Olympos to Fethiye

The cruise that heads on to Fethiye, the most famous Blue Cruise departing from Olympos, is one of the most popular routes along the Turquoise Coast. Taking four days and three nights, this Blue Cruise Turkey experience highlights many travellers’ time in Turkey. The cruise offers something for everyone, whether it is exploring ancient sites or enjoying the beautiful turquoise waters for swimming and snorkeling.

You leave Olympos / Demre Cayagzi Harbor bound for the famous Sunken City of Kekova and Simena Castle. This will be one of the many highlights of your gulet cruise Turkey experience. You will spend time exploring the Kekova region before visiting the charming fishing town of Kas on the following day, where there is time for shopping and plenty of swimming during your gulet cruise. 

The next day you will wake up in Butterfly Valley, where you can hike through the valley or simply enjoy the scenery. You will then cruise past Europe’s most photographed beach, Oludeniz, anchoring behind the Blue Lagoon before finally anchoring at St Nicholas Island, where you can explore the ruins and enjoy your final evening on board. Throughout your Gulet cruise, you and the other guests will also have the opportunity to try Optional Tour activities such as paragliding and diving, while relaxing and swimming in stunning bays and enjoying plentiful Turkish dishes and hospitality.

You will be travelling on a standard Turkish gulet yacht, equipped with everything needed for comfortable days and nights on board. Each cabin includes a private ensuite bathroom and there is plenty of storage space for your bags. If you would like to learn more about gulets and different private charter options, please visit our Gulet Boat Turkey page. Your cruise will end in Fethiye harbor on the fourth day around lunchtime. The Olympos to Fethiye Blue Cruise route is Turkey’s most popular gulet cruise itinerary because of the variety of historic destinations found along this coastline. The region preserves relics from the ancient Lycians, Ottomans, Romans, and Greeks, making your Blue Cruise Turkey  experience truly memorable.

After the cruise, are you heading from Fethiye to Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli, or Istanbul? Farout Turkey offers excellent package tours that can connect perfectly with your travel plans; please click here to see all package tours.