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This is one of our favourite itineraries for families with teenagers and older children. Spend 4 days on a private chartered traditional gulet, sailing from cove to cove and dropping anchor in a different spot each night. Then 3 nights back on land, in a beautiful beachfront boutique hotel in the sophisticated harbour town of Kalkan.  Moments from the array of shops, restaurants and beach clubs.

This itinerary is based on a small gulet with just 2 guest cabins, sleeping 4. As with all our itineraries, this is just a suggestion. Speak to one of our Turkey Specialists to tailor this trip for you.  We can extend the sailing time or change the route, choose an alternative gulet for larger families or groups, and opt for a different hotel in Kalkan.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Set sail from Göcek

Welcome to Turkey!

You begin from the small harbour town of Göcek, around 20 minutes transfer from Dalaman International Airport.  After exploring the town, sail away on your private gulet and find a peaceful spot to swim before dinner and dropping anchor for the night. 

 

Cruising in a gulet allows you to escape the tourists, and you get such personal service with your dedicated crew. You have a chef looking after you, and a professional sailing team – but pitch in if you like! You’ll be sailing from spot to spot each day, with plenty of time to stop a few times to swim and with the option to head on land each day to explore historical sites and natural protection areas.

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Day 2 - St Nicholas Island

Head to Olu Deniz lagoon for the earlier part of your day before heading to St. Nicholas Island for the evening. This small island is home to Byzantine ruins dating back to 4th century A.D. Explore and enjoy a sunset drink as you enjoy the striking view.

Day 3 - Dalyan Delta

Visit the exceptional Dalyan Delta and the ancient site of Kaunos today. You’ll see crumbling tombs, an ancient amphitheatre, and you might just spot loggerhead turtles.

Day 4 - Fethiye

Cruise into the Gulf of Fethiye today, and explore the bays at your own pace.Head on land and stroll along the seaside boulevard.

Day 5 - Back on dry land...

There’s time for one final swim before heading back to Göcek, and waving goodbye to your gulet and your new friends, the crew. 

It’s around an hour by taxi to transfer to Kalkan, your home for the next 3 nights. Settle into your beachfront hotel, enjoy a swim in the pool and dinner at the hotel or in Kalkan.

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Day 6 - Explore Kalkan

Kalkan is best known for its cobbled Old Town, which retains all it’s original charm. There are lots of restaurants, a pebble beach and a choice of beach clubs clustered around the bay.  

You could also visit Saklikent Gorge and the sunken city of Kekova, or the nearby ancient ruins of Patara, Xanthos and Tlos. 

Day 7 - Last Day

Enjoy a leisurely last day before your flight home tomorrow.

What's included?

Includes

  • Private transfers
  • 4 nights on board the gulet, half board
  • Fuel for the planned itinerary
  • Fuel for 12 hours/day of generator use and A/C use in Turkish waters
  • Turkish harbour and domestic transit log fees (private marinas are not covered)
  • Unlimited Wifi in Turkish waters
  • VAT
  • 3 nights at the hotel, breakfast included daily (2 Superior Sea View Rooms)

Excludes

  • Driver on call / other transfers / local transfers
  • Additional or alternative tours
  • Additional meals
  • International flights
  • Personal expenditure, travel allowances
  • Gratuities
  • Visa or entry fees to Turkey

All prices correct at the time of writing and based on a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) sharing cabins and full occupancy of the gulet. Gulets operate seasonally, and prices vary for different weeks and different size gulets. Please call us or email us at turkey@fleewinter.com to discuss prices for your exact dates and occupancy requirements.

Please remember this is a sample itinerary and we are happy to modify it to suit your plans. We can add or remove days and look at different places to stay.

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