Top Things to do in Gokova
What to do and see in Gokova, Turkish Aegean Coast: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Gokova, Turkey including 8-Day Private Cruise around Turkey Coast Bodrum and Gokova, 7-Night Turkish Coast Cruise from Bodrum, flytour¶gliding, Canoe Safari - Horse Safari, Travel With The Locals on a Mediterranean & Western Anatolia Tour, Cleopatra Island Boat Trip from Marmaris, Blue Cruise by a Private Yacht - Bike in the Gulf of Gökova.
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1. 8-Day Private Cruise around Turkey Coast Bodrum and Gokova
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Your travel to Turkey can never be complete if you do not take a yacht/gulet holiday in Turkey. It is the best way to relax when you spend a week on a boat cruising the Aegean or the Mediterranean coastline of Turkey admiring the natural beauty, sampling the freshest and the best of Turkish cuisine, and exploring more than 100 historical places in Turkey. Every spot you anchor, you will find amphitheaters, churches, markets, fortresses, tombs, ancient towns to explore either sunken under the sea or perched on a small island. They are the remains of the Lydian, Lycian, Carian, Hellenic, Roman and Ottoman civilizations. You will have thousands of years of history unfolding in front of you as you move from one cove to another dotted with ancient sites. You will have a 360-degree vista with crystal clear blue waters, the greenest pine trees reaching to the blue sea, cascading mountains with all shades of purple and gray in the background.
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Kayak, Wind-surf, Stand-up paddle, 5 o'clock tea time - with freshly baked cake, pastries, or cookies with coffee and tea., Cocktail hour - platters of fresh vegetables, fruits, and nuts with your wine, beer, or cocktail., Hand, bath and beach towels are provided, Our boats is fully crewed with a captain, a chef, and two or three deckhands, Wi-fi, Satellite TV, Audio Entertainment System, Air-condition and en-suite bathroom in every cabin, Separate cabin-crew quarters, Though the cost of food for charterer and crew is not included, shopping and cooking services are, Fuel up to 4 hours cruising per day, Ships laundry, water of the yacht, Harbour dues and taxes in Turkish waters
Exclusions: Water-skiing, kneeboarding and wakeboarding are possible with additional fee (20 euros per 10 minutes), Cost of charterer’s or crew’s food, soft drinks or alcoholic beverages
Reviewed By 75tcalik
It was not just a Gökova tour,you felt like in heaven.Five star comfort through a very well organized crew and a wonderfull ship.Highly recommandable.Preis fits all expectations.
2. 7-Night Turkish Coast Cruise from Bodrum
Overall Ratings
2.7 based on 3 reviews
Discover Turkey’s tranquil south Aegean region, an area dubbed the Turquoise Coast, on a 7-night cruise by luxury yacht. Stop to swim in secluded bays; amble around sleepy fishing villages; and soak in the scenery of Seven Islands, Longoz Bay, and Kisebuku, home to Byzantine ruins. Meals and accommodations are included.
Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation on board the yacht, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
3. flytour¶gliding
when you fly over gökova ,you will see all the bays of the region,cleopatra island and akyaka village,which is a popular holiday place with the rivers.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: no food or drink
Reviewed By emma l
I was very sceptical as this only had one review and i never would normally book anything unless i could get a clear idea of what this entails. Luckily i can do that for you now! So, we got picked up from Marmaris on time in the car around 10am as we are the only ones they have to get. They only do private tours since Covid and the guide wore the mask in the car. We also wore masks. The drive is around 1 hour to the home of the guides where you change to the van. This has all the helmets and drinks in. They have two helpers during the summer who bring the dogs along. They are really cute. They also have a puppy on site. They were very welcoming and made sure we had plenty of water. They bring the dogs along with us as there are sometimes snakes in the water, and the noise of the dogs scares them away. You will see some wildlife on the trip. Crabs, frogs and fish - we didn't see any snakes, so the dogs worked! Once we set off it is around 20 minutes in the van to the spot. You are given a helmet. No wet suit as it's too hot. The water is refreshingly cool to get into. such lovely scenery. You start at a small pool to cool off after the walk up. Then start through the water and up some falls. I think there were two or three spots where we climbed up on the ropes. Some rock climbing involved at parts as well. You also have the option to jump off a rock into a deep pool at one point. As we managed to get up quickly, they took us a little further up the canyon and to a larger waterfall with pool. A really good sight. The female guides English was great and the males was OK. She led most of the activity. The man mostly sets up the ropes for the climbs. They are very welcoming also. Once the trip was finished, we made our way back down the canyon to the van and back to the guides house. They made us lunch which was late in the day (so make sure you have a big breakfast). It was fantastic food. They told us they normally take people to a restaurant but because of Covid it wasn't possible. I thought this was great. We had soup, meatballs, salad, bread, and spaghetti. We were full afterwards. They even gave us some soft drinks and offered us beer which was no extra charge. Before heading home they took us to a lake nearby and showed us where we could see the real Turkey and some cheap places to stay. They even showed us a cash machine where we could get money out for the video as we didn't have any cash left. They didn't need to do this for us, but drove us out of their way so we are really grateful for this. We got back to the hotel around 7.30pm You have the option to buy the video from the day which they do on a gopro. This is 250TL. One of the most expensive we have paid but worth it. They do not take card so it has to be cash. If you are going to do something outside of the norm on holiday i would choose this, and if we were asked if we would do it again? ABSOLUTELY. We are not ones for tourist areas and activities so this was something we really wanted to do. They are such lovely people and I have never met guides who really care as much about the enjoyment of the customer as much as they do. They really are very welcoming and made the day really enjoyable.
4. Canoe Safari - Horse Safari
Canoe Safari • Age restrictions from 7 to 70 years, children younger can be planted between two adults on a boat • There is no reverse flow in the stream, and it is absolutely safe. • The deepest place in the river is 1.5 meters. • The length of the river is about 3 km. This is a 1.5-hourly activity • The tour will be accompanied by a 4-meter boat. • In Gokova Bay, you’ll swim for 15-20 minutes on private beach. Horse Safari • 15 minutes of information from the instructor about riding. • Tours are covered by third party insurance. • The tour takes 1 hour and 10 minutes with a break. • Horse riding in the river for 500 - 1000 m on the way back. • Two guides will escort at the beginning and at the end of the convoy • Professional photo shooting in DVD format during the tour. • Sale of DVD shots at the end of the tour, to those who want. • Café, dining room - to meet your needs.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Lunch, Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By emma l
I was very sceptical as this only had one review and i never would normally book anything unless i could get a clear idea of what this entails. Luckily i can do that for you now! So, we got picked up from Marmaris on time in the car around 10am as we are the only ones they have to get. They only do private tours since Covid and the guide wore the mask in the car. We also wore masks. The drive is around 1 hour to the home of the guides where you change to the van. This has all the helmets and drinks in. They have two helpers during the summer who bring the dogs along. They are really cute. They also have a puppy on site. They were very welcoming and made sure we had plenty of water. They bring the dogs along with us as there are sometimes snakes in the water, and the noise of the dogs scares them away. You will see some wildlife on the trip. Crabs, frogs and fish - we didn't see any snakes, so the dogs worked! Once we set off it is around 20 minutes in the van to the spot. You are given a helmet. No wet suit as it's too hot. The water is refreshingly cool to get into. such lovely scenery. You start at a small pool to cool off after the walk up. Then start through the water and up some falls. I think there were two or three spots where we climbed up on the ropes. Some rock climbing involved at parts as well. You also have the option to jump off a rock into a deep pool at one point. As we managed to get up quickly, they took us a little further up the canyon and to a larger waterfall with pool. A really good sight. The female guides English was great and the males was OK. She led most of the activity. The man mostly sets up the ropes for the climbs. They are very welcoming also. Once the trip was finished, we made our way back down the canyon to the van and back to the guides house. They made us lunch which was late in the day (so make sure you have a big breakfast). It was fantastic food. They told us they normally take people to a restaurant but because of Covid it wasn't possible. I thought this was great. We had soup, meatballs, salad, bread, and spaghetti. We were full afterwards. They even gave us some soft drinks and offered us beer which was no extra charge. Before heading home they took us to a lake nearby and showed us where we could see the real Turkey and some cheap places to stay. They even showed us a cash machine where we could get money out for the video as we didn't have any cash left. They didn't need to do this for us, but drove us out of their way so we are really grateful for this. We got back to the hotel around 7.30pm You have the option to buy the video from the day which they do on a gopro. This is 250TL. One of the most expensive we have paid but worth it. They do not take card so it has to be cash. If you are going to do something outside of the norm on holiday i would choose this, and if we were asked if we would do it again? ABSOLUTELY. We are not ones for tourist areas and activities so this was something we really wanted to do. They are such lovely people and I have never met guides who really care as much about the enjoyment of the customer as much as they do. They really are very welcoming and made the day really enjoyable.
5. Travel With The Locals on a Mediterranean & Western Anatolia Tour
Travelling is not only about visiting someplace and taking photos. It's more about experiencing the local culture, the local food, learning more about the lifestyle of local people! When travelling on this tour, you meet, eat and talk with the locals giving you the fantastic travel experience. This is more than an ordinary tour itinerary. It has everything! 5 daily cruises on small paradise bays, Rafting in Köprülü Canyon, Walking in Saklı Kent Canyon, Exploring Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Bergama, Troy and Gallipoli. This is a smart program, offering rich content, accommodations and meals. IMPORTANT NOTICE There are no English guiding services between Antalya and Kuşadası. You will take part in a Turkish group, join the activities and our guide who also talks English will give you brief instructions concerning where to meet. In Kuşadası, you will leave our Turkish group and join our English speaking only groups to visit ancient cities such as Ephesus, Pamukkale and so on.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, All accommodation, English Assistance between Day 1 to Day 8 (No English speaking guide during visits. self guided), English Speaking Guide between day 08 - 12, All transfers, Meals that are stated in the itinerary, Entrance fees to the museums which are mentioned in the program, Rafting in Köprülü Kanyon
Exclusions: Other services not mentioned, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By mum2mars
Booked through Goodman tours weeks before our scheduled Balloon flight via Viator. Received confirmation, got tickets. Night before our flight we get an email, not from Goodman tours but from Viator advising that Balloon flight has been cancelled due to “overbooking”. Rang Goodman tours, they say cancelled because of bad weather but there were heaps of other balloon flights the next morning. Very disappointed as we went to Cappadocia specifically for the Balloon ride. Could of let us know earlier in the day so we could book another flight. Goodman tours offered a complimentary activity, but if never eventuated. Will not use them again.
6. Cleopatra Island Boat Trip from Marmaris
This full-day excursion to Cleopatra Island offers departures from hotels in both Marmaris and Icmeler. On the way to the island you’ll stop for swimming breaks in Incekum Bay and near Fenerli Island. Enjoy the warm turquoise waters and stunning views of Gokova Bay. A delicious BBQ lunch will be served back on board, and includes chicken or meat balls, spaghetti, salad, and seasonal fruits. With 3 hours or more of free time on Cleopatra Island, you’ll be able relax on the white sand beach, take a leisurely walk through the olive groves, and explore the ruins of the Roman amphitheater and fortifications. The island’s sands are legendary and are believed to have been imported by Mark Anthony as a gift to his lover Cleopatra. This unique sand cannot be found anywhere else in the world: the grains are so tiny and shiny that the beach on Cleopatra Island was declared a National Conservation Area. It is not permitted to take any sand with you when leaving the island.
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Lunch, Tour Guide, Entrance fees to Cleopatra Island, Return Boat Trip to the Island
Exclusions: Drinks
Reviewed By MelaniGla
Our guide Ahmet was very informative. Lost of attentions in one day. For sure this is the best activity in Marmaris.
7. Blue Cruise by a Private Yacht - Bike in the Gulf of Gökova
Spice up your epic "Blue Cruise" saga with the freedom of cycling in the ancient routes of the secluded bays. Over the years, we considerably expanded the number of blue cruise options for private groups. We would like to invite you to observe, live and feel the immaculate blend of nature, sun, sea and history on our vibrant routes. Boats from 2 cabins up to 8-10 cabins with luxury options are just perfect for exploring the western coast of Turkey. We are ready to offer you the most suitable yachts of the choice of 700 boats to ensure the most perfect yacht for your needs. In addition to our "Traditional Yachts," we are here to offer state-of-the-art yachts with the utmost comfort in order to feel the sense of style and luxury. What’s more? Taking this saga one step further by visiting those lovely Greek Islands. Best of both worlds! Join us this spring, summer or fall when the sun touches the beautiful Aegean and Mediterranean seas in front of your eyes...
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation
Exclusions:
Reviewed By amran_tasrif
Went on a “private” group tour. It is winter and due to lesser visitors, we got a private tour for a group tour price. From Izmir, it took about 45-60min to arrive at the Ephesus. There was an optional rest room stops along the way. Our guide, Belkant, did a fantastic job of explaining all the sites in Ephesus and later, the Home of Virgin Mary, which was on top of a mountain near Ephesus. The tour included a good Turkish lunch at carpet factory. Of course, there was the “flying carpet” show to entice potential buyers. We learnt a lot about the Turkish carpet industry but we are not a big fan of carpets in general. So politely, we declined all their offers.
