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RHODES-SIMI-DATCA-LORYMA-MARMARIS-EKINCIK-GOCEK |
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| Day 1 |
Rhodes |
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Embark the boat in Rhodes.
Some believe the Colossus once straddled the smallest of Rhodes
Town's three harbors sixteen sailing miles south of Byzantine Creek
and one hour by air from Athens. But it's certain this is the port
from which Hospitaller Knights of the order of Saint John of
Jerusalem sallied forth in fast red-hulled black-prowed galleys to
ravage infidel shipping and coastal towns, until 1523 when the
infidels threw them out. The Hospitaller castle remains, however,
and is a major attraction as is the old town surrounding it. A
variety of pedestrian cuisine which changes from year to year as
restaurateurs retire to Long Island and Philadelphia, but Ta Kioupia
in Ialissos is long established and highly regarded, while Romios
Restaurant in the old town (near the minaret) offers a superior
mom-and-pop fare. Port of Entry. |
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| Day 2 |
Simi |
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Simi Town itself has a
special charm with neo-classical homes of long-gone sea captains
climbing steep harbor slopes. From the heights above Simi Town see
the straits in which the Spartan fleet in 411 BC trapped the
Athenian fleet, beginning a six-year decline in Athenian maritime
dominance culminating in final defeat at Aegospotami. See as well
remains of the monument (tropaion) erected to celebrate the local
victory (just beyond the last windmill). The best taverna dining in
Simi may be had at Meraklis one block south of the harbor. |
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| Day 3 |
Datca |
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Sail to Datca after
breakfast. After a swimming break at the magnificent bays on the
way, enter Datca marina in the afternoon. The completion of customs
formalities after free time and you can visit to city. Overnight at
harbor or bay. |
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| Day 4 |
Loryma - Marmaris |
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Before breakfast Departure
to Loryma the fortress here dates from the third century BC while
the two acropolei are Chersonese and centuries older. The anchorage
during the fourth century BC harbored the Persian fleet of Conon the
Athenian while it prepared to end Sparta's sea supremacy in a battle
fought off old Knidos. The seafood at Coban Ali's can be
surprisingly good, and one of the statue bases in his back yard may
well have supported a bronze Conon. Meanwhile the swimming and
kayaking in clear water over a sand bottom doesn't get much better.
After lunch sail to serce bay or Marmaris. If serce you have to be
sail half hour but Marmaris is 3.5 hour. If you want to go
Marmaris; After lunch sail to Marmaris. Marmaris is Ancient Physcus
Bazaar town full of crafty rug merchants, beach tourists, and
waterfront restaurants. Fine doner kebap and exquisite pizza (at La
Vita Bella Ristorante). In 480 BC, however, voyeurs watched
Artemisia the Elder outfit (some of fifty) galleys for the Persian
Xerxes, each about 128' in length and propelled by 170 Carian
oarsmen. Overnight in port or bay. |
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| Day 5 |
Ekincik |
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Departure to Ekincik,
anchor for breakfast. Transfer to a small fishing boat and sail to
the delta of Dalaman River, to Iztuzu - Caretta Caretta beach. The
channel, which twists and winds Its way all the way up to Koycegiz
Golu, takes on another meaning with magnificent scenery of the reedy
marshes and Lycian rock tombs.
After wandering around the Caunos ruins and visiting the curative
mud baths, the romantic return to the sea is bound to remain etched
in your memories for the rest of your lives. Afternoon back to boat
overnight in Ekincik. |
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| Day 6 |
Gocek |
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Before breakfast departure
to Aga Limani Bay. After breakfast sail to the Gulf of Gocek and
visit Cleopatra Bay, Wall Bay and Tomb Bay. Overnight in Gocek
island or Yassica Islands. |
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| Day 7 |
Gocek |
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After breakfast sail to
harbor. Disembark at the marina in Gocek. |
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MARMARIS - MARMARIS
(FETHIYE BAY & IT'S ENVIRONS) |
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| Day 1 |
Marmaris |
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Board your gulet yacht at
the harbor of Marmaris. You will be served your welcome drinks
followed by a briefing on the the tour while you meet other voyagers
that will join the sailing experience with you. |
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| Day 2 |
Ekincik Bay |
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Leaving Marmaris, you will
reach Ekincik Bay by noon where you will have lunch. In the
afternoon you will be touring the ruins of Caunos which will impress
you with its location and its state of preservation. See also the
Sulphur baths (Baths of Cleopatra) and the rock-carved tombs on the
cliffs. In the late afternoon you will have the opportunity to enjoy
the Izsu beach where Carretta Carretta turtles lay their eggs once
every year. Dinner and overnight on deck in Ekincik. |
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| Day 3 |
Manastir Bay of Cleopatra
& Hamam Cove |
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Today you will have
various swimming and snorkeling breaks around Manastir Bay of
Cleopatra and Hamam Cove. Dinner and overnight on deck. |
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| Day 4 |
Yassica Islands |
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It is another day of joy
on the Turqouise coloured waters of the Aegean Sea. Enjoy swimming
and snorkeling experinces around Tersane and Yassica Islands.
Overnight in Gocek Bay or Fethiye. You will have the chance to see
the ancient rock tombs of Telmessos. |
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| Day 5 |
Gemiler Adasi or Bektas
Cove |
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After a short sail you
will reach the famous Dead Sea where yachts are not permitted to
sail in. Docking at the boundaries you will have a memorable
swimming break. Dinner and overnight on deck at Gemiler Adasi or
Bektas Cove from where you can have a walking tour to the abandoned
Greek village, Karmilassos, famous for its architecture. |
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| Day 6 |
Ekincik Bay |
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This morning you will sail
for about 3,5 hours and reach one of the coves around Ekincik Bay.
Spending the afternoon leisurely, you will have your dinner and
overnight on deck at the cove. |
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| Day 7 |
Inceada Gebeklise Island |
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Sail for two hours before
you arrive at Inceada-Gebekilise Island. In the afternoon , you will
have breaks at Kadirga and Kumlubuk and reach Turunc where you will
have your dinner and overnight on deck |
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| Day 8 |
Marmaris |
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After breakfast "Blue
Voyage" terminates at Marmaris. |
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| Day 1 |
Bodrum |
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Embark your yacht in the
Harbor of Bodrum. You will receive information about the yacht and
the itinerary of the cruise with our "welcome cocktail". Dinner and
overnight in the Harbor of Bodrum. |
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| Day 2 |
Knidos - Palamutbuku |
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Following the clearance
formalities in the early morning, departure to Knidos a
strategically important city in the 4th Century BC, and it was one
of six cities forming a league called the Dorian Hexapolis. It can
be considered as the point which separates the Aegean from the
Mediterranean Coast of Turkey. After cruising about 3 hours from
Bodrum, the yacht will drop anchor in one of two ancient harbors in
Knidos. After lunch and a long afternoon in Knidos, departure to
Palamutbuku. Dinner and overnight in nearby Palamutbuku Bays as the
Knidos Harbor is unfortunately relatively unprotected from the wind. |
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| Day 3 |
Kargi - Inceburun - Datca |
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After breakfast, cruising
to Kargi or Inceburun for lunch and swimming. In late afternoon, a
cruise about one hour to the Harbor of Datca and drop anchor towards
the evening. Dinner and overnight in the Harbor of Datca or in a
nearby bay if you prefer to have a more peaceful night. |
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| Day 4 |
Catal island - Kizil
Island - Ekincik |
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Depart for an early cruise
of about 3 hours to Catal Island or Kizil Island in the morning.
After lunch and a long afternoon there, cruise to Ekincik Bay.
Dinner and overnight in one of the bays of Ekincik. |
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| Day 5 |
Caunos - Iztuzu - Ekincik |
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Breakfast in Ekincik Bay
where you can have an (optional) river boat trip to the ancient city
of Caunos, the rock tombs of the Lycian Kings, the mud baths and the
Beach of Iztuzu, famous for the sea turtles called Caretta Caretta,.
This is an all day journey to the labyrinth of the Delta of the
Dalyan River surrounded with thick vegetation of reeds. Dinner and
overnight in one of the bays of Ekincik. |
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| Day 6 |
Aga Limani Bay - Manastir
Bay - Gocek |
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Cruise before breakfast to
the Fethiye Gulf that allows sailing in early hours. There is a
constant counter wind in later hours. Arrival to Aga Limani Bay
after a cruise of about 4 hours from Ekincik. After lunch and
swimming in Aga Limani, a short cruise to Manastir Bay known as
Cleopatra Bath or Sunken Bath Bay in the local culture. View the
underwater bath ruins from the ancient city Lydae. Continue a short
cruise to the Harbor of Gocek surrounded by pine trees, for dinner
and overnight. |
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| Day 7 |
Gocek |
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A long & relax day in
numerous small and secret bays of Gocek. |
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| Day 8 |
Gocek |
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Disembark your gulet in
Gocek after an early breakfast. |
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