Relax &
cruise the beautiful Turkish Blue Coast
Discover the beautiful Turkish Blue Cruise coast by
sailing from Marmaris in the clear turquoise waters of the Aegean and
Mediterranean Seas. The Captain and crew expertly handle the traditional
sailing gulet, East Meets West leaving you free to explore the secluded
coves and bays. You’ll have no worries about cooking meals, sailing or
dropping anchor.
Wine and dine under the sun and stars, enjoying excellent fresh
Turkish cuisine cooked every day by the onboard chef (vegetarians can be catered
for). Your day will start with a traditional Turkish breakfast still enjoyed by
families in homes across Turkey. This delicious breakfast consists of local
cheese, eggs, olives, tomatoes, honey, jam, fresh bread and of course hot
Turkish tea or çay. Enjoy a light lunch which varies everyday and includes
local Mezes such as Dolma and fresh salads. Afternoon tea is often accompanied
by cake baked by the Captain if you are especially lucky! Dinner is often fish,
meat or chicken enhanced by herbs and spices which are used liberally to
delicately flavour the Turkish kitchen.
Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower and flush toilet,
wardrobe and under bed storage. All cabins are also air-conditioned but you
should understand what this means on a Gulet as this isn't explained by most
operators and people assume this means it's available in the Cabins and Salon at
anytime of day or night. On a boat, the a/c can only run when the generator is
on, or in a harbour when connected to 220volts. Usually you will anchor
overnight in a small bay, often next to a neighbour who doesn't like the noise
of your generator and you probably wouldn't like the noise during the night
either. So most of the Captains have come to a gentleman's agreement not to
disturb each other. A/c will be used on most of the boats for a maximum of 2 or
3 hours in the evening to cool down the cabins in the hot summer months.
Your Day-to-Day itinerary
Day 1 -
From your chosen
airport you will fly to Dalaman and transferred to Fethiye to be welcomed on
board your gulet. This is your chance to meet the
Captain and crew and make yourself feel at home before dinner.
Day 2 -
After breakfast in
port your gulet EAST MEETS WEST will be cruising towards Ekincik, surrounded by
forests and mountains it is one of the most beautiful bays in the area. Today,
you also have the chance to take an optional excursion (additional fee payable)
to Dalyan and Caunos. The riverboat will pick you up from the yacht and
cruise down the narrow waterways of the Dalyan River. View the amazing rock
tombs, enjoy Dalyan Village, take a mud bath (which is said to knock 10 years
from your age!!) and visit Caunos, an ancient site with an Acropolis,
amphitheatre, old harbour and tombs to explore. On the way back to the gulet
stop off at Turtle Beach, home and nesting grounds of the Caretta Caretta
Turtle.
Day 3 -
A true day of
natural beauty, pine-clad hills and misty blue mountains, exploring the bays and
inlets snorkelling, swimming and leisurely cruising. Maybe you will try our
wind-surfboard or the more adventurous can hire a jet-ski, go water skiing,
parasailing or scuba diving. Lose yourself in the silence of the bays and the
cool waters that transform you after all the noise and exhaustion of everyday
life! This is not a dream when you are cruising in the archipelago! A dinner
under the stars in a secluded bay concludes this lazy day
 Day 4 -
View the many
hidden bays on the way to Fethiye. This is your chance to take a truly wonderful
Jeep Safari excursion (additional fee payable), visiting Tlos, the oldest city
of Lycia; the dramatic Saklikent Gorge, go funny rafting and finish the day at
Patara Beach, rated as the best in the world by The Sunday Times. We anchor in
Fethiye and after enjoying a beautiful sunset and dinner on board, you might
want to take a look at the resort with its many bars, restaurants and shops. A
real party and holiday atmosphere!
Day 5 -
Today we will drop
anchor around the 12 Göcek islands. The beautiful green bays are famous for the
olive and pine clad mountains which dominate this area and the clear waters
which are perfect for more swimming and relaxation. At Yassicalar bay you can
have freshly baked cakes and apple tea with pancakes traditionally cooked by a
local family over a wood burning fire. Dinner will be a barbeque on the beach
cooked by the Captain.
Day 6 -
The beautiful
Kuyruk Bay with the renowned ruins of Cleopatra’s bath is where we’ll lay anchor
after breakfast. You’ll have the opportunity to take a short energetic walk
around the pine clad mountains. Moving onto Kapi Bay, you may want to snorkel in
order to see the underwater ruins, which are assumed to be the remains of an
ancient bath.
Day 7 -
This will be your
last day of cruising, so make the most of it. Enjoy the quietness of the bays
and refresh yourself in the clear waters before you leave this blue paradise.
After breakfast, we cruise along the spectacular coast towards Marmaris and will
moor at Paradise Island, Kadirga or Kumlu Bükü before our last dinner under the
stars in port.
Day 8 -
Bid your farewells
to the Captain and crew before leaving the gulet in Marmaris for your flight
home.
Please note the Captain may change the itinerary at anytime due
to weather conditions or time available.
Days and nights are usually very relaxed and informal; you may
find you need nothing more than a couple of swimsuits, shorts and t-shirts. This
is a trip with limited availability so early booking is highly recommended. |
