GÖCEK BAYS & 12 ISLANDS-SAIL & HIKE TOUR-4 Days · 3 Nights

duration

Duration

4 Day - 3 Nights
distance

Distance

35-40 km
difficulty

Difficulty

Modarete
best season to hike

Best Season

October- June
departure point

Departure Point

Fethiye
finish point

Finish Point

Fethiye
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Day List — Quick Reference

Day 1   Board the gulet at Fethiye Marina; sail via Turunç Pınarı / Tarzan Bay (swim break); overnight at Tersane Island.

Day 2   Swim at Cleopatra’s Bath Bay; hike coastal trail to Martı Bay (~7–9 km); sail to Sarsala Bay (lunch & swim); overnight at Bedri Rahmi Bay.

Day 3   Hike from Bedri Rahmi Bay to Kille Bay (~8–10 km); sail to Yassıca Islands (lunch & swim); cruise to Kızıl Island or Samanlık Bay; overnight in Fethiye Harbour.

Day 4   Breakfast onboard; disembark at 10:00; transfer to Dalaman Airport; departure.

HIGHLIGHTS :

Two dedicated hiking days follow wild, pine-forested coastal paths connecting bay to bay — luggage travels by gulet, so guests carry only a light daypack. Nights are spent anchored in Sarsala Bay, Bedri Rahmi Bay, and Fethiye Harbour — among the most photogenic overnight stops on the entire Turquoise Coast. This is a sail-and-hike adventure perfectly calibrated for those who want both active exploration and the pure relaxation of life on the water.

Swim through the partially submerged ruins of Cleopatra’s ancient Roman bath house — one of the most atmospheric historical swim stops on the entire Turkish coast — before lacing up boots for a coastal hike to Martı (Seagull) Bay. Trek through pine-scented Lycian countryside on two dedicated hiking days, connecting remote bays that are completely inaccessible by road, with the gulet always waiting at the other end.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS TREK

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ANCIENT HISTORY

Walk Among Lycian Ruins

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS

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HIDDEN BEACHES

Discover Turquoise and Pristine Beaches

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CHARMING VILLAGES

Experience Authentic Local Villages

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BOUTIQUE STAYS

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HASSLE FREE

Airport Transfers and Luggage Support

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY - HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
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EXCLUDED
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Day 1 — Boarding & Welcome Sail to Tersane Island

Activity

Boarding, briefing & first cruise — no hiking

Duration

Approx. 3–4 hours sailing from Fethiye Harbour

Route

Fethiye Marina → Turunç Pınarı / Tarzan Bay (swim) → Tersane Island

Best Season

All year

Start Point

Fethiye Marina office

Finish Point

Tersane Island (Shipyard Island) anchorage

Overnight

Onboard gulet, Tersane Island

Guests are met at the marina office in Fethiye, introduced to the captain and crew, and welcomed aboard for a comprehensive briefing covering the route, safety information, and daily logistics. Once port authority formalities are complete, the gulet sets sail into the jewel-blue waters of the Göcek archipelago passing the entrance to the gulf and stopping at Turunç Pınarı or the famous Tarzan Bay (Hamam Bay) for a first swimming break. The overnight anchorage is at Tersane Island  Göcek’s largest island, rich in history with ruins of an ancient Greek settlement at Telandria and the remains of an Ottoman shipyard from which the island takes its modern name.

Day 2 — Cleopatra’s Bath Bay Swim + Coastal Hike to Martı Bay + Sarsala Bay

Trail Name

Göcek Coastal Trail: Cleopatra Bay (Hamam Koyu) to Martı Bay (Seagull Bay)

Distance

~7–9 km (coastal path through pine and maquis forest)

Duration

3–4 hours hiking

Difficulty

Moderate (undulating coastal terrain; some rocky sections)

Altitude

Sea level to ~200–250 m on the coastal ridge above Martı Bay

Best Season

All year (start early in summer months)

Start Point

Cleopatra’s Bath Bay (Hamam Koyu) — gulet moored at jetty

Finish Point

Martı Bay (Seagull Bay) — gulet picks up hikers

Overnight

Onboard gulet, Bedri Rahmi Bay (Taşyaka)

The morning begins anchored in Cleopatra’s Bath Bay (Hamam Koyu) one of the most atmospheric spots in the entire Göcek archipelago, where the partially submerged ruins of an ancient Roman-era bath complex lie in the crystal-clear shallows. After breakfast and a swim among the ancient stone walls, the guide leads the group on a coastal hike through pine and olive forest, ascending to ridge-top viewpoints with sweeping panoramas over the Göcek islands before descending to Martı Bay (Seagull Bay). After the gulet picks up the hikers, the boat sails to Sarsala Bay  the most popular anchorage in the Göcek area, with a long pebble beach, restaurant, and some of the clearest water on this stretch of coast  for lunch and a relaxed afternoon swim before continuing to Bedri Rahmi Bay for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 — Bedri Rahmi Bay to Kille Bay Hike + Yassıca Islands + Fethiye

Trail Name

Göcek Coastal Trail: Bedri Rahmi Bay (Taşyaka) to Kille Bay (Killebükü)

Distance

~8–10 km

Duration

3.5–4.5 hours hiking

Difficulty

Moderate to Challenging (sustained ascent through pine forest; rocky descent to Kille Bay)

Altitude

Sea level to ~200 m; Kille Bay at sea level

Best Season

All year (early morning start essential in summer)

Start Point

Bedri Rahmi Bay (Taşyaka) — depart from gulet jetty after breakfast

Finish Point

Kille Bay (Killebükü) — gulet anchored and waiting

Overnight

Onboard gulet, Fethiye Harbour

Departing from Bedri Rahmi Bay after breakfast where guests can view the celebrated fish painting left on a shoreside boulder by Turkish poet-painter Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu during a 1973 voyage the trail heads inland and upward through fragrant pine forest, tracking an ancient path above the Göcek coastline. The route passes through scenery typical of the Lycian hinterland  maquis, wild herbs, and occasional Lycian rock tombs half-hidden in the hillsides before descending to the peaceful, largely undiscovered Kille Bay. After meeting the gulet at Kille Bay, the boat sails to the stunning Yassıca Islands (Flat Islands)  a small archipelago set in impossibly turquoise water ideal for snorkelling over a submerged ancient bridge between the islands then continues to Kızıl Island or Samanlık Bay before the final sail into Fethiye Harbour for the last evening aboard.

Day 4 — Farewell & Disembarkation in Fethiye

Activity

Breakfast onboard; check-out; transfer to Dalaman Airport

Hiking

None — departure day

Disembark

10:00 AM, Fethiye Harbour

Transfer

Fethiye Harbour → Dalaman Airport (approx. 45–60 minutes by road)

Overnight

No overnight — departure day

After a final breakfast on the deck in Fethiye Harbour, guests say farewell to the crew and disembark at 10:00. Depending on flight times, there may be time to explore Fethiye’s spectacular Lycian rock tombs, morning market, or waterfront before the transfer to Dalaman Airport  approximately 45–60 minutes by road.

  • All meals (Breakfast / Lunch / Afternoon Tea, Coffee, Biscuits / Dinner), fuel, harbour fees, service.
  • Standard yacht equipment, board games, snorkels & masks, fishing lines.
  • Passengers may bring snacks, such as fruit, nuts, muesli, yoghurt, chocolate. (Not sold on board)
  • All drinks, also water are sold on board at reasonable prices.
  • Please do not bring your own drinks on board.
  • Please bring your own towels.
  • Archaeological sites and national parks entrance fees.
  • Crew tip of 5% is also not included in price.

Program & Itinerary Disclaimer

All programs and hiking itineraries are subject to modification or cancellation without prior notice. Changes may be implemented at the operator’s sole discretion in response to any of the following conditions:

Weather conditions — including but not limited to storms, high winds, or reduced visibility

Sea conditions — including adverse swells, currents, or unsafe maritime conditions

Seasonal restrictions — including regulatory, environmental, or access-related limitations applicable at the time of operation

Participant physical condition — where the safety or wellbeing of any client may be at risk

The operator reserves the right to alter routes, substitute activities, or cancel any element of the program as deemed necessary. The safety of our clients and staff remains the overriding priority in all such decisions.

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