Turkey Yacht Charter

 DAY 1

BOARD yacht at Marmaris Marina for briefing and inventory check. Provision your bareboat charter yacht at the nearby markets and dine at one of the waterfront restaurants.

OVERNIGHT - MARMARIS

 DAY 2

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. (approx. 18 miles)

OVERNIGHT - ECKINCIK

 DAY 3

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 and includes lunch). (approx. 18 miles)

OVERNIGHT - ECKINCIK

 DAY 4

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! (approx. 10 miles)

OVERNIGHT - CLEOPATRA'S BAY

 DAY 5

SPEND a relaxing day just exploring the Fethiye group of islands before mooring in Four Fathom Cove. (approx. 5 miles)

OVERNIGHT - FOUR FATHOM COVE

 DAY 6

SHORT hop across Fethiye Bay to Gocek. Spend the night in the Marina and dine at one of the many waterfront restaurants. (approx. 5 miles)

OVERNIGHT - GOCEK

 DAY 7

VISIT Fethiye township, enjoy a real Turkish massage and shave (for the guys). (approx. 10 miles)

OVERNIGHT - FETHIYE

 DAY 8

UP early for the long sail to Kalkan. Contemplate Herodotus' claim that here the moon and stars are the closest in the world. (approx. 35 miles)

OVERNIGHT - KALKAN

 DAY 9

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. (approx. 12 miles)

OVERNIGHT - KAS

 DAY 10

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. (approx. 30 miles)

OVERNIGHT - GEMILER ISLAND

 DAY 11

DEPART Gemiler today for a morning sail back to Eckincik. Spend the day at leisure followed by dinner at the renowned "MY Marina Restaurant". (approx. 25 miles)

OVERNIGHT - ECKINCIK

 DAY 12

LEISURELY 3 hour's sail today to the small secluded bay of Turunc Buku (approx. 18 miles)

OVERNIGHT - TURUNC BUKU

 DAY 13

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. (approx. 3 miles)

OVERNIGHT - MARMARIS

 DAY 14

RELUCTANTLY disembark for onward connections.