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MARMARIS
- DATCA - SYMI - RHODES - MARMARIS |
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Departures
every Saturday
(15th May to 09th October) |
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DAY
01 - Marmaris Harbour: |
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Boarding
starts at 15:30 from Marmaris Harbour. Guests who arrive early
can leave their luggage at the yachting office. On the first
day, our boat will be anchored at Marmaris Harbour for dinner
and overnight stay. Marmaris, which was built upon the antique
Caria city; Physkos has been under the governorship of many
different civilizations. The most valuable work-piece that you
will see today is Marmaris Castle dating from 1577. There is
also a mosque and an 8-room caravansary covered with arches
from the Ottoman Period. The ruins of the Antique times lie
on Asar Hill; a small hill located on the northern side of the
city. Being one of the best-known touristic places of Turkey
Marmaris also has a large marina. |
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DAY
02 - Serce - Bozukkale (Loryma): |
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Whilst
you have breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary
and then set sail for Serçe Bay. A Byzantine shipwreck
from the 11th century which is exhibited in the Bodrum Museum
was found here. The night will be spent in Bozukkale. In the
ancient city Bozukkale (Loryma), there is a castle which stretches
out in a rectangle with its city walls and 9 temples. The name
Bozukkale means 'crooked castle' and might be associated with
the fact that one side of the castle is missing. Because of
its geographical location and the narrow port entrance, the
port was also used by the Greek naval forces during the Peloponnese
Sea Battle. Karor, the Commander of Athens gathered all his
ships here before the Cnidus War in 395 B.C., and Demetrius;son
of Antigonos used this port for preparations before attacking
Rhodes in 305 B.C. |
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DAY
03 - Bozburun - Dirsekbuku - Bencik: |
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Early
in the morning we start to cruise to Bozburun which 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. We will anchor at Dirsek Bükü for
lunch and swimming stop. Today, our last stop will be at Bencik
Bay; which has a very narrow entrance but a unique view once
you get inside. Bencik is located at the narrowest part of the
peninsula that divides Hisarönü Gulf from the Gökova
Gulf but it is located at Hisarönü side. In 550s B.C.
the Cnidus people wanted to dig a tunnel in the narrowest land
piece of the peninsula between the Hisarönü Gulf and
the Gökova Gulf as a defence line against the Persians.
That way they would make two peninsulas one island and the defence
easier. They started with diligence and put a lot of effort;
however, in the end they could not manage and the city was conquered
by the Persians. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Bencik
Bay. |
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DAY
04 - Aktur - Datca: |
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Today
our first stop will be Aktur Bay. After lunch and a swimming
stop we will cruise to Datça. Food and water will be
supplied for the boat from Datça Harbour. The city
was founded by the Dors who came from Aegean Sea to the southern
coast of Ionia in 7th century B.C. The island has no humidity
at all and has fresh air with plenty of oxygen. The historian
Strabo has a rightful saying about Datça's weather:
"God would send his beloved servants to Datça
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 Datça. You can explore Datca yourself or
join the optional Cnidus tour. For dinner and overnight stay
will be in Datca. |
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DAY
05 - Symi (Greece): |
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After
port formalities, we will set sail for Symi Island and arrive
at the Monastery of Panormitis located in the southern part
of Symi. It is possible to visit the Monastery and the Museum
on this well-protected and peaceful bay. After having a swimming
break on the eastern shores of the island, we will anchor at
the port early in the evening. You can see the shore-side with
its neo-classical houses and the peripheral districts. You are
going to adore Simi Island for its pine and oak forests and
unique bays. |
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DAY
06 - Rhodes: |
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We
will cruise to Rhodes early in the morning. Rhodes is the largest
of the Dodecanese Islands. The island is a very popular holiday
place as it has one of the best-protected and the largest European
Medieval city and has warm weather 300 days of a year. Rhodes
has been a home for 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. The main
port of Rhodes is the Rhodes City which bears the same name
as the island. The other very touristic areas of Rhodes island
are; Lindos and Kamiros. The city, which is still surrounded
by 12 meter-thick city-walls, gives you the feeling of travelling
back to Medieval times especially when you walk around its narrow,
stone-paved roads. After dinner, our guests are highly recommended
to enjoy a Rhodes night out. |
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DAY
07 - Marmaris Harbour: |
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After
entering Marmaris Port we will anchor at Cennet Island (Paradise
Island). Swimming stop and lunch will take place here. After
we anchor at Marmaris Harbour for dinner and overnight. |
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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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15 May to 02 July