Kaş, Türkiye
Day 1 - After meeting in the reception area of the hotel, we will head down to the beach for your acclimatisation swim. We will then return to the hotel for a welcome drink and a safety briefing while discussing our plans for the week ahead.
Day 2 - First thing this morning, we make our way out to Kaş Peninsula for our first coastal swim of the trip. Following lunch and some time to relax on board the gulet, we get you back into the water to film your stroke, both above and below the water. After the filming session, we’ll set off on another enchanting coastal swim, which finishes at the at the tranquil Dolphin Beach.
Day 3 - This morning is spent island-hopping within the Canyon Archipelago of seven islands, situated midway between Greece and Turkey. We retreat to Ufakdere to moor our gulet for lunch. After lunch, we’ll complete a stunning coastal swim out from Ufakdere bay. Once we arrive back at the hotel, we will review the video playback from Day 2.
Day 4 - This morning, we head out along the coast, past the Uluburun Cliffs for a swim towards the ancient city of Aperlai. Here we swim into the bay, over ancient foundations and ruins which have been deposited on the seabed by numerous earthquakes. Once we arrive at the bay, which sits beneath the city of Aperlai, you can complete a short but rocky walk uphill to explore the city’s ruins. After lunch on board the boat, we head back to Kaş, stopping off for our swim following the Lycian Way from beneath the dramatic cliffs of Uluburun. The day concludes with a walk to the Kaş amphitheatre to see the sunset after another great day of swimming.
Day 5 - We make our way to Bayrak Adasi, just outside the Greek waters off the island of Meis, before beginning our crossing back to the Turkish mainland. This is one of the more challenging and rewarding swims of the week. After completing the crossing, it’s time for a snack and lunch aboard the gulet. Following lunch, the remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy, whether that involves taking the evening ferry over to Meis, exploring the village of Kaş, or simply relaxing at the nearby beach areas. For guests who are looking for other activities to take part in, a traditional Turkish bath or breathtaking paragliding session are fantastic ways to spend your afternoon.
Day 6 - This morning, we swim along the last section of the coast, making our way from Choban Beach, towards Limanağzi, looking out for the cave on the way. Once we reach Limanağzi, we moor for lunch on the boat before a final coastal swim out of the bay towards Pebble Beach - make sure you look out for tombs hidden within the rock face!
Day 7 - We hold a final early morning swim before breakfast to conclude our fantastic week of swimming along the Turkish Lycian Way.