Fethiye–Göcek 12 Islands
7 nights exploring the Göcek islands, Butterfly Valley, the Ölüdeniz coastline and Gemiler Island
Reserve an entire traditional Turkish gulet for a private seven-night journey beginning and ending in Fethiye.
This relaxing itinerary combines the sheltered bays and islands of the Göcek Gulf with some of the most impressive natural and historical destinations along the Fethiye coastline. Swim around the Yassıca Islands, visit the Sunken Baths, discover Bedri Rahmi Bay and cruise towards Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz and Gemiler Island.
This is a private whole-gulet charter. Your group reserves the entire yacht together with its professional captain and crew. It is not a shared cabin cruise, and charter prices are quoted per gulet rather than per person.
- Charter type: Private—entire gulet
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Start and finish: Fethiye
- Group size: Based on selected Gulet
- Crew: Captain, chef and deck crew
- Meals: Optional Standard or Deluxe provisioning
- Route: Flexible according to weather and guest preferences
- Check-in/check-out: 16:00 / 09:00
- Price basis: Per gulet, per week
- Nearest airport: Dalaman and Antalya Airports
7-Night Private Gulet Charter Itinerary
Fethiye → Samanlık Bay → Kızılada → Çığlık Bay → Yassıca Islands → Optional Göcek Visit → Domuz Island → Tersane Island → Sunken Baths → Dış Göbün → Bedri Rahmi Bay → Ağa Limanı → Butterfly Valley → Ölüdeniz Coast → Gemiler Island → Fethiye
Day 1 – Fethiye, Samanlık Bay and Kızılada
Your private gulet holiday begins at Fethiye Harbour, where you will meet your captain and crew and settle into your cabin.
Following a welcome and safety briefing, leave the harbour behind and begin your first cruise across Fethiye Bay.
Depending on your embarkation time, the gulet may stop around Samanlık Bay for your first swim of the holiday. Its position close to Fethiye makes it a convenient first stop before continuing farther into the bay.
Later, cruise towards Kızılada, where you can relax on deck and enjoy the changing colours of the evening.
Dinner and your first overnight stay will be on board near Kızılada or at another suitable anchorage selected by the captain.
Day 2 – Çığlık Bay, Yassıca Islands and Optional Göcek Visit
Wake up to your first full morning on the water and enjoy breakfast surrounded by the peaceful scenery of Fethiye Bay.
The gulet will cruise towards Çığlık Bay, where there will be time for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing away from the busier coastal resorts.
Afterwards, continue deeper into the Göcek Gulf towards the Yassıca Islands.
This group of small islands is one of the most popular swimming areas within the Göcek cruising region. Spend the afternoon swimming between the islands, relaxing on deck or using the non-motorised water equipment available aboard your selected gulet.
Some areas around the islands also provide opportunities for short walks ashore, subject to landing conditions.
An optional visit to Göcek may be arranged later in the day. Depending on harbour arrangements, guests may go ashore by tender or from a suitable mooring point.
Enjoy some free time to walk along Göcek’s waterfront, browse its shops or stop at one of the town’s cafés.
Dinner and overnight will be on board among the islands or in a nearby sheltered bay.
Day 3 – Domuz Island and Tersane Island
After breakfast, cruise towards Domuz Island, another popular anchorage within the Göcek 12 Islands region.
The day is intentionally relaxed, giving you time to swim, read, enjoy the scenery and spend an unhurried afternoon on board.
Later, continue towards Tersane Island, one of the largest and most historically interesting islands in the Göcek Gulf. The island’s protected bay has been used by sailors for centuries, and remains of earlier settlement activity can still be seen around the shoreline.
Depending on the weather, sea conditions and mooring availability, the captain may recommend Büyükova Bay or another nearby anchorage instead.
Dinner and overnight will be on board in the captain’s selected bay.
Day 4 – Sunken Baths and Dış Göbün
Begin the day around Batık Hamam, commonly known as the Sunken Baths or Cleopatra’s Baths.
Partially submerged remains beneath and beside the water make this one of the Göcek region’s most distinctive swimming stops.
Take time to swim and snorkel in the surrounding waters, explore the shoreline or simply admire the landscape from the gulet.
After lunch, continue towards Dış Göbün, also known as Outer Göbün.
This peaceful area provides an opportunity to spend the evening away from the busier harbours and popular daytime swimming stops.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Dış Göbün or another protected bay selected by the captain.
Day 5 – Bedri Rahmi Bay and Ağa Limanı
Today’s first destination is Bedri Rahmi Bay, one of the most recognisable bays in the Göcek region.
The bay was previously known as Taşyaka but later became associated with Turkish artist and writer Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu. His famous fish-shaped artwork can still be seen on the rocks beside the bay.
Swim in the clear water, explore the shoreline or relax on deck before continuing towards Ağa Limanı.
Ağa Limanı offers a peaceful setting for the evening before the gulet continues towards the more open coastline around Butterfly Valley and Ölüdeniz.
Enjoy dinner on board and a quiet overnight stay surrounded by nature.
Day 6 – Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz Coast and Gemiler Island
An earlier departure may be planned today as the gulet cruises towards one of the most impressive sections of the Fethiye coastline.
Butterfly Valley
Your first major destination is Butterfly Valley, a protected natural area framed by dramatic cliffs and accessible mainly from the sea.
Anchor in permitted waters around the bay for swimming and relaxation.
When landing and sea conditions permit, guests may go ashore and explore part of the valley. Butterfly activity varies according to the season, weather and time of day, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Shore access and locally collected entrance fees may not be included in the charter price.
Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon Coastline
Continue along the coast towards Ölüdeniz, enjoying views of its famous beaches and the protected Blue Lagoon.
The private gulet will not enter or anchor inside the protected inner lagoon. Instead, your captain may stop for swimming in suitable permitted waters along the surrounding coastline.
This provides an opportunity to experience the scenery of Ölüdeniz from the sea while respecting local environmental and maritime restrictions.
Gemiler Island
The final destination of the day is Gemiler Island, historically also known as St Nicholas Island.
Subject to opening hours, entrance arrangements and landing conditions, guests may go ashore to explore the island’s archaeological remains.
Gemiler Island contains the remains of medieval churches, cisterns and settlement structures. Its elevated pathways also offer impressive views across the surrounding coastline and islands.
Return to the gulet for sunset, dinner and an overnight stay around Gemiler Island or in a nearby protected anchorage.
Day 7 – Gemiler Island and Captain’s Choice Bay
Enjoy a leisurely final morning around Gemiler Island before beginning the return journey towards Fethiye Bay.
There will be time for one or more final swimming stops along the way.
Rather than following a rigid programme, the captain will choose the most suitable bay according to weather conditions, sea conditions, mooring availability and expected harbour traffic.
Spend the afternoon swimming, relaxing on deck and making the most of your final full day aboard the gulet.
In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner and your last night beneath the stars in a peaceful anchorage close to Fethiye.
Day 8 – Return to Fethiye and Disembarkation
After breakfast, cruise the short distance back to Fethiye Harbour.
Say goodbye to your captain and crew as your private journey through the Göcek islands, Butterfly Valley, the Ölüdeniz coastline and Gemiler Island comes to an end.
Disembarkation will take place at the time confirmed in your charter agreement.