 
Board the
yacht in Marmaris at midday and sail for Kumlu Buku. Lunch
beneath the ruins of ancient Amos is picturesque surrounds.
Walk ashore and stroll around the site of ancient Amos or stay
in the bay to enjoy the exceptionally clear waters and long
pebble beach. Move on to one of the small jetties in the bay
for dinner ashore under the stars. |
 
Cruise south
to Bozukkale and anchor beneath the Hellenistic citadel of
ancient Loryma, where trade ships heading north and south
along the coast once took refuge. Journey ashore to visit the
ruins of this once great city, including the acropolis, which
affords spectacular views of the Aegean. Bozburun, a former
sponge fishing village situated at the head of a bay
surrounded by low rocky hills is the charming port of our
destination this evening. |
 
A day of
leisurely cruising on the scenic Gulf of Hisaronu takes us to
some delightful anchorages for snorkelling and swimming -- and
then on to Selimiye in the afternoon. Selimiye was formerly
Greek but is now home to the descendants of Turkish nomads,
friendly folk renowned for the warmth of their hospitality.
Anchor alongside one of the small jetties in the bay and enjoy
a dinner of fresh fish and other seafood delicacies. |
 
After
breakfast, cross to Bencik and find a quiet cove surrounded by
a landscape of green pine and red rocks in which to relax for
the afternoon. Sail into the bay of Orhaniye, surrounded by
wooded mountains. There is a Byzantine fort atop the island in
the bay which can be visited on foot as well as an interesting
natural sand spit, extending half-way across the bay and lying
just one foot under water. Tonight dine ashore in one of
Orhaniye’s small yet excellent restaurants. |
 
Take a stroll
through the village of Orhaniye this morning, returning to the
yacht for the sail to Datca, a small port town with a good
selection of souvenir shops. If you wish, take an overland
tour to “The Olive Farm” and sample some of the fabulous olive
oil varieties made on the premises. Spend the night in
Kalaboshi or Palamut Buku and dine ashore on fresh fish. |
 
Sail into the
southern harbour of Knidos, an important port on the ancient
trade route. Around the 4th Century BC, visitors came from far
and wide to see the Greek sculptor, Praxiteles’s nude statue
of Aphrodite: the first tourist attraction in the world. The
base of Aphrodite’s temple can still be seen today along with
the other remains of the city: amphitheatres, a sun dial,
temples, an agora and city walls. Overnight here with dinner
ashore. |
 
A final day of
cruising around the Loryma Peninsula, with a stop at Dirsek.
After lunch, cruise for Serce Harbour, a large, fjord-like bay
where Dr. George Bass and his team of archaeologists uncovered
glass objects and other items of trade from an 11th-century
wreck. Overnight in Serce Limani with dinner ashore or on
board. |
 
A very early
morning crossing to Ekincik Bay. In the afternoon, board a
small riverboat for a tour to ancient Caunos and the town of
Dalyan. The boat slowly makes its way inland along the
reed-lined channels of the Dalyan River delta. At Caunos visit
the remains of a theatre, a Byzantine church, a Roman
bathhouse and an Agora. Heading up-river, you will be greeted
by a most spectacular sight: a set of 400 BC Lycian rock tombs
carved into the cliffs above. Arriving at the town of Dalyan,
enjoy a stroll around and some souvenir shopping before
returning to the yacht in Ekincik. Overnight in Ekincik
Harbour, with dinner ashore at My Marina restaurant. |
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Cruise to the Gulf of Fethiye and stop at
Kizilkuyruk Harbour for lunch. This is a quiet place to anchor
with a pebbled beach ashore – perfect for watersports. There
are also walks to take ashore, including a hike to the ruins
of ancient Lydae. Move on to the Twelve Islands and find a
pleasant anchorage within walking distance of a small
restaurant with local charm. |
 
There are
literally dozens of bays in the Gulf of Fethiye and today will
be set aside for the exploration of some of these. Enjoy
swimming or snorkelling, windsurfing or waterskiing - or take
a walk ashore through the fragrant pine forests at the waters
edge. In the afternoon, either head for Gocek harbour and the
bright lights or find a quiet bay for the night. |
To Gocek for
disembarkation. |
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