Gulet Cruise Olympos to Fethiye: 4 Days on the Turquoise Coast
Overview
Gulet Cruise Olympos to Fethiye: 4 Days on the Turquoise Coast
On this 4-day gulet cruise you sail from Olympos to Fethiye along some of the finest stretches of Turkey's Mediterranean coast.
Kekova, Kas and Butterfly Valley
The route passes the Kekova Sunken City, Kas, Butterfly Valley, the Blue Lagoon and St. Nicholas Island. You spend the days swimming in clear bays, walking through old seaside villages and resting on deck.
Optional Water Sports
Nature, history and some adventure all fit into the trip, and you can add extras such as scuba diving, paragliding and watersports.
It is an ideal Turquoise Coast holiday if you would like to experience southern Turkey from the sea.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Olympos, Kekova Sunken City & Gokkaya Bay
Pickup is in Olympos, outside Bayram's Tree Houses, or at Olympos Junction. Guests staying in Cirali meet at Olympos Junction, because we cannot pick up directly inside Cirali.
Once on board the gulet you have lunch, then sail past the intriguing Sunken City of Kekova. At Kalekoy you stop to see Simena Castle, the Lycian tombs and the village lanes along the water.
Next comes Gokkaya Bay, with time for swimming, snorkelling and optional watersports. Dinner is on board. In the evening you can go to the Smugglers Inn Island Bar, which can only be reached by boat, or stay on the gulet for a quiet night.
Day 2 – Limanagzi Bay, Kas & Aquarium Bay
An early cruise brings you to Limanagzi Bay, where breakfast and a cooling swim come first.
The gulet then sails into Kas, one of the prettiest towns along this stretch of the Mediterranean, and you get free time for its harbour, old streets, shops and cafes.
Kas ranks among the best-known diving areas in Turkey, so you can pre-book an optional scuba dive here. After lunch and a swim at Hidayet Bay, the gulet moves on to Aquarium Bay, where you spend a relaxed evening and the night at anchor.
Day 3 – Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz Blue Lagoon & St. Nicholas Island
You wake in Butterfly Valley, between steep cliffs and turquoise water. Breakfast is followed by a swim in the bay or, if you like, an optional hike through the valley to the waterfall that flows there in season. Then the gulet continues along the coast.
Around midday you arrive at the famous Blue Lagoon of Oludeniz. Swim, rest on deck, or join an optional tandem paraglide launched from Babadag Mountain.
In the evening you sail on to St. Nicholas Island to see its Byzantine ruins and watch the sun go down from the island.
Day 4 – Tarzan Bay, Samanlik Bay & Arrival in Fethiye
The final morning is relaxed. Breakfast is at Tarzan Bay, the first stop of the day.
Then you move on to quiet Samanlik Bay for a last swim in the Mediterranean, followed by lunch on board.
After lunch the gulet sails into Fethiye Harbour, where it arrives between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. You leave the boat in Fethiye and travel on independently or with a transfer booked in advance.
Our service ends here. Thank you for sailing with Get Turkey Tours; we hope to have you on board again.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Fruits Plate
- ✓Bottled Water
- ✓All Necessary Equipments
- ✓Local Taxes
- ✕Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- ✕Drinks
- ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
- ✕Personal Expenses
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
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4-day gulet cruise from Olympos to Fethiye: the essentials
On this four-day gulet cruise you sail west along the Turquoise Coast of Turkey, starting in Olympos and ending in Fethiye. On the way you pass the Kekova Sunken City, the harbour town of Kas, Butterfly Valley, the Blue Lagoon at Oludeniz and St. Nicholas Island. The price covers your cabin, breakfast, lunch and dinner, plates of fruit, bottled water, the equipment you need and local taxes. You spend the days swimming in clear bays, visiting villages by the sea and resting on deck. Prices vary with your dates and cabin, so we give a quote on request.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| How long | 4 days, with 3 nights on board |
| Cost | Quoted on request for your dates |
| Itinerary | Olympos, Kekova, Kas, Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz, St. Nicholas Island, Fethiye |
| What you get | All meals, accommodation on board, fruit, bottled water, equipment, local taxes |
| What you pay extra | Drinks, tips, museum tickets and attraction fees, personal spending |
What exactly is a gulet cruise?
A gulet is the traditional wooden sailing boat of the Turkish coast, with cabins, a deck with shade and room to sunbathe. A gulet "Blue Cruise" is a slow trip of several days from one bay to the next: you swim a few times each day, eat fresh food cooked on board and spend the nights at anchor in quiet coves. Few ways of seeing the Mediterranean are as relaxing.
Which route do you follow over the 4 days?
| Day | Route |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Pick-up in Olympos; Kekova Sunken City; night at Gokkaya Bay |
| Day 2 | Breakfast and swim at Limanagzi Bay; Kas; Aquarium Bay |
| Day 3 | Butterfly Valley; Oludeniz and its Blue Lagoon; St. Nicholas Island |
| Day 4 | Breakfast at Tarzan Bay; last swim at Samanlik Bay; arrive in Fethiye |
On the first day you are collected at Olympos Junction or outside Bayram's Tree Houses in Olympos.
Olympos to Fethiye, or Fethiye to Olympos?
Both cruises cover the same coast, just in reverse. Pick this westbound trip if your holiday begins near Antalya and you want to end up in Fethiye or close to Dalaman Airport. If you are starting in Fethiye, pick the Fethiye to Olympos cruise. For more days at sea, look at the 7-day Fethiye and Kekova gulet cruise or the 8-day Fethiye to Bodrum cruise.
Should you choose a gulet cruise or day trips?
| Coastal experience | Price from |
|---|---|
| This 4-day gulet cruise | On request |
| Day trip to Kekova Sunken City and Myra from Antalya | $120 |
| Boat tour to Suluada island from Antalya | $50 |
| Tandem paragliding at Oludeniz from Antalya | $399 |
On a gulet you spend the night in bays that day boats stop at for only an hour, and you wake to still water before those boats turn up.
Which optional activities can you add?
You can try water sports on the way, and paragliding from Babadag Mountain near Oludeniz. Entry fees for sites like Myra are not covered.
When is gulet season at its best?
Gulets sail from late spring until autumn. June and September are the best months, with warm sea and smaller crowds, while July and August are the busiest and hottest. Weather and sea conditions can lead to changes in the route.
What should you pack?
Bring a soft bag instead of a hard case, plus swimwear, a towel, sunscreen with high SPF, a hat, sunglasses, water shoes, a light layer for evenings on deck and a little cash for drinks and shopping in Kas.
How can you book?
Use the form on this page or WhatsApp to tell us your preferred dates and how many people are travelling. We confirm the price and availability in writing, and payment is only due after that. You can find more options among our Antalya tours, Fethiye tours and Turkey tour packages.
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