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The Famous
Fethiye - Olympos
Cruising Program
Turkey's Mediterranean coast is famous all over the world for its natural beauty, pristine waters and wonderful
sailing. With many years experience working in Turkey's tourism, combined with our personal travelling experiences
around the world, we have insight and understanding into how you want to travel . It is for this reason our Fethiye
- Olympos (either way) Blue Cruises have become so well renowned amongst traveller's world wide, as one of the
highlights of their Turkish experience.
Our Blue Cruise program includes all the famous sites, such as Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, Kas, and the World Heritage
Sunken City, as well as a few of our own secret sailing spots and anchorages along this breathtaking coastline.
Onboard, accommodation comprises of private cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms and hot showers. All meals are prepared
by your onboard chef, using the freshest of Turkish ingredients, while your crew will be at the helm to cruise
you to the best of anchorages for the night. So all you have to do is sit back and relax with a drink and your
new friends, while you witness one of the most spectacular sunsets in the Mediterranean. Ahhh…
A TRUE HIGHLIGHT OF
TURKEY!
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If you're a group
charter a whole boat
for cabincharter price
A complete boat can be yours, just put a group together and you are among yourself and the only one on a traditional
wooden Gullet. Such a trip is also a good idea for clubs and other parties. From 10 persons onward we reserve a
boat for you and suggest the best itinerary.
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Special Offer
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What to bring
Travel
light is our best advice to you, swimwear and T-shirts is all you will need on board in the daytime. In the evenings
people dress casually, but bring sweaters and trousers if you are coming in the cooler months. It's a good idea
to bring a pair of soft shoes or sandals just to use on the boat.
On board we provide hand towels only so please bring your own bath and beach towels. All this should be packed
into a soft bag which can be folded and stowed away to give more room in your cabin, not a suitcase.
The Mediterranean sun is very bright and on a boat hotter than you think, be sure to pack sunglasses, a good suntan
lotion and a hat. If mosquitoes find you tasty then bring mosquito repellent and a camera is an absolute must.
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Bodrum
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Marmaris
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Göcek
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Antalya
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These mini blue cruises departing several days during the week, from the beginning of May till end of September,
early reservation is recommended to guaranty availability. For April and October please ask for availability several
weeks before the departure date.
These Olympos Minicruises are very much prefered by
backpackers coming from all over the world and very often do a stop in one of the treehouses
in Olympos
Your floating home will be 18/24 meters (55-74 feet) long, 5/8 double cabins with ensuite toilette and shower.
Sailing, snorkeling, fishing, sunbathing are some of the activities on board. Breakfast, lunch & dinner will
be served by your cook more
details of your boat
Guaranted departures from end of April to end of October
Departure days are given at the itineraries
Suggested Airport:
Dalaman, Turkey. (50 km to Fethiye, 110 km to Marmaris)
Prices
Cabin Charter general information
here is the enquiry form
Itinerary
1:
Fethiye - Göcek - Marmaris ... details and departure days here
Itinerary
2:
Marmaris - Göcek - Fethiye and departure days here
Itinerary
3:
Fethiye - Ölü Deniz - Demre (Olympos) you are on this page route details
Itinerary
4:
Demre (Olympos) - Ölü Deniz - Fethiye you are on this page
route
details
Itinerary
5:
Göcek - 12 islands
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details and departure days here
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Dates
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Accomodation
incl. Full Board
Price
per person per cruise
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15.
April - 31. May
1. - 31. October
single
occupancy
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215,-
Euro
279,-
US$ / 176,- GB£ / 269,- AUD
324,-
Euro
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01.
- 30. June
1. - 30.September
single
occupancy
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235,-
Euro
308,-
US$ / 204,- GB£ / 298,- AUD
354,-
Euro
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1.
- 31. July
single
occupancy
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265,-
Euro
326,-
US$ / 215,- GB£ / 329,- AUD
394,-
Euro
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01.
- 31 August
single
occupancy
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295,-
Euro
382,-
US$ / 242,- GB£ / 369,- AUD
440,-
Euro
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updated for 2012. All our prices
are based on Euro, all other currencies are only valid as a guideline, and refer to the currency rate of Oct 17,
2011. First line: the price is for one person sharing a double cabin. All cabins have en-suite WC/shower. Single
passengers (blue writing) who wish to have a cabin for themselfes must pay the single occupancy price.
Due to limited space on these boats, childrens discount only if one shares same cabin with their parents: 4 - 10
years 50%, +10 years full charge.
Pls don't bring drinks on board. Drinks and tipps are extra.
Bookings will be confirmed after a down-payment of 50%
Balance has to be paid 3 weeks before the cruise.
Prices include:
Full board accommodation, Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/cookies, dinner
all charter and berth taxes, harbour and port fees, transit log
crew service, ship water, diesel and gasoline
bed linen and towels (small and bath towel)
Yacht insurance (we advice to take your own individual travel insurance), VAT
Prices do not include:
Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
on the bord bar.
this should be purchased from the bar on board
Optional land tours and entrance fees to places of interest
flights and airport transfers
Making this reservation means the acception of this terms and conditions
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Itinerary 3: Fethiye - DEMRE (Olympos) (Lycian History South)
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
embarkation and departure is the same day around 10 AM
here is a rough guide to your itinerary and
stay on the boat:
The itinerary below is for the cruise starting from Fethiye and ending in Demre (Olympos) available from the middle
of April till the end of October. Please ask for availability.
The reverse route
Demre (Olympos) to Fethiye is also available
minimum 3 times a week with the same rates and conditions.
Fethiye is one
of the most popular resorts of Turkey located on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. Fethiye is 135 kms southwest
of Marmaris and has an outstanding and busy marina. The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see
a fortress on the hill overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes Island. Fethiye is also known
for its rock tombs carved into the high cliffs by the Lycians. Among these tombs especially remarkable one is the
tomb of Amnytas dating from the 4th century BC, elaborately carved in Doric architectural style. It is worth well
visiting.
Arrival to Fethiye:
There are scheduled bus connections to Fethiye from most major cities and towns of Turkey. Dalaman (40 km) is the
nearest airport to Fethiye and beside the international arrivals there are frequent flights from Istanbul Ataturk
Airport. We will be pleased to arrange your transfer as well
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Butterfly valley
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DAY 1: Fethiye - Ölü Deniz
: Departure from Fethiye Harbour around 11 a.m to Samanlik bay for swimming & lunch. Butterfly Valley (sea
conditions permitting) is our next stop for a swim & to visit this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different
butterflies. Afterwards we cruise to Ölüdeniz; the world Famous Blue Lagoon which is also a home for
paragliding and is the best place to do this sport all around the world you do Tandem Paragliding Flight here.
Last visit of the day is the St Nicholas Island. Sightseeing the trace of history, swim, diner is also served here,
overnight here at the St.Nicholas Island.
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Lunchtime on a Blue Cruise
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DAY 2: Ölü Deniz - Kas :
Around sunrise departure to Aquarium or Firnaz bay near Kalkan for breakfast & swim. Cruising to Kas, where
we stop in the harbour for lunch & visit of this charming fishing village. Antiphellos, as Kas once was known,
offers Lycian Rock tombs & sarcophagi and the Roman theatre. But the charm of the town remains! In a bay near
Kekova we stop for swim. Dinner & the 2nd night.
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Olympos treehouses
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DAY 3: Kas - Kekova: Breakfast. Departure
to the Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian - Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!) We stop in
Simena (Kaleköy), a traditional Turkish fishing village, no car access, it has a byzantine castle. In Gökkaya
Bay watersports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates cove or party the night away at the Smugglers Inn
- 3 rd night.
DAY 4: Kekova - Demre (Olympos) : After
breakfast you can take a look at the Pirate's Cave before cruising to Cayagzi (Andriake) harbor near Demre arriving
there at around 13:00. From the harbor you can go by Dolmus-Bus to Olympos Village Olympos
treehouses, arriving around 4-6 pm approximately. But, if you
prefer you can take a bus to Antalya from Demre bus station or stay there another night and visit the ruins of
ancient Myra, and St Nicholas Church in Demre.
NOTE : In case of poor weather
and / or sea conditions, this program is subject to change without notice. No Money will be refunded.
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Full board accommodation on a yacht (welcome coctail, breakfast-lunch-dinner and afternoon tea-cake service per
day on board). Use of equipment on board. Diesel. Using water. Crew service. Yacht insurance. Yacht's laundry.
Harbour taxes. Mooring expenses. V.A.T.
RATES EXCLUDE:
Drinking water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages; these can be bought from the bar on board. (Please don't bring
drinks aboard) Land excursions. Airport transfers.
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The highlights on your journey
Butterfly Valley:
At a distance of 5-7 km from Oludeniz, this interesting canyon is surrounded by approximately 350 meter high mountains.
It takes its name from the butterflies called as ‘Jarsey Tiger’ and seen between June and September. It is an Earth
Eden with its waterfall flows both in summer and winter, large beach, clear water, brightly shining pebbles and
oleanders decorating the environs. Possibilities like a camping area with tent sites, restaurant, bar, shower cabinets,
changing cubicles, etc. are offered in the valley which is the meeting place of world wanderers For thousands of
years, its only habitants were the butterflies and local fauna. Still now, the valley hosts 136 kinds of butterflies
and moths within the fascinating waterfalls !
Oludeniz: The
Blue Lagoon is 1 of the best places in the world to do absolutely nothing but soak up the sun amid stunning natural
surroundings ! The water is a brilliant sapphire blue due to the complete absence of weed on the white sandy sea
bottom.
St Nicholas Island:
Byzantine and Early-Christian ruins from 5th-11th centuries lie tucked among the pine trees and partly under the
water on St-Nicholas Island (Gemiler Adasi) It has a bay well-protected from the wind and a beach surrounded with
pine and olive trees attracts visitors from neighborhood towns beside the people arriving with cruise boats.
Kalkan is a
well-maintained and quiet harbor town, located 25 km west of Kas. It is an attractive town, once a fishing village
inhabited mainly by the Ottoman Greeks. It has become increasingly popular since the 1980s, with a huge holiday
village covering the southern hillside. The small town centre which overlooks the bay is filled with quaint, traditional
white-washed houses, shuttered windows and balconies with brilliantly-colored flowers. The marina caters for the
requirements of visiting yachts, as well as several restaurant and shops in the city centre.
Kas is a small
fishing, yachting and tourist town, 168 km west of the city of Antalya. As a tourist town it is relatively unspoiled.
The town of Kas is on a hill running down to the sea. In ancient times it was a member of the Lycian League, and
its importance during this time is confirmed by the presence of one of the richest Lycian necropolis. Kas itself
is a quiet pleasant town with its blue sea and narrow streets scented with jasmine flowers.
Simena is the
ancient Lycian name of Kalekoy, it faces the island of Kekova, and can be reached only by sea. The village lies
amidst a Lycian necropolis, which is partially sunken underwater. Kalekoy is overlooked by a Byzantine castle,
built in the Middle Ages to fight the pirates which nested in Kekova. The castle contains a small theatre.
Kekova Island,
famous with the ancient sunken city (ancient Simena) and Ucagiz (ancient Teimioussa). Kekova has an area of 4.5
km² and is uninhabited. On its northern side there are the ruins—partly sunken—of Dolchiste/Dolikisthe, an
ancient town which was destroyed by an earthquake during the second century A.D. Rebuilt and still flourishing
during the Byzantine Empire period, it was completely abandoned because of Arab incursions.
Olympos is a
green valley at the southern coast of Turkey, 90 km southwest of Antalya city near the Town of Kemer. The ancient
city was founded in the Hellenistic period dating back to the 2nd century BC, sharing its name with the nearby
Mount Olympos. Near Olympos, located in the neighboring village of Cirali and about 200 meters above sea level,
where the eternal flames called the Chimaera may be seen issuing from the ground. The source of the flames is actually
natural gas, mostly methane, seeping through cracks in the earth. The mythical Chimaera - or Chimera - was a savage
beast who sprouted fire from its mouth. The Olympians worshipped the god of fire Hephaestos (Vulcan), probably
connected to the eternal flame.
Apart from the ruins, modern time Olympos village is well known for its simple tree-house camps,
where most tourists stay, and a natural environment thanks to forests and vineyards near to a beautiful beach.
The Olympos village is located some distance from the shore in the heart of the Olympos national park by the banks
of a small river. The surrounding area of the village offers best opportunities for trekking, mountain biking,
canyoning and rock climbing.
Demre is the
Lycian town of Myra, the home of Saint Nicholas of Myra the original Santa Claus; located 25km west of Finike and
48km east of Kas, Myra was one of the most important cities in antique Lycia. Coins have been found dating back
to 300 BC but logically the city must have been founded centuries earlier. The city thrived as part of the Roman
Empire and many public buildings were constructed. The earliest church of St. Nicholas at Myra was built in the
6th century. The present-day church stems mainly from the 8th century; a monastery was added in the second half
of the 11th century. The ruins of the Lycian and Roman towns are mostly covered by alluvial silt
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Itinerary 4: DEMRE (Olympos) - Fethiye
(Lycian History Northbound)
Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays
embarkation and departure is the same day around 10 AM
here is a rough guide to your stay on the boat:
Coming to Demre (Olympos):
You can come to Demre (145 km to Antalya) or Olympos (80 km to Antalya) by frequent buses (Dolmush) departing from
Antalya for Kas or Fethiye.
If you book this route, the transfer from the busstation in Demre
to Demre harbour is included
DAY 1: Mainly people stay a night or two in Olympos
treehouses You shoud take then the minibus to the busstation of Demre, the site of Myra for the St-Nicholas Church
(we will pick you up there) when requested, do shopping, banking and have lunch. Boat departure from the harbour
of Demre between 1 and 2 p.m. to Pirates Cave and Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian-Roman archaeological site
is protected, so only looking!). Kaleköy (Simena), a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access
and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Gökkaya Bay water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven
or party the night away at the Smugglers Inn..
DAY 2: Breakfast . Departure to Kas where we first have a swim in a quiet bay in front of the little town
& and then stop in the harbour for lunch & visit of this charming fishing village. Antiphellos, as Kas once was known, only Lycian Rock tombs & sarcophagi and
the Roman theatre are left. But the charm of the town remains! Near Kalkan we stop in Aquarium or Firnaz Bay (dinner & 2nd
night).
DAY 3: Around sunrise we depart for Butterfly Valley where we stop (sea conditions permitting! ) for breakfast,
swimming and to visit this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different butterflies. Ölüdeniz (the
Blue Lagoon) is our next stop, again sea conditions permitting! Option for paragliding available. In a nearby bay
we have lunch. Last stop of the day is St-Nicholas Island. Visit the Byzantine ruins, swim, dinner & 3rd night.
DAY 4: Breakfast. Departure for Samanlik Bay (swim & lunch). Finally we sail to Fethiye Harbour where
we arrive between 3 and 4 p.m.
NOTE : In case of poor weather and / or sea conditions, this program is subject to change
without notice. No Money will be refunded.
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Full board accommodation on a yacht (welcome coctail, breakfast-lunch-dinner and afternoon tea-cake service per
day on board). Use of equipment on board. Diesel. Using water. Crew service. Yacht insurance. Yacht's laundry.
Harbour taxes. Mooring expenses. V.A.T.
RATES EXCLUDE:
Drinking water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages; these can be bought from the bar on board. (Please don't bring
drinks aboard) Land excursions. Airport transfers.
here
is the enquiry form
Please note that this
is only a rough guide and can be varied to suite requirements. Also note that the route may vary slightly, depending
on weather conditions and time available, at the Captains discretion.
Cabin Charter - general information
All
tours which are offered here take place on Standard-Yachts, the traditional Bodrum-built GULET.
All yachts are between 19 - 25 meters length, these vessels accommodate between 12 and 16 guests in 6 to 8 cabins. The cabins have en-suite
WC & handheld showers. (Hot & cold). There is a music set, VHF Radiotelephone and a dinghy on each yacht,
but in general no air condition. Crew consists of a captain, cook and a deckshand.
An exact yacht’s name
can not be available until 1 or 2 days before departure, as numbers of bookings come in often late. This works
well over the years like a cooperative and we advice you to give us your mobile phone that we stay in contact to
give you captain's number and boat name.
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The crew aboard our Gulets and yachts often do not have a foreign language mastered, but they almost always know
a few ’every-day’ phrases and are able to understand almost all requests.
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