RUNNER TOURISM & TRAVEL Plan your next Turkey travel with Runner

A special note about the Blue Cruise
The Blue Cruise is unique and exciting way for the coast of Turkey travel. The cabins, are clean and comfortable,some with bunk beds, washbasin, shower and limited storage space. We will have a crew of 3 to 4 and meals will be served on deck.  The average time spent motor sailing/sailing each day varies between 3 - 5 hours. This tour is not operated as a cabin charter but a boat charter.

DAY 01 / Göcek – Commence Blue Cruise
Arrival to Dalaman airport where is the nearest airport to Göcek. Self transfer to Göcek marina where our yacht is anchored. Meeting with the crew. Depending on time of arrival of other group members we may start to cruise or overnight and  dinner on board at Göcek marina.

DAY 02 / Blue Cruise – Yassica Islands > Gemile
Morning sail to Gemile Island and Oludeniz, a renowned cobalt lagoon at the base of the mountain called Baba Dag, at 6000 ft. a prime launching pad for paragliders. Spend the rest of the day swimming and snorkeling, or enjoy a round-trip walk of 2-3 hours along a spectacular trail rising to a low pass overlooking the turquoise sea. The destination is Kaya Köy.  This ghost town, spread over three hills, is eerily quiet and slowly crumbling. Over 600 homes belonged to Greeks who were repatriated to Greece around 1923 after their country unsuccessfully tried to invade Turkey in W.W.1 
Wander through the small roofless stone houses, overgrown now with wildflowers. Then return to our yacht in one of the quiet coves around Gemile Island, which contains numerous Byzantine ruins.

DAY 03 / Blue Cruise – Gemile > Kalkan > Kas
An early morning sail past the "Seven Capes," a lonely stretch of coastline with no anchorage or protection from storms. Fortunately there are no storms at this time of year but nevertheless our captain will be anxious to sail early to avoid any winds. We travel about 4 hours to a lovely harbor just outside the village of  Kalkan where you may enjoy a swim. We end our day at the lovely village of Kas the quintessential Mediterranean fishing village. Narrow streets wind among simple houses, restaurants, Greek theater, shops are a few of the attractions of this picturesque seaside town.

DAY 04 / Blue Cruise – Kas > Aparlae > Kekova
At Aparlae we snorkel in crystal waters over sunken ruins and, walk among the fallen stones of this one time member of the Lycian League. Nearby, the remote area called Kekova is one of the most beautiful and
interesting places along the entire southwest coast of Turkey. Here we find two small fishing villages, which were without electricity until 1985. The village of Kale is crowned with a crusader castle which commands a spectacular view across the bay and up to the mountains. Across the bay we visit Tersane, where you may snorkel over sunken city walls that were above water before the land tilted sometime in the past 2000 years.

DAY 05 / Blue Cruise – Kekova > Finike
Departing Kekova, we set off on a two three hours cruise to Finike. Lunch at a cove very close to Finike marina. Day at leisure for more wonderful swimming, sunning and exploring.
 

DAY 06 / Blue Cruise – Finike > Port Genovese
Huge mountains drop sheer into the sea on either side of a lonely cove to form the coast's most magnificent anchorage. On our way today we will visit the seaside ruin at Olympus reminds one of a jungle ruin and  the setting is one of the most dramatic places in Turkey. Nearby, we hike to a place of ancient myth... a place where Homer's fire breathing monster, Chimera, once lived. Overnight at Port Genovese.

DAY 07 / Blue Cruise - Port Genovese > Antalya
Cruise towards east and lunch in Phaselis half of the way to Antalya. After lunch and swimming break we will continue to cruise towards to our last port of Antalya, that would probably be a bustling, prosperous city under any circumstances. With its strategic location at the hearth of a fertile agricultural region, its natural harbor, its unpolluted air and its wonderful climate, it is already exceptionally well favored.

DAY 08 / Departure.. Tour culminates after breakfast.
 

Please click back to see more Turkey travel programs.