ITINERARY: Fethiye - Oludeniz - Ekincik - Fethiye
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On
the first day, we will be welcoming you to introduce you with your captain and
yacht personnel. After making sure that you are comfortable with everything
about your yacht, we will inform you about your “Blue Voyage” and answer all
your questions regarding the charter. You can contact us 24/7 during your charter.
This is an itinerary which covers the most significant places in the South East Aegena. In this route, it is possible to enjoy the sea and nature as well as making long cruises. It is a region with calm sea, soft weather and rich history.
Fethiye, which was known as Telmessos in the ancient times, was the most important city situated on Lycia's western border with Caria. It is believed that the city's name comes from Apollon's son Telmessos.
The city joined the Ottoman Empire in 1924. The name changed many times over the years and was eventually named Fethiye after Mr Fethi in 1914, one of the first martyrs of the Turkish Air Force, crashed his plane there and died.
In the south part of the town you will see many famous tombs and graves from the Antique Era. One of the most famous stone tombs is the tomb of King Amyntas. The ruins belonging to a theatre, which have been discovered recently during the excavation carried out by the museum, are in the city centre.
Day 1: Fethiye Boarding starts from 15.30 at Fethiye Harbour. While you settle in, dinner will be served on the yacht and overnight will be on board in Fethiye Port or in a closeby cove such as Turunc Pinari.
Turunc Pinari
Day 2: Turunc Pinari - Gemiler Islands:
On Gemiler Island are the remains of several churches built between the fourth and sixth centuries AD, along with a variety of associated buildings. Archaeologists believe it was the location of the original tomb of Saint Nicholas.
Gemiler (St Nicholas) Island
Modern
archaeologists believe that the island may be the location of St. Nicholas' original tomb. The traditional Turkish name
for the island is Gemiler Adası, meaning "Island of Boats", which may
be a reference to St. Nicholas's role as the patron saint of sailors; the
island was also referred to as St. Nicholas Island by seafarers in the medieval period. Archaeologists believe he was
interred in the rock-hewn church following his death in 326. His relics
remained there until the 650s, when the island was abandoned as it was
threatened by an Arab fleet.
Day 3: Ekincik - Dalyan/Kaunos:
Kaunos
One of the ancient cities of South Aegean, Kaunas, covers the ancient Lycian tombs carved into cliffs (YouTube link).
Kaunos was an important sea port, the history of which is supposed to date back to the 10th century BC. Because of the formation of İztuzu Beach and the silting of the former Bay of Dalyan (from approx. 200 BC onwards), Kaunos is now located about 8 km from the coast.
Lycian Tombs of The Kings
Day 4: Aga Limani - Sunken Hammam
Sunken Hammam
Day 5: Bedri Rahmi - Tersane (Shipyard) Island
Tersane Island has been home to many civilizations throughout history. It is called Tersane (Shipyard) since it was used as a shipyard during Ottoman Empire. You can visit the historical remains here.
Tersane (Shipyard Island)
Day 6: Gocek:
Yassica Islands (Gocek)
Gocek Town
Day 7: Kızıl Ada - Fethiye
Day 8: Fethiye Your blue cruise
ends with unforgettable memories by 10:00 after breakfast.