Embarkation Port: Marmaris Disembarkation Port: Marmaris Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Serce Bay – Bozukkale – Datca - Aktur - Bencik – Emel Sayın Bay – Orhaniye - Selimiye– Dirsekbuku – Bozburun - Arap Island - Kadırga Bay – Marmaris
Day 1: MARMARIS
Boarding starts from 3.30pm in Marmaris 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.
The history of Marmaris dates back to ancient times, when it all started with the arrival of a tribe in the region, whose leader was called Kar. After the tribe's settlement, the region was named "Karia" or "Caria", named after their leader, meaning the land of "Kar". In the 6th century BC The region was known as Physkos (Ancient Greek) and was in a part of Caria that belonged to Rhodes, with a splendid port and a grove dedicated to Leto, mother of Apollo and Artemis. Marmaris was located on the trade route between Rhodes and Egypt, which passed through Anatolia. Hence the location of Marmaris has always been attractive to the invaders. The city was conquered by Lydians, Persians, Helens, Seleucids, Romans and Byzantines and was taken by Turks in the 13th century.In the 13th century, during the time of a member of the Anatolian Union, the Beylic of Mentese, the city became known as Marmaris. The name derives from the Greek màrmaron (marble), Turkish mermer, in reference to the rich marble deposits in the region and the city's port's prominent role in the marble trade. In 1798, British Admiral Horatio Nelson took cover in the harbor with his entire fleet, en route to northern Egypt to defeat Napoleon's French armada at the Battle of Abukir. In 1957, Fethiye earthquakes almost completely destroyed the city. Only the Castle of Marmaris and the historical buildings surrounding the fortress remained undamaged. Marmaris therefore became a place where different civilizations ruled over time and there is architectural and historical evidence of the presence of the Egyptians, Assyrians, Ion, Dor, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantium, Seljuks and Ottomans.
Day 2: SERCE BAY - BOZUKKALE
After breakfast, you will be informed about the itinerary and life on board. Then we go straight to Serçe Bay. In this beautiful bay, you can see a Byzantine shipwreck from the 11th century, exhibited in the Bodrum Museum. After that we will anchor in Bozukkale for overnight. Due to its geographical location and narrow entrance, 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 3: DATCA
After breakfast, we continue to Datca. For dinner and overnight, we will anchor in a bay of Datca. Datca was founded by Dorians who migrated from the Aegean Sea to the southern coast of Ionia in the 7th century BC. came. The island has no humidity at all and its clean air is unique. The historian Strabo was right when he commented on Datca's weather: "God sends his favorite servants to Datca, that they may live longer!" According to legend, the Spanish pirates who sailed along the peninsula about 500 years ago sailed theirs Plague-suffering fellows in Sarigerme Bay. However, the crew members left to die recovered due to the high levels of oxygen in the Datca air and thus all survived. With its large and small bays and because of its beauty, the Datca Peninsula is part of the fixed routines of a Blue Voyage, especially for the tourists who want to stay along the southwest coast.Day
Day 4: 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. In 550s BC The inhabitants of Cnidos wanted to dig a tunnel in the narrowest piece of land of the peninsula between the Hisaronu Gulf and the Gokova Gulf as a line of defense against the Persians. In this way, they would connect the two gulfs and defend them more easily. They began with diligence and effort and put in a lot of effort; however, they could not cope with it in time and the city was conquered by the Persians.
Day 5 : EMEL SAYIN BAY - ORHANIYE - SELIMIYE
On this day we will visit 3 beautiful places in Hisarönü. 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. The colors of the fir trees are reflected in the water, the water has a specific colour. The environment is so quiet that you will only hear your own sounds when you are in the water. Also, you will notice the people walking in the sea. You will be surprised. After the movement of the sand, a shoal was formed, starting from the mainland and dividing the bay in two. The 600 m long strip is called Kızkumu (girl sand). 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 6: DIRSEKBUKU - BOZBURUN
Today the first destination is the bay of Dirsekbükü. Afterwards we will reach the small fishing village of Bozburun. Although Bozburun is calmer than both Marmaris Bays (Turunç and Icmeler), thanks to its world fame for its own nature and flora, it will be a valuable discovery for visitors. Their thyme honey is famous throughout the country. Bozburun has a small but beautiful port, and is also an important Charter stop. Its pristine sea is surrounded by small coves.
Day 7: ARAP ISLAND – KADIRGA BAY - MARMARİS
Today we begin our cruise to Arap Island in the early morning. Lunch will be served at Kadirga bay. After a swim break, we will dock at Marmaris port around 4:00 PM. Dinner and overnight in Marmaris or in a nearby beautiful bay.
Day 8 : MARMARIS
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.