SINGLES SAIL & SAND GULET CRUISE HOLIDAY, TURKEY
Join a Sail & Sand holiday on a traditional sailing boat and explore the Turkish coastline for 7 nights followed by relaxing 7 nights at the Olympos Hotel at Oludeniz beach.
This 7-night cruise sails between Fethiye to Dalyan and return, taking in ancient rock tombs, sleepy fishing villages and picturesque islands on the way. And there’s plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling and shopping, too.
You’ll stay on board a traditional wooden gulet, with its own bar and dining room serving freshly-prepared meals. There’s also a roomy sun deck on the bow, with sun beds for lounging on. There are eight cabins with double beds and en suite bathrooms. Mattresses for sunbathing are laid out on the raised bow. There's a shaded deck terrace with tables and chairs for dining al fresco.
For second week of your holiday, you will be transferred to Olympos Hotel, Oludeniz.
FETHIYE - GOCEK - DALYAN - FETHIYE - 7 NIGHTS CRUISE
Day 1 - Welcome on Board
You’ll be transferred from the airport in Dalaman to our Gulet Hazer, where you’ll spend the night at Fethiye Harbour. Use the time to get to know your fellow on board companions and explore the harbour town Fethiye before you set for sailing on the following morning.
Day 2 - Twelve Islands - Olu Deniz Beach
Wake up to a tranquil breakfast on deck. You will start sailing after your welcome meeting and safey briefing on board. Sail past the 12 islands region and round to Karacaoren Bay for lunch in the once pirate's shelter. Also called aquarium bay, a good spot for snorkelling or maybe a test of your fishing skills with the locally preferred hand lines. Crossing the wide bay, Butterfly Valley waits to impress. High valley walls, a green valley floor and the white pebbled beach make a truly postcard scene. Several varieties of butterflies make this valley their home. Depending on conditions, lunch is served either here or at the next stop - the famous Oludeniz beach. Watch paragliders descend to the beach or micro light fly overhead. A chance to go ashore to stretch the legs. This evening's anchoring place is St Nicholas Island, the once home of Santa Claus himself. Dinner on board.
Day 3 - AgLiman Bay - Domuz Island
It doesn't get any better than this - sail after breakfast to Ag Liman bay, go ashore to explore the island's remains of a once monastery and enjoy a relaxing lunch. Next stop is Dis Göbün bay for tea and overnight stay at Domuz Island and Dinner on board.
Day 4 - Gocek
Today you sail to Gocek with the option of taking a trip to Dalyan by road (this is an optional extra for aprox £60). If you choose this option, you’ll embark on a riverboat tour of Dalyan, from the bay of Ekincik, immerse yourself in beautiful scenery whilst observing the wonderful wildlife on offer. The tour will take you to Turtle beach where loggerhead turtles come to lay their eggs. Once at Dalyan, a guide will show you examples of Lycian tombs carved into the rocky cliffs, whilst offering insight and knowledge of the region. Your guide will offer their insight and knowledge of the area, and you’ll also be given the option to enjoy a traditional mud bath, before having lunch at a nearby restaurant. Sail to Yazlik bay for over night stay and dinner on board.
Day 5 - Behdri Bay - Sarsala Bay
This morning, after breakfast, depart and cruise across the bay of islands to Yazlik bay. At Yazlik bay swim to the shore to explore and may be find some almonds ready to be picked. Lunch at Behdri Rahmi bay before anchoring for the night at Sarsala bay for over night stay and dinner on board.
Day 6 - Cleaopatras Bath - Merdivenli Bay
After breakfast at Sarsala bay, swimming and snorkelling time before lunch is served. There may be an opportunity for a ski, banana boat or ringo ride here. Over to Cleaopatra's bath, a bay with ruins of a Roman bath on the water's edge claimed to have been a favourite spot of Cleopatra's - try a dip here to see if the beauty enhancing properties remain! After lunch sail to Merdivenli bay for over night stay and dinner on board.
Day 7 - Turunc Bay - Fethiye
The last full day on board. After breakfast at Merdivenli bay sail to last swim stop at Turunc bay,go ashore to explore the island's remains of a once monastry. The climb is rewarded by great views from the top. On return, cool off with a swim - the underwater ruins make interesting snorkelling in the deep, clear, blue. Lunch is served before raising anchor and a late afternoon cruise back to the port of Fethiye concludes a week of unmatchable relaxation. Last night spent on board the gulet in Fethiye port, dinner on shore. (Optional extra)
Day 8 - Farewell
Your final breakfast will be provided on board as we prepare to dock and say goodbye to Gulet Hazar. Those who opted for TWIN CENTRE (Sail & Sand) - the second week at the Olympos Hotel, you begin the excitement all over again !
Day 8 to 15 - Olympos Hotel Oludeniz
You will be transferred to Olympos Hotel for 7 nights stay as part of your Sail & Sand holiday.
Please Note: The itinerary and order of programme may change due to weather conditions and operational reasons.
What is included in the tour
- Exclusive singles-only boat for 7 nights & 7 nights Hotel Stay
- Your own single occupancy en-suite cabin
- Gulet Cruise - Daily Breakfast, 6 Lunch and 5 Dinner
- Olympos Hotel - Daily Breakfast & 4 Dinner
- Flights from London Gatwick
- Flights from your local airport at a small supplement
- All Taxes & Surcharges
- Airport transfers
- Services of a Captain & Crew on board
- Welcome get together
- Coordinated Singles only site-seeing and activities (Optional Extras)
- Meet other single, like-minded travellers who wish to socialise and make new friends
Optional Supplement
Upgrade to Pool View Room at Hotel Olympos
7 nights for £95 (Includes Air Conditioning, Tea / Coffee facility and Safety Deposit)
Flight Timings -
Outbound - London Gatwick 20:50 - Dalaman 02:55
Inbound - Dalaman 17:30 - London Gatwick 19:50
Or below at supplement of £125
Outbound - London Gatwick 07:30 - Dalaman 13:35
Inbound - Dalaman 17:30 - London Gatwick 19:50
Turkish Visa & Entry requirements - British nationals travelling to Turkey for tourist or business purposes will no longer need a visa for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. For more information please visit www.evisa.gov.tr/en/.
7 nights on board Hazer Gulet Cruise
Mesmerising waves and stunning views of the Turkish coast is a heaven sent getaway. Explore the charming bays and beachside caves under the gleaming sunshine. Tantalise your taste for classic Turkish flavours with sociable lunches and enjoy a water sport to get your heart beating. Your first week is all about relaxation and fun in a stunning environment, on board a quirky little boat. The perfect escape on board a traditional Turkish Gulet boat cruising the Mediterranean seas and exploring an impressive coastline.
Aboard our Gulet Hazer, cabins are equipped with an en-suite shower and toilet, including bed linen and towels. There is plenty room to enjoy a leisurely rest at the indoor saloon, the rear deck for your dinner or towards the front of the ship for a touch of sunbathing on the beds provided.
The Turkish crew serve a delicious menu of traditional cuisine, freshly made each day, and is a mouth watering highlight to your evening under the starlit sky. Thrill seeking members of our cruise will enjoy a water activity or two so join us by splashing into the sea for a snorkelling experience or cast a rod out to fish directly from the gulet deck. Even a gentle swim can burst into life as the boat rests in the water.
Facilities
- 8 Double cabin with en suite shower and toilet
- Safe Deposit
- Wardrobe
- Bedlinen & Towels
- Hair dryer
- Charging Dock
- Bar & Dinning area
- Galley equipped with fridge
- Reception & Lounge,
- Restaurant,
- Swimming pool,
- Bar,
- Terrace Bar,
- Gardens,
- Sun deck area,
- Safe deposit boxes,
- Free Wi-Fi,
- Money exchange service.
Spend your second week at Olympos Hotel
This holiday is designed exclusively for Adults, where you will enjoy relaxing in the company of like-minded singles, eat, drink and party or enjoy some peace and quiet in our most popular singles retreat Olympos Hotel, Oludeniz. Hotel Olympos represents incredible value, just a heartbeat away from the best places to go for relaxation at the Hotel Olympos.
Adults Only Hotel
Olympos Hotel nestles in a quiet spot surrounded by lush gardens with stunning mountain views to capture spectacular sunsets. The hotel is well known to single travellers with many repeat guests over the years and has recently refurbished in 2019 which includes the bar area, reception, rooms and a brand-new terrace bar. The hotel is 10 minutes by mini bus to the world famous Oludeniz beach and an easy stroll to the lively resort of Hisaronu.
Accommodation
The Hotel Olympos offers 27 en-suite guest rooms simply and comfortably furnished with air conditioning, balcony with views of pool or garden, Satellite TV and hair dryer. Pool view rooms have mini fridge and tea / coffee making facilities./p>
Facilities
Travel Hassle Free ! No need to change money ! - Olympos hotel accept Sterling Pound/ Euro for all your extras and for excursions. You can pay by cash or credit / debit card .
