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 Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival.
Fly into the airport of Izmir or Dalaman and be transferred to Marmaris. After dinner enjoy an evening stroll through the city‘s labyrinth of winding streets.
Day 2 (Sunday): Marmaris – Sarsala, 22 miles (35km).
A short two-hour cruise will bring you to a picturesque bay ideal for swimming. From here you will traverse a 250m high pass in the Dalaman plain by bike, on route to Sarsala, a quiet bay, where you will stay the night.
Day 3 (Monday): Sarsala – Fethiye, 31 miles 50km).
After breakfast you will sail to Fethiye, passing many small islands on the way. After a cycle tour through the pine forest you will arrive in the Greek city of Kayaköy, which was once home to some 6500 inhabitants - it has been uninhabited since 1922. Then you will continue to the lagoon of Ölüdeniz, which is mentioned in every travel brochure about Turkey. You can then choose to either cycle back with the tour guide via an interesting and challenging route, or to be picked up and driven back to the boat.
Day 4 (Tuesday): Fethiye – Göcek, 25 miles (40km).
After a short trip of about 50 minutes you will arrive at the start of your cycle ride to Xantos. From here you will bike to the Sakklikent Canyon, where you can enjoy a packed lunch at the source of the river. The gorge is spectacular and can be admired on foot without any problems. You will then travel northwards to Kemer, where you and your bike will be picked up and transported to the boat in Fethiye (a 30 minute ride). From here the boat will sail to Göcek, where you will stay the night.
Day 5 (Wednesday): Göcek – Dalyan, 25 miles (40km).
From Göcek you will cycle over a 350m high pass, enjoying views that encompass the whole bay. After cycling through the pine forest you will continue along a side-road down to the Dalaman plain, through fertile fields and lush vegetation to Dalyan. From here a small boat will take you down the Delta river to your boat, where you will stay the night. On the way you will be able to visit the historical city of Kaunos.
Day 6 (Thursday): Dalyan – Ekincik, 34 miles (55km).
In the morning the boat will take you, via the Lykian rock graves, back to Dalyan, where you will circle the big sweet-water lake. After a 350m climb you will arrive in the little village of Ekincik, where the cook will be waiting for you with a large dinner.
Day 7 (Friday): Ekincik – Marmaris, 34 miles (55km).
After a two-hour crossing with the Bahriyeli you will arrive at the Bozborun Peninsula. After traversing a deserted mountain road you will reach a 300m high mountain village with its 1500 year old trees. Another 200 metres further on you will make a spectacular descent down to Icmeler‘s coastal road. The boat and a delicious evening meal will be awaiting you in Marmaris.
Day 8 (Saturday): Departure from Marmaris.
Breakfast and then ready for departure for home. |
Cruise and Cycle 
On the Turkish coast a Bahriyeli is a synonym for greatest possible comfort and best material. These ships are powered by two Volvo Penta engines with 400-500 HP, which enables them to manoeuvre without difficulties and lie calmly in the water. The decks of the ships are 33-37 metres long. They are three-masted ships of highest standards.