Rhodes to Fethiye Day Trip by BoatSailing and boat trips

Makri Travel

Overview

Enjoy a Rhodes to Fethiye day trip by boat and get a glimpse of Asian culture! Visit the Turkish coastal town of Fethiye and admire some impressive historical landmarks, the famous old city, and its busy bazaar.

◾ Enjoy a beautiful boat trip to the Turkish coast
◾ Visit Amyntas tombs and appreciate wonderful views of the Aegean Sea
◾ Visit Levissi, the Kaya village, which serves as a museum and a historical monument
◾ Spend some time in the Fethiye old town & visit the famous Bazaar

About this Experience

DURATION: 10 hours
DEPARTURE TIME: 8.40 am
MEETING POINT: Tourist Port of Rhodes
LANGUAGES: English, Greek, French, German
OPENING SEASON: May to October
WHO CAN COME: Rhodes to Fethiye Day Trip is suitable for everyone

Description - What to expect

Your boat departs at 9.00 am from the tourist port of Rhodes for a full day trip to the historic city of Fethiye on the Turkish coast. It is a short trip to Turkey and an excellent opportunity to visit another country!

Upon arrival, visit Amyntas tombs located on the cliff at the back of the town center. These massive rock-cut tombs are the most prominent landmark of the city, offering superb views of the archipelagos.

Your Fethiye day trip continues with a visit to Levissi, the Kaya village, which serves as a museum and a historical monument, also called the ‘Ghost town’. Guests have the option to either stay at the Fethiye old town or visit the famous Bazaar.

Itinerary
08:00 Arrival at the tourist harbor, passport control
09:00 Boat departure to Fethiye
11:15 Arrival at Fethiye harbor
11:20 Arrival at Amyntas Tombs
12:15 Arrival at Levissi (Ghost town)
13:35 Free time in Fethiye old town or the Bazaar.
16:00 Meeting at port
16:30 Departure from Fethiye port
18:20 Arrival at Rhodes harbor

About the boat

336 Seat - New Catamaran

What's included, what's not

✔ Boat ticket
✔ Transfers to Amyntas Tombs and Levissi
✖ Entrance fees
✖ Food/Beverages

Who can come/Other requirements

You will need your passport to board the boat to Turkey

Cutoff time before activity

2 days

Good to know - practical information

Modern Fethiye is located on the site of the ancient city of Telmessos, the ruins of which can be seen in the city, e.g. the Hellenistic theatre by the main quay.

A Lycian legend explains the source of the name Telmessos as follows: The god Apollo falls in love with the youngest daughter of the King of Phoenicia, Agenor. He disguises himself as a small dog and thus gains the love of the shy, withdrawn daughter. After he reappears as a handsome man, they have a son, whom they name 'Telmessos' (the land of lights).

The city became part of the Persian Empire after the invasion of the Persian general Harpagos in 547 BC, along with other Lycian and Carian cities. Telmessos then joined the Attic-Delos Union (Delian League) established in the mid-5th century BC. and, although it later left the union and became an independent city, continued its relations with the union