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Bodrum & the Gulf of Gökova, Turkey

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Bodrum is a sun-drenched coastal town on Turkey's Aegean coast, anchored by a striking 15th-century Crusader castle and one of the world's leading museums of underwater archaeology. The surrounding Gulf of Gökova is a sheltered, island-dotted stretch of turquoise water that has long been the heartland of Turkish blue cruising — known locally as the "Blue Voyage" — with gulets (traditional wooden sailing vessels) threading between secluded coves, ancient ruins, and fishing villages. Above the waterline, Bodrum town draws visitors for its lively marina, whitewashed architecture, and vibrant nightlife scene. It's a destination that effortlessly combines history, sailing, snorkelling, and Aegean culture in one compact region.

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Bodrum & the Gulf of Gökova, Turkey · 8 days

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Turkish Delight: Self-Launched Bodrum Gulet & Gulf of Gökova Adventure

A self-launched version of On The Go Tours' 8-day Turkish Delight gulet cruise — same route around the Gulf of Gökova, but booked as an independent cabin on a shared traditional wooden gulet (or a DIY mix of Bodrum base + day boats). You'll swim at Orak Island, anchor in Cokertme and Longoz bays, walk the ancient ruins of Sedir (Cleopatra) Island and the Byzantine remains at Kisebuku, and finish back in Bodrum. Independent gulet cabin bookings are widely available direct from Bodrum operators or via Klook/GetYourGuide — you share a boat with other travellers rather than an escorted 4-24 person group, which is where the savings come from. Costs are approximate backpacker/budget-traveller estimates in GBP.

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