Bodrum to Göcek

Seven days that cover most of the coast. Expect a few longer sailing days early on, then the river trip to Dalyan from Ekincik and a slower finish among the islands of the Göcek gulf.

Sample itinerary

Captains adjust each day to the wind and to your plans, so stops can change.

1. Embark in Bodrum

2. Day 1

   Knidos

   The ancient city at the tip of the Datça peninsula — theatre, temples and two harbours.

3. Day 2

   Bozukkale

   A quiet anchorage below the walls of ancient Loryma.

4. Day 3

   Kumlubük

   A sandy bay with a handful of beach restaurants.

5. Day 4

   Ekincik

   Base for the river trip to Dalyan: Kaunos, the Lycian rock tombs and İztuzu turtle beach.

6. Day 5

   Kapıdağ peninsula

   Quiet, pine-lined coves on the peninsula west of Göcek.

7. Day 6

   Yassıca Islands

   Low islets and shallow turquoise channels — perfect for a paddle.

8. Day 7

   Göcek

   Into Göcek for the last evening — a relaxed marina village with good restaurants.

9. Disembark in Göcek