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Day 1: BODRUM
Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbour. 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: CNIDUS – INCEBURUN - KARGI
We will depart after the breakfast for Cnidus.
Cnidus was a developed city in science, art and architecture.
Eudoxos, a very popular astronomer and maths professor; Dr. Euryphon;
Polygontos, a popular artist; 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 Persian 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 also take a walk on the shore to see the ruins. A
nice swimming break will be available here.
Lunch will be served at the bay of Cnidus. Then
we will cruise to Inceburun. Here the water is superb and you again
will have the opportunity to swim in these crystal waters. Today,
our last stop will be at Kargi.
Day 3: DIRSEKBUKU - KIZIL ADA - BOZBURUN
The breakfast will be served at Dirsekbuku, we
will cruise and anchor at Kizil Ada for lunch and a swimming break.
Today, our last stop will be at Bozburun. Bozburun is a small
fishing town. This area was popular and suitable for sponge-diving
but nowadays the people of the island are no longer interested in
sponge-diving as it is not financially beneficial and is dangerous.
In the recent years sponge-diving has been replaced by gulet
tourism.
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 touristical areas of Rhodes island are; Lindos and Kamiros.
Here there will be another optional excursion; Lindos Tour.
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: SYMI
We will set sail to Symi Island and anchor at a
near bay to Symi Harbour for lunch and a swimming break. 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 6: NISYROS – COS (KOS)
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. Then 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 Harbour. Kos is one of the islands with the best
night life. Nafklirou, a street full of bars, is always crowded,
colourful, and full of life.
Day 7: BLACK ISLAND (POYRAZ HARBOUR - METEOR
BAY) – BODRUM
We will cruise to Bodrum for the customs
formalities. Afterwards swimming break will take place and lunch
will be served at Poyraz Bay which is located on the northern side
of Karaada (Black Island). This is such a nice bay with its
turquoise-blue waters. We will be anchoring at Meteor Bay for tea
time which is located on the southern side of the island. There is a
meteor hole here and this is how the bay got its name. Here you may
jump over the platform into the deep water. You may also take a walk
through the underwater caves which are very near to Meteor Bay for a
small local fee. We will dock in Bodrum Harbour for dinner
and an overnight stay.
Day 8: BODRUM
The guests will leave the boat with precious memories by 10:30 after
breakfast.
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