Overview
This summer why not cruise by traditional wooden gulet over the sparkling waters of Turkey and Greece. Departing from Bodrum (Turkey) this sailing adventure includes various islands of the Dodecanese group. Enjoy a night out in Kos, visit the monastery of St Joan in Patmos and the churches of Lipsi, swim with the fish in Aquarium bay.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 - Bodrum (Turkey)
Boarding starts at 15:30 in Bodrum Harbor. Welcome by the captain, enjoy first dinner onboard and overnight in Bodrum Harbour.
meals: dinner included
Day 02 - Kos (Greece)
After breakfast & once customs formalities completed, cruise to the Greek island of Kos. This is the 2nd largest of the 12 islands that compose the Dodecanese group. Home to a 560-year-old tree, a 211-year-old fountain and a 290km long beach.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 03 - Pserimos & Leros (Greece)
Begin to cruise early in the morning to Pserimos Island for breakfast and a swimming break. Then to beautiful island of Leros, a mountainous, green island with high cliffs and many small bays and villages. After lunch and swimming break in Xerakampos, anchor at Lakki Harbour or Agia Marina Port located in the east. You should visit Platanos the main city of Leros with steep stairs, narrow streets, and flower gardens. From Platanos you can take the 300 steps leading up the Castle of Leros.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 04 - Patmos (Greece)
Early morning cruise to Patmos and enjoy a swimming break in once of its bays. Patmos is not a big island, but it is one of the best known, it was here that St. John completed the last part of 'The Apocalypse of John'.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 05 - Lipsi (Greece)
Set sail to Lipsi Island with a swimming break at one of the many small islands in front of Lipsi. On Lipsi Island there are beautiful sandy beaches, like Platis and Giolos with their crystal green waters. The capital, with its white houses, numerous taverns, cafeterias and restaurants, is located in the small natural port. The Church of the Catopanaghia, constructed in the 7th century, deserves a visit, along with the Church of Panopanaghia from the 15th century.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 06 - Kalimnos (Greece)
Enjoy a swimming break in a beautiful bay around Kalimnos Island, then enter Pothia Harbor which is the capital of the island. The islanders have for centuries ensured their livelihood through sponge diving. There are nice beaches such as Massouri, Mirties and Vlyhadia around the island.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 07 - Akvaryum & Bodrum (Turkey)
Re-enter to Turkey and a swimming break in the beautiful waters of Akvaryum (Aquarium) where you can see fish swimming below you. Last dinner and overnight spent in Bodrum Harbour.
meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 08 - Disembark in Bodrum
By 10:30, after breakfast, it is time to bid a fond farewell and disembark.