Day 1: BODRUM
Boarding starts at 3:30 p.m. from Bodrum Port. On the first day, Depends on your wish, our boat will be anchored at Bodrum Port or in a small bay. 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: ORAK ISLAND – COKERMTE
We will set sail for Orak Island. Taking the opportunity to swim in the crystal-blue waters of Orak Island and to have lunch, we will hoist sail to Çökertme, a small and lovely fishing town, for diner and for overnight stay. If the weather conditions are available it will be possible to sail. Guests are welcome to take a short walk on the shore.
Day 3: SEVEN ISLAND – KUFRE – LONG PORT
Before the breakfast in the early morning we will set sail for Seven Islands. You will be greeting another beautiful day in Seven Islands Region. In the region 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 surrounded with pine trees. Our first stop in Seven Islands Region will be Kufre Bay. We will be docking at Uzun Liman (Long -Port) for diner and overnight stay.
Day 4: TUZLA – LONGOZ – ENGLISH PORT
We will be docking at Tuzla Bay to enjoy a swim in the turquoise- blue waters. Morning swim will become a routine of your daily activities. For lunch; our captain will hoist sail to Longoz Bay; another 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. Then we will sail 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 dock.
Day 5: CLEOPATRA ADASI – KARACASOGUT
Sailing to Sedir (Kedrae) 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. Then our boat will sail to Karacasogut village for dinner and to spend the night. This lovely village is located 25 kms away from Marmaris. The transportation from here to Marmaris can be done by ‘dolmus’ buses. We will have optional tours to Marmaris or Dalyan-Caunos for those wishing to explore these places.
Day 6: KARGILI – KISEBUKU (ALAKIŞLA BUKU)
Set sail to Kargili Bay early in the morning. After lunch, we will be docking to Kisebükü (Alakisla). You will see the Byzantians’ ruins. We will spend the night in this lovely bay.
Day 7: PABUÇ BURNU – YALICIFLIK – BODRUM
We will sail to Pabucburnu after breakfast, for lunch. Tea will be served in Yaliciftlik Bay. Then our boat will be sailing back to Bodrum Port or in a small bay near to port.
Day 8: BODRUM
We will leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast.
Day 1: MARMARIS
The boarding starts at 3:30 p.m. from Marmaris Port. On the first day, the service starts on the boat with dinner and overnight stay will be in Marmaris Port or small bay. Marmaris, which was built upon the antique Karian city; Phyckos has been under the governorship of many different civilisations. 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 short 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.
Day 2: EKINCIK GULF – DALYAN
Cruise will start 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 3: TERSANE ISLAND – MANASTIR – KIZILADA
Because of wavy capes, Dişibilmez and Kurtoğlu, that we have to pass, we will set sail earlier than the other days and reach the famous Fethiye Bay. We will anchor near Tershane Island for breakfast.. This naturally protected bay, which is used as a harbour at present, was used as shipyards in Byzantine and Ottoman times. For lunch and a swimming break we will go to Manastır Bay. This place is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of a bath. By the end of the day we will have anchored at Kızıl Burun for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: FETHIYE
On the fourth day of our cruise we will arrive in Fethiye Harbour. Fethiye, which was known as Telmessos in the ancient times, was the most important city situated on Lykia’s western border with Karia. It is believed that that the city’s name came from Apollon’s son Telmessos. As the name suggests the city was the city of light and was famous for its prophets. Fethiye stretches out in a half circle along the bay protected by 12 Islands. You can visit the city center or you can join our optional tours to Olu Deniz and Saklikent. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Fethiye harbor.
Day 5: GOCEK ISLAND- YASSICA ISLAND
After the breakfast, we will be visiting uniquely beautiful islands and finally hoist near Gocek island. Following lunch and a swimming break we will sail to Yassıca islands to spend the night and cherish the wonderful scenery.
Day 6: BEDRI RAHMI BAY – DOMUZ ISLAND -AGA LIMANI
After the breakfast we will set sail to Bedri Rahmi Bay. Bedri Rahmi is a famous Turkish artist who made one of the first Blue Cruises in Turkey. Following his visit the bay was named after him. We will go to Domuz Island for a swim and anchor in Ağa Harbour for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: KADIRGA – TURUNC – CENNET – MARMARIS
Today, we will set sail to Kadirga Bay early in the morning. Lunch and swimming break will be in Kadırga Bay. After the lunch we will going to Turunc Bay and Cennet Island for swimming break. Overnight stay will be in Marmaris Harbour or in a small bay. Guests wishing to see more of Marmaris are recommended to go to the city center and experience the lovely night life.
Day 8: MARMARIS
We will leave the boat with precious memories by 10:30 after breakfast.
Day 1: MARMARIS
Boarding starts at 3:30 p.m. from Marmaris Port. On the first day, depends on your wish, our boat will be anchored at Marmaris Port or in a small bay.
Day 2: ARABIAN ISLANDS – BOZUKKALE (LORYMA)
While you have a breakfast, we will set sail for the Arabian Peninsula. The night will be spent in Bozukkale. In the historical city Bozukkale (Loryma), there is a castle which strectches 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 situation and the narrow port entrance, the port was also used by the Greek navy forces during the Pelepones Sea Battle. Karor, the Commander of Atina gathered all his ships here before the Cnidus War in 395 B.C. and Demetrios; the son of Antigonos used this port for the preparations before attacking Rhodes in 305 B.C..
Day 3: DATCA
After the breakfast we will hoist sail to Datça. Food and water are loaded for the boat. The city was founded by the Dors 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 has a rightful saying about Datca’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 Datca. You can explore Datca yourself or join the optional city tour. For dinner and overnight stay we will anchor in Datca or at a nearby bay.
Day 4: AKTUR – BENCIK
After breakfast we will set sail for Aktur. Then our first stop will be the 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 Hisaronu Gulf from the Gokova Gulf but it is closer to Hisaronu. In 550s B.C. the Cnidus people wanted to dig a tunnel in the narrowest land piece of the penninsula between the Hisaronu Gulf and the Gokova Gulf as a defence line against the Persians. That way they would make two peninsulas one island and the defense easier. They started with diligance 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.
Day 5: SELIMIYE – ORHANIYE
Today we will be sailing into the Hisaronu Gulf. For lunch we will dock in Selimiye Bay and for dinner and overnight stay our destination will be Orhaniye. You can join the optional jeep safari in Orhaniye. In Orhaniye Bay, you will see a unique scenery of a natural tidal formation called ‘kız kumu’ (Maiden’s Beach). There are so many myths about this reddish sand-path going from the shore to the inner parts of the sea. On a tiny island located in the bay you can see the wrecks of an antique castle, a sign of an ancient city.
Day 6: DIRSEKBUKU – BOZBURUN
After docking in Dirsekbükü, 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.
Day 7: KADIRDA – MARMARIS
Today we will sail to Kadirga or Kumlu Bükü after breakfast. Then comes a swimming break on Paradise Island after lunch. Depends on your wish, our boat will be anchored at Marmaris Port or in a small bay near to harbour.
Day 8: MARMARIS
We will leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast.
Day 1: GOCEK
Boarding the gulet in Gocek and cruise for the overnight anchorage of Sarsala. Dinner aboard the yacht in this most tranquil of settings.
Day 2: GEMILER ISLAND
An early morning departure for Gemiler Island, stopping along the way for lunch and the opportunity to swim and snorkel in clear blue waters. Arriving at Gemiler in the late afternoon, go ashore and explore fascinating ruins dating from Byzantine times – including a covered walkway leading to the water’s edge and a church with partially excavated mosaic floors. Just before sunset, make your way to the summit and enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the sun disappearing below the horizon. Overnight at Gemiler Island, with dinner onboard or ashore.
Day 3: KOTU BURNU – KALKAN
Cruisinig by the Seven Capes to Kalkan, stopping for lunch at Kotu Burnu if the weather permits. Kalkan is a pretty coastal town set on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean. Once moored in the small attractive harbour, go ashore to explore the narrow streets where bougainvillea and jasmine spill from the balconies and the local vendors sell an amazing variety of merchandise. Dine ashore in one of Kalkan’s quaint restaurants.
Day 4: KEKOVA
Sailinh to the region known as the Kekova Roads for a visit Kekova Island, Ucagiz and Kale Koy (ancient Simena). The ‘sunken city’ is located off Kekova Island and as the water is exceptionally clear, it is possible to make out the outlines of the buildings. Following an earthquake, the land subsided and took the remains of a settlement with it. Ucagiz is a small village with a couple of restaurants. Take a walk from here to view rock-tombs, the remains of a fort and several sarcophagi. The highlight of a visit to the Kekova Roads follows an uphill climb to the medieval fortress of ancient Simena, crowning the hill above the village of Kale Koy. The view from the top is breathtaking.
Day 5: KAS
After breakfast, cruise for the delightful seaside town of Kas and spend the afternoon exploring the pretty harbour streets. If there is time, take an overland minibus tour to the ruins of three Lycian cities: Xanthos, Patara and Letoon and learn a little of the history of these proud people. Overnight in an anchorage near Kas harbour with dinner ashore.
Day 6: OLU DENIZ – COLDWTER BAY
Your gulet will get under way during the early hours of the morning and will pass the Seven Capes, stopping off for breakfast near Olu Deniz. After lunch at Coldwater Bay, take a hike up the hill to the Greek ‘ghost town’ of Kaya Koy and relax with a cold drink in the shade before returning to the gulet. This evening will be spent in the clear waters of Karacaoren, a superb place for snorkelling with some small islands dotted about the bay.
Day 7: TERSANE ISLAND – GOCEK
After breakfast, sail across the Bay of Fethiye and into the harbour on Tersane Island. Tersane is the site of a ruined shipbuilding yard and the anchorage is ideal for enjoying swimming, snorkelling and waterskiing. Overnight in Gocek Harbour or out at anchor near Gocek island.
Day 8: GOCEK
Sailing to Gocek for disembarkation.
Day 1: FETHIYE
Boarding starts at 3.30 pm at Fethiye Marina. Fethiye, which was known as Telmessos in the ancient times, was the most important city situated on Lykia’s western border with Karia. It is believed that that the city’s name came from Apollon’s son Telmessos. The city joined the Otoman in 1924. The name changed many times over the years and was eventually named Fethiye in 1914 after the first Turkish AirForce Officer who was called Fethi Bey crashed his plane and died here while on duty. In the south of the town you will see many famous tombs and graves survived from the Antique Era and one of the most famous and most beautiful stone tombs is the tomb of King Amyntas. The ruins of a theatre recovered during the excavation carried out by the museum recently is in the city centre.
Day 2: OLUDENIZ – SOGUKSU – GEMILER ISLAND
We will set sail for Olu Deniz. Our yacht will be anchored at Soğuksu (Cold Water) Bay for lunch and for a swim. The next stop will be Gemiler Adasi – Ships Island. It is recommended to have an early evening walk on Ships Island and pay a visit to the Church of St Nicholas. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Gemiler Strait.
Day 3: YESILKOY – KAS
In the morning, we will set sail early to cross Yedi Burunlar (Seven Copes) smoothly. We will anchor at Yeşilkoy Bay, which is close to Kalkan, for breakfast and to enjoy the sea. Then on the way to Kaş we will have another break for a swim and anchor at Kaş Harbour. Here you will have the chance to walk around Kaş, which was an old Greek Town, and to experience nightlife in Kaş. Being one of the most important towns of Lykia, Kaş gained importance in Roman Times and eventually became the centre of Episcopacy in Byzantine times. Kaş is a rich land with the surrounding cities that belong to the Antique period and with other historical values.
Day 4: KEKOVA – TERSANE – UCAGIZ
After breakfast we will set sail for the Sunken city of Kekova. Here we will stop for a swimming break and for lunch at Old Ships Dock Yard where you will see an old ship yard and from the Roman Period and a church from the Byzantine times. For the night we will anchor at Üçağız Bay.
Day 5: SIMENA – GOKKAYA
After breakfast, it is possible to have a short trip on the land to Kaleköy (SİMENA) during which you will have the chance to take some of the most beautiful photographs of Antique Lykia. Lunch will be served at Gokkaya marina where we will anchor for a swim. For dinner and overnight stay we will anchor at another natural beauty spot at Ucagız Marina.
Day 6: BAYINDIR – KALKAN
After breakfast we will set sail to Bayindir marina and also enjoy the sea. After Lunch we will anchor at Kalkan Marina. Here an optional Lykian Cities tour can be organised. Xhantos, the capital of Likya, Patara the city of trade and harbor, Tilos the city of sports, Letoon that is the most important religion centre of Likya region and the famous Saklıkent Canyon can be included in our route for this optional tour. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Kalkan harbour.
Day 7: CAMLI BURUN – BATIKKAYA – FETHIYE
An early start to the day will enable us to sail to Camli Peninsula. After lunch we will anchor at Batıkkaya Bay for a swim and for lunch. Depends on your wish, we will head back to Fethiye harbour or overnight in a small bay.
Day 8: FETHIYE
We will leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast.
Day 1: ANTALYA – KEMER
Boarding will start at 3:30 p.m from Antalya Setur Marina or Kemer Marina. Service starts with dinner and overnight stay will be in one of these Marinas or one of the close bay. Antalya has been a residential area since the Paleolithic times. The city was under the reign of Lidia in the 7th century B.C., of Persians in 456 B.C., and of Alexander the Great in 333 B.C. After the death of Alexander, during the reign of Bergama king Attalos, a new city called Attaleia was founded and was conquered by the Selcuks in 1207. The most important historical buildings to see in the city are; ‘ Hadrian’s Gate’, ‘Castle Gate’, ‘Clock Tower’, ‘City-walls’, ‘Inner Castle’, ‘Broken Minaret’, Antalya Archeology Museum and ‘Yivli Minare Mosque’ the landmark of the city.
Day 2: OLYMPOS – ADRASAN
While you have breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise programme and the boat. We will set sail to the ancient city of Olympos. Olympos, one of the most important port cities of Likia, has been an element of mythological stories all throughout history. Olympos was a home for pirates because of its location in the past and today it is now known all over the world with its historical values, 3.200 meter long beautiful coast, with its endemic plantation, and its wooden houses used as pensions today. After lunch and swimming break we will be heading to Adrasan Cavus Bay for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: DEMRE – GOKKAYA
Early in the morning we will set sail to Demre. After a nice breakfast in Demre you can join the tour to the ruins of Myra, a Lykian city which was also the city of bishop St. Nicholas who was known as ‘the protector’ of the children, the poor, and the sailors in Byzantians’ time. Following this optional land tour, our yacht sails to Gokkaya Bay where we will anchor for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: TERSANE – UCAGIZ
After breakfast we will set sail over the sunken city. We will be docking at Tersane Bay for lunch and swimming break. For dinner and overnight stay we will anchor at Ücagiz Bay. If you wish, you can join the optional Kaş – Saklıkent excursion with an extra payment.
Day 5: SIMENA – KEKOVA
After having breakfast in Ucagiz, you can take the chance to visit Simena which is located on the mountain skirts right behind Kale Köy opposite Kekova Island. There you can find the Genoese Castle and the ruins of a theatre with a 300 capacity. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Kekova.
Day 6: CENEVIZ LIMANI – PHASELIS
We will start early in the morning and arrive at Ceneviz (Genoese) Harbour or Sazak Bay. After lunch we will anchor at Phaselis Bay. Phaselis was founded as a colony of the Rhodesian in 7th century B.C. Phaselis has three different bays and its people used to earn their living from the sea. The city was also famous for perfume trade in ancient times. If you wish, you can walk around the antique town full of antique ruins located on the seashore. Dinner and overnight stay will be in this beautiful Bay.
Day 7: ALACASU – KEMER
After breakfast, we will set sail and then dock at Alacasu Bay. You will have lunch and swim in this bay. For five-o-clock tea, our destination will be Ayısıgı Bay. Dinner and overnight will do Kemer or Antalya harbour.
Day 8: ANTALYA or KEMER
We will leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast.
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