Turkish Sailing
From CAD $1,606
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Turkey's Turquoise Coast is an astoundingly under hyped holiday destination. Endearing seaside towns, shrubby mountain backdrops and private coves with shimmering blue sea are being totally missed by the masses. Which makes it perfect for us to explore. Picture yourself aboard a traditional Turkish gulet boat, eating home cooked meals and lapping up sunshine between snorkels.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 7 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 6 Lunch (L)
FAQs
- Istanbul: Why is Turkey also referred to as ‘Türkiye’? At the end of 2021 the Republic of Turkey officially changed its English name to 'The Republic of Türkiye' (pronounced “Tur-key-yeah”), which is how it is both spelt and pronounced in Turkish.
Trip Details
Product Code: 17250
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 215.1928A
Starts: Fethiye, Turkey
Finishes: Fethiye, Turkey
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,606 ($201 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome aboard our gulet, a traditional Turkish sailing boat straight out of your dreams and into reality! We can already picture ourselves jumping from its decks into the sparkling sea during our swim stops...but right now, the show sets sail in Fethiye. After you’ve unloaded your luggage and met up with your new crew, we’ll be on our merry way to Boncuklu Bay. When we arrive, we’ll stop for a cheeky swim and admire one of the region’s most beautiful beaches - before tucking into our first of many delicious dinners.
Accommodation: Sailing Yacht
Meals: Dinner
Rise and shine, crazy cruisers. Our first port of call is breakfast, followed by our second, which is Ölüdeniz. And here we are in the oh-so scenic Ölüdeniz – known for its blue lagoon and views of the Babadağ Mountain...After tonight’s dinner, you’re free to explore the island. We recommend checking out the ancient architecture and hunting down the OG tomb of St Nicholas himself.
Accommodation: Sailing Yacht
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ge’bye, Gemile! It’s been fun, but now we must move on towards Kaş. We’ll stop off here for breakfast and a good old swim in the sea. There’s some seriously splendid scenery to admire here, so make sure you dry off for long enough to get some salty snaps of the saucy sea. Let's take a break in Kas, this quaint seaside town known for its charming whitewashed houses and the 'Lion's Tomb', decorated with two statues of lion's heads. Try not to fall too head over heels as you and your pride head out on the prowl. Next we're taking a leisurely sail to Bayindir Bay where we'll park for the night. With gorgeous turquoise waters and white cliffs locking you in, you'll spend a fairytale-like evening with your crew!
Accommodation: Sailing Yacht
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
By now, you’ll be a well-oiled sailing machine who eats salty sea air for breakfast – plus your actual breakfast. Off to Kekova Bays for more island delights.
Accommodation: Sailing Yacht
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise and shine, we have some exploring ahead of us today. Myra is believed to be the birthplace of St Nicholas and is a haven for ancient ruins. If you want to see all the stops, consider taking the shuttle to and from! Opt in for an even closer look - take a wander and explore the stone-carved cities, temples, artwork… even an old amphitheatre.
Accommodation: Sailing Yacht
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’ll wake up bright and early and then sail to Kalkan for more of what we love... Quaint little cafes and cosy sunbathing spots await us in Kalkan Tonight’s destination is Yeşilköy, where you’ll have some free time to explore.
Accommodation: Sailing Yacht
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we’ll sail to Samanlik Bay, where we’ll have a long break for lunch and a final dose of Turkish sea-swimming before we go back to normal. Expect spellbinding views of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, plus sprawling seas and jutting valleys dotted with cliffside shrubbery. And back to where it all began. For one last time, you’re free to wander into the pretty Turkish harbour town of Fethiye and sample the local culture and cuisine. You’ll also have the chance to try a traditional Turkish Hamam, AKA best bath ever.
Accommodation: Sailing Yacht
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’ll check out in the morning today, but you and your crew have the world (more specifically the Mediterranean Sea) at your feet now, so why not keep the adventure going? Seriously though, if you do have time to spare before you go home, go check out Butterfly Valley. It’ll give you butterflies. The good kind. And you won’t regret it.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Annymous - Traveled, May 2025
Excellent arrangements. Weather played a spoilsport. Met the best people on this trip. The food was fantastic. We were very well taken care of, and the crew members were attentive to our preferences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/01/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2025
Was a bit skeptics at first with the somewhat mixed reviews but had the best time! *Personal details removed by Feefo* made our whole trip so unfortunately that she told us she no longer works there as if go on the trip again just her for. She knows how to bring everyone together and create a fun and safe environment where everyone feels welcome. The crew were also amazing but some got a little too flirty and touchy with the girls on my trip especially when one of them has a girlfriend off the boat...besides from this the whole trip was fantastic! Booked online super easy and when I had questions about visas and insurance they were able to get back to me in a timely manner with the proper information so very thankful!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2025
Chelsea Dohle - Traveled, May 2025
Turkish Sailing ????? (5.0) Trip Experience Perfect, relaxing holiday! From sleeping under the stars to waking up and being able to jump straight into the water, my Turkish Sail far exceeded my expectations. While the boat is very traditional all of the swim stops and the amazing crew more than make up for it! I was also extremely impressed with the food we received, the chef went above and beyond. And finally our amazing crew - they went above and beyond for us and we had so much fun with them. Thank you *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo*
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, March 2025
I thought the views from St Nicholas' tomb were unbelievable but actually *Personal information removed by Feefo* and the staff on the boat were amazing! Food was incredible and it was a nice mix of time on and off the boat with a really good bunch of people, would definitely recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/08/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2025
The highlight of my trip was definitely the connections I made with the other guests and the crew/TM. I had such an amazing time that me and another guest booked a second week on the boat because we didn't want the trip to end. My trip was easy to book, and I when my friend and I decided that we wanted to book a second week on the boat, *Personal details removed by Feefo* immediately made a call to make it happen. I cannot express enough how much *Personal details removed by Feefo* and the crew made me feel like a welcome part of their family. This trip was truly life changing and I would spend the rest of my summer on the Blue Life boat if it were an option. Thank you for such a beautiful two weeks in Turkey!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/26/2025
Katharina Lea Elke Heine - Traveled, May 2025
It was one of the best trips I have ever done. We went to beautiful destinations, were snorkeling everyday and even saw some turtles. The crew cooked wonderful food for us. It was an amazing experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2025
Alannah Silva - Traveled, March 2025
I loved the sights and the crew. Burk and the team was great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/27/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, March 2025
The food was amazing and despite some of the bad winds the crew did there best to help us have a great experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/20/2025
Nicolas Fabre - Traveled, March 2025
The trip was amazing from the beginning to the end. Very relaxed in general, so if you are looking for some chill time in the Mediterranean with lots of fresh food (four meals a day!), this is your trip to go! Our TM and the crew were great, did all there was in their hands to make us have a great time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/30/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, February 2025
Overall it was a bit of a boring trip. I would have liked to have more activities to do during the day. If you like to just relax for a whole week and spend a lot of time on a boat and jumping off into the water you may like it but personally I prefer to be doing a bit more. 8 days was a bit too long for me so I left early. Cleopatras bath was great and the sunset on st Nicholas island. The rooms were near impossible to sleep in because they were so hot so we all had to sleep on the beds together outside on the top deck. Food was great and the boat staff were very accommodating. I booked through flight center which was very easy
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/25/2025
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