Photo: Anastasiia Abramtsova ↗THE JOURNEY IN DETAIL
Turquoise coast and a sunken city.
The Lycian coast between Fethiye and Kekova means the pine-fringed bays of Göcek, rock tombs above the harbours and the underwater ruins of Simena that you drift over in the dinghy. We pick up the yacht in Fethiye, head east to Kaş and Kekova and return along the same shore. The wind is thermal and predictable and the sea is warm in May and October — a good choice for a first week with some longer legs.
- The sunken city of Kekova and the castle at Simena
- The bays of Göcek and Tersane island
- Gemiler island and its Byzantine churches
- Kaş: Lycian sarcophagi in the streets
With old friends or new ones
Join a group or arrange a separate departure for your own team. Before travelling, we get to know each other, discuss everyone's experience and find suitable dates. You can also prepare together.
DAY BY DAY
Your daily itinerary.
A provisional itinerary. Weather, group readiness and local conditions may change the order and length of the stages.
- DAY 1 · Handover
Fethiye and boat handover
We meet at Fethiye marina at 17:00, take over the yacht and shop at the market. Briefing and dinner on the waterfront below the Lycian rock tombs.
Overnight: Yacht, Fethiye marina - DAY 2 · 12 nautical miles
The bays of Göcek
A short 12-mile crossing of Fethiye Bay to the Göcek coves. Lunch at anchor by Tersane island and its Byzantine shipyard ruins, then a night at Boynuzbükü with a stern line to a pine tree.
Overnight: Yacht, Boynuzbükü bay - DAY 3 · 18 nautical miles
Göcek to Gemiler island
Out of the bay, around the cape and after 18 miles onto a buoy off Gemiler island with its four 5th–6th century Byzantine churches; the Ölüdeniz lagoon lies just beyond.
Overnight: Yacht, buoy off Gemiler - DAY 4 · 35 nautical miles
The long leg to Kalkan
The longest day: 35 miles east along a high coastline past Cape Yediburun, with a following breeze in the afternoon. Kalkan is a white town on a hillside above a small marina.
Overnight: Yacht, Kalkan marina - DAY 5 · 33 nautical miles
Kalkan to Kaş and Kekova
Fifteen miles to Kaş for lunch and a walk among the Lycian sarcophagi, then 18 more into the Kekova channel. A night at anchor off Üçağız and a dinghy trip over the sunken city of Simena.
Overnight: Yacht, at anchor off Üçağız - DAY 6 · 18 nautical miles
Simena castle and back to Kaş
A morning climb to Simena castle and its tiny ancient theatre. After lunch 18 miles back west to Kaş, where we stay in the marina.
Overnight: Yacht, Kaş marina - DAY 7 · 55 nautical miles
Kaş to Fethiye at dawn
We leave at 06:00 for the 55 miles to Fethiye with lunch under way. In light winds part of the leg is under engine; we reach the marina by evening for a farewell dinner.
Overnight: Yacht, Fethiye marina - DAY 8 · Check-out
Check-out
Yacht back by 09:00, transfer to Dalaman airport (50 minutes).
Overnight: —
Included in the estimated price
Berth in a double cabin on a 40–50 ft sailing yacht
Professional skipper for the whole week
Yacht insurance and the boat’s security deposit
Bed linen, towels, dinghy with outboard
Final cleaning of the yacht
Ivan’s support: preparation, watches, daily debriefs
Transfer between Dalaman airport and Fethiye marina
Not included in the price
Flights to the meeting point
Personal travel insurance and visas
Personal equipment
Single-room supplements and personal expenses
Kitty: provisioning, marina fees, fuel, water — usually €250–350 per person
Dinners in tavernas ashore
Turkish transit log and harbour dues
Entry tickets to ancient sites
YOUR PREPARATION
Arrive ready for the route.
No experience required, but two legs exceed 40 miles, so be ready for seven or eight hours on the water. Ivan explains the watch system and how to deal with motion in advance.
Prepare with IvanROUTE QUESTIONS
BEFORE WE MEET ON THE TRAIL
What to prepare in advance
- A soft bag rather than a hard suitcase
- Shoes with clean, non-slip soles
- Sun and wind protection, and a light rain layer
- Personal essentials suited to your experience at sea
Once we choose a date, we agree on the equipment list, meeting point and transfer time. Please wait until the programme is confirmed before booking flights.