Description

Day 1 (SAT): BOARD IN BODRUM
Boarding starts by 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 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.) 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 (SUN): KOS
Following the 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 birthplace of Hippocrates, who is ‘the Father of Medical Sciences’, is located here. All the people from the east Mediterranean with health problems were treated in Kos.

Kos is the second largest island of the 12 islands (the Dodecanese Islands) 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 nightlife. Nafklirou, a street full of bars, is always crowded, colorful, and full of life.

You may join our optional Asclepion & Zia Village tours or you may also explore the city by yourself.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at Kos harbor.

Day 3 (MON): GYALI – NISYROS
Early in the morning, we will have a swimming break at a bay of Gyali Island on the way to Nisyros Island.

The volcano on Nisyros erupted in 1422 and is still active. Nikea village, 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).

Your boat will stay here for the dinner and the overnight

Day 4 (TUE) : SYMI
Our next destination is the charming bay of Nanou in Symi Island where the boat will anchor 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 colourful houses and narrow streets with hundreds of stairs.

Day 5 (WED): 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 6 (THU): DATCA – PALAMUTBUKU – KNIDOS
We return to Turkey via Datca customs and your boat is supplying fresh provisions.

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.

Afterwards, we will cruise to Palamutbuku for lunch, you may also take a walk in the village.

Today our final destination will be the world famous ancient city of Knidos.

Knidos 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 lighthouse – 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, visit the open air museum after a swimming break.

Day 7 (FRI): 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, a nice bay with its turquoise-blue waters on the northern side of the island.

We will dock in Bodrum Harbor for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 (SAT): BODRUM
Disembarkation by 10:30 after breakfast.

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Above prices are based on minimum of 2 guests travelling together. We offer a wide selection of private Gulet Charter services and customized itinerary. Contact us to request a specific quote based on number of guests, their interests and budget.

DEPARTURE & SEASONALITY

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