Turkish Gulet Cruise
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7 nights on a Turkish Gulet Cruise
from only £383pp

Fly from Belfast to Dalaman, transfer to the Gulet. Full board.
Monday departures

14 May £548
21 May £383

04 Jun £494
11 June £428
18 Jun £468
25June £565

02 July £725
09 July £771
16 July £915

06 Aug £685
13 Aug £635
20 Aug £635
27 Aug £659

17 Sep £569
24 Sep £534
01 Oct £484

 

Caunos Gulet Cruise Itinerary

7 nights Marmaris to Fethiye (or vice-versa)

Day 1

When you land at Dalaman Airport, we’ll whisk you off to Marmaris harbour where you’ll board your gulet. You’ll spend your first night here, so once you’ve settled in you’ll have plenty of time to explore Turkey’s biggest beach resort.

Day 2

Today, you’ll sail to the heart-shaped bay of Kumlubuk, where a forest-backed stretch of sand and a restaurant-trimmed waterfront await. It’s perfect do-nothing territory and the ideal way to kick off your cruise. From here, you’ll head to the quiet bay of Kadirga to anchor for the night.

Day 3

This morning, Ekincik Bay is on the agenda. The beach here is beautiful and comes with a side-order of small cafés. It’s also your gateway to Caunos. This ancient town is home to Iztuzu Beach, where the near-extinct Caretta-Caretta turtles come ashore to breed. Plus you’ll find Lycian rock tombs carved into the cliffs. Here you’ll get the chance to take a small riverboat cruise through the canal to see the ruins up close - it’s well-worth paying a little extra for.

Day 4

Day four brings you to the perfect little cove of Aga Limani. Here it’s a toss-up between lounging around in the sun and swimming. Or you could take a 30-minute herb-scented hike to the little-known ruins of Lydea. Sailing on, you’ll duck into Binlik Bay before mooring in Batik Hamam, the aptly-named spot where you’ll find a partly-submerged bathhouse.

Day 5

Your port of call today is Tersane Island. Swimming and watersports are all on the menu here, or you could go ashore to see the Greco-Roman ghost town and explore the shipyards that line the beach. You’ll overnight just off the shore of Bedhirrahm, ready to sail away after breakfast.

Day 6

Next on the list is Manastir Island. Home to a collection of underwater relics that were once part of a Byzantine Monastery, this is a great spot for snorkelling. Follow in the footsteps of the Queen of Egypt and dive in. Legend has it that Cleopatra once took a dip here, and with that in mind the locals have nicknamed it Cleopatra’s baths. You’ll also stop at Yassicalar Island to spend some time on the beach. The day draws to a close in Gocek, a dinky port where tiny tavernas and pocket-sized bars light up the waterfront.

Day 7

Your last day at sea takes in the sun-kissed beaches and seafood eateries of Piknikbuku. Then you’ll pull into Fethiye, a pretty town tucked between a beautiful bay and the slopes of Mount Crasus. It’s your last chance to watch the world go by with a drink on dry land.

Day 8 Today we’ll take you back to Dalaman Airport, where you’ll board your flight back to the UK. For those of you on night flights: once you have vacated the gulet you will be taken to a hotel nearby where you can relax by the pool or go for a swim. Meals and drinks are not included. There may be a courtesey room available for you to take a shower before your departure.

 Rosetta Travel, 62 Knockbreda Road, Belfast BT6 0JB
Reservations hotline 028 90644996
Lines open 0930-1730 Mon- Fri. Saturdays 1000-1230 All offers subject to availability.
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