Lively Holiday: Sailing Tour along the Aegean Coast

About the tour

A sailing journey along Turkey’s southwestern coast — mountain bays, ancient towns, and quiet seaside villages.
The route runs from Gökova Bay to Marmaris, passing islands, ruins, and the clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
Short passages, calm days, swimming, and a soft wind set the rhythm.

Day 1. Ören Marina — Gökova Bay
Check-in after 17:00 and settle into cabins.
Welcome drink and introduction to the crew.
Evening walk through Ören, an old town at the foot of the mountains.
Dinner on board with views of the bay and the soft glow of coastal lights.

Day 2. Ören — Akbük — Sedir Island (Cleopatra Beach)
Morning departure.
Stop in Akbük Bay for a swim in calm turquoise water.
Then — Sedir Island, home to the famous “Cleopatra Beach.” According to legend, the sand was brought from Egypt as a gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra.
Ancient amphitheater, traces of Kedrai city, swimming, and a peaceful night at anchor.

Day 3. Sedir Island — Çökertme — Bodrum
Day stop in Çökertme Bay — lunch, swimming, and rest.
Sail to Bodrum, the vibrant capital of Turkish sailing.
Whitewashed houses, narrow streets, and the medieval Castle of St. Peter with its peacocks and sea views.
Panorama of the harbor from the fortress towers — the essence of the Aegean coast.

Day 4. Bodrum — Knidos — Datça
Cruise along the cliffs toward ancient Knidos.
Among the ruins once stood the second medical school of the ancient world.
Blue water in the bay, paddleboards, kayaks, and swimming by stone amphitheaters.
Later — Datça, a quiet coastal town with windmills, vineyards, and a long promenade.
Sunset and a glass of wine by the sea.

Day 5. Datça — Orhaniye — Selimiye
Morning sail to Orhaniye Bay with its famous Maiden’s Sandbar stretching into the sea.
View from the ancient fortress — the sandbar and misty mountain slopes.
Continue to Selimiye, a peaceful bay surrounded by pine forests.
Wooden piers instead of beaches, soft evening lights, and dinner on board.

Day 6. Selimiye — Bozburun — Buzukkale
Sailing along the Bozburun Peninsula — calm bays, clear water, and a steady breeze.
A small friendly port overlooking the Greek island of Symi.
Then — Buzukkale, ancient Rhodian Chersonese, with fortress ruins and old temple remains.
Wide sea views from the cliffs and a quiet night under the stars.

Day 7. Buzukkale — Turunç — Marmaris
Coastal passage.
Turunç — a small village in a calm bay where the sea is clear and still.
Swimming, rest, and evening arrival in Marmaris — the lively final port.
Bustling promenade, old town lanes, and the glow of harbor lights.

Day 8. Departure
Breakfast, farewell to the crew, and transfer to the airport.

Accommodation

The route operates on the Bali 4.5 — a spacious, well-equipped catamaran.
On board: four double cabins with private bathrooms, showers, and air conditioning.
Two cockpits, a lounge, and a fully equipped galley.
On deck — a relaxation area with wide sofas and a shaded stern.
The crew lives in separate cabins with their own facilities.

⚠️ Price is per person based on double occupancy. Cabin type is specified in the contract. DBL and SGL options available.

Additional Information

Included: captain, full board, chef on board, final cleaning, fuel and water, security deposit, transit log, air conditioning, towels, and Wi-Fi.

Not included: entrance to national parks, hotel in Marmaris, alcohol, tips, and flights.