Fethiye Marmaris blue voyage
- The distance of 2 places is about 48 sea miles. So it takes about 6 hours,if you go directly, by a normal sailing boat. But it blue voyage it takes 7 days and 8 nights.Ancient Marmaris, Physicus, was an important stage on the Anatolia-Rhodes-Egypt trade route. The city’s museum is placed in the 16th century citadel, built by Suleyman the Magnificent. Pine forests cover the mountains which surround Marmaris, the shore line being a white line of sand and rock which separates green from blue. The beach areas sparkle providing visitors with a perfect opportunity to dive, snorkel and swim in relaxing conditions.
The shopping district of Marmaris abounds with colorful bazaars and markets. You can find leather, copper and brass wares, jewelry and onyx carvings amongst many other objects. Turkish carpets, textiles and embroidery make good handcrafted souvenirs, and the locally produced pine-scented honey is superb.
The Marmaris Netsel Marina: one of the largest and best-equipped marinas in Turkey, and the Marmaris Albatros Marina make Marmaris (together with Bodrum) one of the finest starting/ending points for the Blue Voyage on the Aegean Coast.
At Ekincik, a delightful yacht-mooring, you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this area and the friendly hospitality of its people.
Delikli Island lies right off the coast, southeast of Ekincik. Yachtsmen enjoy a change of pace when they anchor at the island and take a smaller craft excursion into the Dalyan Delta. The Delta, 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, you can see the fascinating ancient harbor city of Kaunos, with its magnificent Roman tombs carved into the rock
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The Gulf of Gocek, with the friendly Club Marina set in a yet another 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 Arymaxa, an ancient city at the southern tip of the gulf, lie at the edge of the azure waters. Opposite, on Tersane Island, stand Byzantine ruins, including those of the ancient shipyards. From the Gulf of Gocek sail on into Fethiye.
Did you know?: Today’s Santa Claus or Father Christmas was born and lived as a bishop in Myra near Antalya. According to the legend, he secretly, bestowed dowries upon the daughters of a poor citizen. This originated the custom of giving presents on the eve of St. Nicholas, a tradition - later transferred to the Christmas Day.
What to pack for holidays in Turkey. Questions on money, dining, shopping and many more. We have prepared a wealth of answers on our FAQ’s pageWe will start this Blue Cruise in Marmaris, or Gocek, follow the coast exploring the bays, ancient cities and ports, some unreachable from the land and relax under the clear blue sunny skies of the Mediterranean in our gulet (traditionally crafted wooden yacht).
Day 1: You arrive in Marmaris and board yacht. Welcoming and dinner on board. In the evening, you will be free to discover the lovely port
Day 2 After breakfast in Marmaris you leave for Ekincik where you can take a river boat to visit Dalyan and the ruins of Caunos.
Day 3: The days first destination will be Manastýr where you will have lunch then sail to Tersane for your overnight anchorage.
Day 4: After breakfast at Tersane you will set off and choose from one of the many tiny but beautiful bays for lunch, dinner and overnight.
Day 5 : Today’s lunch will be served in another secluded bay choosen on the day. From there you will head to the small port town of Göcek for the night.
Day 6: From Göcek, sail to Gemiler island where the boat will anchor for the day. You can enjoy the clear water for swimming, explore the ruins or take a boat to visit Ölüdeniz.
Day 7: After breakfast leave for Iblis where you will have lunch and have time to swim before sailing to Fethiye or gocek harbor for your last night on board.
Day 8:Your last few hours can be spent having breakfast on board, visiting tow and shopping before your leave on noon.












