27 Jun 2027
Twin share
£2,140pp
Escorted tour
Sail Turkey by Gulet: Bodrum to Fethiye – 8 Days
A week on a wooden gulet with swimming stops in hidden bays, for up to 14 travellers.
8 days
From £2,140
Tour overview
This 8-day trip cruises the Turquoise Coast on a traditional wooden gulet, mostly under motor, with a tour leader and a crew of four, including a chef. No more than fourteen travellers share the boat, sleeping seven nights in ensuite cabins, with breakfast every day and most lunches and several dinners cooked on board.
From Bodrum you sail to the ancient city of Knidos and the harbour of Datça, then on to secluded bays such as Kadirga and Kumlubuk and the pine-fringed beaches of Paradise Island, with time ashore in Marmaris.
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Further east you reach Ekincik and the river town of Dalyan, swim at Cleopatra's Bath with its sunken ruins, spend an evening in Göcek and drop anchor in Tarzan Bay before arriving in Fethiye.
The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want sun, swimming and simple pleasures afloat.
Trip highlights
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Knidos ancient city (Day 2)
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Kadirga and Kumlubuk bays (Days 3–4)
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Paradise Island (Day 4)
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Dalyan (Day 5)
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Cleopatra's Bath (Day 6)
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Tarzan Bay (Day 7)
Your route
8 stops from Bodrum to Fethiye
- Bodrum Day 1
- Knidos Ancient City Day 2
- Datça Day 2
- Bozukkale Day 3
- Marmaris Day 4
- Ekincik Day 5
- Gocek Day 6
- Fethiye Days 7–8
Why choose this tour
A small boat with a chef on board. Swimming stops every day.
Best suited to
- Sun and swimming lovers
- Couples and friends
- Solo travellers
- Travellers who want to unwind
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Bodrum, Turkey to Fethiye, Turkey
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Day 1 · Bodrum Bodrum
Welcome aboard.
- Hotel
- Traditional gulet
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Knidos, Palamutbükü, Datça Datça
Knidos and Datça.
- Hotel
- Traditional gulet
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Marmaris, Kadirga, Bozukkale Bozukkale
Secluded beaches.
- Hotel
- Traditional gulet
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Kumlubuk Bay, Paradise Island, Marmaris Marmaris
Bays and islands.
- Hotel
- Traditional gulet
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Göcek, Ekincik, Dalyan Dalyan
To Dalyan.
- Hotel
- Traditional gulet
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Cleopatra's Bath, Göcek Göcek
Sunken ruins.
- Hotel
- Traditional gulet
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Tarzan Bay, Fethiye Fethiye
Tarzan Bay.
- Hotel
- Traditional gulet
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Fethiye Fethiye
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Turquoise Coast (7 nights) Traditional gulet
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in an ensuite gulet cabin
- Meals 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners
- Cruising from Bodrum to Fethiye
- Swim and snorkel stops
- Afternoon Turkish tea and coffee
- Tour leader and crew of four
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 3 dinners
- Dinners on free evenings
- Drinks
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You get seasick easily
- You want a large cabin
- You want lots of sightseeing
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 2–7 · Dinner: Days 1, 3, 5 and 7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Turkey
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Departures & prices
From £2,140 per person, twin share, tour only. 10 upcoming departures.
11 Jul 2027
Twin share
£2,140pp
25 Jul 2027
Twin share
£2,140pp
08 Aug 2027
Twin share
£2,140pp
22 Aug 2027
Twin share
£2,140pp
25 Jun 2028
Twin share
£2,245pp
09 Jul 2028
Twin share
£2,245pp
23 Jul 2028
Twin share
£2,245pp
06 Aug 2028
Twin share
£2,245pp
20 Aug 2028
Twin share
£2,245pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
No, UK citizens can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
What is a gulet?
A traditional wooden Turkish boat; this one cruises mostly under motor rather than sail.
Are cabins ensuite?
Yes, every cabin has its own bathroom.
Which meals are included?
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners cooked on board.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary