Solos Exclusives is taking to the beautiful waters along the Turkish coast. Embark on a captivating week-long gulet sailing adventure from Fethiye to Red Island, exploring secluded coves, small islands, and extensive caves. Sharing a traditional gulet boat with a ready-made crew, highlights include Panco Bay, Binlik Bay, Bedirahmi Bay, Yassica Island and Boynuz Bay.
Extras
We arrive at Dalaman airport and transfer to our gulet in the harbour of Fethiye, the meeting point of the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea. If we arrive late we will remain in Port this first night. If we all arrive early, we will depart to Fethiye Ciglic Bay. We’ll enjoy a welcome drink, orientation and a safety briefing with our Tour Leader and crew, followed by our first evening meal together.
After breakfast, we will cruise from Fethiye to Göcek’s Tersane Island. Tersane Island, also known as Dockyard Island because The Ottoman Navy used the island as a dockyard during World War I. You can still see the remains of the Dockyard in the sea. Snorkelling in this area is sure to be interesting.
We anchor for the night in Panco Bay where we have a leisurely dinner taking in the stillness of our surroundings.
After a good sleep under the stars in Panco Bay we can start with a morning swim followed by breakfast. After breakfast we cruise to Hammam Bay and anchor. Hammam Bay is also known as Cleopatra’s Bath. It is thought that the remains of Cleopatra’s Bath from her marriage to Mark Antony remain here. This wide bay and sandy beach are there for us to enjoy.
After lunch on the boat, we will cruise from the Hammam Bay to Binlik Bay, which is one of the most beautiful bays of the Göcek region. Dinner and overnight will be spent at anchor in Binlik Bay
This morning breakfast is spent watching the sun rising over Binlik Bay. After breakfast we cruise from Binlik Bay to Sequence Bay. Here there is the opportunity to swim from the beach and enjoy an ice cream from one of the service boats.
After having lunch on the boat, we cruise to Bedirahmi Bay named after the famous Turkish painter Bedri Rahmi Eyuboglu. This protected bay is surrounded by olive and pine trees behind which Lycian rock tombs can still be found. It is here we have dinner and overnight.
After breakfast in Bedirahmi Bay, we will cruise to Göcek harbour. Göcek harbour is where we will spend the day, giving us a chance to explore this pretty little town which is based around a popular spot for yachts and boats to moor.
During the afternoon we cruise to the Islands of Yassica where we will anchor, have dinner and spend the night.
After breakfast in the Yassıca islands we move to Aquarium Bay which has a lovely sandy beach and an ideal spot for snorkelling. After lunch in Aquarium Bay we have further free time for perhaps more swimming or snorkelling before cruising on to Boynuz Bay. It is here we will drop anchor for the night and enjoy our evening meal.
After having breakfast we cruise to the Red Island close to our starting point back in Fethiye. It’s called Red Island because of the colour of the beach at sunset!
After lunch on the boat we can enjoy swimming and snorkeling in clear waters off this unique beach.
We enjoy our final evening meal together on board anchored at Red Island or Fethiye Harbour.
After breakfast, we will have some time at leisure in Fethiye Bay before we transfer to Dalaman airport for our flight home.
Beyzade traditional wooden gulet is a 24m long boat with 9 ensuite cabins operated by 3 crew.
Gulet facilities include an indoor and outdoor lounge bar/dining area, sun deck and air conditioning (see FAQ’s for further information)
Our simply furnished cabins are ensuite with shower wet room with toilet and sink and hairdryer
Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer time from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Harbour is approximately 60 minutes.
Please note:
Please note the itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions.
Due to the nature of the boat and sailing experience it is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
Please note that alcohol can only be consumed if bought from the boat’s bar.
Boat Specifications:
– Length: 26.80 mt.
– Width: 6.35 mt.
– Depth: 2.54 mt.
– Motor: Man 422 HP
– Generator: 33 Kw
– Electric: 24 / 220 Volt
– Diesel Tank: 2.000 Lt. Potable
– Water Tank: 6.000 Lt. Waste
– Water Tank: 4.000 Lt.
– Sail: 2 Flog
– Air-Conditioning: Full
– 3 Crew
Please note electricity is supplied often by the use of the generator (the generator can be loud at times whilst in full action). This means there is up to 1 hour of air conditioning and 4 hours of power per day.
You may wish to take an optional excursion during the course of your stay. Full details will be given at the Information Meeting The prices quoted, are a guideline only, as these can vary, depending on numbers etc. The exact amount will be given at your Information Meeting. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you.
Payment for excursions can be in Turkish Lira or GBP – cash only
Please note:- Optional excursions are not guaranteed and are based on minimum numbers. The prices quoted are guideline only and may involve other non-Solos holidaymakers.
Casual, cotton, lightweight daytime wear is the order of the day. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing and we recommend flat shoes while on board.
Turkish Lira.
Please note Euro and GBP are also widely accepted in this region.
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and boat crew of approx £70 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate percentage add on.
Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 °C | 8 °C |
| February | 13 °C | 9 °C |
| March | 16 °C | 10 °C |
| April | 19 °C | 13 °C |
| May | 23 °C | 16 °C |
| June | 28 °C | 21 °C |
| July | 31 °C | 23 °C |
| August | 32 °C | 24 °C |
| September | 29 °C | 21 °C |
| October | 24 °C | 18 °C |
| November | 19 °C | 13 °C |
| December | 14 °C | 10 °C |
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