This 14-day Island-hopping itinerary along the Turkish Riviera offers a perfect blend of turquoise waters, ancient ruins, charming coastal villages, and delicious cuisine. Here's a suggested route with daily stops and activity highlights.
Day 1: Bodrum (Arrival & Embarkation)
Activities: Explore Bodrum Castle, visit the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, and stroll the marina.
Evening: Dine aboard or in a harbor-front restaurant.
Day 2: Bodrum → Knidos
Sailing Time: ~4 hours
Activities: Explore the ruins of ancient Knidos (amphitheater, temples, agora). Swim/snorkel in clear waters.
Evening: Anchor in the bay; stargazing and dinner aboard.
Day 3: Knidos → Datça
Sailing Time: ~2.5 hours
Activities: Visit the charming town, olive oil tasting, local markets, and relax on Kumluk Beach.
Optional: Short hike or bike rental.
Day 4: Datça → Bozukkale
Sailing Time: ~3 hours
Activities: Explore the ancient citadel of Loryma, snorkeling, or kayaking in crystal waters.
Day 5: Bozukkale → Bozburun
Sailing Time: ~2.5 hours
Activities: Visit local gulet shipyards, taste honey, wander the peaceful village.
Evening: Seafood dinner onshore.
Day 6: Bozburun → Selimiye
Sailing Time: ~1.5 hours
Activities: Relaxed swimming day, paddleboarding, visit artisan shops, sunset cocktails.
Day 7: Selimiye → Orhaniye (Kızkumu Beach)
Sailing Time: ~1.5 hours
Activities: Walk on the natural sandbar (Kızkumu), jeep safari (optional), or hike to ruins.
Day 8: Orhaniye → Dirsekbükü
Sailing Time: ~2 hours
Activities: Off-grid paradise. Swim, snorkel, and read a book in peace. Great starry skies at night.
Day 9: Dirsekbükü → Bencik Bay → Çiftlik
Sailing Time: ~4 hours (with a stop)
Activities: Hike to panoramic views in Bencik, then chill in Çiftlik’s pristine beach.
Evening: Dine in a family-run beachside restaurant.
Day 10: Çiftlik → Marmaris
Sailing Time: ~2.5 hours
Activities: Shopping, nightlife, spa (Turkish hammam), and old town bazaar.
Day 11: Marmaris → Ekincik
Sailing Time: ~3 hours
Activities: Take a small riverboat tour to Dalyan, visit the Lycian tombs and Iztuzu (Turtle) Beach.
Day 12: Ekincik → Göcek Bays (Sarsala or Bedri Rahmi Bay)
Sailing Time: ~4 hours
Activities: Kayak, hike to rock tombs, swim in turquoise coves.
Evening: Sunset on deck in a peaceful anchorage.
Day 13: Göcek Bays → Fethiye
Sailing Time: ~2.5 hours
Activities: Paragliding (optional, world-famous from Babadağ), explore the old town and fish market.
Day 14: Fethiye
Activities: Final breakfast on board. Optional day tour to Ölüdeniz or Kayaköy Ghost Village.
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