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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 in 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 whilst 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 dates back
to the Middle Ages. 'Myndos Gate' through which Alexander the Great
entered Halicarnassus is another place that you should not miss.
Day 2: Palamutbükü -
Inceburun
Early in the morning we start cruise to Palamutbükü Bay. We will
anchor in İnce Burun after lunch and swimming breaks.
We will stay in this lovely bay for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Aktur - Bencik
After breakfast we will cruise to Aktur Bay. Then our first stop
will be the Bencik Bay; which has a very narrow entrance but a
unique view once you get inside. Bencik is located at the narrowest
part of the peninsula that divides Hisarönü Gulf from the Gökova
Gulf but it is located at Hisarönü side. In 550s B.C. the Cnidus
people wanted to dig a tunnel in the narrowest land piece of the
peninsula between the Hisarönü Gulf and the Gökova Gulf as a defence
line against the Persians. That way they would make two peninsulas
one island and the defence easier. They started with diligence and
put a lot of effort; however, in the end they could not manage and
the city was conquered by the Persians. Dinner and overnight stay
will be at Bencik Bay.
Day 4: Emel Sayın Koyu -
Orhaniye - Selimiye
After Breakfast we will anchor at Emel Sayın Bay and you can enjoy a
swimming stop in this lovely bay. For lunch we will dock in Orhaniye.
In Orhaniye Bay, you will see unique scenery of a natural tidal
formation called 'kız kumu' (Maiden's Beach). There are so many
myths about this reddish sand-path going from the shore to the inner
parts of the sea. On a tiny island located in the bay, you can see
the wrecks of an antique castle, a sign of an ancient city. Today,
our final destination will be Selimiye for dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 5: Dirsek Bükü -
Bozburun
After anchoring in Dirsekbükü and taking a swimming stop, we will go
to Bozburun which is a small fishing town. This area was popular and
suitable for sponge-diving but nowadays the people of the island are
no more interested in sponge-diving as it is not financially
beneficial and is dangerous. In recent years sponge-diving is
replaced by gulet tourism and Bozburun Gulets nowadays could take
its place in this sector.
Day 6: Datça - Knidos
(Cnidus)
We will cruise to Datça. Food and water will be supplied to the boat
from Datça Harbour. The city was founded by the Dors who came from
Aegean Sea to the southern coast of Ionia in the 7th century B.C.
The island has no humidity at all and has fresh air with plenty of
oxygen. The historian Strabo has a rightful saying about Datça's
weather: "God would send his beloved servants to Datça to live
longer". According to a myth while the Spanish pirates were passing
by the coast of Datca, they disembarked people with Hansen's disease
in Sarıliman Bay and these abandoned people recovered from their
disease with the help of the clean weather of Datça. You may take a
walk in Datça Harbour. We will cruise to 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 popular 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 Persian
king from a disaster lived on this island. Dr. Euryphon and his
students founded the second largest medical sciences school in the
Cnidus. The island also homes the largest sun clock of its time
which was erected by Eudoksos. Cnidus 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.
Day 7: Poyraz Limanı -
Meteor Bay - Bodrum
We cruise early in the morning to Karaada (Black Island). Breakfast
and swimming stop will be at Poyraz Bay which is located at 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 at 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 in to the deep water. You may also take a
walk through the under water cave which is very near to Meteor Bay
for a small local fee. We will dock in Bodrum Harbour for dinner and
overnight stay.
Day 8: Bodrum
We will leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast.
Depending on sea and weather
conditions, We reserve the right to make necessary changes in the
tour programme to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests.
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