another quaint bay at Gemiler island before
setting sail for the 'Jewel of the Turkish Aegean coast',
Ulu Deniz. This mile long sandbar under magnificent, forested,
Baba mountain is a spectacular site from the Gulet. Walk up
and down the beach
looking for turtle tracks and collecting sea shells. Late
afternoon the Gulet makes its way to a quiet bay near Fethiye
for the night.
Day
6
Spend the morning in the beautiful
lagoons of Bedri Rahmi and Aga Limani. After a hearty Mediterranean
lunch head for the town of Fethiye and shop for antique kilim
weavings, carpets and beautiful Turkish pottery and artifacts.
There is also a medieval monastery and the largest and best
preserved Lycian rock face tomb. Eat diner aboard and experience
the unique night life this port town offers.
 Day 7
A big breakfast at Fethiye is
followed by a cruise to Kadirga and a lunch / swim stop. A
stop is made in the afternoon at Paradise island and another
swim or island walk. That night is the return to the home
port of Marmaris and a fun farewell evening meal and celebration.
Night life at Marmaris is also tempting for the late night
crowd!
Day
8
A farewell breakfast is followed
by wishes of safe return home and an invitation back to the
Gulet, 'Güle Güle'!
Please note that the Gulet itinerary
is subject to change as a result of weather and navigational
conditions as well as guest preferences. Excursion costs are
not included; scuba diving, Dalyan river boat trip, entrance
to sites, meals ashore, etc, etc..
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