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Cruise the beautiful and historical South West coast of Turkey on board luxury gulet East Meets West which is usually available for private charter only; but you can book just a cabin or two for these dates in June and July. With continued improvements including a new deck and new ensuite bathrooms you can be sure to be comfortable onboard. Cruising from Marmaris or Fethiye we will confirm the actual itinerary a little nearer the time. Many of our guests have travelled with us before so we like to choose an itinerary which is interesting for everyone on board. The local airport is Dalaman. |
| ☼ Twin cabins are limited and cannot be guaranteed. ☼ Single occupancy cabins have limited availability. |
| Luxury Cabin |
| Itinerary at a glance |
| What's not included |
Transfer: Travel to/from Marmaris or Fethiye. Transfers can be arranged. Flights: Please book your own flights. Both Marmaris and Fethiye use Dalaman airport. Dalyan Riverboat Trip: book onboard Fethiye Jeep Safari: book onboard Turkish Bath: book onboard. Drinks: there is a reasonably priced bar onboard stocked with water, soft and alcoholic drinks including beer, wine and spirits. Please do not bring your own drinks onboard. Tips for the Crew and Guide Travel Insurance: please remember to arrange your own travel insurance and provide a copy to the Captain on arrival. |
| What's included |
Full Board: Our food is prepared every day using the freshest of local ingredients by our onboard chef: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners starting with dinner on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 8
Cabin:7 nights in a twin or double cabin with ensuite private bathroom Diesel: 3-4 hours cruising per day Harbour Fees at Marmaris and Fethiye Crew: food and wages |
| Transfers |
Private Transfer (1-4 pax) Dalaman to/from Marmaris one-way £65 Dalaman to/from Fethiye one-way £55 Price is for the vehicle Private Transfer (5-14 pax) Dalaman to/from Marmaris one way £105 Dalaman to/from Fethiye one way £90 Price is for the vehicle Shuttle service: Dalaman to/from Marmaris one-way £16 per person Dalaman to/from Fethiye one-way £14 per person We recommend that travelers book their transfers directly with us because occasionally the start/finish ports can change at the last minute. If transfers are booked with us it is easy for us to ensure travelers are delivered to the correct port. |
| Accommodation |
Cabins have a wardrobe and underbed storage, window and bedside light. Every cabin has a private en- suite bathroom all of which were refitted last winter and now include shower cubicles. You can charge cameras/phones etc every evening. With plenty of sunbeds on the fore and aft decks choose how to relax; sunbathing, reading, chatting or perhaps you’ll even sleep here under the stars. Meals are usually taken on the aft deck where you have a different view for almost every meal. The quality of our food is very important to us and we choose local, fresh ingredients for all our meals. There’s a well-stocked bar with reasonably priced soft and alcoholic drinks. |
| Why not extend your stay |
Stay in carefully chosen hotels before or after your gulet cruise. Whether you want to stay in a hotel overlooking the marina in Fethiye, a restored farmhouse in Kayakoy or a five star hotel complete with rooftop pool overlooking Marmaris bay we are happy to advise and book for you. |
DAY 1 MARMARIS With its vibrant nightlife and shopping there’s plenty to see in Marmaris. Cabins are ready from 4pm although luggage can be dropped off earlier if needed. Service starts with Dinner onboard followed by an overnight stay in Marmaris port. DAY 2 MARMARIS - KUMLUBUK After breakfast, you'll be given information about the cruise and onboard safety before cruising to the wide open bay of Kumlubuk. Plenty of swimming time before lunch. We will then move onto the bay of Kadirga which is wonderful for snorkelling. Yo might even see some ancient amphora buried in the seabed. DAY 3 -EKINCIK GULF—DALYAN An early start as we cruise for a couple of hours to a small bay in the Ekincik Gulf. Join the optional Dalyan Tour for the afternoon. Take a riverboat up the beautiful Dalyan River past the ancient burial tombs high in the rocks and onto the mudbaths, stop off at the village of Dalyan before spending time on Iztuzu beach, home of Loggerhead Turtles before returning to the gulet for the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Ekincik Gulf. DAY 4 ADALI BAY—MANASTIR—TERSANE See the sunrise as we leave for our early start, cruising for around 3 hours towards the Fethiye Gulf. We will anchor at Adali Bay for breakfast. Later in the morning we will move on to Manastir (Monastery) Bay, also known as Cleopatra’s Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of Cleopatra’s Bath. We will anchor at Tersane Island for dinner and an overnight stay. This naturally protected harbor was used for shipbuilding by the Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. There’s the chance to take the optional Jeep Safari today or tomorrow. DAY 5 YASSICA ISLANDS This group of 7 tiny islands sit in the middle of the Fethiye Gulf so you are surrounded by outstanding views on all sides. With two small lagoons and a spit of beach you will find fantastic sunset and sunrise views; remember to take your camera to bed with you if you sleep on deck! Plenty of opportunity for watersports. DAY 6 OLUDENIZ—GEMILER ISLAND We anchor off Oludeniz (‘Dead Sea’) for lunch; this protected beach is seen on countless brochures because it’s so beautiful. Then on to Gemiler Island where you can take an early evening walk amongst the ruins of ancient Christian settlements. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in the Gemiler Strait. DAY 7 TURUNC - FETHIYE Enjoy your last day swimming in these small bays of the clear turquoise waters before we cruise to Fethiye for the evening. Overshadowed by the Lycian King Tombs high in the rockface Fethiye was known as Telemessos and named after Apollon's son. We'll moor here for the night so there's plenty of time for to you buy some gifts from the colourful bazar and enjoy the quieter nightlife that Fethiye has to offer. DAY 8 FETHIYE Our last breakfast in port and then it is time to say goodbye until we meet you again. ☼ Cruise may operate in reverse. Please note that for these two specific trips we may follow a different itinerary which will still be served by Dalaman airport |
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Type of boat: Full Board: Embarkation: Disembarkation: Optional Excursions: |
Cabin with ensuite bathroom on East Meets West for 7 nights/8 days. Turkish Breakfast, Cooked Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Biscuits, Cooked Dinner starting with dinner on day 1; finishing with breakfast on day 8. From 4pm , port to be confirmed. After breakfast, before 10:30am. Luggage can be stored for you. Dalyan Riverboat, Fethiye Jeep Safari, Turkish Hamam |
| What you need to know |
| Availability & Price 2012 |
| Luxury Cabin onboard East Meets West |
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