Embarkation Port: Göcek Disembarkation Port: Bodrum Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Tersane Island – Manastır Bay – Oludeniz - Gemiler Islands - Ekincik – Dalyan – Marmaris - Serce – Bozukkale – Datca - Knidos - Bodrum
Day 1 : GOCEK
Boarding starts from 3.30pm in Göcek 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.
Gocek was occupied by the town of Callimache in ancient times, and is located between Fethiye - Telmessos in ancient times - and Dalyan - Caunos in ancient times. According to the legends, it is in the Göcek area that Icarus landed in the sea after his famous flight trying to escape from the tower where he was imprisoned. Göcek was used as a harbor for ships loading chrome ore collected from the mines under nearby mountains during the Ottoman period.A prominent characteristic of the town is the fact that it harbors islands and coves located in a large and secluded bay. Owing to its location, it naturally enjoys a high potential for yacht tourism. In 1988, Göcek was declared a Registered Area of Special Protection. Therefore, multi-story buildings are not allowed, the tourist accommodation facilities are two-storied hotels, motels, apartment hotels, and pensions situated in the town center and its periphery.
Day 2: TERSANE ISLAND – MANASTIR BAY
Today we will cruise to Tersane Island was used as a shipyard in the Byzantine period, a naturally sheltered bay. After that we will go to Domuz island for bathing and overnight stay.
Then we will continue navigating to Manastır Bay also known as Cleopatra Bay. Dinner and overnight will be in this bay.
Day 3: OLUDENİZ - GEMİLER ISLANDS
In the early morning we cruise to the famous Oludeniz. Breakfast will be served here in a beutiful bay. Our boat will anchor here for lunch and a swim break. Next docking place is Gemiler islands. We will remain on Gemiler Island for dinner and overnight. Captain's recommendations: take a walk along the coast and visit the Byzantine church of Saint-Nicolas at the tip of the island.
Day 4: EKINCIK – DALYAN
After breakfast we travel towards Ekincik. In this beautiful bay you will have the opportunity to swim in the clear turquoise waters. Participation in the excursion to Dalyan can be booked optionally, discover the green reed labyrinth, the Lycian rock tombs and the beach of the Caretta Caretta turtles. Dinner and overnight stay in a nice bay in the area.
Day 5: MARMARİS
Today the breakfast will be served in a beautiful bay. The captain will plan the onward sailing to Marmaris. You will arrive in Marmaris around noon. Marmaris was built on top of one of the ancient cities of Carian (called Phyckos), and has been under the rule of many different civilizations. The most precious piece of art in the place that you can still see today is the Marmaris Castle, built in 1577. There is also a mosque and an eight-room caravanserai covered with arches from the Ottoman period. The ruins of ancient times are located on Asar Hill, which is on the northern side of the city. Marmaris is one of the most famous places in Turkey, and enjoys its reputation thanks to its large marina and sparkling night life. Dinner and overnight will be planned in Marmaris port or optionally in a beautiful bay nearby.
Day 6: SERCE - BOZUKKALE
After breakfast, we will cruise to Serce Bay. In this beautiful bay, you can see a Byzantine shipwreck from the 11th century, exhibited in the Bodrum Museum. Our next destination is Bozukkale where we will anchor the night. Due to its geographic position and narrow seas, Bozukkale Port was used by the Greek naval forces during the Battle of Peloponnese. Karor, commander of Athens, gathered all his ships here before the War of Cnidus in 395 BC, and Demetrius, son of Antigonos used this port for preparations before attacking Rhodes in 305 BC.
Day 7: DATCA – KNIDOS - BODRUM
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. 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.