Embarkation Port: Antalya or Kemer Disembarkation Port: Antalya or Kemer Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Olympos – Adrasan – Cavus Bay - Demre - Cayagzı – Gökkaya Bay – Tersane - Ucagız – Simena – Kekova - Ceneviz Harbour - Phaselis – Ayısıgı Bay-Kemer or Antalya
Day 1 : ANTALYA or KEMER
Boarding starts from 15.30 at Antalya or Kemer. Here you will be greeted by your agency and crew. After a welcome cocktail and a small aperatif, you will be informed about the route and life on board. On the first day you have the opportunity to sail into a bay immediately or you can overnight in the harbor to explore the city.
Antalya was founded according to ancient tradition in 159 or 158 B.C. Founded by King Attalos II of Pergamum. After him it received the name Attaleia. From 133 B.C. His kingdom came to the Roman Empire by inheritance, but Pamphylia broke up into a multitude of rulers that turned to piracy. This was only 67 B.C. ended by Pompeius.In the Middle Ages Antalya was often called Satalia in Western sources, but continued to be called Attaleia in Greek sources. In Byzantine times Antalya was an important Christian center and a major naval base. In order to be able to resist Arab attacks, the city, which had been surrounded by walls since it was a Roman city, was refortified in the 8th century. In 860, an Arab army conquered the city during raids, starting from Melitene and Tarsos. In the 11th century, the city became the seat of an Orthodox bishop. During the Crusades, the city often became a way station, in 1149 Crusaders fled here. In 1085 the Turkish Seljuks managed to conquer the city, which only became Byzantine again in 1121 and 1137/42.
Day 2 : OLYMPOS – ADRASAN - CAVUS BAY
After breakfast you will head to the ancient city of Olympus. Olympus, one of the most important port cities of Lycia, was part of the mythological stories in ancient times. Olympus was home to pirates because of its location in the past and today it is known around the world for its historical ruins, 3200 meter beach, endemic plantation, and wooden houses. After lunch and a swim break, we cruise to Adrasan in Cavus Bay for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 : DEMRE - CAYAGZI – GOKKAYA BAY
Very early in the morning we will depart for Demre. We will anchor in Çayağzı for breakfast. Here you can book a trip to Myra, a city in Lycia that was also the city of Bishop St. Nicholas, known in the Byzantine period as the "protector" of children, the poor and seafarers. After this optional tour, sail to Gokkaya Bay where we will anchor for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 : TERSANE - UCAGIZ
Today we will be heading to the sunken city of Kekova. Here in Tersane Bay we make a stop for lunch and a swim break. Here you can also visit an old shipyard and a Byzantine church. For dinner and overnight we will anchor in Ucagiz Bay.
Day 5 : SIMENA - KEKOVA
After breakfast, we will set sail to Simena. Here you can visit the Genoese Castle and the ruins of an ancient theatre. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Kekova.
Day 6 : CENEVIZ HARBOR - PHASELIS
Early in the morning we will continue our journey towards Ceneviz. After lunch we will anchor in Phaselis Bay. Phaselis was a colony of Rhodes in 7th century BC. Phaselis has three different bays and you have to earn yours with the sea. The city was also famous for the perfume trade. Here you can also explore the city on foot. You will anchor here in a beautiful bay for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: AYISIGI BAY - KEMER or ANTALYA
After breakfast, we will sail to Ayışığı Bay. Last night you will have dinner in Kemer or Antalya.
Day 8: ANTALYA or KEMER
After breakfast and a farewell ceremony at around 10:00 am you will be asked to leave the yacht.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cruise itineraries are given as a general guide only and may have to be changed without prior notice and are dependent on weather and docking conditions. Your captain has the final say.