Discover the Mediterranean

Itinerary for 16 Days

Day 1 - SATURDAY
Board yacht 1900 hours Marmaris Marina for briefing and inventory check. Provision the yacht at the nearby markets and dine at one of the waterfront restaurants.
OVERNIGHT MARMARIS

Day 2 - SUNDAY
Depart Marmaris for a quick downhill sail to Eckincik. Moor below main restaurant and put your name down for tour of the ancient Canous Ruins and Dalyan Village.
OVERNIGHT ECKINCIK (Approx. 18 miles)

Day 3 - MONDAY
A small Caique (or Gulet) will arrive this morning for a full day trip up the Dalyan River. Excellent trip costs approx $45 per person includes lunch.
OVERNIGHT ECKINCIK (Approx. 18 miles)

Day 4 - TUESDAY
Short sail today down to the Fethiye group of islands. There is an abundance of superb anchorages including "Cleopatra's Baths" (she actually used to bathe here!)
OVERNIGHT CLEOPATRA'S BAY (Approx. 10 miles)

Day 5 - WEDNESDAY
Spend a day relaxing just exploring the Fethiye group of islands before mooring in Fathom Cove.
OVERNIGHT FOUR FATHOM COVE (Approx. 5 miles)

Day 6 - THURSDAY
Short hop across Fethiye Bay to Gocek. Spend the night in the Marina and dine at one of the many waterfront restaurants.
OVERNIGHT GOCEK (Approx. 5 miles)

Day 7 - FRIDAY
Visit Fethiye township, enjoy a real Turkish massage and shave (for the guys).
OVERNIGHT FETHIYE (Approx. 10 miles)

Day 8 - SATURDAY
Up early for the long sail to Kalkan. Contemplate Heredotuss' claim that here the moon and stars are the closest in the world.
OVERNIGHT KALKAN (Approx. 35miles)

Day 9 - SUNDAY
Shore excursion to the ancient Xanthos, Letoon and Patara in the morning, then sail to Kas - dine on the quay in one of the many waterside restaurants. Experience the real Turkey in the open air markets.
OVERNIGHT KAS (Approx. 12 miles)

Day 10 - MONDAY
Sail to Gemiler Island today. Once an Island fortress, the tiled remains of a massive castle are littered across the Island. Climb to the top and take in the fabulous view.
OVERNIGHT GEMILER ISLAND (Approx. 30 miles)

Day 11 - TUESDAY
Depart Gemiler today for a morning sail back to Eckincik. Spend the day at leisure followed by dinner at the renowned " My Marina Restaurant".
OVERNIGHT ECKINCIK (Approx. 25 miles)

Day 12 - WEDNESDAY
Leisurely 3 hour's sail today to the small secluded bay of Turunc Buku.
OVERNIGHT TURUNC BUKU (Approx. 18 miles)

Day 13 - THURSDAY
Short hop this morning back to Marmaris Marina. Marmaris is regarded as "The Jewel of the Turkish Coast". Spend a leisurely day exploring the township of Marmaris and the many excellent waterfront restaurants.
OVERNIGHT MARMARIS (Approx. 3 miles)

Day 14 - FRIDAY
Reluctantly disembark Marmaris marina 0900 hours for onwards connections and transfer to Dalaman airport.

Photos are courtesy of the Queensland Tourism Office.