Turkey flotilla Itinerary – TURKEY AEGEAN COAST

THE FETHIYE ROUTE

26 Apr*, 3 May*, 10 May, 31 May, 28 Jun, 26 Jul, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 18 Oct

Sat	Arrivals/DeparturesMarmaris. Explore the bazaar, the shops and an endless choice of restaurants.
Sun	Kumlu Buku – a wonderful setting for our welcome punch party before dining at one of our favourite restaurants.
Mon	Ekincik – look out for turtles as you pass the famous turtle beach breeding grounds.
Tue	Independent sailing – stay in Ekincik and visit ancient Caumos and the famed mud baths.
Wed	Fethiye – a rich and colourful town, visit the bazzar and ancient Telmessus.
Thu	BBQ bay – we raft up in this delightful bay for our beach party organised by the crew
Fri	Gocek – welcome to our traditional Turkish home port.

THE MARMARIS ROUTE

17 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct

Sat	Arrivals/Departures Gocek – welcome aboard at our traditional Turkish home port.
Sun	Sarsala Creek - Time to take a swim in the clear waters or just relax in a tree slung hammock before the Punch Party. After savouring the delights at the family run restaurant. You can stock up on local honey.
Mon	Cold Water Bay - Enjoy a great sail across the bay then enter the hidden cove that is Cold Water Bay. From here it’s a short walk to the time capsule of an abandoned Greek village or have a refreshing swim in the spring cooled bay.
Tue	Tomb Bay - A pleasant reach across Fethiye bay to our evening anchorage. Take a stroll to the Lycian Tombs.
Wed	Independent Sailing – Head to Ekincik for a trip up the Dalyan River or sample another of the many beautiful spots around the Gocek Bay area.
Thu	Ekincik – after a refreshing swim, enjoy the panoramic views from the sophisticated restaurant.
Fri	Marmaris - visit the bazaar for souvenirs or take a Turkish Bath before our farewell dinner and a chance to compare experiences with new-found friends. Those staying on for another week can head for Kumlu Buku with it’s choice of restaurants, Turunc, popular with watersports enthusiasts, or Gerbeske, site of a Byzantine trading post

* Special itinerary, returns to Marmaris.

Note: Flotilla routes may vary during the season according to weather and operating conditions. Our flotilla crew will keep you fully briefed each day.

THE BOZBURUN ROUTE

24 May*, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct

Sat	Arrivals/Departures from Marmaris.
Sun	Ciftlik – a chance to dine ashore in a lively local restaurant.
Mon	Bozuk Buku – your choice of bays and restaurants in this large fjord overlooked by the ancient ruins of Loryma.
Tue	Bozburun – the home of traditional Turkish Gulet building is facinating to explore
Wed	Thyssanus – visit a local village and mosque before we raft up in the ancient harbour for our beach party.
Thu	Independent sailing – try scenic Dirsek or head for the vibrant town of Datca.
Fri	Orhaniye – stop for lunch and a swim at Keci Buku

THE DATCA ROUTE

21 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct

Sat	Arrivals/Departures Orhaniye.
Sun	Sailor's Paradise (Rendezvous) – an almost land-locked bay with a splendid restaurant ashore.
Mon	Datca – the local bazaar is a great place to buy that Turkish carpet you always wanted – don’t forget to barter.
Tue	Ova Buku - A wonderful hidden anchorage - take a taxi to explore the ancient ruins of Knidos, or why not sail there.
Wed	Sogut Limani - Try snorkelling around the ancient ruins of a sunken harbour before dining at the village restaurant with traditional belly dancing
Thu	Independent sailing - We have the option of sailing to the delightful Greek island of Symi or relax in a beautiful bay such as Kumlu Buku or Serce.
Fri	Marmaris - Time to explore the fascinating bazaar and seafront before we dine in lavish surrounds in the vibrant town of Marmaris. Or if you’re staying for another week, you can sail on for the beach at Ciflik, the Byzantine ruins of Gerbeske, or some watersports at Turunc.

The Weather

Sailing Conditions are reliable with north-westerly winds Force 2-4, occasionally 5-6, from late morning to late afternoon. These fade as the sun goes down to give a calm night on anchor in one of the numerous sheltered bays and anchorages. The sailing season runs from early May to late October.

Flight Information

Saturday day time charter flight from Gatwick and Manchester to Dalaman with afternoon or evening return. Flight time 3 hrs 40 mins Direct charter flights from other regional airports are available on request. For sail & stay, flexible durations are now available due to daily scheduled flight service.

Transfer Information

Direct road transfer to Ciflek (near Marmaris) in approximately 2 hrs. Alternate transfers to Orchanye (2 hrs) and Gocek (30mins)