 DAY
1
You will embark on at 3:30 p.m. at Bodrum port. If you arrive
earlier then 3:30 p.m. you can leave luggages to our office. First
day dinner and the night will be in Bodrum Port. During this time
our guests who wish to explore the city will have a night time.
Bodrum has a history that goes back to the 12th century B.C. The
city which was called as ' Halicarnassus', was the birthplace of
Heredotos. Thus Bodrum was a home to many civilizations and a lot of
things to see: The ' Mausoleum' of the King Mausolus which is one of
the Seven Wonders of the World is in this cultural city.Another
unique historical work-piece is the Amphitheatre; 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 today's
Bodrum.The next place that you should see when you arrive in Bodrum
is the landmark of the city 'Castle of Saint Peter' which has a
history date back to the Medieval Century and today it hosts the
world's largest underwater archeology museum. Another one that you
should not miss; is the 'Myndos Gate' where Alexander the Great had
got into Halicarnassus. Bodrum is also popular with its night life.
DAY 2
This day starts with a welcome on board meeting while you enjoying
your breakfast. Yachting crew will inform you about the cruise
program and the boat. During this time your captain will be
completing the departure procedures. Then you will sail to Kos
Island. Asclepion, known as the best health-care center of the
Antique World is located here. Kos is also the birthplace of
Hippocrates; the Father of Medical Science. All the Eastern-Mediterranean
people were coming to Kos (Istankoy) for their health problems. In
the island there is a lot to see; a Medieval century castle; a
museum; an antique stadium; Acropolis; an Antique Odeon; an
amphitheatre; and Roman Baths. Istankoy is the second largest
island of the 12 islands. Dodecanese islands have a very soft
climate and very fertile lands. In the island, which is crowded
every season, you can see the old and the new age constructions
has been located together. The island hosts a 560 years old tree
and a 211 years old fountain.
DAY 3
Engine starts to Nisiros island in the early morning. The volcano
of Nisiros island- which means 'the place with figs' in the Aegean
Sea- which burst out in 1422 and it is still active. Nikea village
located on the side of the volcano, has white streets and a mosaic-style
square. You can take a bus tour to the Krater which is still
active and where you can see the gases coming from underground. On
the way return, after a short village tour and a lunch break; you
will sail to Tilos island. The dinner and the overnight will be in
the port of this small, peaceful island.
DAY 4
You will sail to Rhodes early in the morning. Rhodes is the
largest island 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 almost 300
days of a year. Rhodes has been a home for many civilizations;
starting with the knights of St.John in the Medieval century, then
Ottomans and Italians. Thus island has one of the unique
historical harmonies and the beauty of these three. The main port
Rhodes is the Rhodes City that has the same name with the island.
Rhodes city is divided into two main areas: the new town and the
old town. One of the most beautiful beaches of the island is in
the new town. The other very touristy areas of Rhodes island are;
Lyndos and Kamiros. The city, which is still surrounded with 12
meters thick city walls, gives you the feeling of traveling back
to medieval century especially when you walk around its narrow
stone roads. After dinner we highly recommend to enjoy a Rhodes
night.
DAY 5
After sailing in the early hours of morning towards to Simi island;
you will arrive to the Monastry of Panormitis, located in the
southern part of Simi. After visiting the Monastry and the museum
of this quiet and peaceful coast, you will take a swim break at
noon time and will arrive to Simi port in the evening. You can see
the shore-side with its neo-classical houses and the inner streets.
The island presents magnificent natural beauties for those nature-lovers
and hikers. The island from the north to the south is 13 km. and
from the west to east is 8 km. long. Total area is 68 square
kilometer. You will love Simi with its pine and oak forests and
unique bays.
DAY 6
After a short sailing in early morning you will get into Turkish
waters from Datca. You can enjoy a short-walk on the shore side
while your captain is finishing with the customs procedures. Datca
has been founded by the Dors who have been emigrated from Aegean
islands to the southern coasts of Ionia in the 7th century B.C. In
the city you will see the temples built on behalf of Apollon and
Venus, huge theatres, game and meeting saloons. The island has no
humidity at all and has a very fresh air. The history writer
Strabon has a saying about Datca's weather: 'God leaves his fellow
ones whom he wants to have a long life on Datca island.' According
to a myth while the Spanish pirates were passing from Datca waters
had disembarked the diseased people in Datca and these people got
well with the help of the clean weather of Datca.
You will sail to Cnidus after lunch. Cnidus was a developed city
in science, art and construction. Eudoxos is the very popular
astronomy and maths professor; Dr. Euryphon is the popular painter;
Polygnotos, the builder of the Alexander the Great's light house-
one of the seven wonders of the World- Sosrates is the doctor who
saved the life of Persian king from a disaster and Ktesias lived
in this island. Dr. Euryphon and his students have founded the
second largest medical sciences school in Cnidus. The island also
hosts the largest sun clock of its time implemented by Eudoksos.
Datca has been the home for Aphrodite's monument and has got his
fame with Demeter who was known as 'the beautiful-haired queen'. A
place always kept in mind with its love and sex stories. The
whorehouse wrecks are best evidences that tell us the sex life in
Datca. At that time the places that have become famous with their
whorehouses have been the popular places for the sailors and the
Arabian tradesmen.The dinner and overnight will be in Cnidus.
DAY 7
You will start sailing in the early morning. Your captain will
dock in Karadag Poyraz port and have the last swim break in these
beautiful blue waters. In the afternoon we will be sailing to
Bodrum Port for the dinner and overnight.
DAY 8 After breakfast you can leave the boat by taking all
your unforgettable and very enjoyable memories with you.
Please
note that, the captain on behalf of the yachting company; reserves
the right to make changes within the cruise programme according to
the sea and weather conditions for the safety and security reasons.
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