Embarkation Port: Bodrum Disembarkation Port: Bodrum Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Orak Island – Çatı – Seven Islands - Uzun Harbour - Tuzla – English Harbour – Akbük - Cleopatra Island – Karacasöğüt – Kargili - Çökertme - Kisebükü – Yaliciftlik
Day 1: BODRUM
Boarding starts from 3.30pm in Bodrum Marina. Here you will be greeted by your agency and crew. After a welcome cocktail and a small aperatif, you will be informed about the route and life on board. On the first day you have the opportunity to sail into a bay immediately or you can overnight in the harbor to explore the city.
Bodrum was once the ancient city of Halicarnassus with the earthquake-destroyed tomb of King Mausolus II, King of Caria (377-353 BC), considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From the time of theancient city of Halicarnassus, the amphitheater and parts of the Myndos Gate, once the western gate of the city,have survived. Finds from excavations in Bodrum and the surrounding area bear witness to a settlement in theregion that is around 5000 years old. In Halikarnassos in the 5th century BC. the famous historian Herodotus was born, as was the rhetorician and writer Dionysius (1st century BC) from Halicarnassus. After the destruction of the city by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. Halicarnassus, however, lost importance. St. Peter's Castle, whose construction was started at the beginning of the 15th century by crusaders of the Order of St. John, can be seen from afar. After the conquest of the Ottoman Sultan Süleyman, in 1523 Bodrum and Rhodes fell to the Ottomans. Today, Bodrum has developed into a lively holiday resort, attracting international visitors to the peninsula in the summer months. The center with its old town and Barstrasse and the harbor promenade are lined with many bars, cafes and restaurants and all kinds of shops.
Day 2: ORAK ISLAND - COKERTME
After breakfast we cruise to Orak Island. A swimming break is taken in the crystal blue water. After lunch we continue to Cokertme Bay. Those guests who wish can take a short walk on the beach to get some fresh air and explore the surroundings. After this optional walk, we will travel to a nearby bay and anchor here for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: ÇATI - SEVEN ISLANDS - UZUN HARBOR
After breakfast we sail towards the 'Seven Islands'. There are many stunning sandy beaches along the bays of this coast. The scenery becomes increasingly spectacular as one sails towards Yedi Adalar, the Seven Islands. There are many good anchorages around the island and Küfre Bay is a sheltered natural harbour. The Seven Islands are the perfect place to snorkeling. A walk through the pine forest that covers the landscape and spotting wildlife are also highly recommended. After a brief stop at Kufre Bay,we go ahead to Uzun port for overnight.
Day 4: TUZLA - LONGÖZ - INGILIZ HARBOUR
In the morning we continue our journey to Tuzla. The breakfast is served here in a beautiful bay. Around noon we will anchor in Longoz Bay, a pine-lined paradise. After an optional short walk in the forest, we can rest in a coffee shop. Here at Ingiliz Harbour you can swim and snorkel in the clear turquoise waters. Here we will anchor in a comfortable bay for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: AKBÜK - CLEOPATRA ISLAND - KARACASÖĞÜT
Today we will have our first stop and breakfast in Akbuk. After a small swimming break our next stop will be Cleopatra island. It is a place that gives an impression of an open-air museum. The Greek, Roman, Arabic and Ottoman ruins lie side by side. We travel further towards Karacasöğüt where we will have dinner and stay overnight. This small village is 25 km away from Marmaris. You are welcome to take a day tour to Marmaris with a bus.
Day 6: KARGILI - COKERTME
In the early morning we will anchor at Kargılı Bay. Next stop is Cokertme, the most beautiful places for anchoring are on the north side at the height of some remains of the wall, which can only be seen at second glance. Spicy pine and pine scent wafts over the boat, the lush green of the trees forms a nice contrast to the reddish rock and clay soil. No noise from any bars, countryside tourists or even traffic. A real haven of tranquility in the best sense of the word. In a nice bay close to Cokertme we will anchor for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: KİSEBÜKÜ – ORAK ISLAND - YALIÇİFTLİK - BODRUM
Our next destination is Kisebüku. Here you can visit Byzantine ruins. After breakfast and a swim break we sail to Orak Island. Lunch will be served in a neighboring bay. Late afternoon around 17:00 in Yalıçiftlik bay you can enjoy your coffee/tea break. Optional excursions are available for those who would like to explore the area. For the last overnight stay we travel back to Bodrum. Last night you will enjoy dinner in Bodrum.
Day 8: BODRUM
After breakfast and a farewell ceremony at around 10:00 am you will be asked to leave the yacht.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cruise itineraries are given as a general guide only and may have to be changed without prior notice and are dependent on weather and docking conditions. Your captain has the final say.