Bodrum & Gulet Escape: 7 Days on Turkey’s Coast

Day 1: From Izmir to Bodrum
This morning, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to Bodrum, a stylish Aegean coastal town, known for its turquoise waters and a vibrant mix of history, culture, and modern luxury. En route, you will stop for an olive oil tasting.Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel in Bodrum. Night in Bodrum

Day 2: Cooking Class in Bodrum
After breakfast, you will meet with the chef then head to the public market to shop for the cooking class. You will prepare a typical Turkish meal followed by lunch and wine tasting. Night in Bodrum

Day 3: Gulet Day 1 (Departures on Saturday only)
This morning, you will be transferred to Marmaris after a 2 – 2.5 hours drive. Upon arrival at the port, you will embark on board of your gulet for the next three days. After the necessary briefing, you will have plenty of time to explore the city’s major attractions. You will go back to the gulet on time for dinner which will be served on board. Night on the gulet

Day 4: Gulet Day 2 – Ekincik Bay and Dalyan
After a hearty breakfast, we set our course for Ekincik Bay. Ekincik Bay is a significant attraction for diving enthusiasts, so we recommend bringing your snorkeling gear. Optionally, you can join a Dalyan tour to observe Lycian rock tombs dating back to prehistoric times and visit Iztuzu Beach, known as the nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles. The night will be spent in Ekincik Bay and dinner will be served on board. Night on the gulet

Day 5: Gulet Day 3 – Sunken Bath and Tersane Island
Today you will start the morning by heading to Göcek Bay. You begin the day with a stop at the Sunken Bath and savor the historic charm of this location. Known for the ancient ruins, this place gained fame with the historical bath remains believed to have been built for Cleopatra during the ancient Lycian period. Additionally, traces of a Byzantine-era monastery can be found underwater in these waters. Next, we will set our course for Tersane Island, where you can explore the ruins of ancient Greek settlements, the shipyard, and the watchtower. We anchor for the evening and enjoy dinner on board by this historical island. Night on the gulet

Day 6: Gulet Day 4 – Red Island and Fethiye
Early in the morning, we will anchor at Red Island for a swim and lunch. After lunch we will set sail for Fethiye, the district with the largest surface area in Muğla and a rich history dating back thousands of years. Here, you have the option to join an optional Ölüdeniz Paragliding or Jeep Safari excursion to discover Yakapark, Gizlikent Waterfall and Saklıkent Canyon, the most valuable treasures of Fethiye. In alternative, you can visit Fethiye’s traditional Tuesday bazaar and savor the taste of fresh fruits grown in this beautiful climate. If you wish to stay on the boat, you can have lunch and enjoy the cool waters at Red Island. In the afternoon, we will return to Fethiye port to disembark before being transferred to your hotel. Night in Fethiye

Day 7: Departure from Dalaman Airport
Today you will be transferred to Dalaman Airport to catch your flight back home.

⇒ All transfers as per itinerary

⇒ Accommodations in charming hotels (3 nights) and on the gulet (3 nights) as per itinerary

⇒ All breakfasts and 3 dinners on board

⇒ Cooking class in Bodrum with lunch and wine tasting

⇒ All activities as per itinerary (except for optional or alternative activities mentioned)

⇒ Professional consulting before and throughout the tour

Χ International flights 

Χ Travel and Medical Insurance

Χ Meals and transfers NOT mentioned 

Χ Entrance fees to attractions or museums NOT mentioned 

Χ Optional or alternative activities mentioned in the itinerary 

Χ Tips for drivers and local guides

Χ Personal expenses

Χ All that is NOT mentioned in “Included”