Gulet Cruise Holiday- Turkey 7 day cabin cruise East Alternate weeks East/West For those that join us for 2 weeks* http://gulet-barefoot-cruises.com Lady Sovereign II Page 1
The holiday! A week or 2 on the Lady Sovereign II in Turkey allows you to get away from all those every day routines. Everything is included so there s nothing to sort out once you get there, and the crew is on hand to make sure you are relaxed and get the best from your trip. The holiday this document outlines is a full board holiday on a traditional Gulet (air Con, Ensuite bathrooms with separate shower cubicle). Cruise in crystal clear waters. There is loads to do including; fishing, snorkeling, BBQ on secluded beach and visiting quaint fishing villages or busy touristy resorts. With this holiday you can structure the time you spend to suit your needs perfectly, Whether you want to get stuck in and try everything, or relax with a nice book on the shaded Aft deck of this beautiful boat. Prices All Inc. for 7 days * 15% discount for 2 3 specially prepared meals each day with afternoon tea. Excepting 1 meal ashore per week (to be arranged with the Captain). Refreshments included: Your choice of house wines, beers, mixers and soft drinks, tea, coffee and water. Spirits are not included but guests are permitted to bring their own Duty Free or locally sourced alcohol on board. Lady Sovereign II Page 2
Example day on the boat 8.30am 9.30am 1.00pm Delicious breakfast of eggs, cheese, tomatoes, olives and bread with local preserves and wildflower honey. Coffee, tea or hot lemon to cleanse Relaxing on board just reading and enjoying the sun or swimming, snorkeling and water-skiing 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 4.00pm 6.30pm Delicious cooked vegetarian lunch of local produce with barley or rice Cruise to our new destination, through the unspoilt landscape looking out for seabirds and wildlife such as turtles and flying fish. Anchor and relax Dinner with meat or vegetarian options and fruit for dessert. There may be a barbecue of fresh fish cooked on the bow. Turkish wine, beer and other drinks are available from the bar Lady Sovereign II Page 3
Example itinerary Day 1: Marmaris The boarding starts at 3:30 p.m. at Marmaris Port. You will have dinner on board and the boat will stay in Marmaris harbour for the first night which gives you the chance to get to know this seaside resort and its nice harbour side with the inviting bars and bazaars that do not close before midnight. Day 2: Ekincik Gulf Dalyan After breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and the boat(some safety aspects). The cruise will move towards the Ekincik Gulf and you may join the optional Dalyan Tour from here. If you wish, you can be taken from the yacht by a small boat called Piyade to go swimming by Caretta- Caretta (turtle) Beach. Enjoy the natural beauty of the delta as you cruise along the river and admire the ancient Rock Tombs before arriving at the mud baths to relax and rejuvenate. Your final destination is a fishing village called Dalyan before returning to the yacht for dinner and an overnight stay in the Gulf of Ekincik. Lady Sovereign II Page 4
Day 3: Göcek Gulf (Adali Bay Manastir Tersane Island) We will begin cruising earlier than the other days to cross the seas of Disibilmez and Kurtoglu to reach the world-famous Fethiye Gulf. The boat anchors in Adali Bay for breakfast before heading to Manastir (Monastery) Bay for swimming and lunch. This place is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath. The boat will anchor at Tersane Island for dinner and an overnight stay. This naturally protected harbor was used as the shipyard in Byzantine and Ottoman times. Day 4: Kizil Island Fethiye After breakfast, you will cruise to Kizil Island for lunch and a swimming break. On the fourth day of the cruise, you will arrive in Fethiye Harbor around 16:00. dinner and an overnight stay in Fethiye Harbor. Day 5: Ölüdeniz (Dead Sea) Gemiler Island The yacht will start the cruise to Ölüdeniz and anchor there for lunch and a swimming break. The next stop will be Gemiler Island. It is recommended to have an early evening walk on Gemiler Island and pay a visit to the Church of St. Nicholas, located at the top of the island, which remains from Byzantine times. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in the Gemiler Strait. Lady Sovereign II Page 5
Day 6: Göcek Gulf (Yassica Island Domuz Island Aga Limani) After moving through the uniquely beautiful islands, we will anchor at Yassica Island. Afterwards, we will go to Domuz Island for a swim then we anchor at Aga Limani Bay for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 7: Kumlubuku Cennet Island Marmaris Today you will cruise to Kumlubuk Bay early in the morning to enjoy breakfast in the bay. The yacht will anchor at Cennet Island for your last swimming break and lunch. You will enter Marmaris Harbor by 16:00 for an overnight stay in Marmaris. Guests wishing to see more of Marmaris are recommended to go to the city center and experience the lively nightlife. Day 8: Marmaris Enjoy breakfast and leave the boat by 10:30am. Please note that this is only a rough guide and can be varied to suite requirements. Also note that the route may vary slightly, depending on weather conditions and time available, at the Captains discretion. Extras Water ski 30 for ½ Hour. When conditions permit Caretta-Caretta If you wish, you can be taken from the yacht by a small boat called Piyade to the Rock Tombs and the mud baths, then go swimming by Caretta-Caretta (turtle) Beach. Lady Sovereign II Page 6