Bodrum, Greek Islands, Bodrum
DAY 1
Boarding to yacht from Bodrum Harbour 15:30 PM. Our Guests who come earlier can leave their luggages in Yachting office in Harbour. We will spend a night and dinner in Bodrum harbour and you can have a taste of Bodrum life. Known as an ancient name Halicarnassus`s (Bodrum) history goes back to 1200 B.C. Heterot who has known as Godfather of history had born and lived in Halicarnassus 5th century B.C. Most notably the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Only structure did survive from ancient time is the Bodrum Amphitheatre. Situated on the hillside over looking the resort, the theatre had a capacity in the region of 13000 and still serving the purpose for special events. The Castle of St. Peter is without a doubt the most impressive feature of the Bodrum landscape. Castle is still standing up since medieval time and one of the best protected historical monuments. Also one of the must seen locations is Mindos gate is the most significant remaining part of the original city wall. This was one of two entrances to ancient Halicarnassus which is invasion point of Iskender the Great. Bodrum is holiday location has a vibrant nightlife scene. Dinner on board (D)
DAY 2
Breakfast time we will have welcome meeting and provide information about week tour programme and the boat. During meeting our captain will complete harbour duties. Leaving Bodrum to Kos Island. Kos is known throughout the world as the birthplace of Hippocrates. He is known as the father of medicine. One of the best known health centres Asclepion situated in this island. Istankoy is second biggest island of Dodecanese Islands. And that has many things to offer as beautiful coastal areas and nice beaches about 290 km long with crystal clear waters, charming traditional villages with whitewashed cubic houses, 12 mouth busy harbour and famous 560 years old tree Also Kos had known for lively and colourful night life. Overnight staying and dinner will be served in Istankoy Island. (B,L,D)
DAY 3
Depart towards Nisiros Island. Apart of all that Nissyros is small volcanic island erupted 1422 and still live, yet untouched by tourism. Nikea village is on the skirt of the volcanic island and you can sightseeing live volcanic creator after a small bus journey and can be seen thermal gas eruption. After return you will have small sightseeing tour in the village and lunch. For dinner and overstay in the night, we will sail trough Tilos island. (B,L,D)
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DAY 4
Early in the morning sail to Rodos Island. Rodos has always been the ideal meeting place of different origins, being at the crossroads of cultures and continents. In fact, the ancient city of Lindos became a major naval force, controlling all sea traffic through these waters, imposing duties and establishing the first Marine Law. Furthermore, one of the Seven Sages of antiquity, Cleovoulos, was born in Lindos. Rodos is also the island of the Colossus, a bronze statue of the Sun God Helios, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, which no longer stands (destroyed by an earthquake in 225 BC). In 1309 the Knights of St John of Jerusalem settled in the Dodecanese, leading Rodos once more into economic, political and cultural contact with all of Western Europe and acting as a buffer for Europe, holding back the Arab attacks. The island was occupied by the Turks (1522-1912) and, consecutively, by the Italians, the Germans and the British (during the World War II). From ancient times (Kamiros, Lindos, Ialyssos, Rhodes) to medieval ( Knights Castle, old fortified town, several castles & forts around the island) to current times (Italian occupation architectural heaven!) Rhodes Island has well preserved monuments for unlimited sightseeing. Also Beaches in Rhodes are all around the island, and they are all beautiful and unique. After dinner you welcome to have a taste of night life within many bars, pubs, and clubs will enhance your nightlife with many different styles to fit your style. (B,L,D)
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DAY 5
Early morning sailing towards to Simi Island (Sombeki Adasi) and arrive to One of the island's most famous landmarks Monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormitis on the southwest coast , contains marvellous Byzantine frescoes and an intricately carved iconostasis can be seen in sightseeing tour in the Monastery and museum. Islands coastlines alternates between being steep and rocky or sandy and indented with little coves and we make sure you will have a taste of this beautiful nature in lunch time swimming break. We will arrive to harbour for overstay night and dinner. Simi island has the most attractive harbour town you could imagine with It is flanked by charming neoclassical houses, some of them painted in warm pastel colours, with balconies and peaked, red tile roofs. Also island offers fantastic tracking routes and sceneries. (B,L,D)
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DAY 6
Early in the morning after small sailing we will enter Turkish see boundary from Datca. While our captain completing immigration duties you could have a small walk in the harbour. Around 1000 BC Dorians invaded the southern part of Caria and established the Dorian Hexapolis with the city Datca. In this city you can find temples and famous antic theatre. The remains of a circular temple dedicated to the goddess of love overlook the two harbours; the arcaded way was built of white marble, heart shaped columns. The legendary Aphrodite of Praxiteles statue, one of the most beautiful sculptures of antiquity, once graced this temple.After lunch, departure to Cnidus. Cnidus one of the city advanced on Mathematics, architecture and astronomy in ancient time. Greek mathematician and astronomer who substantially advanced proportion theory Eudoxos, doctor Euryphon, famous artist Polygnotos, architects of Iskenderiye lighthouse Socrates and physician Ktesias who saved Persian King from deadly illness are from Cnidus. And also sun clock which is the most significant invention created by Eudoksos and can be seen in Oren. Cnidus described by Strabo as "a city was built for the most beautiful of goddesses, Aphrodite, on the most beautiful of peninsulas. The legendary Aphrodite of Praxiteles statue, one of the most beautiful sculptures of antiquity, once graced in Cnidus. Cnidus also was famous with brothels and one of the must stop harbour for Arabic merchants in ancient time. Dinner and overnight in Cnidus. (B,L,D)
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DAY 7
Early in the morning sailing towards Bodrum and stop Poyraz bay for lunch and last swimming session in this crystal clear torques waters. Late afternoon sailing to Bodrum Harbour. (B,L,D)
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DAY 8
After breakfast disembark from yacht with wonderful memories.