Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is one of the most delightful corners of the Mediterranean. A week-long sail, hopping between ancient port towns brimming with enticing ruins and bursting with cultural flair, is a relaxing and very unique experience. Enjoy a one way trip from Gocek to Bodrum (or vice versa) and explore ancient port towns, charming villages and the stupendous azure waters which make this part of the world so popular with yacht charters.

On a Turkey 7 day itinerary, land is never far, and an array of varied activities and attractions make this an ideal choice for those who love variety on a sailing vacation.

So pack light, board your luxury yacht charter in Turkey, and discover the innumerable treasures of this divine sailing destination.

• Day 1 Gocek - AGA Limani

  Gocek is one of the most picturesque villages you’ll find along the Turkish Lycian Coast. A relatively undiscovered gem, Gocek oozes charm and teems with quaint little seaside cafés and restaurants, and a vibrant center where fruit sellers congregate every morning selling their produce from the back of horse-drawn carts. As a starting point for your luxury yacht charter in Turkey, you could not pick a better spot. This is regarded as one of the most breathtakingly beautiful stretches of coast in the country, if not the whole Mediterranean region. We’d highly recommend spending a night or two here before boarding your yacht in for your Turkey 1 week itinerary, so you have the chance to unwind and explore picturesque Gocek with ease.

  Once aboard and settled in, cast off towards Aga Limani, a wonderful cove ideal for your first snorkel, swim or water-ski on the Turquoise Coast.

• Day 2 Ekincik Bay (With Daylan River Trip)

  Ekincik Bay is one of the highlights of all our luxury yacht charters in Turkey and is the gateway to Caunes, an ancient city dating back to 700 BC. Stunning ruins include an acropolis, a well-preserved amphitheatre that once seated 15,000 people, a Byzantine basilica, fountain, baths, and much more. Caunes is reached by motor launch, piloted by a local guide, who will travel the shallow and winding waters of the Dalyan River, passing by 2,400-year-old Lycean tombs cut into the rocky cliffs lining the banks. Nowadays these magnificent tombs are still revered as engineering and architectural masterpieces. The village of Dalyan hugs the river and is a delightful setting for lunch on your Turkey 7 day itinerary. Stroll the town in the early afternoon, visit the mud baths, or relax at Turtle Beach, a six-mile long sandbar at the mouth of the river. In the evening, enjoy a delicious cocktail on aft deck as your chef prepares you a mouth-watering seafood dinner of freshly caught Turkish delights.

• Day 3 Bozukkale - Bozburun

  An early start on Day 3 of your Turkey 1 week itinerary will see you enjoy a spectacular sunrise as you sail across the Loryma Peninsula, to reach beautiful Bozukkale just in time for breakfast. This gorgeous heart-shaped bay is perfect for water sports like kayaking, water-skiing and snorkelling, so if you wish to spend an entire morning indulging in your favourite water sports, then this is definitely the ideal location aboard your luxury yacht charter in Turkey. If you want to mix it up, hop on your tender and jump on shore, taking a short but steep stroll up to the top of the rocky cliffs. Here, you’ll discover the ruins of a Hellenistic Castle and will be privy to utterly spectacular coastal views.

  Set sail around the tip of the promontory and dock on Bozburun by mid-afternoon. This sleepy village still relies heavily on fishing and boatbuilding and offers a glimpse into the simple yet very enticing Turkish village life. Devoid of any major tourist infrastructure, both Bozukkale and Bozburun are some of the most hidden gems of the Turquoise Coast and absolute highlights of a Turkey 7 day itinerary. Spend your early evening exploring Bozburun’s pretty-as-a-picture centre, complete with art and craft shops, cafés and even an astonishing, 1,000-year-old tree! Enjoy a superlative night’s sleep anchored just off the harbour, where you’ll be protected from the prevailing westerly winds.

• Day 4 Selimiye

  After a hearty breakfast aboard your luxury yacht charter in Turkey, put on your swimmers and pack your hat, sunscreen and camera for an exhilarating tender ride to the outlying islands off the coast of Bozburun, where ruins and walking trails await you. Back on board, continue your sailing adventure up to the Gulf of Hisaronu, where you’ll dock at the heart of protected Selimiye Bay. This corner of the peninsula is brimming with ancient ruins sites, and the town centre itself is jammed with charming shops and eateries. Along the seaside promenade, you’ll find a host of exceptional seafood restaurants, where you can enjoy a romantic and quite unforgettable dining experience on the shores of one of the most atmospheric bays in all of Turkey.

• Day 5 Dislice Island & Aktur Bay

  Day 5 of your Turkey 1 week itinerary may be time to enjoy some more water sports, and you’ll find no better backdrop to your day of fun in the sea and sun than Dislice Island, a striking volcanic isle of sheer rugged cliffs and tiny coves boasting some of the most delicious turquoise waters you’ll ever see in the Mediterranean. For very good reasons, this spot is popular with yacht charter guests from all over the region. In the afternoon, continue to Aktur Bay and find your ideal anchor spot for the night aboard your luxury yacht charter in Turkey.

• Day 6 Datca

  The Cretan date palm, the only one of its kind native to the Mediterranean, grows along the coastline to Datca, in a tiny village which you’ll have the chance to visit on Day 6 of your Turkey 7 day itinerary. After a mouth-watering lunch of grilled sardines, fresh feta and olive salad - and perhaps just a small glass of local wine - continue to Datca on your luxury yacht charter in Turkey. The Datca Peninsula is an incredible kaleidoscope of colours, with verdant greens hills, barren rocky hills and deep shades of aquamarine melting into the horizon. Datca is where the Mediterranean and Aegean seas meet and meld into one, in a spot so beautiful the ancient Greeks believed it was personally created by Zeus himself. We’d never dare argue. This is the Turkish Turquoise Coast at its most spectacular best.

  Admire the marvellous views from your luxury yacht charter in Turkey while enjoying a relaxing few hours of R&R, or transfer on shore to explore the delightful attractions nearby. Take a short drive to nearby olive groves to sample some local specialities, and explore the myriad of astounding ancient ruins. Here, you’ll find remnants of antique churches,

  bathhouses, agodas and castles, from four different cultures, dating back over 4,000 mind-boggling years.

• Day 7 Ancient Knidos - Bodrum

  On Day 7 of your Turkey 1 week itinerary, wake up to a dazzling sunrise in the cape of Knidos, an ancient port town whose glory days date back to 500 BC. On land, you’ll see ruins of temples, columns and theatres dotting the horizon, framed by azure waters enticing you for a morning dive off your yacht. A few hours of sightseeing are a must here, as this city of high antiquity hides some of the most precious ruins in the whole country. Some of the world’s most respected museums, such as the British and Vatican Museums, host some of the priceless relics unearthed here.

  In the afternoon, set sail for Bodrum, your disembarkation point, stopping for an enchanting lunch along the way. Enjoy your last night aboard your luxury yacht charter in Turkey.

• Day 8 Bodrum

  Today you’ll be disembarking in Bodrum, but you’ll hopefully have more time to spend in this wonderful city. Bodrum boasts gourmet restaurants, wonderful souvenir shops and more historic attractions, so book a few nights’ stay here to complete your Turkey 7 day itinerary.