At around 10:30 a.m., our ground team will pick you up from Olympos, in front of Bayram's Tree Houses, our meeting point in Olympos. We will have another pickup from Olympos Junction at 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. for guests staying in Cirali. You will then depart by land for Demre, where we will make another pickup at 12:00 noon at the Demre bus station. All guests will then be transferred to Demre Cayagzi Harbor where your gulet cruise in Turkey awaits. You will check in and receive a brief overview of your Olympos to Fethiye Blue Cruise before lunch is served.
Sunken City is an underwater ancient city, once a thriving Lycian settlement. This 2,400-year-old site slipped beneath the sea after a series of earthquakes between the 2nd and 8th centuries. Today, its half-submerged ruins, ancient stairways, harbour walls, and stone foundations can still be glimpsed just below the surface, framed by the brilliant turquoise waters of the bay.
Our next stop is the enchanting Kalekoy Village, Turkey's most beautiful village, built around the walls of a spectacular castle. It has fewer than 50 houses and is accessible only by boat or on foot, making it one of the most charming corners of the Mediterranean. Along the shoreline, you will see Lycian rock-carved tombs standing directly in the water, some close enough to swim beside, some on rocks and even in the farming fields. A gentle climb through bougainvillea-draped lanes brings you to Simena Castle, with views stretching across the Kekova archipelago. Before returning to the dock, treat yourself to a taste of the village’s famous homemade ice cream; fig and peach are the local favourites.
As the afternoon draws to a close, you will cruise to Gokkaya Bay, a sheltered haven surrounded by pine-clad hills and dotted with small islets. It is the perfect place for a late swim, snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, or simply relaxing on deck. Optional water sports are also available through local providers for those seeking a little adventure. Dinner will be served on board as the sun sets over this tranquil anchorage. Gokkaya Bay offers various water sports, available through local providers.
Smugglers Inn Island Bar
Gokkaya Bay is also the gateway to the lively Smugglers Inn Bar, a rustic open-air bar on a nearby island that can only be reached by boat. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet guests from our other gulets anchored in the bay. With a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, music under the stars, and fellow sailors gathered from across the bay, it offers a memorable end to your day on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. You are also welcome to stay on board your if you wish to have a quiet night.
