E2 · 2 weeks
Eastern Extended
Dalyan, Göcek, Fethiye and Ölüdeniz
~230 nmIntermediateDramatic coastlineLycian ruinsBlue LagoonByzantine islands
Two weeks, Saturday to Saturday: 15 days / 14 nights from Marmaris Adaköy Marina. You can stay the Friday night aboard and leave by 09:00 on the last Saturday.
Dramatic Discovery Along the Lycian Coast
Heading east from Adaköy, this route visits Kumlubük then pushes to Ekincik and the Dalyan Delta with its turtle beaches and Lycian rock tombs. You then explore the Göcek island group at leisure, visiting Tersane and the Islands, sail to Fethiye, and continue south to the legendary Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz and on to Gemiler Island with its Byzantine church ruins -- before a leisurely return through Göcek.
Route highlights
- Ölüdeniz -- the legendary Blue Lagoon
- Dalyan River trip and spectacular Kaunos Lycian rock tombs
- Paragliding from Babadag mountain (1960 m) over the lagoon
- Loggerhead sea turtle nesting at İztuzu Beach
- Göcek island group -- Islands and Tersane
- Byzantine church ruins on Gemiler Island at twilight
- Fethiye harbour and the Amyntas rock-cut tomb
Day by day
Distances are approximate and the plan changes with wind and weather. Your skipper or our team will help you choose.
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SaturdayAdaköy - Kumlubük 14 nm At anchor
Check in and sail east to the sandy cove of Kumlubük for the first night.
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SundayKumlubük - Ekincik 16 nm At anchor
Continue east to Ekincik Bay, gateway to the Dalyan River.
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MondayEkincik - Dalyan River Tour - Göcek 22 nm Marina
Morning river trip: Kaunos ruins, Lycian tombs, İztuzu Turtle Beach. Afternoon sail to Göcek marina.
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TuesdayGöcek - Islands - Tersane 15 nm At anchor
Full day in the twelve-island Göcek archipelago -- swim every stop. Tersane Roman harbour.
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WednesdayTersane - Fethiye 18 nm Marina
Sail east into Fethiye. Walk the old town, visit the Amyntas rock tomb at sunset.
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ThursdayFethiye - Ölüdeniz 14 nm
Sail south to the legendary Blue Lagoon. Afternoon at the lagoon beach.
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FridayÖlüdeniz -- Day Ashore 0 nm
Full day: paragliding from Babadag, kayaking the lagoon, or boat trip to Butterfly Valley.
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SaturdayÖlüdeniz - Gemiler Island 12 nm At anchor
Sail to Gemiler Island, scattered with Byzantine church ruins. Magical twilight anchorage.
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SundayGemiler - Göcek 14 nm Marina
Return to Göcek for swimming and provisioning.
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MondayGöcek - West Passage 18 nm At anchor
Begin leisurely return west; revisit a favourite cove.
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TuesdayWest Passage - Kumlubük 16 nm At anchor
Continue west, overnight at Kumlubük or equivalent.
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WednesdayApproach Marmaris 14 nm At anchor
Final anchor stop in a chosen cove west of Marmaris.
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ThursdayRest Day at Anchor 0 nm At anchor
Relaxed final day at anchor before the return.
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FridayReturn - Adaköy (Friday night aboard) 20 nm Marina
Final sail back to Adaköy. Check-out in the afternoon. Friday night aboard available.
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SaturdayDeparture -- Airport transfer
Breakfast aboard. Disembark by 09:00. Transfer to airport or hotel.
Practical tips
Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon: protected park -- small entrance fee. Paragliding from Babadag must be booked 24 hours ahead. Gemiler Island has no facilities -- carry food and water. Fethiye market is on Tuesdays. This is the most visually spectacular route in the collection.