Some people wonder how a one-day boat trip on a traditional turkish gulet looks like. Before I had the chance to experience the sensation of sailing across the Aegean on a traditional gulet, I thought boat trips were all about swimming, sun bathing, fishing and lots of drinks and loud music en route.
But it is actually more than that, especially on a hot summer day. While it is steaming hot on land (it was more than 40 degrees Celsius in the shade in June!), on the sea you can feel the cooling effects of the sea breeze, wonderfully gentle and soothing. Of course, lots of sun lotion with a SPF of 30++ or more is am absolute must, otherwise your skin will get sunburnt within seconds due to the reflective effects of UV rays.
Even the sea looks more tempting and alluring than on the shore. After you have tried swimming in the sea while on a boat trip, you won't feel like swimming on a beach anymore. The quality and colour of the water in the sea is just much better than on a beach.
The fabulous Aegean Boat Trip starts here....
A Traditional Gulet with Sun Deck and Sleeping Cabin, ready for the legendary Blue Voyage
Every day the one-day boat trip starts at 11:00 from the pier at a luxury hotel near Turgutreis, Turkey, on the Aegean Sea. The gulet is big enough to accommodate up to 18 people. Those who are interested can also charter the gulet (together with a captain, crews and a cook) and embark on a private trip on the Aegean.
In 2007, the average price for chartering a gulet is 200-250 euro per boat per day, depending on the number of passengers on board. The price includes captain, crews, lunch and service. It is very easy to organise a private 3-day or 5-day Blue Voyage on a chartered gulet and discover the pretty Gokova Bay or sail all the way up to Marmaris or Fethiye.
For those who are interested in one-day excursions, it is also possible to purchase tickets for such one-day boat trips on a random basis - prices vary depending on the region. Being the most expensive resort areas in the whole of Turkey, boat trips in the eastern tip of the Bodrum Peninsula costs about 20 euro per person, including lunch. Starting at 11:00, the gulet will take you across the beautiful waters to the various small turkish islets located between Greece and Turkey.
The boat trip includes several designated stops at scenic places, where you will have enough time to swim in the sea, enjoy the sun on the sun deck, admire the views or simply walk around on the shore.
This is Pirates of the Eastern Aegean - Ibo the tour guide standing at the front of the gulet. By the way this guy is still single. He is Turkish but not the usual turkish love-rats you get to meet on the internet. I can vouch for his nice personality and decent character. Any girls aged between 18 and 23 who is interested in this guy, please email me
These turkish gentlemen are the crews of the boat 'Turkaz': Ibo the tour guide, Captain Hoca, and the seaman, who is also a cook.
The boat parks at the pier of a luxury 5 star resort on the Aegean. There are many such luxury establishments on the Aegean offering great service and wonderful view of the sea. The food prepared by expert chefs in their restaurants are excellent too. Every moring you will wake up to enjoy freshly prepared breakfast on the terrace of the hotel with a view like that in the photo. Seaside pavillions are available for those who want to rest and relax. In the evening, freshly grilled meat and seafood are on offer. Outdoor dinings are also available. Hotel guests can join the boat excursion from the hotel's private pier.
This is one of the designated swimming stops near Gumusluk, on the eastern tip of the Bodrum Peninsula. This place is extremely windy in the winter, but the strong wind provides a welcoming relief in the long hot summer months, Nothing is better than a splash into the water at 4pm on a hot summer day. The town of Gumusluk is well-known for its seafood restauants but the atmosphere is getting more and more touristy every year.
Opposite the little fishing harbour of Gumusluk is the Rabbit Island, on which hundreds of wild rabbits reside. Children love playing with rabbits on the island and feed them with vegetables and food - the rabbits are also used to tourists bringing them food every afternoon. When a boat approaches, the rabbits will appear from their hiding places in the bushes and jump around the visitors.
During low tide, it is possible to walk between the Rabbit Island and Gumusluk. However, beware of sea lilies. There are so many of them in the shallow waters, on the rocks, that if you walk barefoot onto them, you will have a very painful time pulling out all the long, sharp needles that stick mercilessly onto your feet and hands. They might look cute, but never try to handle them unless you really know what you are doing.
View of Gumusluk from the Rabbit Island
Water temperature near Gumusluk could reach about 20 degrees in the summer. Depending on the wind, most boats choose to stop at Gumusluk for about an hour in order to benefit from the south-easterly wind, which starts in the afternoon and blow towards the Peninsula.
There are several different routes for boat trips departing from various ports on the Bodrum Peninsula. The cheapest and most convenient route is the one departing from Bodrum centre, although in terms of the beauty of the landscape en route, this is probably the least desirable one. The swimming stop at Karaadasi (Black Island) in the Bay of Bodrum offers a good opportunity to swim in the coves and a good view of the Crusader Castle of St. Peter.
For better sceneries and better water quality, join boat trips that depart from Turgutreis or Yalikavak. These routes are slightly more expensive but the route offers splendid view of both Greek and some small Turkish islands.
From Turgutreis, the 'South Tour' is more suitable for people who enjoy swimming and snorkelling, whereas the 'North Tour' is for those who are looking for spectacular sceneries, crystal clear waters and lots of photo opportunities. Only 'North Tour' offers the opportunity to visit some uninhabited Turkish islands in the middle of Aegean, close to the Greek territorial water. You will have the unique opportunity to swim between Greece and Turkey.
How to Go:
By AIR: Nearest Airport is Bodrum - Milas Airport (BJV)
All major airlines in Turkey fly from Istanbul and Ankara to Bodrum all year round. From Bodrum Airport, take Havas shuttle bus to Bodrum bus station. (Price: 15YTL, January 2008) From there, you can travel onward to any destinations around the Bodrum Peninsula by dolmus. Turgutreis is about 40 minutes away by mini-bus.
By BUS: Many major bus companies have services that connect Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and Izmir and other major cities in Turkey with Bodrum.
From Izmir: Pamukkale and Karadeveci both operate direct services all year round from Izmir to Bodrum, stopping at Kusadasi, Soeke, and Milas. In the summer, Aydin Turizm, Truva Turizm also operate direct service from Izmir and/or Kusadasi. Price: 20 YTL from/to Izmir; 15 YTL from/to Kusadasi, 13 YTL from Soeke.
From Istanbul and Ankara: the choice is endless. Ulusoy, Kamil Koc, Varan, Metro, Anadolu etc. all offer direct services to and from Istanbul and Ankara.
From Antalya, Fethiye and anywhere in between: Pamukkale and Kamil Koc have direct service between Bodrum and Antalya, stopping en route at Fethiye, Dalaman, Mugla and Milas. Fethiye Coop as well as Ege Coop also have services using smaller buses (and stop more frequently than the big bus companies). Price: 25 YTL from/to Fethiye, 28-32YTL from/to Antalya.
From Marmaris: Marmaris Coop have frequent buses between Marmaris and Bodrum. Price (Feb 2008): 15YTL
By FERRY: Bodrum's international harbour is located right next to the St. Peter's Castle. Between April and October, Bodrum Ferryboat operates a morning ferry to the Greek island of Kos everyday at 0930, returning from Kos at 1730. Ticket price (2008): 28 euro per person for same day return.
In the winter, the ferry to Kos operates on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, weather permitting.
Between the first week of June and the last week of September, Bodrum Express Lines operates a direct hydrofoil service from Bodrum to the Greek island of Rhodes every Monday and Friday, departing Bodrum at 08:00. The price is 60 euro per person for same day return/one way.
Twice a week a hydrofoil connects Bodrum with Marmaris. A conventional ferry connects Bodrum with the port of Datca (2 hours from Marmaris) twice a week.
Turgutreis is located at the tip of Bodrum Peninsula, about 40 minutes by mini bus from Bodrum. Between May and October, Bodrum Ferryboat also a daily ferry service from Turgutreis (departs 10;00) to Kos, Greece. The price for 2008 is 28 euro for same day return.
Bodrum Ferryboat also provides daily ferry service from Yalikavak to Kos, Greece.
Copyrights 2008. All Texts and Photos by YC Cheng. All Rights Reserved. Alle Rechte Vorbehalten.
But it is actually more than that, especially on a hot summer day. While it is steaming hot on land (it was more than 40 degrees Celsius in the shade in June!), on the sea you can feel the cooling effects of the sea breeze, wonderfully gentle and soothing. Of course, lots of sun lotion with a SPF of 30++ or more is am absolute must, otherwise your skin will get sunburnt within seconds due to the reflective effects of UV rays.
Even the sea looks more tempting and alluring than on the shore. After you have tried swimming in the sea while on a boat trip, you won't feel like swimming on a beach anymore. The quality and colour of the water in the sea is just much better than on a beach.
The fabulous Aegean Boat Trip starts here....
A Traditional Gulet with Sun Deck and Sleeping Cabin, ready for the legendary Blue Voyage
Every day the one-day boat trip starts at 11:00 from the pier at a luxury hotel near Turgutreis, Turkey, on the Aegean Sea. The gulet is big enough to accommodate up to 18 people. Those who are interested can also charter the gulet (together with a captain, crews and a cook) and embark on a private trip on the Aegean.
In 2007, the average price for chartering a gulet is 200-250 euro per boat per day, depending on the number of passengers on board. The price includes captain, crews, lunch and service. It is very easy to organise a private 3-day or 5-day Blue Voyage on a chartered gulet and discover the pretty Gokova Bay or sail all the way up to Marmaris or Fethiye.
For those who are interested in one-day excursions, it is also possible to purchase tickets for such one-day boat trips on a random basis - prices vary depending on the region. Being the most expensive resort areas in the whole of Turkey, boat trips in the eastern tip of the Bodrum Peninsula costs about 20 euro per person, including lunch. Starting at 11:00, the gulet will take you across the beautiful waters to the various small turkish islets located between Greece and Turkey.
The boat trip includes several designated stops at scenic places, where you will have enough time to swim in the sea, enjoy the sun on the sun deck, admire the views or simply walk around on the shore.
This is Pirates of the Eastern Aegean - Ibo the tour guide standing at the front of the gulet. By the way this guy is still single. He is Turkish but not the usual turkish love-rats you get to meet on the internet. I can vouch for his nice personality and decent character. Any girls aged between 18 and 23 who is interested in this guy, please email me
These turkish gentlemen are the crews of the boat 'Turkaz': Ibo the tour guide, Captain Hoca, and the seaman, who is also a cook.
The boat parks at the pier of a luxury 5 star resort on the Aegean. There are many such luxury establishments on the Aegean offering great service and wonderful view of the sea. The food prepared by expert chefs in their restaurants are excellent too. Every moring you will wake up to enjoy freshly prepared breakfast on the terrace of the hotel with a view like that in the photo. Seaside pavillions are available for those who want to rest and relax. In the evening, freshly grilled meat and seafood are on offer. Outdoor dinings are also available. Hotel guests can join the boat excursion from the hotel's private pier.
This is one of the designated swimming stops near Gumusluk, on the eastern tip of the Bodrum Peninsula. This place is extremely windy in the winter, but the strong wind provides a welcoming relief in the long hot summer months, Nothing is better than a splash into the water at 4pm on a hot summer day. The town of Gumusluk is well-known for its seafood restauants but the atmosphere is getting more and more touristy every year.
Opposite the little fishing harbour of Gumusluk is the Rabbit Island, on which hundreds of wild rabbits reside. Children love playing with rabbits on the island and feed them with vegetables and food - the rabbits are also used to tourists bringing them food every afternoon. When a boat approaches, the rabbits will appear from their hiding places in the bushes and jump around the visitors.
During low tide, it is possible to walk between the Rabbit Island and Gumusluk. However, beware of sea lilies. There are so many of them in the shallow waters, on the rocks, that if you walk barefoot onto them, you will have a very painful time pulling out all the long, sharp needles that stick mercilessly onto your feet and hands. They might look cute, but never try to handle them unless you really know what you are doing.
View of Gumusluk from the Rabbit Island
Water temperature near Gumusluk could reach about 20 degrees in the summer. Depending on the wind, most boats choose to stop at Gumusluk for about an hour in order to benefit from the south-easterly wind, which starts in the afternoon and blow towards the Peninsula.
There are several different routes for boat trips departing from various ports on the Bodrum Peninsula. The cheapest and most convenient route is the one departing from Bodrum centre, although in terms of the beauty of the landscape en route, this is probably the least desirable one. The swimming stop at Karaadasi (Black Island) in the Bay of Bodrum offers a good opportunity to swim in the coves and a good view of the Crusader Castle of St. Peter.
For better sceneries and better water quality, join boat trips that depart from Turgutreis or Yalikavak. These routes are slightly more expensive but the route offers splendid view of both Greek and some small Turkish islands.
From Turgutreis, the 'South Tour' is more suitable for people who enjoy swimming and snorkelling, whereas the 'North Tour' is for those who are looking for spectacular sceneries, crystal clear waters and lots of photo opportunities. Only 'North Tour' offers the opportunity to visit some uninhabited Turkish islands in the middle of Aegean, close to the Greek territorial water. You will have the unique opportunity to swim between Greece and Turkey.
How to Go:
By AIR: Nearest Airport is Bodrum - Milas Airport (BJV)
All major airlines in Turkey fly from Istanbul and Ankara to Bodrum all year round. From Bodrum Airport, take Havas shuttle bus to Bodrum bus station. (Price: 15YTL, January 2008) From there, you can travel onward to any destinations around the Bodrum Peninsula by dolmus. Turgutreis is about 40 minutes away by mini-bus.
By BUS: Many major bus companies have services that connect Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and Izmir and other major cities in Turkey with Bodrum.
From Izmir: Pamukkale and Karadeveci both operate direct services all year round from Izmir to Bodrum, stopping at Kusadasi, Soeke, and Milas. In the summer, Aydin Turizm, Truva Turizm also operate direct service from Izmir and/or Kusadasi. Price: 20 YTL from/to Izmir; 15 YTL from/to Kusadasi, 13 YTL from Soeke.
From Istanbul and Ankara: the choice is endless. Ulusoy, Kamil Koc, Varan, Metro, Anadolu etc. all offer direct services to and from Istanbul and Ankara.
From Antalya, Fethiye and anywhere in between: Pamukkale and Kamil Koc have direct service between Bodrum and Antalya, stopping en route at Fethiye, Dalaman, Mugla and Milas. Fethiye Coop as well as Ege Coop also have services using smaller buses (and stop more frequently than the big bus companies). Price: 25 YTL from/to Fethiye, 28-32YTL from/to Antalya.
From Marmaris: Marmaris Coop have frequent buses between Marmaris and Bodrum. Price (Feb 2008): 15YTL
By FERRY: Bodrum's international harbour is located right next to the St. Peter's Castle. Between April and October, Bodrum Ferryboat operates a morning ferry to the Greek island of Kos everyday at 0930, returning from Kos at 1730. Ticket price (2008): 28 euro per person for same day return.
In the winter, the ferry to Kos operates on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, weather permitting.
Between the first week of June and the last week of September, Bodrum Express Lines operates a direct hydrofoil service from Bodrum to the Greek island of Rhodes every Monday and Friday, departing Bodrum at 08:00. The price is 60 euro per person for same day return/one way.
Twice a week a hydrofoil connects Bodrum with Marmaris. A conventional ferry connects Bodrum with the port of Datca (2 hours from Marmaris) twice a week.
Turgutreis is located at the tip of Bodrum Peninsula, about 40 minutes by mini bus from Bodrum. Between May and October, Bodrum Ferryboat also a daily ferry service from Turgutreis (departs 10;00) to Kos, Greece. The price for 2008 is 28 euro for same day return.
Bodrum Ferryboat also provides daily ferry service from Yalikavak to Kos, Greece.
Copyrights 2008. All Texts and Photos by YC Cheng. All Rights Reserved. Alle Rechte Vorbehalten.
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感謝大大的回答 請問 我是要從伊斯坦堡逆時針走到歌樂美 如果我參加這種boat trip 可不可以把行李帶上船 直接從Bodrum到Fethiye下船 就不必再回到Bordrum去坐巴士了 感謝你的詳盡介紹呀 就快出發了 想跟隨你的腳步走
這種 boat trip 有分一日遊及 Blue Voyage 多日遊兩種。我這篇文章寫到的，是同一天來回，同點進出的一日遊，所以你只能在同一個地點上下船，不能從 Bodrum 坐到 Fethiye。 如果你想從 Bodrum 搭船到 Fethiye 的話，就得去參加所謂的 Blue Voyage/Blue Cruise 5日或者7日遊，那種你就可以帶行李上船，5天還是7天後到了 Fethiye 再下船。但是這種單程的（就是不同點進出的 Blue Voyage）要價不斐，每個人在淡季至少要400 歐元或更多，所以大多數的人是選擇參加20-30歐元的一日遊就好。
謝謝大大的回答 因大大對土耳其非常了解 可否請問另外的問題 因為我是catholic所以 一定要去看瑪利亞之家(Meryemana) 請問應該怎麼去呢 還有在網路上提到Fethiye有懸棺 聽起來很有意思 想去看 該怎麼去呢
瑪利亞之家我那個時候是跟一日遊的團去的，因為那是在一個小山上，自己走路上去會很累，但是那時没有看到有公共交通工具到。你可以從 Selcuk 搭計程車上去，或者問看看你住的旅館有没有人要和你一起分擔計程車費用。你會住在 Selcuk 還是 Kusadasi 嗎？因為從 Kusadasi 有團可以去瑪利亞之家。 Fethiye 的懸棺就在市中心附近，從Fethiye到市中心的路上就可以看到。不過要看懸棺，比較有名的地方是在 Dalyan 或者 Myra（靠近 Demre)那邊，懸棺的數目較多，風景也比較漂亮。還有一個叫做 Pinara 的地方（介於 Fethiye 和 Kas 之間)也有很多的懸棺遺蹟可以看，不過 Pinara 的交通不太方便，没有車子的話不好去到那邊，建議可以到 Dalyan 或 Myra 那邊的遺蹟參觀較方便。
大大的回答詳盡讓人讚嘆 我會安排住Kusadasi 一天從那兒去去瑪利亞之家 請問(1) 我是從Bursa南下要去Selcuk和Kusadasi 順序是否也是先Selcuk再 Kusadasi 那麼我就不去了Fetyiye 請問(2) 稍為看了一下地圖 找不到Dalyan or Myra 那一個交通較方便 該怎麼去呢 還有(3) 懸棺的土耳其文怎麼寫 到時我可用寫的去問路 謝謝
1) 從 Bursa 要到 Selcuk 和 Kusadasi，大多數的車班會先開到 Izmir, 然後才是 Selcuk, 最後是 Kusadasi. Kamil Koc 有一班 00：45 從 Bursa 出發的夜車，早上08：10 到 Kusadasi. 如果你打算要從 Kusadasi參團去瑪利亞之家的話，那個團也順便會把 Efes 包進去，所以你不必自己去 Efes 或者 Selcuk, 可以直接從 Bursa 一路坐到 Kusadasi, 把行李放在旅館，然後立刻加團去 Efes 和瑪利亞之家. 但是要注意的是，因為大多數從 Kusadasi 出發的一日遊是早上就出團，所以你如果當天早上到了才要找團，可能只能找到第二天的團。你可以問你在 Kusadasi 打算入住的旅館這種團是多少錢，幾點出發，如果價位還 OK的話，先請他們幫你報個名。 從 Selcuk 自己坐計程車去瑪利亞之家其實也不會太貴，因為瑪利亞之家離 Selcuk 并不是很遠，但是因為我是好幾年前去的，現在的計程車價錢也有所變動，你最好問 Selcuk 那邊的旅館一下。 2）Dalyan 就在 Fethiye 的西邊大約一個半小時車程的地方，交通便利度方面會比 Myra 好。你可以從Izmir 或者 Aydin 坐 Kamil Koc 的車到一個叫做 Ortaca 的地方(在 Fethiye 和 Dalaman的西邊),在 Ortaca 的巴士站就有小巴可以搭到 Dalyan 的鎮中心。 Myra 也叫 Demre, 是在 Fethiye 東邊再過去， 一個叫做 Kas 和一個叫做 Finike 的小鎮的中間。交通不太方便，我覺得還是去 Dalyan 比較好一點。 3）懸棺的土耳其文，通常土耳其人是叫 ’kaya mezarlari‘ (英文： rock tombs), 或者 'antik kaya mezarları'. 而 Lycian 時代的懸棺，就是‘Likya tipi kaya mezarları’(Lycian Rock Tombs).
米格魯大大 上面的三個問題你還未回答我ㄋ 我快要出發了 需要上面的資料ㄚ 拜託請告訴我好嗎 多謝呀
已經在回答了，你可以看一下上一個留言哦 ：）
看到了 謝謝 又有問題了 (1)是不是就直接住Kusadasi就好了 就不必住Selcuk了 團費多少才是O.K.ㄋ (2)我還要去棉堡啊 是不是從Kusadasi直接坐巴士去棉堡 還是要回到Secuk去坐巴士 (3)再從棉堡去Fethiye 有沒有巴士直接到 還是一定要在Izmir換車 (4)記得有看到關於坐船去看沉船的一日遊 是在什麼地方 是Fethiye嗎 (5)我看去Dalyan的路好麻煩 你覺得懸棺值不值得看ㄋ 謝謝
1)直接住在Kusadasi 就可以了，團費之前(2009年)Efes, 瑪利亞之家，St. John's Basilica 三個點，包門票與午餐(不包午餐的飲料)是每人30-35 歐元左右，現在可能會貴一點，但是應該差不了多少。如果Kusadasi 那邊的人告訴你一定要參加什麼私人遊，每個人要70，80美金或更貴的那種，不要理他們。你也可以問你 Kusadasi 的旅館他們的 Efes+瑪利亞之家+St. John's Basilica 今年要多少錢，比價一下。 2）從 Kusadasi 早上有 Kamil Koc 巴士公司的大巴直接到 Denizli,再轉小巴到 Pamukkale. 不必回到 Selcuk 坐車。 3）從 Pamukkale 先出來到 Denizli 巴士總站； 從 Denizli 巴士總站就有車直接到 Fethiye, 不必走回頭路回到 Izmir 換車。 4）應該不是’沉船的一日遊’，而是去看一個因地震而沉没的古城的一日船遊(sunken city of kekova).如果想去 Kekova 一日遊，是在一個叫 Kas 的地方上船，不是在 Fethiye 那邊。 5）如果有去參加 Kekova 一日遊的話，可以不必繞去 Dalyan；Kekova 的風景比較漂亮 :) Kas 鎮上也有一些懸棺可以看，但是那邊的不是挖在山壁上的那種，是直立式的石棺，就站在路中間的那種。 去Kekova 的一日遊，有的會在一個叫 Simena 的島上停留一個小時，那個島上也有很多直立式的Lycian 石棺可以看。
謝謝大大詳細的說明 我決定行程要從棉堡-->Bodrum-->Kas-->Side 這樣順嗎 可否告訴我怎麼坐車 又每一段的車程大約幾小時 因我要決定白天出發還是搭夜車 我出國從不帶導遊書(太重) 這次只帶你的資訊就夠啦 多謝
棉堡-Bodrum (5小時)，有直達車，可以坐 Pamukkale 巴士公司的車。 如果你早上就從 Bodrum 出發，可能會晚上才到 Kas，因為 Bodrum - Kas可能没有直達車，必須先 Bodrum-Fethiye （5小時),然後在 Fethiye 換車到 Kas （3小時)。 Kas-Side 没有直達車，你可以先從 Kas 坐到 Antalya，然後再坐車到 Side. 祝你旅途愉快！如果途中碰到任何問題，你也可以從土耳其傳簡訊到我手機問我。我會想辦法連絡你的。
上封是我寫的 忘記署名 在此補充 謝謝
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