TOUR PROGRAMME
Day 1: BODRUM
Boarding starts at 3:30 PM from Bodrum Harbour. On the first day, our boat will be anchored in Bodrum Port for dinner and an overnight stay. Bodrum has a history dating back to the 12th century. The city which was called ‘Halicarnassus’ was the birthplace of Herodotus. The Amphitheatre located in Bodrum is one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13,000 guests and it still hosts many shows and concerts.
Another place to visit is the landmark of the city and discover the ‘Castle of Saint Peter’. Myndos Gate through which Alexander the Great entered Halicarnassus.
Day 2: ORAK ISLAND - ÇÖKERTME
After breakfast, a briefing takes place to explain the cruise itinerary and the boat. Then you will cruise to Orak Island. Here you will have the opportunity to go swimming in crystal-blue waters and enjoy lunch. Following this you will then sail to Çökertme, a small picturesque fishing town, for dinner and an overnight stay. If the weather conditions permit, it may be possible to use the sails on the way. Guests are welcome to take a short walk on the shore.
Day 3: SEVEN ISLANDS - KÜFRE - UZUN LIMAN (LONG PORT)
Early morning before breakfast, you will cruise to Seven Islands where you will spend another amazing day in the Seven Islands Region, which is full of many small islands and a coral reef, diving, swimming and relaxing are highly recommended. You can also enjoy a walk through the pine forests. Your first stop in the Seven Islands Region will be Küfre Bay. Then we will be anchored at Uzun Liman (Long Port) for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: TUZLA - LÖNGÖZ - KARACASÖĞÜT
The gulet will be anchoring at Tuzla Bay where you can enjoy a swimming break in the turquoise-blue waters. Morning swimming will soon become a part of your daily activities! For lunch, the captain will cruise to Löngöz Bay, a location which is like paradise which is surrounded with a huge pine forest. After lunch, you may wish for a short walk in the forest and take a break at Ali Baba’s quirky local cafe.Then your boat will sail to Karacasöğüt village for dinner and overnight stay. This lovely village is located 15 miles from Marmaris. Thus, it’s possible to visit Marmaris with a dolmuş’ (mini bus) if you wish. You may also wish to choose the optional tours to Marmaris or Dalyan.
Day 5: CLEOPATRA ISLAND - ENGLISH HARBOUR
After breakfast cruise to Sedir (Cedrae) Island. The unique island with its small beach and unbelievable clear water is like an open-air museum. You can see the city walls, the temple from the time of Dorians’ reign, the amphitheatre with 1.500 capacity and some vaulted historical buildings. The island contains Cleopatra’s Beach, which has a special kind of sand that can only be found in the deserts of Northern Africa.
Later you will cruise to English Port for dinner and an overnight stay. The name English Harbour dates back to World War II when ships of English Navy forces used to anchor here.
Day 6: KARGILI – KİSEBÜKÜ (ALAKIŞLA BÜKÜ)
You will be in Kargılı Bay (Molla İbrahim Bay) early in the morning. After lunch, we will be anchoring at Kisebükü (Alakısla Bükü). You can see the ruins of Byzanties. We will spend the night in this lovely bay.
Day 7: PABUÇBURNU – YALIÇİFTLİK – BODRUM
You will sail to Pabuçburnu after breakfast and have lunch there. Tea will be served in Yalıçiftlik Bay. An optional village tour can be arranged from this bay for those guests wishing to get a taste of local life. The boat will cruise back to Bodrum Harbour arriving after 3:30 PM for the last evening’s dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: BODRUM
The guests will leave the boat after breakfast with precious memories by 10:00 AM after breakfast.
Note: Depending on sea and weather conditions, we, trade partner or captain reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour itinerary to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests.