Fethiye to Olympos

The Fethiye to Olympos Blue Cruise, which takes four days and three nights to cruise down to Olympos, is the most popular route along the Turquoise Coastline and one of the best Blue Cruise Turkey journeys. Travelling on a traditional Turkish gulet, this Turkish Gulet Cruise has something for everyone, from ancient cities and historical sights to crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

You depart Fethiye to cruise on to Butterfly Valley, where you can take the time to hike in the valley or enjoy the vivid blue ocean for your first swim on this unforgettable Blue Cruise. You then move past Europe’s most photographed beach, Oludeniz, anchoring behind the Blue Lagoon. That afternoon you arrive at St Nicholas Island, where you can explore the ruins before catching the sunset. Kas and the Kekova region will be explored over the next few days. You will be taken past the famous Sunken City of Kekova, have time to go shopping in Kas, and visit the ruins of Simena Castle. Throughout your Blue Cruise Turkey journey, you will be offered the chance to undertake optional activities such as paragliding and diving; you will also have the opportunity to relax and swim in stunning bays while enjoying plentiful Turkish dishes and hospitality.

You will cruise on a standard Turkish gulet when you board your Blue Cruise. These gulets are built to a high standard, and all cabins come with private ensuite bathrooms. The gulet will be equipped with sunbeds, a shaded relaxation area, and some water toys are usually on board along with snorkelling gear. Cabin options on the gulet may include twin, double, or triple, depending on the yacht layout. If you want to learn more about gulets and different private charter options, please visit our Gulet Boat Turkey page.

You will depart your Turkey Gulet Cruise in Demre Cayagzi Harbour, where you will be transferred to Olympos as part of your Farout Cruises adventure. The Fethiye to Olympos Blue Cruise is Turkey’s most popular route because of the variety of highlight destinations and historical sites this coastline includes. The coastline preserves relics from the ancient Lycians, Romans, Ottomans, and Greeks.

Lycia in Turkey is an ancient region famous for the Lycian Way, a hiking track that stretches for 500 miles from Oludeniz to Antalya. Lycia derived from ancient Greece and was once a thriving civilisation of the Mediterranean. Many extraordinary beaches are scattered along this coastal hiking route, making it one of the highlights of a Blue Cruise Turkey journey. One such beach is Patara Beach in Lycia, a cruise highlight.

Are you heading from Olympos to Cappadocia after your cruise? Farout Cappadocia has great package tours that can link your trip perfectly after your Turkish Gulet Cruise ; please click here to see all package tours.