Private 14-Day Luxury Gulet Voyage

Day 1: Arrival in Bodrum & Gulet Embarkation

Meet your private driver and expert host outside baggage claim at Bodrum Airport (BJV) for a private Mercedes transfer to the harbor. Board your luxury gulet at 3:00 PM, settle into your private stateroom, and enjoy a welcome refreshment on deck with your captain and crew.

• Overnight: Private cove anchor or Bodrum Marina.
• Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Ancient Knidos & Palamutbükü

Sail across the Gulf of Gökova toward the tip of the Datça Peninsula. Arrive at Knidos, where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. Take a private late-afternoon walk through 4th-century BCE ruins, two ancient theaters, and the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite. Continue to Palamutbükü Bay for an evening swim and sunset dinner on deck.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Aktur Bay & The Fjord of Bencik

Anchor in Aktur Bay for a tranquil morning of paddleboarding, swimming, and sunbathing. After lunch, navigate the narrow entrance into Bencik Bay—a deep, fjord-like inlet surrounded by dense pine forests offering ideal wind protection for a peaceful overnight anchor.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Emel Sayın Bay, Orhaniye & Selimiye

Start with an early morning dip in the turquoise waters of Emel Sayın Bay. Cruise into Orhaniye Bay to walk along the unique underwater sandbar at Kızkumu Beach, then dock overnight in the village of Selimiye, known for its boutique craft shops and waterfront seafood taverns.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Dirsekbükü Bay & Bozburun

Anchor in Dirsekbükü, a horseshoe bay renowned for its calm, emerald water. Continue to Bozburun, the historic center of traditional Turkish gulet shipyards. Stroll through quiet coastal lanes and meet local master craftsmen preserving ancient boatbuilding traditions.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serçe Harbour & Ancient Loryma (Bozukkale)

Sail to Serçe Harbour, the historic site where an 11th-century Byzantine glass shipwreck was discovered. Cruise onward to Bozukkale (ancient Loryma) and hike to the hilltop fortress ruins for sweeping sunset views over the Aegean before anchoring under the stars.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Arap Island, Kadırga Bay & Marmaris

Enjoy a morning swim at Arap Island, sitting on the boundary between the Aegean and Mediterranean. Cruise through Kadırga Bay before docking at Marmaris. Take a private evening tour through the cobblestone old town and the historic Castle of Suleiman the Magnificent.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Dalyan River, Lycian Rock Tombs & Kaunos

Board a private, shade-covered riverboat at Ekincik Gulf to glide through the reed waterways of Dalyan. View the dramatic 4th-century BCE Lycian royal rock tombs carved into the cliffside, explore the Roman theater at Kaunos, and pass İztuzu Beach—a protected nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta).

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Tersane Island, Sunken Baths & Red Island

Navigate into the Gulf of Göcek and anchor at Tersane Island for breakfast amid Byzantine ruins. Sail to Manastır Bay to swim directly over the partially submerged ancient Roman bathhouse ruins known as Cleopatra’s Baths. Continue to Kızıl Ada (Red Island) for a sunset dinner.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Yassıca Islands Archipelago & Göcek

Spend the day weaving through the Yassıca Islands, a cluster of tiny, uninhabited islets separated by warm, shallow channels ideal for snorkeling. In the afternoon, take an optional tender boat ashore to browse the luxury boutiques and waterfront cafes of Göcek Marina.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Fethiye Excursion: Kayaköy Ghost Village & Lycian Capital

Arrive early in Fethiye Harbor and depart with your private guide and driver for an overland exploration:

• Kayaköy: Walk through the haunting stone streets and abandoned churches of this historical Greek village, preserved since the 1923 population exchange.
• Xanthos: Tour the monumental tombs and Roman theater at the ancient capital of the Lycian Federation.
• Optional Extensions: Visit the sandy beach at Patara or hike into Saklıkent Gorge.

Reboard your gulet and sail to Gemiler Island (St. Nicholas Island) for dinner on board.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Gemiler Island Ruins & Ağalımanı Springs

Take a cool morning trek across Gemiler Island to explore vaulted Byzantine church corridors and early Christian ruins. Sail to the twin coves of Ağalımanı to swim in crystal waters refreshed by underwater springs, with an optional short hike for panoramic gulf views.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Datça Promenade & İnceburun Cove

Begin the return sail toward the Datça Peninsula with swim stops at Kadırga Cape and Çiftlik Bay. Go ashore at Datça to walk along the flower-lined seaside promenade (Kumluk Yolu), enjoying local artisanal boutiques and coffee shops before anchoring in the quiet bay of İnceburun.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Kara Ada (Black Island) & Bodrum Departure

Sail toward Kara Ada (Black Island) at the entrance of Bodrum Harbor. Enjoy a final breakfast on deck and a dip in the turquoise waters of Poyraz Bay.

Disembark at Bodrum Marina at 10:00 AM.

Meet your driver and guide for a final morning excursion to Bodrum Castle (Castle of St. Peter) and the renowned Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

Transfer directly to Bodrum Airport (BJV) for your onward flight home. End of services.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The Travel Turkey & Beyond Advantage

Bespoke itineraries, direct destination mastery, and seamless execution on the ground.

• Direct Destination Expertise: Curated directly by expert travel advisors, licensed Turkish tour guides and local maritime specialists with decades of firsthand regional knowledge.
• Fluid & Personalized Pacing: Daily sailing and land schedules adapt seamlessly to sea conditions, wind, and guest preferences for an unhurried, tailor-made experience.
• Privileged Off-Peak Access: Early-morning and late-afternoon private visits to ancient sites (Knidos, Kaunos, Kayaköy) when day-trip crowds have departed.
• 24/7 Dedicated On-Ground Care: Direct, round-the-clock operational support in Turkey from airport arrival to final departure, ensuring total peace of mind for guests and travel partners alike.

Custom-Designed Itinerary: As with all our signature journeys at Travel Turkey & Beyond, this itinerary is fully customizable. We can adjust the pace, upgrade boutique accommodations, or add days in Istanbul, Cappadocia, or the Aegean coast to match your travel preferences. Designed from firsthand experience, our itineraries ensure smooth transitions with no long, unnecessary drives or backtracking..