Göcek
Turkey
Charter your own private yacht or catamaran to explore the stunning Turquoise Coast around Göcek!
This itinerary is one of seven sailing itineraries, exclusively offered by Kuoni and PlainSailing.com, with the package including your own private yacht or catamaran, a skipper to steer the boat, a hostess to take care of cooking and cleaning, fuel, mooring fees in a marina each night, bed linen & towels, end cleaning, VIP early check-in & transfers to and from the Marina.
Our must-see highlights include:
Sea Turtles - Spotting sea-turtles off the coast of the protected Iztuzu Beach (home to over 300 nesting pairs of sea-turtles during the breeding season) near Ekincik, or taking an (optional) tour in a local boat to visit the exotic and restorative thermal mud baths of Dalyan, or the ancient city of Kaunos.
Göcek Bay - exploring the tranquil and beautiful islands and shallows of the historic Göcek bay - diving into the warm turquoise sea, or stopping for a bite to eat at some of the cutest waterside restaurants and bars in the world.
Blue Lagoon - Visiting the unforgettable Blue Lagoon near Oludeniz and take some time out in one of the most picturesque places on earth. You’ll find golden sands, lush vegetation, azure seas, and it’s a great place to relax.
Our must-see highlights include:
Sea Turtles - Spotting sea-turtles off the coast of the protected Iztuzu Beach (home to over 300 nesting pairs of sea-turtles during the breeding season) near Ekincik, or taking an (optional) tour in a local boat to visit the exotic and restorative thermal mud baths of Dalyan, or the ancient city of Kaunos.
Göcek Bay - exploring the tranquil and beautiful islands and shallows of the historic Göcek bay - diving into the warm turquoise sea, or stopping for a bite to eat at some of the cutest waterside restaurants and bars in the world.
Blue Lagoon - Visiting the unforgettable Blue Lagoon near Oludeniz and take some time out in one of the most picturesque places on earth. You’ll find golden sands, lush vegetation, azure seas, and it’s a great place to relax.
your itinerary
We've spent years honing the perfect itinerary for a week of fantastic sailing - taking in all the must-see attractions, and mixing it with a few trips off the beaten-track.
Saturday - Getting on board
On arrival at the airport, you'll be taken by private transfer to the marina in Göcek. With the VIP check-in service, you should be the boat before 2pm, which will give you plenty of time to get used to life on board, meet your skipper and hostess, listen to a safety briefing, and, of course, relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Sunday - Sailing to Kapi Creek
After a night on board, it’s time to get out to sea. The day will be spent weaving between the islands in the stunning Göcek bay, sailing past idyllic islands and exploring beaches, bays and olive groves before mooring up in the remote and fantastic Kapi Creek.
Monday - Sailing to Ekincik
You’ll be sailing with a bit more purpose today as you work your way up the coast to Ekincik, a cute ex-fishing village with a brilliant beach and friendly locals. You can also arrange a half-day tour to visit the thermal mud-baths of Dalyan, the ancient city of Kaunos, or the Iztuzu Turtle beach for the following day. All are optional, but recommended, and it is possible to do all three in one tour.
Tuesday - Sailing to Asi Koyu
To allow time to take in the main cultural sights of the area, day three of sailing is only a short hop which sees you heading a hidden-gem location which is inaccessible by car or foot – Asi Koyu is a beautiful and largely unspoilt bay, and offers (another) outstanding beach and a supremely romantic atmosphere. Watch out for sea-turtles as you sail back past Iztuzu beach!
Wednesday - Sailing to Tersane Adasi
It’s another beautiful day for sailing, and on day four you’ll head back down to the Göcek bay area to meander around and to overnight at Tersane Adasi, which was unbelievably once the HQ and main ship-building location of the Ottoman Navy (in around the 14th century). Nowadays, it is a peaceful island with plenty of sunshine and a nice place to eat.
Thursday - Sailing to Cold Water Bay
On day five, the plan is to finish up in Cold Water bay, but you have a choice of how you get there: stay and play in Göcek bay a while; head to the exotic town of Fethiye and wander around the authentic Turkish market there; or best of all, sail to the nearby famous Blue Lagoon for the best beach location in Turkey. Then head to Cold Water Bay to taste the natural spring water or to hike up the hill for stunning views.
Friday - Sailing to Gocek
You can also visit Fethiye or the Göcek bay area on day six as you work your way back home to Göcek, which is where, legend has it, Icarus landed when he fell back down to Earth. It’s now a cosmopolitan town with plenty of quality waterside bars and restaurants, offering a lively and romantic setting for the last night of the holiday.
Second Saturday - Disembarking
Today, you will say farewell to the boat, skipper and the hostess. You’ll disembark at 9am and take a private road transfer back to the airport.
ITINERARY
The itinerary in full takes you from Gocek to Kapi Creek, Ekincik, Asi Koyu, Tersane Adasi, Cold Water Bay and then back to Gocek!
COME SAIL WITH US!
- Skipper, Hostess and VIP trimmings included as standard
- Price includes everything apart from flights, food and drink
- Explore unforgettable places off the beaten track
- Choose to be active or just relax on deck
- Sailing holiday experts with award-winning customer service
INCLUDED AS STANDARD
- Skipper
- Hostess
- VIP Transfers
- Early Check-in
- Deposit Insurance
- Linen & Towels
- Outboard Motor
- End Cleaning
- ALL Fuel
- ALL Marina Fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Food & Drink
- Tourist Taxes (paid locally)