Embarkation Port: Bodrum Disembarkation Port: Bodrum Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Palamutbükü – Inceburun – Aktur - Bencik - Emel Sayın Bay – Orhaniye – Selimiye - Dirsekbuku – Bozburun – Datca - Knidos - Karaada – Poyraz– Bodrum
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 the ancient 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 the region 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: PALAMUTBÜKÜ - INCEBURUN
Today we head towards Palamutbüku, a small village on the Datça peninsula. Palamutbuku is a small fishing village with a naturally sheltered bay, making it very popular with seafarers. It has a nice pebble beach with typical local restaurants. After lunch and a swim break, we continue sailing to Inceburun. We will have dinner and spend the night here in this scenically particularly beautiful region.
Day 3 : AKTUR - BENCIK
The first stop of the day will be at Aktur Bay. After a swim break and breakfast we continue our journey to Bencik Bay where we will spend the night. In good wind conditions, the sails are opened. Bencik is located on the narrowest part of the Datça Peninsula, which separates the Gulf of Hisarönü from the Gulf of Gokova.
Day 4 : EMEL SAYIN BAY - ORHANIYE - SELIMIYE
On this day we will visit 3 beautiful places. Our first stop will be Emel Sayın bay named after the famous Turkish singer where we will swim and snorkel. We will anchor at Orhaniye for lunch. Here you will have the opportunity to see the waterfall in the nearby village of Turgut. The last stop of the day will be Selimiye. A charming and happy little place. With completely untouched nature, ancient ruins and nice fish restaurants. This is where we will have dinner and stay the night.
Day 5 : DIRSEKBUKU - BOZBURUN
Early in the morning we continue to Dirsekbuku, a bay that offers ideal shelter and crystal clear water. A quick stop here to enjoy the natural beauty and take a dip in the sparkling sea. Then the journey goes on to Kızılada for lunch. Last stop of the day will be Bozburun, a small fishing village. Bozburun is a picturesque little fishing village that was once the center of sponge diving in Turkey. The livelihood of the city dwellers today largely depends on the manufacture of traditional gulet yachts, the wooden boats used for the classic blue cruise.
Day 6: DATCA – KNIDOS
Today we visit Datca, a small port town close to the ancient city of Knidos. It is one of the most popular stops on sailing holiday itineraries. With a short stroll through the town, visitors can stroll around and admire the charming historic stone houses. This place is also a diving and windsurfing hotspot. From here we continue to Knidos. A must-do blue cruise, Knidos sits at the tip of the Datca Peninsula and is home to a multitude of stunning ancient ruins. This is a unique opportunity to explore the remains of an ancient city, occupied and ruled by many different civilizations throughout history.
Day 7 : KARAADA - POYRAZ - BODRUM
Today we return to Karaada Island. First stop for breakfast and a swim at Poyraz port. This is a beautiful cove with turquoise waters in the south of the island. For lunch, we will anchor in the Bay of Poyraz. In the evening return to Bodrum for dinner and overnight stay. Optional excursions are available for those who would like to explore the area. For the last overnight stay we travel on to Bodrum. Last night you will enjoy dinner in Bodrum. If you want you can enjoy the night life.
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.