8 days / 7 nights · Turkey · From €500
Step aboard the Ancient Shores Voyage, an 8-day, 7-night shared cabin cruise departing every Saturday from Fethiye and tracing one of Turkey's most historically rich stretches of coastline. This cruise sails through sun-drenched bays and ancient harbours, blending relaxed island-hopping with glimpses of sunken cities, Lycian tombs and Byzantine ruins.
From the tranquil shores of Ölüdeniz and the abandoned Byzantine settlement of Gemiler Island, to the sophisticated harbour town of Kaş and the half-submerged ruins of Kekova, every day of this voyage unveils another chapter of the ancient Lycian world. Guests wander through Tersane Bay's Byzantine shipyard remains, admire rock-cut tombs above Üçağız and Simena, and drop anchor off Demre for those wishing to visit St Nicholas's Church or the Myra necropolis.
This is a full-board, all-inclusive cabin charter: expect a warm welcome cocktail, three home-cooked meals daily, and a traditional afternoon tea-and-cake service, all accompanied by unlimited soft drinks, beer and wine. Days are spent swimming in turquoise coves such as Yeşilköy and Turunç Pınarı, while evenings unfold at anchor beneath the stars in Gökkaya or Kalkan.
Perfect for travellers who want the camaraderie of a shared cruise without sacrificing comfort or authenticity, this itinerary combines gentle sailing, swim stops and cultural detours along one of the Turquoise Coast's most storied routes, before returning to Fethiye on the morning of day eight.
