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Day 1: Bodrum
Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbour. Guests who arrive
early can leave their luggage at our 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 '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 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 that you should not
miss.
Day 2: Orak Island -
Çökertme
While you have breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise
itinerary and the boat. Then we will cruise to Orak Island. Take the
opportunity to swim in the crystal-blue waters of Orak Island and
enjoy lunch, we will then sail to Çökertme, a small and picturesque
fishing town, for diner and for overnight stay. If the weather
conditions are permitting it may be possible to use the sail on the
way. Guests are welcome to take a short walk on the shore.
Day 3: Seven Island - Küfre
- Long Port
Before the breakfast in the early morning we will cruise to Seven
Islands. You will experience 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 which are filled with
pine trees. Our first stop in Seven Islands Region will be Küfre
Bay. We will be anchoring at Uzun Liman (Long Port) for diner and
overnight stay.
Day 4: Tuzla - Löngöz -
Karacasöğüt
The gulet will be anchoring at Tuzla Bay to enjoy a swim in the
turquoise- blue waters. Morning swimming will become a routine of
your daily activities. For lunch; our captain will cruise to Löngöz
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 our boat will sail to Karacasöğüt
village for dinner and to spend the night. This lovely village is
located 25kms away from Marmaris. The transportation from here to
Marmaris can be done by 'dolmuş' mini buses. We may have optional
tours to Marmaris or Dalyan-Caunos for those wishing to explore
these places. This is also the embarkation / disembarkation point
for the Mini
Cruise .
Day 5: Cleopatra Island -
English Harbour
The Mini Cruise guests who are
leaving the boat at Karacasogut will leave before 9:30 a.m. The new
guests joining us for Mini Cruise must
board the boat by 10:30 a.m. Then we will cruise to Sedir (Cedrae)
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. Later we will cruise 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 anchor.
Day 6: Kargılı - Kisebükü (Alakışla
Bükü)
Cruising to Kargılı Bay (Molla İbrahim Bay) early in the morning.
After lunch, we will be anchoring at Kisebükü (Alakışla Bükü). You
will see the Byzantine' ruins. We will spend the night in this
lovely bay.
Day 7: Pabuç Burnu -
Yalıçiftlik - Bodrum
We will sail to Pabuçburnu after breakfast and enjoy lunch here. Tea
will be served in Yalıçiftlik Bay. An optional village tour can be
arranged from this bay for those guests wishing to experience local
life. Then our boat will be cruise back to Bodrum Port for the last
day's dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Bodrum
We will leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast. |
