Sail away on a blissful idyll about the beautiful Grand Acar, a 100-foot Turkish Gullet cruising the unspoiled  Turquoise Coast of  Turkey and the Greek Dodecanese Islands. Our Captain Ahmet Acar has over thirty years experience in these coastal waters where nature and history merge. You may swim. paddle, hike to ancient ruins, explore villages, discover native flora, star gaze or day dream. Sumptuous Mediterranean/Turkish meals are provided from fresh local ingredients. Your journey can be designed to your wishes. Eight spacious state rooms with full bathrooms assure relaxation and privacy as do comfortable divans and sunning beds.

                                Paradise awaits!

                                          Let us arrange your adventure !

Though we can alter your itineraries according to your preference,
the following are the one week itineraries that we suggest to give you an idea.

ITINERARY 1 - Fethiye - Marmaris - Fethiye
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Day 01 
Fethiye - Olu Deniz ( the Dead Sea of the Mediterranean) - Overnight at Gemiler  Island
Day 02
Sail from Gemiler Island to Ekincik, Tour of Dalyan on river boat, optional tour of the ancient city Caunos, Lunch in Dalyan ( not included in the price), overnight at Semihce.
Day 03
Sail from Semihce after breakfast, stop at Kadirga Bay, overnight in Marmaris
Day 04
Sail for about 4 hours east bound. Make several swim stops.  Overnight at Agalimani
Day 05
Another day to explore the clear blue waters surrounded with pine trees and historic sites. Overnight at Cleopatra's Bath in Gocek Bay.
Day 06
Sail through more of the Gocek Bay. Visit Bedri Rahmi's shore. Overnight at Yatsilar.
Day 07
Visit the town of Gocek. Swim and lunch stop at Kizil Ada Island. Overnight in Fethiye.
( If the departure the next day will be very early, we will anchor the boat in Fethiye bay. If the departure is not so early, we can stay overnight at another secluded bay.)
Day 08 Depart the boat after breakfast.

The net price Includes:

•   Boat for 7 nights/8 days

•   Meals : 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 Dinners

•  Tea- time snack and tea/coffee

•  Harbor charges, dues and all official fees

•  Water served with meals

The price does not include:

•    Tip for the crew

•    Entrance fees to the ancient sites at Gemiler Island and Caunos

•    Transfer to and from the boat to the airport

•    The alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks

•    Lunch in Dalyan

•    River Boat in Dalyan

ITINERARY 2 - Fethiye - Kekova - Fethiye
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Day 01 
Fethiye - Olu Deniz ( the Dead Sea of the Mediterranean) - Overnight at Gemiler Island
Day 02 
Sail to Kalkan, overnight at Firnaz Bay
Day 03 
Sail by the Greek Island Meis. After several swim stops at hidden bays. Sail on to Aperlai. Overnight at Inonu Bay
Day 04
Sail to the most amazing bay of the Turquoise Coast where the Ucagiz village leans on hill completely disconnected from the rest of the world. Visit the village. Overnight at Kocakari Bay.
Day 05
Sail by the sunken city, Simena. Visit Kale. Sail on to Demre - the birth place of St. Nicholas. Overnight at Gokkaya Bay
Day 06
Start returning to the West. sail to Aquarium Bay. Overnight at Bucak near Kas.
Day 07
After sailing for four hours, stop at Boncuklu Bay for an excellent swimming stop. Overnight at Fethiye. ( If the departure the next day will be very early, we will anchor the boat in Fethiye bay. If the departure is not so early, we can stay overnight at another secluded bay.)
Day 08 Depart the boat after breakfast.

The net price Includes:

•   Boat for 7 nights/8 days

•   All the meals : 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 Dinners

•  Tea- time snack and tea/coffee

•  Harbor charges, dues and all official fees

•  Water served with meals

The price does not include:

•  Tip for the crew

•  Entrance fees to the ancient sites at Gemiler Island and Simena /Kale

•   Transfer to and from the boat to the airport

•  The alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks

Day 01  Fethiye - Olu Deniz ( the Dead Sea of the Mediterranean) - Overnight at Gemiler  Island
The boat will be at the dock which is very easy to reach. When you step down from your van, all you need to do is get your hand bag  and walk in to our gullet boat, Grand Acar. We  will handle the rest. When you all get settled down in your spacious staterooms, we will ask you to step up to the dock where we will introduce you to our very friendly and attentive crew. Knowing how eager we will all be to get started in our fabulous journey, our captain, Ahmet, will sail the boat on to midst of Fethiye bay.

The secrets of the ancient deities still lie hidden in the secluded coves and bays around the Gulf of Fethiye . We will sail out of Fethiye to discover the wonders of the ancient world and the jewels of nature.
After a swim stop in the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean, we will continue our journey towards the " Dead Sea" - Olu Deniz,  one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. It has a secluded sandy bay at the mouth of Ölüdeniz, on a blue lagoon. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and construction is strictly prohibited. The seawater of Ölüdeniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, while its beach is an official Blue Flag beach, frequently rated among the top 5 beaches in the world by travelers and tourism journals alike.

Sail to Gemiler Island Visit Gemiler Island ruins – After a great meal,  hike to the top of the Island. Opportunity for water ski ( not included)  At GEMICILER ISLAND stands Byzantine city with all of its grandeur You can swim to the ruins or take a walk in the rocky shores where black goats enjoy eating the bay leaves and sage. We will stay overnight by the Island. We will celebrate the sun set at the peak of this island Lunch and dinner on the Boat

Day 02 Sail from Gemiler Island to Ekincik, Tour of Dalyan on river boat, optional tour of the ancient city Caunos, Lunch in Dalyan ( not included in the price), overnight at Semihce.
The  Mediterranean can be called the sea of legends. This is the result of the infinite beauty of nature. In the course of the centuries, man has exploited a large part of this beauty for his own ends. That is why we can observe   the constant strength of civilization in and around these waters that we will be sailing. These waters were also the source of ecstasy and rapture. In fact they were well known to the powerful gods and goddesses of nature who danced and sang in the revels of Dionysus and to all the peoples of the Mediterranean. They left evidence of all this to posterity by exploiting their skills to the full in every stone and every piece of marble they carved, in every mural they painted, in every inscription they wrote.
After a three hour of sailing, we will arrive at the entrance of Dalyan River. We will transfer to our river boat and cruise through the amazing maze of the river. The tombs carved in the cliffs of the steep hills will stand like an evidence to the civilization once enjoyed this spectacular beauty.

The restaurants on the river specialize on crab and fish. Lunch today will not be included in the tour price so that you can all experience
delicious food in this little river side village. When we return to " Grand Acar", for those who are interested, we can have a cooking class
by our chef Mehmet. Those who prefer a quite afternoon can hike in the forest, swim or do nothing.
   

Day 03 Sail from Semihce after breakfast, stop at Kadirga Bay, overnight in Marmaris
The breakfast on board Grand Acar is like a feast. After breakfast we will sail to tiny bays where the water will be as clear as an aquarium. You can enjoy swimming, catching fish or  paddle your way in crystal clear waters.

Our final destination today is Marmaris. A gorgeous backdrop of pine-clad mountains looms behind this seaside town. There's plenty to do in Marmaris. Busy beaches, lots of bars and restaurants, plenty of shopping with fabulous bargains if you don't mind wearing fake designer labels. Marmaris has a busy nightlife with a street devoted to dance music and all the high tech clubbing scene. Bar Street is opposite the busy bazaar and will satisfy the most discerning clubbers with it's huge outdoor dance venues and all of the latest tunes. Tonight we will stay overnight in this town. If the clients like to explore the city, they will have plenty of time to do so. If they prefer staying away from the town and city lights we can anchor in one of the nearby bays away from the town.

 Day 04 Sail for about 4 hours east bound. Make several swim stops.  Overnight at Agalimani
We will sail for about four hours east bound. The farther east we go, the taller the pine trees get along the shore. The reflection of the forest in the water makes the water change its color to turquoise. Our Captain, Ahmet Acar, has a magical touch when it comes to finding tiny coves where you will feel like no one has ever dipped their feet in the waters of these bays.

If you are a hiker, you can take off and enjoy the paths through the forest. In some of the bays either a donkey or a goat might greet you. Watching the blue of the Mediterranean through the green leaves of the pine forests is a delight.

Day 05 Another day to explore the clear blue waters surrounded with pine trees and historic sites. Overnight at Cleopatra's Bath in Gocek Bay.
The blue water acts like a mirror for the beautiful pine trees to see their beauty. Centuries ago, the
Romans must have been impressed with the surrounding of these bays and they had built their
spas in the hidden bays of Gocek. One of these "spas" is named after Cleopatra to associate her beauty with the setting that will mesmerize you as well.

Just like the Romans, the modern day artists were also inspired by this beauty. Bedri Rahmi Eyuboglu, a well known artist, a contemporary Turkish , poet, writer and painter, had carved his signature in the rocks by the painting that he had left in one of these bays.

As the sun disappears behind the mountains surrounding the bay, millions of stars will enlighten your evening.

Day 06 Sail through more of the Gocek Bay. Visit Bedri Rahmi's shore. Overnight at Yatsilar.

Today will be another wonderful day on board  Grand Acar. If you want to do nothing and just read book, that is fine! But if you want to be active, you can catch fish, swim, do another cooking class or catch your own calamari for dinner.

Day 07 Visit the town of Gocek. Swim and lunch stop at Kizil Ada Island. Overnight in Fethiye.

Today we will give our clients another chance to visit a fabulous town, Gocek, which used to be a tiny fishing town . The fishermen of Gocek are now mainly captains for the boats which cruises in the lovely bays of  the magical Mediterranean.

We will give our clients the option of time they want to spend in the town. There is nice shopping possibilities.

We will spend the evening in another small bay where the moon or the starts will  contribute to the romance of the evening. ( If the departure the next day will be very early, we will anchor the boat in Fethiye bay. If the departure is not so early, we can stay overnight at another secluded bay.)

Day 08 Depart the boat after breakfast.
We will be sad seeing you leave. You too will be sad that one week had passed so fast. We hope we will see you again.

Day 01  Fethiye - Olu Deniz ( the Dead Sea of the Mediterranean) - Overnight at Gemiler Island
The boat will be at the dock which is very easy to reach. When you step down from your van, all you need to do is get your hand bag  and walk in to our gullet boat, Grand Acar. We  will handle the rest. When you all get settled down in your spacious staterooms, we will ask you to step up to the dock where we will introduce you to our very friendly and attentive crew. Knowing how eager we will all be to get started in our fabulous journey, our captain, Ahmet, will sail the boat on to midst of Fethiye bay.

The secrets of the ancient deities still lie hidden in the secluded coves and bays around the Gulf of Fethiye . We will sail out of Fethiye to discover the wonders of the ancient world and the jewels of nature.
After a swim stop in the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean, we will continue our journey towards the " Dead Sea" - Olu Deniz,  one of the most photographed beaches on the Mediterranean. It has a secluded sandy bay at the mouth of Ölüdeniz, on a blue lagoon. The lagoon is a national nature reserve and construction is strictly prohibited. The seawater of Ölüdeniz is famous for its shades of turquoise and aquamarine, while its beach is an official Blue Flag beach, frequently rated among the top 5 beaches in the world by travelers and tourism journals alike.  Sail to Gemiler Island Visit Gemiler Island ruins – After a great meal,  hike to the top of the Island. Opportunity for water ski ( not included)  At GEMILER ISLAND stands Byzantine city with all of its grandeur You can swim to the ruins or take a walk in the rocky shores where black goats enjoy eating the bay leaves and sage. We will stay overnight by the Island. We will celebrate the sun set at the peak of this island Lunch and dinner on the Boat.

   
For our tea time, the "bread lady" will row her boat to Grand Acar. Her talented hands will prepare
the fresh gozleme - a bread stuffed with cheese, spinach and/or potatoes.

Day 02  Sail to Kalkan, overnight at Firnaz Bay

We will have an early start this morning. When we arrive in Kalkan before mid day, we will have a swim stop before lunch. After lunch, if the clients want, they can explore the town. Kalkan curls snuggly around a historic harbor sheltered at the foot of the towering Taurus Mountains. The town overlooks a beautiful bay in which islands seem to magically float upon the shimmering sea. Narrow streets twist down to the harbor, lined with old whitewashed villas with shuttered windows situated alongside small local specialty shops and restaurants in historic buildings.  Overhead hang original carved Ottoman Greek timber balconies garlanded with thick masses of brilliantly colored bougainvillea cascading to the streets below. It is a very special place with a unique atmosphere.

Day 03  Sail by the Greek Island Meis. After several swim stops at hidden bays. Sail on to Aperlai. Overnight at Inonu Bay
Today we will have a wonderful experience. We will sail by the Greek Island, Meis.
The Turkish Coast that we will sail today was once the home of the Lycians.

The area known in antiquity as Lycia occupies a part of South-West Turkey and is one of the richest areas of Anatolia, in both cultural remains and natural attractions. For this reasons it has become a very popular destination for tourists, who are dazzled by the wealth and beauty of the land that was once the home of the Lycians. The name "Lycia" in fact means "country of light", and this characteristic of the land is as pervasive today as it was in antiquity, proving the accuracy of the ancient derivation of the name. 

Day 04
Sail to the most amazing bay of the Turquoise Coast where the Ucagiz village leans on hill completely disconnected from the rest of the world. Visit the village. Overnight at Kocakari Bay.

Day 05
Sail by the sunken city, Simena. Visit Kale. Sail on to Demre - the birth place of St. Nicholas. Overnight at Gokkaya Bay
Day 06
Start returning to the West. sail to Aquarium Bay. Overnight at Bucak near Kas.
Day 07
After sailing for four hours, stop at Boncuklu Bay for an excellent swimming stop. Overnight at Fethiye. ( If the departure the next day will be very early, we will anchor the boat in Fethiye bay. If the departure is not so early, we can stay overnight at another secluded bay.)
Day 08 Depart the boat after breakfast.