The beautiful and lively city of Antalya from where we will depart is worth a visit for its well-restored historic district and the wonderful archaeological museum. In the heart of the city, the pretty marina snuggles beneath the Roman walls that enclose much of the central district known as Kaleici (Castle). To the left of the eccentric Toy Museum, a panoramic elevator and cobbled streets lead to Cumburiyet Caddesi from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the gulf.

Nearby are Yvli Minare (the stepped minaret). To the east of the city stretches a beautiful stretch of coastline carved by several rivers with waterfalls that pour into the sea. The most interesting archaeological finds are located in the area of Kekova, the island where we will stop.

There are many remains of cities that have sunk into the sea due to subsistence and are still visible. As soon as you enter the roadstead you can see the magnificent Byzantine castle of Kale Koy. Here there was a city that sank into the sea due to an earthquake. Once the boat is moored, it is very interesting to visit the ancient necropolis of Lycia on the hill, which overlooks the sea, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees. A little further on, a staircase descends directly into the water, connecting the mainland to the submerged ruins. Lycean and Byzantine tombs are partly above and partly below the surface of the water. The climb to the castle is steep, but it is worth it for the view of the gulf island and for the possibility of seeing the submerged parts of the city, the remains of a tiny theater and a multitude of sarcophagi, true rock works of art, many of which are still in perfect condition after two or three thousand years from construction.

In Karacaoren, between the island surmounted by numerous ruins and the mainland, we will find a suggestive anchorage.

Further on, Olu Deniz lies in a beautiful cove. In the hinterland of Kalkan we will discover the ancient imposing theater of Patara.

Fethiye, our last destination, is a very pleasant and lively town, especially in the market area with a picturesque maze of narrow streets full of shops and stalls. Coming from the sea, the rock tombs that dot the cliffs dominating the city stand out. To the west of the tombs we find the remains of a medieval fortress. Splendid is the "Cleopatra Beach", Sebur Adelari.