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BODRUM
- GOKOVA - BODRUM |
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Departures
every Friday / Saturday / Sunday / Monday
(between 10th April and 23rd October) |
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DAY
01 - Bodrum Harbour: |
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Boarding
starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbour. Guests who arrive early
can leave their luggage
at the yachting office. 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 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 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 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 that back to the middle
Ages. 'Myndos Gate' through which Alexander the Great entered
Halicarnassus is another place to visit. |
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DAY
02 - Orak Island: |
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While
you have breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary
and the boat. Then we cruise to Orak Island. Take the opportunity
to swim in the crystal-blue waters of Orak Island and enjoy
lunch. Sail to Çökertme, a small and picturesque
fishing town, for dinner and for overnight stay. Guests are
welcome to take a short walk on the shore. |
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DAY
03 - Seven Islands - Kufre - Long Port: |
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Before
breakfast in the early morning we cruise to Seven Islands. You
will experience another beautiful day in the Seven Islands Region.
The region 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 Küfre Bay. We will be anchoring at Uzun Liman (Long
Port) for dinner and overnight stay. |
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DAY
04 - Tuzla - Longoz - Karacasogut: |
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The
gulet will be anchoring at Tuzla Bay to enjoy a swim in the
turquoise-blue waters. Morning swimming will become a routine
of your daily activities. For lunch; our captain will cruise
to Löngöz Bay; sheltered with huge pine forests.
After lunch you can enjoy if you wish a short
walk in the forest and take a rest in Ali Baba's local shed-like
cafe. Then sail to Karacasögüt village for dinner
and to spend the night. This lovely village is located 25km
away from Marmaris. The transportation from here to Marmaris
can be done by 'dolmus' buses. We may have optional tours
to Marmaris or Dalyan-Caunos for those wishing to explore
these places. |
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DAY
05 - Cleopatra Island - English Harbour: |
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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 ruins from the Dors' reign (later
on restorated as a church); the amphitheatre with 1500 guest
capacity and the domed 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 had brought this sand from Egypt by sea for Cleopatra.
Later cruise to English Port for dinner and overnight stay.
The name English Port comes from the 2nd World War; when the
ships of English Navy forces used to dock here. In this area
there are so many small and large bays sheltered enough and
suitable for the boats to anchor. |
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DAY
06 - Kargili - Kisebuku: |
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Cruising
to Kargili Bay (Molla Ibrahim Bay) early in the morning. After
lunch we will be anchoring at Kisebükü (Alakisla Bükü).
See the Byzantine' ruins. Spend the night in this lovely bay. |
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DAY
07 - Pabucburnu - Yaliciftkil - Bodrum Harbour: |
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Sail
to Pabuçburnu after breakfast and enjoy lunch here. Tea
will be served in Yaliçiftlik Bay. An optional village
tour can be arranged from this bay for those guests wishing
to experience local life. Then cruise back to Bodrum Port for
the last day's dinner and overnight stay. |
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DAY
08 - Disembark: |
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Breakfast
onboard then time to disembark around 10:30 and say farewell |
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**Depending
on sea and weather conditions, the yachting company reserves
the right to make necessary changes in the tour programme to
ensure the safety and comfort of its guests. |
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10 April to 27 May