E3 · 2 weeks
Grand Aegean
East and west in one grand voyage
~290 nmIntermediate to ExperiencedBest of east and westLycian coastPeninsulaAegean crossing
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.
East and West in One Grand Voyage
The flagship voyage of the Sailway collection -- combining the best of both east and west in a single grand circuit. Begin by sailing east to Ekincik and the Göcek islands, then visit Tersane before heading west to Söğüt and Bozburun on the Bozburun Peninsula, on to Selimiye and Datça, making the Gökova crossing to Çökertme, then threading through the Seven Islands and rounding via Knidos before the return.
Route highlights
- Ancient Knidos -- ruined city at the tip of the Datça Peninsula
- Dalyan Delta river trip from Ekincik
- Open Aegean crossing of the Gökova Gulf
- Göcek island archipelago -- swimming and snorkelling
- Seven Islands archipelago on the return
- Tersane Roman harbour ruins
- Bozburun Peninsula village life -- Söğüt and Bozburun
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 - Ekincik 20 nm At anchor
Check in and sail east to the sheltered bay of Ekincik.
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SundayEkincik - Dalyan River Tour - Göcek 22 nm Marina
Morning river trip: Kaunos ruins, rock tombs, İztuzu Beach. Afternoon sail to Göcek.
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MondayGöcek - Tersane 10 nm At anchor
Full day in the Göcek island group -- Tersane Roman harbour, Yassıca Islands, swim every stop.
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TuesdayTersane - Söğüt 25 nm Village quay
Sail west to Söğüt village on the Bozburun Peninsula. Fresh fish dinner at the waterfront.
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WednesdaySöğüt - Bozburun 10 nm Village quay
Short hop south to Bozburun. Visit the traditional gulet boatyard, dinner at the quay.
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ThursdayBozburun - Selimiye 14 nm Village quay
Sail north to the idyllic waterfront village of Selimiye. Famous fish restaurants.
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FridaySelimiye - Datça Town 24 nm Marina
Head west to Datça town. Provision well for the western legs. End of week 1.
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SaturdayDatça - Çökertme (Gökova crossing) 35 nm Village quay
Cross the Gulf of Gökova north to Çökertme fishing village. Depart early.
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SundayÇökertme - Yedi Adalar 20 nm At anchor
Sail east through the Seven Islands archipelago.
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MondayYedi Adalar - Knidos 28 nm At anchor
Sail south-west to the ancient city of Knidos at the tip of the Datça Peninsula.
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TuesdayKnidos - South Sea 20 nm At anchor
Begin the return east, anchoring in open sea south of the peninsula.
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WednesdaySouth Sea - East 18 nm At anchor
Continue east, leisurely passage back toward Marmaris.
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ThursdayFinal Anchorage 0 nm At anchor
Last full day at a chosen cove.
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FridayReturn - Adaköy (Friday night aboard) 22 nm Marina
Final sail home 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
The Grand Aegean is the most varied itinerary in the collection. The Gökova crossing (Day 8): depart Datça direction at dawn. Knidos is best visited early before day-trip gulets arrive. The return from the Seven Islands to Marmaris is often a glorious broad reach under full sail.