Day 1: Bodrum |
| Boarding starts at 3:30 p.m. from Bodrum. On the first day, our boat will be anchored at Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight stay. Bodrum has a history that goes back to the 12 th century B.C. The city which was called "Halicarnassus" 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.) which is 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 is still hosting many shows and concerts for the art-lovers in Bodrum. Another place that you should visit first at your arrival in Bodrum is the landmark of the city "Castle of Saint Peter". It is one of the best preserved piece of work whose history goes back to the Middle Ages. "Myndos Gate" through which Alexander the Great entered Halicarnassus is another place that you should not miss. |
Day 2:
Cnidos |
| After breakfast, we will cruise about 3 hours to cross the mouth of the Gökova Gulf and reach Cnidos. This city, moved to this strategic important point in the 4th. century BC was one of six cities forming a leauge called the Dorian Hexapolis. Knidos can be considered as the point which seperates the Aegean from the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It has two ancient harbours and we will drop anchor in the bigger eastern harbour from where we can see the ruins. The harbour is unfortunately relatively unprotected from the wind so that captains often decide to overnight in nearby Palamutbükü bay. |
Day 3:
Bozburun |
| We will go to 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 more interested in sponge-diving as it is not worthy and is dangerous. In the last years sponge-diving is replaced by gulet tourism and Bozburun Gulets nowadays could take its place in this sector.And overnighting will be here. |
Day 4:
Bozukkale |
| Passing around Karaburun, we arrive first in Bozukkale (ancient name=Loryma) seaside village. Altough the Turkish name means "ruined castle", the castle on a hill at the entrance to the port is in relatively good condition. You can visit the ancient castle of Lorym, before dinner and overnight stay. |
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Day 5:
Serçe Bay-Kadırga |
| After breakfast we cruise further to Serçe Bay. We will sail to Kadirga or Kumlu Bükü after lunch,for diner. Overnight will be in Kadırga. |
Day 6:
Ekincik |
| We will cruise to with Ekincik Gulf. If you want, you may join our optional Dalyan Tour from here. In this tour you will enjoy the natural beauty of the delta as you pass along by the river boat called Piyade. Finally you will arrive in Dalyan which is a Karian City known to be founded by Miletos' son. Besides its ancient value with its Rock Tombs, Akropol Castle, Ancient Theater and Basilica complex, Dalyan is also well-known for it natural beauty with Caretta- Caretta (İztuzu) Beach. Following a rejuvenating Mud Bath the final destination of the day will be Turtle Beach. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Gulf of Ekincik. |
Day 7:
Paradise Island - Marmaris Marina |
| After breakfast we will be cruising to Paradise Island, overnight will be at Marmaris Harbour. |
Day 8:
Marmaris |
| Disemberkation in Marmaris. The customers leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast. |
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