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 stay at the port an overnight. 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
to visit.
Day 2: ORAK ISLAND – COKERTME
After your breakfast, you will be informed
about the cruise itinerary and the boat. Then we will cruise to
Orak Island. Here you will have the opportunity of swimming in
the crystal-blue waters of Orak Island and enjoying lunch, we
will then sail to Cokertme, a small and picturesque fishing
town, for dinner and an overnight stay. If the weather
conditions permit, it may be possible to use the sail on the
way. Guests are welcome to take a short walk on the shore.
Day 3: SEVEN ISLANDS ( KUFRE / UZUN LIMAN
-LONG PORT ) - ENGLISH HARBOUR
Before breakfast in the early morning, we
will cruise to Seven Islands. You will experience another
excellent day in the Seven Islands Region. In this region which
is full of many small islands and coral reef; it is recommended
that you should dive, swim, sleep and rest. Our guests can also
enjoy a walk in the forests which are filled with pine trees.
Our first stop in Seven Islands Region will be Kufre Bay. Then
we will be anchoring at Uzun Liman (Long Port). Afterwards we
will cruise to English Port for dinner and an overnight stay.
The name English Port comes from the time of 2nd World War as
the ships of British Navy forces used to dock here. In this
area, there are so many small and large bays which are suitable
and sheltered enough to anchor for the boats.
Day 4: CLEOPATRA ISLAND – KARACASOGUT
We will cruise to Sedir (Cedrae) Island. This
unique island with its small beach and unbelievable clear water
is like an open-air museum. You can see the city walls, the
temple from the time of Dorians' reign (later restored as a
church), the amphitheater with 1.500 guest capacity and some
vaulted historical buildings. You can walk around the wrecks of
pillars with antique writings on them or the ancient stones
decorated with reliefs. Cleopatra Beach, located on this island,
has a very special kind of sand that can only be found in the
deserts of Northern Africa. According to the myth, King Antonius
brought the sand from Egypt via sea for Cleopatra. Then our boat
will sail to Karacasogut village for dinner and spend the night
there. This lovely village is located at 25 km away from
Marmaris. Therefore, it is possible to visit Marmaris via 'dolmus'(mini
buses) if you want. We also have an optional tour to Dalyan -
Caunos .
Day 5: LONGOZ - TUZLA
Morning swimming will soon become a part of
your daily activities. For lunch, our captain will cruise to
Longoz Bay; another place which is like paradise, sheltered with
huge pine forests. After lunch, you can enjoy a short walk in
the forest and take a rest in Ali Baba's local shed-like cafe.
Afterwards the gulet will be anchoring at
Tuzla Bay to enjoy a swimming break in the turquoise-blue
waters. Dinner and overnight stay at Tuzla Bay.
Day 6: KARGILI - KISEBUKU (ALAKISLA BUKU)
We will be in Kargili Bay (Molla Ibrahim Bay)
early in the morning. After lunch, we will be anchoring at
Kisebuku (Alakisla Buku).Here you can see the ruins of
Byzantines. We will spend the night in this lovely bay.
Day 7: PABUCBURNU - YALICIFTLIK – BODRUM
We will sail to Pabucburnu after breakfast
and enjoy lunch here. Tea will be served in Yaliciftlik Bay. An
optional village tour can be arranged from this bay for those
who are wishing to experience the local life. Then our boat will
cruise back to Bodrum Port for the last day's dinner and an
overnight stay.
Day 8: BODRUM
The guests will leave the boat with precious
memories by 10:30 after breakfast.