Karacasöğüt – Göcek
Day 1
We arrange a punctual transfer from Dalaman airport to Karacasögüt. This will take approximately 1 ½ hour. Along the Turkish landscape, you travel between mountains and valleys. As your flight was already tiring, we do not go as far as Marmaris now and we drive straight to Karasögüt : an oasis of nature and a perfect spot to relax . We will be there to give you a warm welcome on board and show you your accommodation. Karacasögüt, is situated in a beautiful bay surrouned by green nature.
Day 2
After breakfast we leave for Cleopatra's Bay, about 5 sm. to the east. It is said Cleopatra was having her bath there. The sand on the small beach is very special , found nowhere else in Turkey. Some legends are telling Marcus Antonius brought the sand from Africa here especially to prove his love to Cleopatra. After lunch we'll set course for English Bay where we will stay for the night. This lively bay was a hideaway for the English warships during their secret missions in the II World War.
Day 3
We’ll leave after a delicious breakfast and have a stop at Löngöz or Tuzla Bay. In the afternoon we will arrive in the region of Seven Islands and Küfre Bay for dinner and overnight. We suggest you a short walk through the storax (liquidambar) forest or a swim in the very clear water.
Day 4
We spend the morning hours sailing on towards the west. We'll stop for lunch at Çökertme Bay. In the afternoon we set course to Orak Island for diner and overnight.
Day 5
We proceed to Bodrum or old Halicarnassos. The sight of the city is ruled by the St John's Castle . There we'll anchor in the Marina. You can do some shopping, sightseeing or visit the museum. In the afternoon we depart for Aquarium Bay for ovennight.
Day 6
We cross Gökova Bay direction South till ancient Knidos. Nowadays only fishermen are living there amongst the rines. In the old times there was a population of 70.000 inhabitans. We sail around the coastline till Datça and anchor in Inceburun Bay near Datça to have a peaceful night.
Day 7
Today we pay a short visit to Datça town for shopping and providing food and drinks for the next days and go to Aktur for the lunch. In the afternoon we set sail to Love Island. You will never forget the coves, the islands, the colours of the sea, the peace and the silence you will experience. You will live in another (better) world. The only activities are : swimming, snorkelling, fishing, walking, relishing, discovering or, just blissful doing nothing depending your preference.
Day 8
After a short cruise we arrive at Orhaniye. You will admire this spot where blue and green meet in perfect harmony. THE local speciality here : here you can walk on the sea ! We sail to Selimiye, a village frozen in time, located in a secluded bay. From this point, we can arrange a minibus-trip to the waterfalls : even in the middle of the summer you can enjoy the freshness of the water and the beauty of the trees. On your way back, there is a carpet shop you can visit : the owners give the best explanation about their carpets : history-way of weaving-patterns-origin etc. You can even try yourself to do it. And, of course, you can buy the carpet of your choice (without obligations) Arriving at Selimiye, you can walk around or swim in the very clean and transparent water. We sail to a quiet bay for the night. After dinner and one or more drinks you can sleep according to your preference : under the protection of a million stars or safely in your cabin.
Day 9Bozburun is a quiet small fishing village. It used to be the centre of sponge fishing along the Turkish coast but nowadays people there earn their living in a less dangerous way by building the typical beamed wooden boats called "gulets". You can swim and snorkel around the underwater ruins and islands around. After this moor at the village jetty for small shopping and walking .In the evening we'll anchor at Kizilada Island for dinner and overnight.
Day 10
Leaving Kizilada , we arrive at the antique city of Loryma. Surfing, swimming and diving are all possible in Bozukkale - an incomparable cove of it’s kind and you have the possibility to visit the old castle. In the afternoon we set sail to Ciftlik or Kadirga Bay for dinner and overnight.
Day 11
We arrive at Marmaris. This feels somewhat vivacious after the preceding days, but, a lot of possibilities are open here : shopping (everything is available) – Turkish Bath – disco’s – restaurants & café’s – a walk along the marina- a visit to the ancient castle a.s.o. A mix of tourism and Turkish hospitality. Departure from Marmaris, and we sail till Ekincik Bay. The smell of the pine trees is dominating the area.
Day 12
If you wish, we can call a river boat to pick you up for following visits : Caunos : ruins from the Lycian period (400 BC), with a splendid view on the swamps and the sea. Navigating through the marches you will discover the graves from kings and queens hewed out in the rocks high in the mountains. Dalyan : a walk in a cosy, small town. After this visit the skipper will guide you to a place nearby where your skin can enjoy the healing mud baths in the middle of nature. Carretta Carretta : a sandy beach well known because of the turtles with the same name. If you return at time from Dalyan Delta, we set course to Baba Adasi or we spend one more night in a beautiful bay at Ekincik.
Day 13
Early in the morning or after breakfast depending the weather situation, we start the engine and leave for a wonderful bay where we have lunch, where you can dive into crystal clear water and where you can climb up to visit the forgotten ruins in the hills. Later in the afternoon we will sail on to Manastir Bay to drop anchor for the night.
Day 14
The sun and the smell of a tasty breakfast will awake you. The sea is calm and smooth in the morning. The water is so transparent, so you can see lots of fishes swimming. It is amazing to join them and have an early swim. We leave the cove and sail direction Fethiye. This town, full of life and animation will invite you to relish a Turkish Bath – to shop – to try a café or a restaurant. Even you can admire the rockgrave of Amynthos and have a walk in the authentic market. From here we can charter a minibus to bring you to Thlos, an ancient site and to Saklikent, a canyon with nearby the “hidden paradise”. No problem if nobody wants to make the excursion : the neighbourhood has so many beautiful inlets, we can sail from one to another.
Day 15
On this day we’ll set sail for Göcek, our last spot. Göcek is a small town but recently it has developed into a yachting base with two marinas and many yachting facilities. You can have a walk in the marina and in town. Sorry, you will have to leave from here, but please remember : you will always be welcome.
Güle güle !
