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BODRUM – KOS – GYALI – NISIROS – SYMI
– RODOS – BODRUM |
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Departures
every Sunday
(15th May to 09th 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 - Kos (Greece): |
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Whilst
you have breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary.
After the paper work at customs is completed we will cruise
to Kos Island. Asclepion, known to be the birth place of Hippocrates,
'the Father of Medical Sciences', is located here. All the East-
Mediterranean people with health problems were treated in Kos
(Istankoy). Kos; the second largest island of the 12 islands
(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 Harbour. Cos is one
of the islands with the best night life. Nafklirou, a street
full of bars, is always crowded, colourful, and full of life. |
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DAY
03 - Gyali - Nisiros (Greece): |
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Early
in the morning we will cruise to Gyali Island and have a swimming
break. There is no settlement and only pumice stone remains
on this little volcanic island. We will cruise to Nisiros. The
volcano on Nisiros island- which means 'the place with figs'-
in the Aegean Sea- 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 which is still active and you will see
the gases coming from the underground. Dinner and overnight
stay will be on in this little, peaceful island. |
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DAY
04 - Symi (Greece): |
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We
set sail for Simi Island early in the morning and arrive at
the Monastry of Panormitis which is located in the southern
part of Simi. 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 for its pine and oak forests and
unique bays. |
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DAY
05 - Rhodes (Greece): |
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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 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 Town which bears the same name
as the island. The other very touristic areas of Rhodes island
are; Lyndos 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
06 - Datca - Palamutbuku - Knidos (Turkey): |
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We
return to Turkey via Datça. Whilst your captain completes
the port formalities, you may have a walk along Datca Harbour.
After lunch we cruise to Palamutbükü for a swim stop.
Today, our last stop will be Knidos (Cnidus) for dinner and
overnight stay. Cnidus was a developed city in science, art
and architecture. Eudoxos, a very popular astronomer and maths
professor; Dr. Euryphon; Polygontos, a poular painter; Skopas
and Bryaksis of Faros, the most famous sculptors of the era;
Sostrates, the architect of Alexandrian light house -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 largest medical
sciences school in Cnidus. The island also homes the largest
sun clock of its time which was erected by Eudoksos. Knidos
was the home for Aphrodite's monument and at 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. |
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DAY
07 - Poyraz - Meteor Bay - Bodrum: |
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We
will start to cruise early in the morning to Karaada (Black
Island). Breakfast and a swimming stop will be at Poyraz Bay
which is located on the northern side of the island. This is
such a nice bay with its turquoise-blue waters. We will be anchoring
at Meteor Bay for lunch which is located on the southern side
of the island. There is a meteor hole here and this is how the
bay got its name. Here you may jump over the platform into the
deep water. You may also take a walk through the underwater
caves which are very near to Meteor Bay for a small local fee.
We will dock in Bodrum Harbour for 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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15 May to 04 June