Sailing through Mediterranean

The sailing paradise of Turkey is home to the Blue Voyage. This idyllic cruise means sailing with the winds, into coves and over the seas and becoming one with nature. It is also an experience of the history of man from the perspective of the sea rather than from the land, a journey which carries you to the private beaches of the coast, and the myriad archaeological remains of ancient civilisations. For lovers of the active life, sailing in clear waters provides great opportunities for swimming, fishing, skiing, surfing and diving.

Itinerary : 8 days

Day 1 : Dalaman - Gocek
Meet the group at the Dalaman airport and transfer to Gocek port (30 min.) where we will board to our yacht and spend 7 nights in yacht. The yacht is comfortable for sailing with its double cabins with shower and toilets. Overnight on board.

Day 2 : Gocek – Domuz Adasi – AG Limani.
After breakfast on board , we sail to reach Domuz adasi that has crystalline water. Afternoon is free for swimming and sunbathe. Overnight on board

Day 3 : Iztuzu beach (Caunos and Dalyan) - Semizce
In the morning, we leave for Iztuzu beach, fine white shelving sands make it ideal for sunbathing and swimming. Sailing to Dalyan, with a long, golden, sandy beach at its mouth, is a nature-conservation area, and a refuge for sea turtles (caretta caretta) and blue crabs. At a bend in the river, high on the cliff face above the fascinating ancient harbour-city of Caunos, magnificent tombs were carved into the rock. The extensive ruins include a huge Roman Bath, Persian City walks, a Carian fortress, a Greek theatre and a Byzantine basilica. We sail to Semizce. Overnight on board.

Day 4 : Semizce – Cleopatra - Tersane In the morning, we sail, this idyllic cruise means sailing with the winds, into coves and over the seas and becoming one with nature. It is also an experience of the history of man from the perspective of the sea rather than from the land, a journey which carries you to the private beach of Cleopatra. Continue to the sailing to Tersane Island, stand Byzantine ruins, including those of the ancient shipyards. Overnight on board

Day 5 : Fethiye – Kayakoy
Today we sail to Fethiye, 2400 years ago, Fethiye (FET-hee-yeh) was the prominent town of Telmessos, but earthquakes have left only a few Lycian stone sarcophagi from the old town, along with the dramatic Tomb of Amyntas carved into the sheer rock cliff high above the town. Today it is truly paradise for those who want to sail through history. The resort town of Fethiye has an important marina and overlooks a beautiful bay strewn with islands. We go on the sailing to Kayakoy, the largest Greek ghost town in Asia Minor. After the foundation of Turkish republic, the governments of Turkey and Greece chanced the population. Turkish government sent the Greek people to Selanic and took the Turkish population to Kayakoy from Selanic. And then we arrive to Oludeniz, its beach takes its eerie name from the secluded lagoon at the beach's western end. Overnight on board

Day 6 : Gemili - Turunc Pinari.
In the morning sailing to Gemiler Island, (St. Nicolas Island) , Byzantine ruins lie tucked amid the pines. We visit chapels, church, cistern, After this visiting we continue the sailing to Turunc, a natural harbour opens out into a wide expanse of spectacular blue water. Overnight on board

Day 7 : Turunc Pinari - Gocek.
In the morning sailing to the Gulf of Gocek, with a beautiful pine forest, is one of the Mediterranean's best sailing spots. Dotted with islands and indented with many coves, its land and seascapes are irresistible. The ruins of Arymexa, an ancient city at the southern tip of the gulf, lie at the edge of the azure waters. Overnight on board.

Day 8 : Return
After breakfast , transfer to Dalaman airport and fly home

Season : May to October

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