Fethiye to Olympos Blue Cruise: 7-Night Private Gulet Itinerary on the Lycian Coast
Blue Voyage
7 Nights / 8 Days · Round trip from Fethiye · Private gulet charter
Cruise route · numbered pins mark each night's anchorage
This seven-night private gulet cruise starts and ends in Fethiye and sails the full length of the Lycian coast to Olympos, where an ancient city lies hidden in a green valley behind the beach.
On the way you visit Gemiler Island and Butterfly Valley, the harbour towns of Kalkan and Kaş, and the sunken city and castle village of Kekova.
This route can also start and finish in Göcek. Every Aren Yachting charter is private, so the route below is a guide rather than a fixed schedule.
At a Glance
Why Sail to Olympos
The coast east of Fethiye is one of the wildest and most historic parts of Turkey. Mountains fall straight into the sea, and Lycian ruins, castles and tombs appear in almost every bay.
- Olympos: An ancient city in a wooded valley behind a long pebble beach.
- Kekova and Simena: A sunken city along Kekova Island and a castle above the village of Kaleköy.
- Lycian towns: Kalkan and Kaş, with narrow streets, restaurants and harbour views.
The Route Day by Day
Day 1 – Fethiye & Gemiler Island
Your charter begins in Fethiye, where your captain and crew welcome you on board.
A short cruise brings you to Gemiler Island, also known as St Nicholas Island, with Byzantine-era ruins on its slopes, for the first night at anchor.
Day 2 – Butterfly Valley & Kalkan
After a swim off Butterfly Valley, a narrow valley behind a beach reachable only by sea, the gulet sails south-east along the coast.
The night is spent in Kalkan, a small harbour town with white houses and rooftop restaurants.
Day 3 – Kaş & Kekova
After a stop in Kaş, the gulet continues to Kekova.
Cruise slowly along Kekova Island to see the ruins of the sunken city in the shallow water, then anchor near Üçağız for the night.
Day 4 – Olympos
Today is the longest sail of the week, past Finike and around Cape Gelidonya.
You anchor off Olympos beach. Walk into the valley behind it to explore the ruins of the ancient city among the trees.
Day 5 – Kekova & Simena
The gulet sails back west to Kekova.
Visit Kaleköy (Simena), a village reachable only by sea, and walk up to its castle for views over the bay and Lycian tombs.
Day 6 – Kaş
A short sail brings you to Kaş, a lively harbour town with narrow streets, shops and restaurants.
Spend the evening ashore or relax on board in the harbour.
Day 7 – Kalkan & Ölüdeniz
The gulet sails back along the coast, with a swimming stop near Kalkan.
Your farewell dinner and last night on board are near Ölüdeniz, with its famous turquoise water.
Day 8 – Fethiye
After breakfast the gulet returns to Fethiye, where you disembark.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Fethiye to Olympos blue cruise?
It is a 7-night, 8-day round trip from Fethiye. Two days include longer sailing legs along the Lycian coast.
Can this cruise start in Göcek?
Yes. Göcek and Fethiye are close to each other, so this route can also start and finish in Göcek.
Can we visit ancient Olympos?
Yes. The gulet anchors off Olympos beach, and the ruins of the ancient city lie in the valley just behind it.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every Aren Yachting charter is private, so the route is a guide rather than a fixed programme. Your captain adapts it to the weather and sea conditions.
What is included in the charter price?
Inclusions vary by yacht and are confirmed in your written offer and charter contract before you book, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Plan Your Fethiye to Olympos Cruise
Share your dates, group size and preferences, and our team will match you with the right gulet and tailor this route around you.