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Day 1: BODRUM
Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbor.
On the first day, our boat will remain anchored in Bodrum Port
for dinner and an overnight stay. Bodrum has a history that goes
back to the 12th
century B.C. The city was called 'Halicarnassus' and it was the
birthplace of Herodotus; the 'Father of History' who lived in
the 5th
century B.C. The 'Mausoleum' of King Mausolus (350 B.C.), one of
the Seven Wonders of the World is in this city. The only
structure that survived from the Classical Era is the
Amphitheatre. It is one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with
a capacity of 13.000 guests and it is still hosting many shows
and concerts for the art-lovers of Bodrum. Another place that
you should visit when you arrive in Bodrum is the landmark of
the city, the 'Castle of Saint Peter'. It is one of the best
preserved pieces of architecture with a history dating back to
the Middle Ages. 'Myndos Gate' through which Alexander the Great
entered Halicarnassus is another place that you should not miss.
Day 2: COS (KOS)
After breakfast, you will be informed about
the cruise itinerary and the boat. After the customs formalities
are completed, we will cruise to Kos Island. Asclepion, known to
be the birth place of Hippocrates, who is 'the Father of Medical
Sciences', is located here. All the people from the eastern
Mediterranean with health problems were treated in Kos. Kos is
the second largest island of the 12 islands (Dodecanese islands)
and has a very mild climate and very fertile lands. The island
houses a 560-year-old tree, a 211-year-old fountain and a 290 km
long beach. You may take a quick swim in Lambi Beach which is
very close to Kos Harbor. Kos is one of the islands with the
best night life. Nafklirou, a street full of bars, is always
crowded, colorful, and full of life.
Day 3: NISYROS – SYMI
Early in the morning we will cruise to
Nisyros Island and will have a swimming break. The volcano on
Nisyros Island erupted in 1422 and is still active. Nikea
village is located on the side of the crater is constituted with
white streets and a mosaic-style square. You can take an
optional bus tour to the crater (volcano) which is still
active and you will see the gases coming from underground. We
will anchor at Symi Port late in the afternoon. You can see the
shoreline with its neo-classical houses and the peripheral
districts. You are going to adore Symi Island for its pine and
oak forests and unique bays.
Day 4: RHODES
We will cruise to Rhodes early in the
morning. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands.
The island is quite a popular holiday
destination as it has one of the best-preserved and the largest
European Medieval cities and has warm weather for 300 days of
the year. Rhodes has been the cradle of many civilizations;
starting with the knights of St. John in the Middle Ages, then
Ottomans and Italians. Thus, the island has a unique historical
harmony and beauty. Here you can join our optional old
city tour. The main port of Rhodes is Rhodes City which bears
the same name as the island. The other very touristic areas of
Rhodes island are; Lindos and Kamiros. Here there will be
another optional tour for Lindos. This city, which is
still surrounded by a 12 meter thick city-wall which gives you
the feeling of travelling back to Medieval times especially when
you walk around its narrow, stone-paved roads. After dinner, we
highly recommend you to enjoy in Rhodes Town night out.
Day 5: DATCA - KARGI
We return to Turkey via Datca. Datca was
founded by the Dorians who came from Aegean Sea to the southern
coast of Ionia in the 7th
century B.C. The island has no humidity at all and has fresh air
with plenty of oxygen. The historian Strabon was right when he
remarked of Datca’s weather: "God would send his beloved
servants to Datca to live longer". According to a myth while the
Spanish pirates were passing by the coast of Datca, they
disembarked people with Hansen's disease in Sariliman Bay and
these abandoned people recovered from their disease with the
help of the clean weather of Datca. You may take a walk in Datca
Harbor. Our last stop will be Kargı Bay.
Day 6: INCEBURUN – PALAMUTBUKU - KNIDOS
We will start to sail towards Inceburun. The
breakfast and a swimming break will take place here. After that
we will cruise to Palamutbükü for lunch and a swimming break. We
will cruise to Cnidus for dinner and an overnight stay. Cnidus
was a developed city in science, art and architecture. Eudoxos,
a very popular astronomer and maths professor; Dr. Euryphon;
Polygontos, a popular painter; Skopas and Bryaksis of Faros, the
most famous sculptors of the era; Sostrates, the architect of
Alexandrian light house -one of the seven wonders of the World-
and Ktesias the doctor, who saved the life of a Presian king
from a disaster, lived on this island. Dr. Euryphon and his
students founded the second biggest medical science school in
Cnidus. The island also hosts the largest sun clock of its time
which was erected by Eudoksos. Knidos was the home for
Aphrodite's monument and in those times the city was famous for
brothels and became popular for sailors and Arabic tradesmen.
You may take a walk on the shore to see the ruins.
Day 7: BLACK ISLAND – POYRAZ HARBOUR–
BODRUM
We will begin to cruise early in the morning
to Karaada (Black Island). Breakfast and a swimming break will
be at Poyraz Bay which is located on the northern side of the
island. This is such a nice bay with its turquoise-blue waters.
We will dock in Bodrum Harbor for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 8: BODRUM
The guests will leave the boat with precious
memories by 10:30 after breakfast.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: The A/C
can be in use up to 8 hours daily.
Optional Excursions: Kos; Asklepeion
Tour, Rhodes: Old City, Nisyros; Volcano Tour, Turkish Hamam |
