Discover the ghost town of Kayaköy • Hike through a pine forest with sweeping views of the turquoise sea to glorious Ölüdeniz Beach, also known as the Blue Lagoon, keeping an eye out for paragliders who flock here • Enjoy lunch aboard our private boat as we sail to Göcek, stopping for a swim in a tranquil inlet along the way • Today is all about those beach vibes, with picturesque hiking options in between • Sail to Göbün Bay, where we disembark for a trek along narrow walking paths into the highlands of the Kapidağ Peninsula • Examine ancient Lycian ruins on a hilltop with stunning ocean views • Continue on foot to the home of a local family, who shares an insider’s view of life—and a cup of sage tea—in Turkey’s remote high valleys • As you descend to stunning Cleopatra’s Bay, the partially submerged remains of a hammam allegedly used by the Egyptian queen is revealed • A lunch of Turkish mezes (shared plates) awaits onboard our gulet • Spend the afternoon on the boat swimming and sunning or opt for a coastline hike to lovely Sarsala Bay • Savor dinner on your own in charming Göcek. 

Kayak through a protected estuary out to a remote beach • Visit the well-preserved Roman theater and remains of Lycian and Carian tombs in the Ancient City of Kaunos, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Our luxurious retreat welcomes you with views of the blue-green Aegean Sea • Enjoy some downtime in your personal pavilion or a dip in your cottage’s private pool • Hike with our guide up into the hills around Bodrum to the 3,000-year-old Pedasa ruins • Learn about traditional weaving techniques during a Turkish carpet demo • Hike village byways past stone walls, olive groves and friendly free-range goats and chickens • Check out the interior of a country mosque and taste local vintages at a vineyard • Say your farewells before returning to dynamic seaside Bodrum.