- Exploring the legendary shoreline of the ancient kingdom of Lycia
- Visit little inhabited islands and enchanting harbours
- Our journey is flexible to "go with the flow"!

Dalyan to Delikada Island
From the quayside of pretty Dalyan, we first meander by riverboat through reedbeds rich in birdlife, then pause to explore the dramatic ruins of ancient Caunus with its rock-cut tombs before reaching Iztuzu Beach - a great place for swimming, away from the crowds. This endless and unspoilt stretch of white sand is one of the last nesting sites of the loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta. From here it's a short journey to Delikada Island, where we find our gulet moored and waiting^

The Gulet - A Turkish Delight!
The traditional gulet has been lovingly hand-built in this part of Turkey for generations. Each boat has a wide sundeck and shaded afterdeck; the cabins are fully furnished with en-suite WC and shower. Delicious meals are prepared on board by our cook and eaten al fresco, and the voyage is designed so you can do as much or as little as you want.

Sunken City & on Shore Explorations
Journeying eastwards, our skipper drops anchor in the secluded coves of Fethiye Bay - ideal for swimming, snorkelling and discovering secrets of ancient times. These shores and islands were amongst the richest in the known world, and our leisurely Blue Cruise allows plenty of time to visit, for instance, the sunken Roman bathhouse at Batik Hamam or the overgrown Byzantine remains on Gemiler Island. Further east we moor up at the whitewashed villages of Kas and Kalkan, and have the option to paddle by sea-kayak over the sunken city of Kekova. Other options include a walk on shore to explore the hinterland of this beautiful coast.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Dalaman; transfer Dalyan. 2 Riverboat via Caunus and Iztuzu Beach to Delikada Island; board gulet and sail to Aga Limani. 3 Hike to sunken bathhouse; sail via Tersane Island to Yassica Islands. 4 Sail to Gemiler Island; explore Byzantine ruins. 5 Sail to Kalkan; optional visit to ancient Xanthos and Saklikent Gorge. 6 Sail to Kekova; optional walk along Lycian coast. 7 Sea-kayaking expedition to Kekova sunken ruins and Simena (optional); sail to Kas. 8 Transfer Dalaman where tour ends.

Accommodation: 6nts 2-berth cabins on gulet with dining area, sunbathing deck and bar, 1nt standard hotel; 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 6 dinners included.
Transport: Bus/Traditional Chartered Gulet/Riverboat/Small coach.
Comment: Ideal liveaboard holiday: swim, snorkel, explore on shore.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader and driver(s). Captain, cook and crew on board. Note that the minimum age for the optional kayaking is 6 years.
Trip Reference: FCE