Imagine waking up to the gentle rocking of a traditional Turkish gulet, the sound of waves lapping against the hull, and the sun rising over the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The Turquoise Coast Cruise is a dream sailing adventure, taking you along one of the most scenic and historic coastlines in the world.
This 7-night gulet journey offers a perfect blend of relaxation, history, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes, making it ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers. You’ll sail through hidden bays, ancient ruins, charming fishing villages, and iconic landmarks along the Lycian Coast.
Available: May – October
From €875 per person (GBP equivalent available) – Subject to availability & travel dates.
Your home for the week is a handcrafted wooden gulet, featuring:
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Your Turquoise Coast adventure begins in the charming town of Kemer, a lively yet laid-back coastal town known for its whitewashed houses, bougainvillea-covered streets, and fantastic local cuisine. You can settle on the boat from 16:00. Our tour starts with dinner service and we will spend the night in Kemer or in a nearby bay.
After breakfast, you will be informed about the tour program and the boat. Then, depart for the Ancient City of Olympos. Olympos, one of the most important harbor cities of ancient Lycia, has inspired many mythologies throughout history. Due to the strategic advantage of its location, this historical city was used as a shelter by pirates and today it is famous worldwide for its magnificent 3200 meters of beach, endemic plants and famous tree houses. After lunch and swimming break, proceed to Adrasan Çavuş Bay for dinner and accommodation.
Depart for Demre early in the morning. After breakfast in Çayağzı, you can join an optional land tour to Myra Ruins and Andriake ruins, where the tomb of Bishop Santa Claus, who lived in the Byzantine Period and was considered the protector of children, the poor and sailors. After this extra (paid) tour, our boat will depart for Gökkaya Bay. Our boat anchors here for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, cruise over the Sunken City. Anchor at Tersane Bay for lunch and swimming break. For dinner and overnight stay, our boat will anchor in Üçağız. If you wish, you can join the optional (paid) Kas-Saklıkent Canyon excursion.
After having breakfast in Üç Ağız Bay, set off for Simena. In Simena, you will have the opportunity to visit the ruins of the 300-seat ancient theater and the Genoese Castle. At the end of the day, depart for Kekova for dinner and overnight stay.
Early in the morning, arrive at Genoese Harbor or Sazak Bay. After lunch, anchor in Phaselis Bay. Phaselis is a colony founded by the Rhodians in the VII century BC. This ancient city, which made its living from the sea, has three separate natural bays and was famous for its perfume trade in ancient times. If you wish, you can visit the ancient city on the beach and explore the rich historical artifacts. Dinner and overnight in this beautiful bay.
After a swimming break, our route will be to Kemer or a nearby bay for our last dinner and overnight stay.
After a final breakfast onboard, it’s time to say goodbye to your gulet crew and fellow travelers.
A gulet cruise is a traditional sailing experience along Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline, featuring wooden boats, local cuisine, and stunning scenery.
Yes! The cruise is ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers looking for relaxation, adventure, and cultural discovery.
The best time to sail the Turquoise Coast is between May and October, when the weather is warm, and the sea is perfect for swimming.
The tour starts from:
Kas Harbour, Demre at 04:00 pm
Tour ends in:
Fly into Antalya airport, a three-hour transfer, or Dalaman airport, of which the transfer is three and a half hours.
You can book a private transfer from Antalya to Kas or Dalaman to Kas.
You can get a taxi from Antalya airport for about 5 euros to the bus station (Otogar).
Find an information table there and ask where the buses to Kas are parked. You usually don’t need to buy a ticket at the cashier; the driver will collect the money himself on the bus. The bus from Antalya to Kemer costs around 3-5 euros per person. Driving to Kemer or Kas takes just 3.5 hours; driving on a bus will take 4 – 4.5 hours due to all the stops it takes.
Dalaman is another city you can fly into if you need to get to Kas. Dalaman airport is relatively small, with only a few daily flights.
You can take a taxi from Dalaman Airport for about 3 euros to the Dalaman bus station (Otogar). First, you must get a bus from Dalaman to Fethiye and from Fethiye to Kas.
Notes: * In case of bad weather or sea conditions, the program will be changed without any warning.
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