ROUTE 10: Fethiye - Rhodes - Simi Island - Ekincik - Fethiye
1. Day, Check in as 3:00pm in Fethiye harbour. We welcome you on board with a welcome drink and introduction from your crew. For the rest of the afternoon you can explore the old town of Fethiye, visit the Lycian Tombs or Ancient Theatre and enjoy this lovely lively town. We have dinner on board and spend the night in the harbour.
2. Day, After breakfast we depart for the sun island of Rhodes. One of the most beautiful Greek Islands, Rhodes has an energetic and lively atmosphere with lots of bars, cafes and restaurants. It also boasts a very rich history. Have a walk through the cobbled streets, visit the magnificent Grand Master's Palace, the moat and walls. There are also many Byzantine churches and mosques to admire. We stay overnight in the port of Rhodes.
3. Day, We set off and cruise further into the Aegean Sea to the attractive of Symi. There are plenty of cultural highlights on this island and a range of activities. When the sun goes down over Symi, there is hardly a more romantic place than here on the waterfront. We will have dinner and stay the night in the harbour of Symi.
4. Day, Today we travel back into Turkish waters to Bozburun, a fishing village and the local Turkish port of registration. This area is also famous for building the traditional ketch style gulets. Enjoy the atmosphere in the traditional tea garden under the eucalyptus trees in front of the local boat, the barber shop, where men are coming and going all day to get their close skin shave. After lunch in Bozburun the captain starts the motor and continues the cruise to Serce Bay for swimming and our overnight stop.
5. Day, This morning we will spend some time in Serce to explore the oldest known shipwreck. The reconstructed ship and its cargo of precious glass are exhibited in the Museum of Bodrum. The bay is ideal for snorkelling. We will cruise to some smaller bays for lunch and a swimming stop before pulling up in Kardirga bay for our overnight stay. Another delicious dinner will be served on board.
6. Day, The captain will fire up the engine today to head into the area of Ekincik. There is an optional excursion to visit the charming town of Dalyan, mud baths and the Ancient City of Kaunos. In the afternoon why not head down onto Turtle beach and spot the very old Caretta Sea Turtles that breed in the area. Tonight we moor in a small bay in Ekincik.
7. Day, We are greeted by blue water, beaming sunshine and secluded bays in the Gulf of Fethiye and 12 Island region. The 12 Islands area is one of the most popular area to visit on a gulet cruise. Today is our last day to enjoy swimming, snorkelling, sun bathing and cruising the Mediterranean. In the evening we will pull into Fethiye harbour for our last night on board. After dinner, we can venture down to the lively bars and listen to the live music filling the streets.
8. Day, Our boat trip ends in Fethiye. We disembark the yacht at 9:00am after breakfast.