TURKISH VOYAGE

Experience Level

Basic level

Event languages

Start point

Marmaris

End point

Marmaris

Route description

TURKISH VOYAGE: THE REAL TURKEY UNDER SAIL

Staying at a hotel? A bus tour? It's not about us! The team goes to a place where there are no crowds of tourists, but there is a real Turkey – atmospheric, hospitable and full of amazing discoveries.

Route:
Marmaris – Ciftlik – Bozoukkale – Knidos – Datcha – Serce Limani – Marmaris

What awaits you?
✨ Picturesque coves accessible only from the sea
Ancient ruins and unique natural landscapes
✨ Cozy fishing villages and authentic taverns
Warm sea, sun, fresh seafood and full immersion in the local culture

, On board:
A comfortable sailing yacht with cabins, private bathrooms, air conditioning and everything you need for a perfect holiday. You will be greeted with delicious cocktails, and SUP boards, masks, fins and fishing gear are at your disposal.

📍 Travel format:
✔️ 7 days on a yacht in a cozy 2-bed cabin
✔️ Experienced skipper and photo escort
✔️ Vivid emotions and new impressions

Additionally:
Meals, fuel and port charges are paid separately.



DAY 1
Saturday. Marmaris.

Our trip starts in the marina of Marmaris, which is very well hidden from storms and bad weather. In the city itself, everything is dynamic, clear and very compact. Atatürk Boulevard runs parallel to the embankment, along it you can walk to the city center, where there is a monument to Atatürk... Here, perhaps, we will formulate the first rule of our Turkish yachting: do not say anything bad about Atatürk! For some locals, Ataturk's popularity is even higher than that of Allah. The lively city center, the singing fountain, the remains of the fortress walls of the ancient city of Fiscos, the Grand Bazaar, the largest dance floor in Turkey ... In short, there is a place to walk and see. But first, the most important thing: safety briefing, food purchase for the trip and check-in on the yacht.

DAY 2
Sunday. The transition from Marmaris to Ciftlik.

Today we will go to one of the most sparsely populated resorts in the Marmaris region – the quiet Ciftlik Bay. This place is rightfully considered to be one of the greenest in the whole of Turkey. Special notes of charm and charm are attached to the Tchiftlik by its location. The clearest water at the confluence of two seas, inviting sandy beaches… Perhaps this is the perfect place to enjoy a secluded evening at a seafood restaurant. A sumptuous dinner for real gourmets! Moreover, we have a busy and very interesting day ahead of us: your skipper is ready to share his sacred knowledge of the sea and even conduct a master class on working with sails. Take heed and tremble! In your free time, you can swim directly from the pier, sunbathe and praise yourself for such an atypical Turkish vacation.

DAY 3
Monday. The Ciftlik – Bozukkale crossing.

For the fourth millennium, ships have been heading for the picturesque Buzukkale Bay, which literally means "ruins of the fortress." Carefully sheltered by the long shore of the peninsula, it impresses with untouched nature and crystal-clear water, and the width and span of the fortress walls strongly hint at the grandeur and former grandeur of the structure. There are three restaurants on the peninsula that can only be reached by water. There are two ways to get to the fortress. For example, take a walk along a special path, focusing on tourist markers. Or you can feel like adventure hunters (well, or mountain goats) and jump from rock to rock along the shore of the bay – it's fun, invigorating and promises a lot of freaky Instagram photos! In the afternoon, we will have a picnic at the fortress, which offers a beautiful view of Greek Rhodes. Guitar, bonfire, romance!

DAY 4
Tuesday. The transition from Bozukkale to Knidos.

Since school days, the memory has been imprinted on the fact that Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization, was born between the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Then the teacher told me something about noisy Babylon and the Tower of Babel, about the Sumerians, who invented almost everything in the world, about Mesopotamia, Assyria…Turkey, a country with a very ancient and rich history, became one of the countries that arose on the lands of the legendary Mesopotamia. Today we have to wake up at first light and go to the Knidos peninsula, sung in the songs of Homer and the writings of Herodotus. Take a leisurely stroll among the ruins of the once thriving commercial, cultural and scientific center of Greece. Let's argue about the meaning and value of human life. Let's let our imagination run wild on the steps of the ancient theater, polished by the wind and the sun. How many tears and prayers have the gloomy stones of the temples of Aphrodite and Apollo absorbed?

DAY 5
Wednesday. The Knidos – Datca transition.

As true lovers of navigation, we have no right to ignore the so-called "Turkish Riviera". More than fifty bays with the clearest waters are cleverly located on the Dutch Peninsula. Many beaches are awarded the Blue Flag and are considered the most beautiful in all of Turkey, and the number of yachts is steadily approaching the popular European resorts. Is there anything wrong with the infrastructure here? By meAccording to legends, the water and air in the Dutch have healing properties. Roman aristocrats have sailed here since ancient times for good health and longevity. Let's go to Datcha and we'll look at others and show ourselves!

DAY 6
Thursday. The Datca – Serce Limani transition.

Cruise yachts often pass by the "Sparrow Bay" — either the sky and sea blue so mercilessly dazzles the eyes, or because the entrance to the bay can be viewed no earlier than from three hundred meters. But the fact remains that Serce Limani is an almost secret place! The snakes of the roads sliding along the steep mountain slopes seem to drag you right to the edge of the world. Mountain goats walk on the steep walls of the cliffs. Palm trees with huge clusters of dates grow right in the yards. The smells of mountain grasses and the coolness in the shade of mountain pines seem to whisper right in your ear.: "There's no need to rush anywhere when it's so blissful, so sweet..." We'll dedicate today to bathing and joyful idleness.

DAY 7
Friday. The Serce Limani – Marmaris crossing.

Day seven, which means that we are returning to the place where our Turkish journey began. Marmaris is a very beautiful city, it offers a leisurely stroll through the dusty streets and try to integrate into the local way of life. Buy bread at a bakery and cheese at a cheese shop, taste wine from a wine barrel, choose vegetables at a vegetable market… Everything seems so cozy and orderly here, everything is so easy and corresponds to the measured flow of time. Here we happily get rid of plastic food from Moscow supermarkets and are no longer surprised by the abundance of oranges and pomegranates. We will meet the sunset on the embankment, inhale the salty smell of the sea, diluted with the aroma of coniferous forests. And if your soul wants a holiday, let's go to a fun Turkish disco!

Farewell
Saturday. Marmaris.

The Turkish holidays have come to an end, it's time for us to say goodbye for a while. The team was able to show you exactly the part of Turkey that the locals are still saving for themselves. Cutting through the hotel-lined coast, we can escape to rocky wastelands, penetrate into the cool mountain crevices, absorb more heat from the scorching sun and admit the piercing realization that in Turkey it can be fun, interesting and completely "unpackaged". Discover a vacation free from conventions and unnecessary expenses. Find the very magnet inside yourself that attracts delight and inspiration.

Prepayment amount %

50

Prepayment is made without additional charges

Included in the price

The nearest airport to the start point

Dalaman International Airport (DLM)