Bodrum - Datca - Marmaris - Fethiye

Bodrum - Datca - Marmaris - Fethiye Itinerary

Day 1

Bodrum To Black Island

Today you will board your Gulet in Bodrum Harbour, check-in time will be 16:00 pm. When everyone is on board we will give details about your upcoming week sailing from Bodrum to Fethiye. After sailing out of Bodrum we will head to Black Island where you will have your first chance to take a dip into the Mediterranean Ocean, it is here we will anchor overnight you can sit back and enjoy your first sunset under the stars.

Overnight stay at Karaada - Black Island

Day 2

Black Island To Palamutbuku

Cnidus is where we will sail to this morning. An Ancient City still under excavation where old Settlements and harbours are clearly visible. Before cruising onto Palamutbuku there will be plenty of time for exploration. In the clear waters of Palamutbuku, you will be able to spend the afternoon swimming and snorkelling.

Overnight at Palamutbuku.

Day 3

Palamutbuku To Datca

Our cruise today will take us onto Datca. We will moor here overnight giving you the opportunity to go inland and see the old ancient City of Datca. You will find temples and other buildings of this ancient settlement. There will be lots of time to explore on land and also wander through modern-day Datca, before jumping back on board and cruising off to a quiet bay for the evening, why not have tea with the locals or a cold drink along the harbour.

Optional Tour: Datca By Night
This tour is organised so that you can experience a night of traditional Turkish cuisine and entertainment, a great night out. We recommend Pre-Booking This tour online before your cruise.

Overnight at a secluded bay near Datca.

Day 4

Datcha to Either Serce or Bozukkale

Relaxation is our agenda for the day. Read a book, Sunbathe, Grab your sunnies, hat and sunscreen as you watch the coastline of Turkey Float by. Today you will cruise past Datca and onto Serce Bay  or BozukkaleHere you will have time to swim in beautiful bays, turquoise waters and recharge for adventures to come.

Overnight at either Serce Bay or Bozukkale.

Day 5

Marmaris

Fresh and fully energised after yesterdays day of relaxation, its time to visit one of Turkeys biggest harbours – Marmaris. We will sail into the harbour and anchor here overnight. Staying in port gives you the chance to wander around the old town which is still littered with old homes and cobbled streets, peruse some of the seaside markets to shop for that bargain or find yourself a little harbourside café to sit in and watch the world go by. With no time restrictions, you will be able to enjoy the day before jumping back on board for dinner. Marmaris has a pretty impressive nightlife, so after dinner and a few drinks on board, the night is yours.

Overnight at Marmaris Harbour.

Day 6

Marmaris to Ekincik

You will cruise this morning onto an area called Ekincik. We will sail out of harbour and make our way to this beautiful bay.

Optional Tour: Dalyan And Mud Baths
Dalyan is famous for its waterways, its beautiful rock tombs, along with the mud baths and the famous Turtle Beach. You will be picked up from the boat and taken into the waterways on a full-day tour where you can visit these sites along the way.
Please note: This tour needs a minimum of 5 people to operate.

Of course, you can stay on board, relax on the deck or maybe you will be tempted by the local water sports on offer.

Overnight at Ekincik.

Day 7

Ekincik to Fethiye

The 12 Islands of Fethiye are scattered throughout this part of the Mediterranean and today we will see many as we cruise to Cleopatra Baths. Here you can swim through the ruins of this once ancient hammam. Then make on to Flat Islands for one last swim before cruising into Fethiye Harbour in the afternoon. Fethiye is a town with plenty of charm. You will have the afternoon to explore the old town scattered with souvenir shops, wander up to the Lycian tombs for sunset or you may like to catch the bus onto the ghost town of Kayakoy.
Dinner will be served on board in the evening leaving you free to enjoy the Fethiye nightlife, visit lively bar street, have a few drinks and soak up the atmosphere.

Overnight at Fethiye Harbour.

Day 8

Departure

After breakfast, we will begin to sail early on this last morning. This is the last day of your private yacht charter in Turkey. It’s time to say goodbye to your cruise buddies and crew. Check out will be around 9 am after breakfast. You can visit our private gulet charter Turkey page for more information and different destination options.