Lycian Cruise

DALAMAN, GOCEK – ANTALYA, KEKOVA

Embarking on one of the best gulets of Turkey, we will cruise along the famous turquoise waters of the Lycian coastline, one of the oldest sailing routes. The small ancient harbor sites of Lycia, which we will visit during daily excursions, will give you a full impression of this unique land and its people. Enjoy hiking and sailing the Lycian Coast on this relaxing adventure!

2026 Dates and Rates

October, 24 - 31 2026

Contact for booking: [email protected]

Price per person : $2850

Day 1 / Sat / Gocek (Gulet)

Arrive to Istanbul and connected flight to Dalaman. Arrive to Dalaman latest at 10:00 am and transfer to Gocek to embark on the gulet, a traditional Turkish wooden-hulled boat. Cruise to Gocek Island to anchor for the night. (D)

Day 2 / Sun / Gocek Bays (Gulet)

Cruise along Gocek's beautiful bays and coves, enjoying nature at its best. Overnight at Agalimani, one of the most beautiful bays on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, or Hamam where you can see an ancient sunken church and the ruins of Cleopatra's sunken baths. (B/L/D)

Day 3 / Mon / Kaya - Gemiler Island (Gulet)

Cruise to Sarnic Bay. Today we will walk to the abandoned Greek mountain village of Kayakoy. We return to the gulet for lunch and cruise to Gemiler Island. İn the afternoon we will visit the Gemiler Island and anchor for the night. (B/L/D)

Day 4 / Tue / Xanthos - Patara / Kalkan (Gulet)

Early morning cruise to Kalkan, a lovely, small coastal village. Stop for breakfast on the way to Firnaz. Drive to Xanthos, an ancient capital of Lycia, then Patara, where St. Nicholas was born. Relax and enjoy the beautiful beach. Then we will drive to Delikkemer Aquaduct and hike to Yesilkoy harbor. Overnight at Yesilkoy harbor. (B/L/D)

Day 5 / Wed / Aperlai – Kekova (Gulet)

Cruise to Aperlae for snorkeling over the sunken city. Continue to Kekova Bay. Visit the Lycian necropolis at Theimiussa and ancient Simena, overlooking the bay and situated below the ramparts of a Roman castle which houses a small theatre cut into rocks. Overnight in Kekova Bay. (B/L/D)

Day 6 / Thu /Kekova / Kekova (Gulet)

Cruise along Kekova Island and see the sunken city as well as the ruins on the island. Relax on the boat in Karaloz Bay. No walking. (B/L/D)

Day 7 / Fri / Gökkaya - Simena / Kekova (Gulet)

Cruise to Gökkaya Bay enjoy the tourqouise waters of Kekova in the morning. we will walk from Gokkaya to Simena in the afternoon. (B/L/D)

Day 8/ Sat / Andriake - Myra / Antalya

Early cruise to Cayagzi, the ancient city of Andriake. Disembark and visit Andriake and Museum of Lycian Civilizations drive to Myra, where outstanding examples of Lycian funeral architecture can be seen. Visit the church of St. Nicholas, who was once bishop of Myra, in the middle of the town. Arrive to Antalya Airport around 17:00 for departures. (B/L)

What’s Included:

• All meals as indicated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner. 
• All meals and local drinks on board at indoor and outdoor dining tables.
• Upscale deluxe traditional wooden gulet or ketch, 70-80 feet long (traditional Turkish boats), dinghy, reading room, outdoor sunbathing, freshwater tank, wastewater tank, generator (220V), refrigerator, ice machine, deep freezer, microwave, windsurf, and snorkeling equipment.
• Air-conditioned cabins with private shower and bathroom. Mattresses, towels, and bed linen (changed once within a week tour).
• Professional, English-speaking guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with professional tour bus driver.
• Only hotel and restaurant tips, where meal is included.
• Group flight transfers.  
• Tea, coffee, and soft drinks with meals.
• Baggage handling.
• No hidden costs
• Group size: minimum 8 – maximum 12 participants.

Not Included:

• Guide, driver, and boat crew tips.
• The Turkey visa
• Domestic and international flights.
• Entrance Fees
  • For foreigners Museum Pass is €165.-
  • For Turkish citizens Museum Card is 200.-TL

Notes:

• The tour starts at Dalaman Airport and ends at Antalya Airport.
• Flight tickets are not included in the tour price.
• The walks included in the program are on trails suitable for anyone in normal physical condition.
• The tour is guaranteed to depart with a minimum of 8 participants.
• Equinox Travel reserves the right to make changes to the program due to external circumstances.
• For those arriving the day before, hotel reservations can be arranged.
• For private tours on your own dates with your own group, please contact us.

Contact for booking and information: [email protected]

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