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Ancient Marmaris, Physicus, was an important stage on the Anatolia-Rhodes-Egypt
trade route. The city's museum is placed in the 16th century citadel, built by Suleyman the Magnificent. Pine forests
cover the mountains which surround Marmaris, the shore line being a white line of sand and rock which separates
green from blue. The beach areas sparkle providing visitors with a perfect opportunity to dive, snorkel and swim
in relaxing conditions.
The shopping district of Marmaris abounds with colorful bazaars and markets. You can find leather, copper and brass
wares, jewelry and onyx carvings amongst many other objects. Turkish carpets, textiles and embroidery make good
handcrafted souvenirs, and the locally produced pine-scented honey is superb.
The Marmaris Netsel Marina: one of the largest and best-equipped marinas in Turkey, and the Marmaris Albatros Marina
make Marmaris (together with Bodrum) one of the finest starting/ending points for the Blue Voyage on the Aegean Coast.
At Ekincik, a delightful yacht-mooring, you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this area and the friendly hospitality
of its people.
Delikli Island lies right off the coast, southeast of Ekincik. Yachtsmen enjoy a change of pace when they anchor
at the island and take a smaller craft excursion into the Dalyan Delta. The Delta, with a long, golden sandy beach
at its mouth, is a nature-conservation area and a refuge for sea turtles (Caretta Caretta) and blue crabs. At a
bend in the river, high on the cliff face above, you can see the fascinating ancient harbor city of Kaunos, with
its magnificent Roman tombs carved into the rock
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The Gulf of Gocek, with the friendly Club Marina set in a yet another
beautiful pine forest, is one of the Mediterranean's best sailing spots. Dotted with islands and indented with
many coves, its land and seascapes are irresistible. The ruins of Arymaxa, an ancient city at the southern tip
of the gulf, lie at the edge of the azure waters. Opposite, on Tersane Island, stand Byzantine ruins, including
those of the ancient shipyards. From the Gulf of Gocek sail on into Fethiye.
Did you know?: Today's Santa Claus or Father Christmas was born and
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of a poor citizen. This originated the custom of giving presents on the eve of St. Nicholas, a tradition - later
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We will start this Blue Cruise in Marmaris, or Gocek, follow the coast exploring the bays, ancient cities and ports,
some unreachable from the land and relax under the clear blue sunny skies of the Mediterranean in our gulet (traditionally
crafted wooden yacht).
Day 1:
You arrive in Marmaris
and board yacht. Welcoming and dinner on board. In the evening, you will be
free to discover the lovely port
Day 2 After
breakfast in Marmaris you leave for Ekincik where you can take a river boat to visit Dalyan and the ruins of Caunos.
Day 3: The
days first destination will be Manastýr where you will have lunch then sail to Tersane for your overnight
anchorage.
Day 4: After
breakfast at Tersane you will set off and choose from one of the many tiny but beautiful bays for lunch, dinner
and overnight.
Day 5 : Today’s
lunch will be served in another secluded bay choosen on the day. From there you will head to the small port town
of Göcek for the night. 
Day 6: From
Göcek, sail to Gemiler island where the boat will anchor for the day. You can enjoy the clear water for swimming,
explore the ruins or take a boat to visit Ölüdeniz.
Day 7: After
breakfast leave for Iblis where you will have lunch and have time to swim before sailing to Fethiye or gocek harbor
for your last night on board.
Day 8:Your
last few hours can be spent having breakfast on board, visiting tow and shopping before your leave on noon.
Please note that this is only a rough guide and can be varied to suite requirements.
Also note that the route may vary slightly, depending on weather conditions and time available, at the Captains
discretion. Following routes can be merged for the longer periods, such as ten days or two weeks.
 You
can shape your cruise itinerary as you wish before booking. Usually the daily duration of cruising is not longer
than 3-4 hours, and the rest of the day can be spent in a gorgeous cove enjoying the sun and the sea. Sunbathing
on the deck, swimming in clear waters, snorkeling, windsurfing, water-skiing or just fishing...
A journey to new places is also a journey
into ourselves, and for that the blue cruise
is ideal. |
