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Fethiye to Demre Gulet

4 days
From Fethiye to Demre
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 15
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Fethiye to St. Nicholas Island

    You'll board your gulet in Fethiye Harbour between 11am and noon, then set sail around the Fethiye Peninsula toward the blue lagoon at Oludeniz. The first stop is Butterfly Valley nature reserve where you can walk around and take a swim in the water. After that, you'll continue on to St. Nicholas Island to check out the Byzantine ruins while the sun starts setting. Dinner happens on board that evening, and you'll have the choice to sleep in your cabin or up on deck under the stars.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gulet cruise from Fethiye Harbour around Fethiye Peninsula
    • Visit Oludeniz with blue lagoon and Belcekiz Beach
    • Walk and swim at Butterfly Valley nature reserve
    • Explore Byzantine settlement ruins at St. Nicholas Island
    Landmarks
    Oludeniz
    Butterfly Valley
    St. Nicholas Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Kas to Tersane Island

    You're heading out early in the morning to Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast and swimming time. From there, you'll sail to Kas, a bohemian harbour town with whitewashed houses and colorful bougainvillea everywhere. In Kas, you can explore the ancient site of Antiphellos, which has visible theatre ruins and a 4th century B.C. Lion Tomb. Later that day, the boat moors overnight at Tersane Island near Kekova.

    Meals
    Breakfast (at Firnaz Bay), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Swimming at Firnaz Bay
    • Visit Kas harbour town
    • Explore Antiphellos ancient ruins including theatre
    • Visit Lion Tomb (4th century B.C.)
    Landmarks
    Firnaz Bay
    Kas
    Antiphellos
    Lion Tomb
    Tersane Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Simena to Gokkaya Bay

    You'll start by visiting the sunken city of Kekova and viewing the protected ruins from above the water. Then you move to Simena (also called Kalekoy or Kale), a traditional fishing village with ancient and medieval houses right along the shore. Climb up to Simena Castle for panoramic views of the village, Kekova island, the Lycian necropolis fields, and a Lycian sarcophagus in the bay. You'll also see the theatre carved into the rock. The boat moors overnight at Gokkaya Bay.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • View sunken city of Kekova from above water
    • Explore traditional fishing village of Simena (Kalekoy)
    • Walk to Simena Castle for village and surrounding views
    • Observe Lycian sarcophagus in the bay
    • View theatre carved into the rock
    Landmarks
    Kekova
    Simena
    Simena Castle
    Lycian necropolis
    Gokkaya Bay
  4. Day 4

    Pirates Cave to Demre

    You'll visit Pirates Cave in the morning, then sail to Demre Harbour (Andriace) where your tour ends and you disembark. From there, Antalya Airport is the closest option for onward travel. Public buses run between Demre and Antalya if you prefer that route, or you can arrange a private transfer instead.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pirates Cave

    Optional Activities

    • Private transfer to Antalya Airport (available at extra cost - contact operator for quote)
    Landmarks
    Pirates Cave
    Demre Harbour
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    · June 17th, 2024
    BUYER BEWARE Before you book anything with Encounters Travel, be SURE to read all of the fine print. This is especially important regarding their cancellation policy and the deposit you will forfeit. I didn't find that we'd completely lost our deposit until I contact the company to process a cancellation. I thought I could cancel for a full refund up until a certain point, but apparently I was mistaken. I booked a 3-night late-September boat trip at the end of May, and mid-June we realized we couldn't take it. It's been less than 3 weeks since I booked the trip and it's over 3 MONTHS until the trip will take place, so you know they will have no issue filling our two spots. Even so, we are out $250 each for our trip. They are within their rights to not refund the deposit - I should have waded through the fine print to find this buried detail. But they also have the choice to refund the deposit given the circumstances. Don't make the same mistake I did. READ EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU BOOK. Better yet, consider not booking with Encounters Travel.
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    Trip date: June 2024

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    Matt

    Asked on June 4th, 2024

    kids are 14 and 17, so we are a party of 8. Please let me know availability of this trip, and then how we would get to our hotel in Antalya when we disembark? is it a 2 hour bus trip, and would we have to book those tickets before-hand. What time is disembarkation on 5 July?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      On day 1 the gulet will depart from Fethiye Harbour between 11 am and 12 midday. On day 4 the gullet will dock early afternoon.

    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      We do have availability, for 4 cabins for the 6th of July, please let us know if you would like to book this option. Please remember all is subject to availability, at the time of booking.

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    Joyce

    Asked on January 25th, 2024

    Is there no single supplement charge?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

      The trip price is NZ$980 and the single supplement is NZ$800 for the 2nd April 2024 date.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on June 11th, 2023

    Do you have any sailings geared more to older adults who do not want to be on a cruise with young people drinking?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten June 2023

      Our sailing trips in Turkey are open to passengers over 16, and while we can't guarantee a specific age demographic, we do not specifically market these as youth-oriented trips. 2024 pricing is expected to be available in the next couple of months.

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