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  Fethiye - Mugla, Turkey
Saturday, July 8, 2006

Fethiye is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme loveliness. Set on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. Fethiye is 135 km southwest of Marmaris and has an outstanding and busy marina. The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see a fortress on the hill overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes. Fethiye is known for its rock tombs carved into the faces of the cliffs by the Lycians. These are elaborately carved and an especially remarkable; one is the tomb of Amnytas dating from the 4th century BC built in Doric architectural style. It is worth well visiting. Other historical places in the city are the Sarcopaghi and the Fethiye Tower.

The Beach and the Şövalye Island are real the destinations for those who like to enjoy the most beautiful sea. Belceğiz Bay is also good for such a visit and provides natural mountain scenery

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. The guest houses (pansiyon) here, will give you all the comfort you expect. The bay forms the dreamlike Belceğiz - Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) known as "a paradise that God granted to Earth", a very fine place with 3 km of natural beach and crystal blue waters in enchanting surroundings. For camping, Belceğiz Beach is ideal, and for picnicking try the Kidiril Park, for sightseeing the Gemiler Islands with their Byzantine ruins among the pine trees are recommenced.

At Koturumsu, a heaven like beauty awaits you, where you may reach only by boat. There are waterfalls flowing across valleys where thousands of butterflies, exhibiting tremendous shades of colors, fly amongst the pine forest bordering of the lovely beach. Some of the other natural attractions are Katrancı Bay, Günlük (Kusuk Kargı) Bay, Oyuktepe, Göçek with its harbor and marina. Lately, parachuting from Baba mountain became one of the most popular sports and it gives magnificent views for people flying over this great beach lagoon.

Around Fethiye, there are important ancient cities of the Lycians. To the southeast of Fethiye lies Xanthos at Kınık village, an important capital of Lycians. Its setting is naturally adorned while Letoon, by Kumluova village and close to Xanthos, is also interesting

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. Letoon was a cult center during the Lycian period and remains can be seen of temples dedicated to Leto, Artemis and Apollo. Patara by Ovagelmiş, Pinara by Minare, Tlos by Doger, Cadianda by Yeşil Üzümlü, Sidyma by Dodurga, Karmilassos by Kaya, Pydnai by Kavadere, Araxa by Ören, Lydoe by Kapidağ, Lissa and Arsada by Kayadibi, and Daedela by Inlice are other significant sites to visit in the environs of Fethiye. There are also many camping and picnicking facilities around Fethiye.

AYA NICOLA 1 YACHT

Technical Specifications
Model 1998, Ketch Type, 24 m Length, 6.46 m Width, 440 Man Motor, 2.000 lt Fuel tank, 10.000 lt Water tank, 15 Kwa Generator

Interior Design
6 Double, 1 Master Cabin, 1 Staff Cabin, All cabins have shower and home type toilets, All cabins have air conditioner (cold/hot), 24 Hour hot water, Spacious living area, Fully equipped kitchen

Equipments
VHF, Deep freeze & Refrigerator, Ice maker, TV, CD Player, Battery charger, Fishing equipment, Windsurf, Canoe, Life boat with 15 Hp engine

YACHT CHARTER

Below plans are the popular ones and recommended by us

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. For your request on alternative charter routes please contact with us.

FETHIYE - MARMARIS - FETHIYE (8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS)
Day 1 : Welcome on board in Fethiye Harbor. Embankment and meeting with the captain and crew. After briefing about the route, set off along the coast of the Fethiye. Dinner and overnight at the closest bay on the route.
Day 2 : After breakfast, you'll set off along the coast in time for lunch at Tersane Island, where you can see the remains of a Roman and Greek shipyard on the beach. Overnight is spent in the natural bay at Ağa Limanı.
Day 3 : An early start to Ekincik, where there is an exciting day ahead of you. You have the chance to take an optional trip to Dalyan and Caunos with an extra fee. This is a day on a river boat as we sail down the narrow, reed-lined waterways and view the amazing rock tombs. Caunos is an ancient site with an amphitheater, acropolis and tombs to explore. We will have lunch in a beautiful river-side restaurant and take a dip in the famous mud baths, which are said to work wonders on your complexion! You will also see the turtle beach with its white sands, where Caretta Caretta Turtles still lay their eggs.
Day 4 : Setting sail after breakfast, there'll be time for swimming and a leisurely lunch at Turunç Bükü or at beautiful Cennet (Paradise) Island, before arriving in Marmaris for dinner and the night.
Day 5 : Leaving Marmaris after breakfast, you'll stop for lunch and swim in Kumlubük Bay, before heading off to Semizce, an uninhabited bay, for dinner and the night.

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Day 6 : An early start for the beautiful Göçek Bays area, stopping at Kuyruk Burnu for breakfast before finally reaching the peace of Batık Hamam Bay. Overnight is spent in either tranquil Bedri Rahmi or Sarsala Bay.
Day 7 : Set sail after breakfast to visit other pretty spots in the Fethiye Gulf, including lunch and a swim at Yassıca Island. Heading back towards Fethiye, your last night on board is spent at peaceful Samanlık Bay.
Day 8 : Arriving back in Fethiye after breakfast and a last swim, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew. We hope you are taking many memories of your voyage home with you and look forward to seeing you again on board.

P.S. Your captain might change the route according to weather conditions.

FETHIYE - KEKOVA - FETHIYE (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS)
Day 1 : Welcome on board in Fethiye Harbor. Embankment and meeting with the captain and crew. After briefing about the route, set off along the coast of the Fethiye. Dinner and overnight at the closest bay on the route.
Day 2 : After breakfast , set off along the coast of the Fethiye Peninsular for lunch in a secluded bay then continue to cruise with Butterfly Valley and Ölüdeniz

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. Overnight is spent at Aya Nicola Island.
Day 3 : An early start for Yeşilköy, for breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it's off to Kaş, a small harbour town with a charming bohemians atmosphere, then you'll spend the night at Kaş Limanağzı Bay.
Day 4 : A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins at Kekova - the Sunken City. Lunch is at Tersane Bay where you'll see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. As you sail on to Gökkaya for the night, you will see the underwater ruins of the homes of ancient Gökkaya.
Day 5 : Climb up to the castle (Kale) for a spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theater carved into the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestal in the water. The night is spent in the wide bay surrounded by Green Hills, at nearby Üçağız.
Day 6 : Sail after breakfast to Bayındır Limanı for a swim in this sheltered bay. Lunch and overnight in Kalkan Harbour which is a small picturesque village built on the hillside. Optional trip to ancient Xanthos, Letoon and the spectacular white turtle beach of Patara.
Day 7 : This is your last full day, so make the most of it!

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. Early start to Karacaören or Turunç Pınarı for breakfast.
Day 8: You have your last opportunity for an early morning swim and to take final photos of the beautiful coastline. Arrive back in Fethiye after your last breakfast at sea. It is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.

P.S. Your captain might change the route according to weather conditions.

CABIN CHARTERS

FETHIYE - OLYMPOS - FETHIYE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS)

Day 1 : Departure from Fethiye Harbour between 11 and 12 am to Samanlık Bay for swimming and lunch. Butterfly Valley (sea conditions permitting) is our next stop for a swim & to visit this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Afterwards we cruise to Ölüdeniz (The Blue Lagoon) again sea conditions permitting. Option for paragliding available. Last stop of the day is St-Nicholas Island. Visit the Byzantine ruins, swim, dinner and 1st night..
Day 2 : Around sunrise departure to Aquarium or Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast and swimming

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. Cruising to Kaş where we stop in the harbour for lunch and visit of this charming fishing village. Of ancient Antiphellos, as Kaş was once known, only Lycian rock tombs and sarcophagi and the Roman theater are left. But the charm of the town remains! In a bay near Kekova we stop for swimming, dinner and the 2nd night.
Day 3 : Breakfast. Departure to Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian- Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!). Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Gökkaya Bay water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven or party the night away at the Smugglers Inn.
Day 4 : After breakfast we have a look at the Pirates Cave before cruising to Andriace harbour (lunch). Bus transfer to the archaeological site of Myra, and to Demre for the St-Nicholas Church, shopping and banking when requested. Bus transfer to all Treehouses in Olympos where we arrive between 4 and 6 pm

P.S. Price includes all meals and free transfer from Çayağzı (Demre) to Olympos. Price does not include drinks.

FETHIYE - MARMARIS - FETHIYE (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS)

Day 1 : Welcome on board in Fethiye Harbour at 16:00

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. Embankment and meeting with the captain and crew. Briefing about the route and dinner.
Day 2 : Sailing to Kızıl Island after breakfast. Visiting Tersane Island and Ağa Harbour.
Day 3 : Ekincik (You have the chance to take an optional trip to Dalyan and Caunos with an extra fee).
Day 4 : Turunç - Marmaris.
Day 5 : Kumlubük Bay - Semizce.
Day 6 : Göçek Islands - Kuyruk Burnu - Batık Hamam Bay - Bedri Rahmi or Sarsala Bay.
Day 7 : Yassıcalar - Samanlık Bay - Overnight in Fethiye Harbour.
Day 8 : In Fethiye Harbour, after breakfast and a last swim at 9:00, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew. We hope you are taking many memories of your voyage home with you and look forward to seeing you again on board.

P.S. Embankment is at 16:00 in Fethiye Harbour.

FETHIYE - KEKOVA - FETHIYE (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS)

Day 1 : Welcome on board in Fethiye Harbour at 16:00. Embankment and meeting with the captain and crew. Briefing about the route and dinner.
Day 2 : Sailing to Peninsular after breakfast. Visiting Butterfly Valley and Ölüdeniz, overnight in Aya Nicola Island.
Day 3 : Yeşilköy and overnight in Kas.
Day 4 : Kekova and Sunken city.
Day 5 : Visiting Tersane Island and Gökkaya Bay..
Day 6: Bayındır Bay and Kalkan.
Day 7: Çamlı Burun, Batıkkaya Bay or Turunç Pınarı overnight in Fethiye Harbour.
Day 8: In Fethiye Harbour, after breakfast and a last swim at 9:00, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew. We hope you are taking many memories of your voyage home with you and look forward to seeing you again on board.

P.S. Embankment is at 16:00 in Fethiye Harbour.

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