Samos & Turkey | Island Life & Aegean Sailing

7–19 July 2027 | 12 nights | Three nights on Samos, seven nights aboard a traditional Turkish gulet, and overnight stays in Kaş and Antalya

Village wanderings, long lunches, swims in clear blue water and nights beneath the stars. This journey brings together a little Greece and a week exploring Turkey’s coast, with time to settle into both.

We begin on Samos, with three nights at Ino Boutique Hotel & Suites. We’ll explore the mountain village of Manolates, wander the harbour at Pythagorio and enjoy lunch in Koumeika, with beach time woven into our days. There’s room to explore, but also to linger over lunch or simply enjoy being somewhere beautiful.

From Samos, we take the ferry to Turkey and travel to Kaş, staying overnight at Linda Beach Hotel before boarding Feyyaz Bey, our traditional wooden gulet and home for the next seven nights.

I’ve sailed with this boat before, and it’s an experience I’ve wanted to share ever since.

Days found their own rhythm: swimming until we were called back for something delicious, discovering another favourite bay and gathering around the table as the light softened. Sleeping on deck beneath the stars became one of my favourite parts.

Our route will take us from Kaş towards Kekova, with sheltered bays, traces of ancient Lycia and opportunities to explore ashore. The precise route will follow the weather and our captain’s local knowledge, leaving space for those lovely moments you couldn’t have planned.

After disembarking, we’ll travel to Antalya for a final night at Kaleici Hotel – Adults Only, a farewell dinner and time to enjoy the old town before our journey finishes on 19 July.

All meals are included, from our welcome dinner on Samos to our final breakfast in Antalya. I’ll be with you throughout, taking care of the arrangements and offering gentle opportunities for mindfulness and reflection along the way.

Choose your own hotel room and private cabin, or share with a travelling companion. The shared cabin has one double bed, so this option is best suited to two people comfortable sharing.

With just four guest places aboard, this is a small, personal journey — whether you’re joining me for the first time or returning for another adventure.

An example of our days together
Our itinerary leaves room for the weather, local opportunities and the pleasure of staying a little longer somewhere lovely. The sailing route and shore visits will be guided by our captain and conditions at sea.

Day 1 | 7 July — Welcome to Samos
Arrive on Samos and settle into Ino Boutique Hotel & Suites. Meet Lisa and your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner as we begin our island adventure.
Accommodation: Ino Boutique Hotel & Suites — three nights

Day 2 | 8 July — Manolates & the North Coast
Head into the hills to explore Manolates, with its village lanes, little workshops and views towards the sea. Enjoy lunch and a beach swim, with a possible stop in Kokkari if time allows.

Day 3 | 9 July — Pythagorio & Lunch in Koumeika
Wander the harbour and streets of Pythagorio before heading to Koumeika for a leisurely lunch. There’s time for a swim and a final evening enjoying Samos together.

Day 4 | 10 July — Across to Turkey & On to Kaş
Take the ferry to Kuşadası, where our private transfer will meet us for the journey to Kaş. This is a full travel day, with breaks along the way, followed by dinner and a comfortable night on land before we board.
Accommodation: Linda Beach Hotel — one night

Day 5 | 11 July — Welcome Aboard Feyyaz Bey
Enjoy a relaxed morning before meeting our captain and crew. Settle into your cabin, find your favourite spot on deck and head towards our first anchorage for a swim and dinner aboard.
Accommodation: Feyyaz Bey gulet — seven nights

Day 6 | 12 July — Finding Our Sea Legs
Wake to breakfast on deck and ease into the rhythm of boat life. Swim, read, rest and watch the coastline drift past as we make our way between bays.

Day 7 | 13 July — Towards Kekova
Explore the Kekova region, where rocky shores and traces of ancient settlements meet clear blue water. Our captain will guide the day, with swimming stops in suitable bays.

Day 8 | 14 July — A Little History Ashore
Depending on our route, step ashore around Simena for village wandering and the opportunity to climb towards the castle for coastal views. Return to the boat for a swim, a meal and an unhurried afternoon.

Day 9 | 15 July — A Taste of the Lycian Coast
Weather and access permitting, enjoy a gentle walk along a section of the Lycian Way or another coastal path. Walking is optional — there’s also time to relax aboard and enjoy the sea.

Day 10 | 16 July — Nowhere to Rush
A day for sheltered bays, swims and whatever feels right: a book in the shade, a quiet moment of mindfulness or conversation over afternoon tea. These simple days can become the ones you remember most.

Day 11 | 17 July — One More Swim, One More Sunset
Enjoy our final full day aboard, with time to savour the water and the company. Gather for a last dinner with our crew and, if you wish, one more night sleeping beneath the stars.

Day 12 | 18 July — From the Boat to Antalya
After breakfast, say goodbye to our crew and disembark, expected near Demre, before our private transfer to Antalya. Settle into our hotel, explore the old town and gather for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Kaleici Hotel – Adults Only — one night

Day 13 | 19 July — Farewell, For Now
Enjoy a final breakfast before departing for your onward travels.

What's included

12 Nights’ Accommodation

Three nights at Ino Boutique Hotel & Suites on Samos, one night at Linda Beach Hotel in Kaş, seven nights aboard Feyyaz Bey gulet and one night at Kaleici Hotel – Adults Only in Antalya.

Private or Twin-Share Rm

Your own hotel room and private cabin, or shared hotel accommodation and a shared double cabin. The shared boat cabin has one double bed.

All Meals

From our welcome dinner on Samos on 7 July to our final breakfast in Antalya on 19 July, including freshly prepared meals aboard, our lunch in Koumeika and farewell dinner.

Samos Exploring

Our planned visits to Manolates, Pythagorio and Koumeika, with beach swimming time woven into our days.

Samos–Turkey Ferry

The ferry crossing from Samos to Kuşadası, including our scheduled group transfer to the departure port.

Private Group Transfers

Travel from Kuşadası to Kaş, our scheduled transfer to the boat and onward travel from our disembarkation point to our hotel in Antalya.

7 Nts of Gulet Cruising

Our journey aboard Feyyaz Bey with captain and crew, exploring the coast towards Kekova, with anchorages and swimming stops chosen to suit the conditions.