Join this history rich 8-days cruise from Kemer. Sail to Kekova surrounded by ancient ruins. The ruined Lycian cities of Simena and the Sunken City are the main historical attraction in the region however the more adventurous traveller can find many more rock-cut tombs and sarcophagi hidden in the surrounding hills. Many blue cruises and private yachts visit the region of Kekova for the transparent waters, brilliant sun, unspoiled nature and excellent swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. The region is home to many small islands, extensive caves, an abundance of sea life and secluded coves backed by sheer cliffs and rugged hills, many of which can only be accessed by sea, offering a peaceful retreat. During this cruise you will visit Olympos, Adrasan, Phaselis, Demre, Kekova, Sunken City, Simena and Gokkaya Bay.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Olympos: The ancient city situated on the seashore, on the southern side of Tahtali Mountain. Just like its neighbour Phaselis, it was saved by the Roman Commander Isauricus, after falling in the hands of pirates.
Kekova: Surrounded by ancient ruins and rich history. The ruined Lycian cities of Simena and the Sunken City are the main historical attraction in the region however the more adventurous traveller can find many more rock-cut tombs and sarcophagi hidden in the surrounding hills.
Day 1: ARRIVAL KEMER HARBOUR
Board your gulet in the harbour of Kemer or Antalya from 16.00 pm. Boarding, dinner and overnight in Kemer or Antalya harbour.
Overnight on board.
Day 2: OLYMPOS – ADRASAN – CAVUS BAY
After breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and the boat. We will then sail to the ancient city of Olympos. Olympos, one of the most important port cities of Lycia, has been an element of mythological stories throughout history. Olympus was a home for pirates due to its suitable location in the past and today it is known all over the world because of its historical values, 3200meter long beautiful coast, endemic plantation, and its wooden houses used as pensions today. After lunch and a swimming break, we will be heading to Adrasan Çavus Bay for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight on board.
Day 3: DEMRE – CAYAGZI – GOKKAYA BAY
Early in the morning, we will set sail to Demre. After a nice breakfast in Çayagzi, you can join the optional tour to the ruins of Myra, a Lycia city which was also the city of the bishop St. Nicholas who was known as 'the protector' of the children, the poor, and the sailors in Byzantines' time, Demre and Andriake. Following this optional land tour, our yacht sails to Gokkaya Bay where we will anchor for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight on board.
Day 4: TERSANE – UCAGIZ
After breakfast, we will cruise over Batık Şehir (Sunken City). We will be docking at Tersane Bay for lunch and a swimming break. For dinner and an overnight stay we will anchor at Ucagiz Bay. If you wish, you can join the optional Kaş - Saklikent excursion which includes lunch in the program.
Overnight on board.
Day 5: SIMENA – KEKOVA
After having breakfast in Ucagiz, we will cruise to Simena. You can take the chance to visit Genoese Castle and the ruins of a theatre with 300 people capacity in Simena. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in Kekova.
Overnight on board.
Day 6: PORTO CENEVIZ – PHASELIS
We will start our cruise early in the morning and arrive at Ceneviz (Genoese) Harbour or Sazak Bay. After lunch, we will anchor at Phaselis Bay. Phaselis was founded as a colony of the Rhodesians in the 7th century B.C. Phaselis has three different bays and its people used to earn their living from the sea. The city was also famous for the perfume trade in ancient times. If you wish, you can walk around the antique town which is located on the seashore and full of antique ruins. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in this beautiful bay.
Overnight on board.
Day 7: AYISIGI BAY – KEMER
After breakfast, we will cruise to Ayisigi Bay. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in Kemer or in a near bay. You may also visit Antalya; the most important historical buildings to see in the city are; 'Hadrian's Gate', 'Castle Gate', 'Clock Tower', 'City-walls', 'Inner Castle', 'Broken Minaret', 'Antalya Archaeology Museum' and 'Yivli Minaret Mosque' which is the landmark of the city.
Overnight on board.
Day 8: DEPARTURE KEMER HARBOUR
The guests will leave the boat with precious memories by 10:00 after breakfast.
Swimsuits, beach towels, flip flops, sunglasses, sun blockers, mosquito repellent, comfortable shoes & clothes.
