12/29/2009
Marmaris - Fethiye, "Footprints of the Kings in the Gardens of Lycia ''
DAY 1
MARMARIS
Welcome on board in Marmaris. This is your chance to meet your fellow shipmates and to make yourself feel at home.
DAY 2
MARMARIS - EKINCIK (CAUNOS)
With an early start your gullet will be cruising towards Ekincik for an exciting day! Ekincik Bay, surrounded by forests and high hills, is one of most beautiful bays in the area and therefore a favorite stop for the Blue Voyagers. Today, at this fantastic bay, you also have the chance to take an optional trip to Dalyan and Caunos. Lunch will be served at Dalyan village. The riverboat will pick you up from the yacht and the cruise down the narrow waterways of the Dalyan River. View the amazing rock tombs, enjoy Dalyan Village, take a mud bath (which is said to work wonders on your complexion!!) and visit Caunos. Caunos is an ancient site with an Acropolis, amphitheater, old harbor and tombs to explore.
DAY 3
EKINCIK - FETHIYE
A true day of naturel beauty, pine-clad hills, misty blue mountains, exploring the bays and inlets snorkeling, swimming and leisurely cruising. Tolose yourself in the silence of the bays and the cool waters that suddenly transform you after all the noise and exhaustion of everyday life!... This is not a dream when you are cruising in the archipelago!... A dinner under the stars in a secluded bay concludes this lazy day!
DAY 4
FETHIYE - OLUDENIZ
Today, we explore the many beauties lying hidden between the bays on the way to Fethiye. We go for anchor in Fethiye and after enjoying an amazing sunset and dinner on board, you might want to take a look at the resort of Fethiye, with its many bars, restaurants and shops. A real party and holiday atmosphere!
DAY 5
OLUDENIZ - GOCEK
You will need your camera today, as we take you by minibus to visit the impressive Blue Lagoon of Oludeniz (Dead Sea). This is an absolute highlight if anyone enjoys crystal clear waters and fabulous beaches. Those who prefer to stay behind have an opportunity to explore the antiquities of Fethiye, for instance the tomb of Amynthas. In the afternoon, your gullet will be cruising towards Gocek, to have dinner, spend evening and night. This little port of Gocek is famous for its yachts, its terraces and promenade for a stroll at leisure or a visit to one of the marine-theme bars.
DAY 6
GOCEK - FETHIYE GULF - KAPI BAY
After our departure from Gocek, we visit the amazingly beautiful and green little bays and island at the west side of Fethiye Gulf. While our visit to Kapi Bay, which is surrounded by pine and olive trees, you may want to snorkel in order to see the underwater ruins, (they are assumed to be remains of an ancient bath), or instead you can take refreshment on the only bar/restaurant on site.
DAY 7
KAPI BAY - PARADISE ISLAND - KUMLU BUKU
As this will be your last day of cruising, so make the most of it. Enjoy the quietness of the bays and refresh yourself in the cool waters before you leave this blue paradise!... After breakfast, we cruise along the spectacular coast into the bay of Marmaris, seeing the many beauties lying hidden between the bays. We pass the Paradise Island and drop anchor in Kadirga or Kumlu Buku and sit on the boat for our last dinner under the stars.
DAY 8
KUMLU BUKU - MARMARIS
The last chance to toast your fellow shipmates and crew before tying-up, leaving the gullet in Marmaris and moving into your hotel. We hope you are taking away many happy memories of your voyage with you, and hope to see you again next year.
Gocek - Kekova, "The Lycian Cruise ''
DAY 1
GOCEK - GOCEK ISLAND
Fly to Dalaman Airport to join your yacht in Gocek; only half an hour away from the airport. The charming village of Gocek is an environmental protection area and main yachting center. After a welcome cocktail, sail to Gocek Island for a quiet night and dinner.
DAY 2
GOCEK ISLAND - OLUDENIZ - GEMILER ISLAND
Cruise to Oludeniz, a beautiful inland bay which can be visited by the yacht's dinghy. With high mountains sweeping down to the shore and golden sands this lagoon is a scenic must. It is ideal for nice swim and watersports. Late afternoon cruise to Gemiler Island surrounded by an amphitheater of mountains and covered with Byzantine remains. Enjoy a grill party ashore.
DAY 3
GEMILER ISLAND - KAS
Early morning sail to Kas (Ancient Antiphellos), a charming village, a small green oasis under steep scrub - covered hills in which numerous Lycian tombs were carved out. The Greek island of Kastellorizon lies only three miles to the south. Overnight in Bayindir Harbour.
DAY 4
KAS - KEKOVA (KALE)
You will be absorbed into the remains of an ancient Lycian civilization. There is a wealth of fascinating spots to explore. Parts of the city are sunken while other parts protrude from the sea to from tiny islands. A lonely sarcophagus still stands half - submerged on the western side of the bay. Ucagiz Bay and the village Kale (ancient Simena) will be visited.
DAY 5
KEKOVA - KALKAN
After breakfast, sail to Kalkan, a pretty fishing village, offers a good choice of antique and carpet shops, while your crew is busily preparing for a comfortable night onboard.
DAY 6
KALKAN (XANTHOS & PATARA & LETOON & SAKLIKENT)
An air-conditioned minibus will take you from Kalkan harbour for your daily land tour. Kalkan is a base for visiting Xanthos, the birthplace of Bishop Nicholas of Myra, and Patara, a suberb seven-mile long beach. Letoon is an ancient city with temples of Apollo, Artemis and Leto and the ruins of Hellenistic Theatre. Enjoy the lunch in Saklikent (Hidden Canyon). Meet the boat in Fethiye.
DAY 7
SARSALA - GOCEK
Sarsala Bay is a safe anchorage place ideal for swimming and watersports. You can just relax and enjoy a nice drink onboard. In the evening, you may try one of the nice fish restaurants in the charming village of Gocek for dinner.
GOCEK - DALAMAN
After breakfast, leave your yacht in Gocek with wishes to meet again.
Bodrum - Gokova, "The Carian Cruise ''
DAY 1
BODRUM - ORAKLAR
A pleasant little town, Bodrum has acquired something of a Bohemian reputation from the time when dissident artists and writers were exiled there in the early twentieth century. In a lovely setting, it has become a popular tourists resort over the past few years. The imposing crusader castle in the bay, built by the Knights of St. John, is home to the best underwater archaeological museum in the Mediterranean, and is well worth a visit. Among the artifacts on display are finds from what is thought to be the earliest known shipwreck dating from the Bronze Age. Oraklar Island is a rocky little island with some pleasant, sheltered coves for swimming and water sports.
DAY 2
ORAKLAR - COKERTME
Cokertme is an attractive setting with impressive mountains rising behind. One or two little restaurants offering good, simple local dishes. Carpets are made in the village and it is interesting to watch the process.
DAY 3
COKERTME - AKBUK
In a beautiful, remote bay with a glorious green backdrop of pine covered hills there is an excellent restaurant for dining ashore.
DAY 4
AKBUK - SEDRE - SOGUT
Another lovely little bay in an idyllic setting. Visit ancient Kedrai on nearby Castle Island. Part of the Rhodian Confederacy in Hellenistic times, it was later occupied by the Romans. A small beach on the west side of the island is known as Cleopatra's Beach (the island is also known as Cleopatra's Island). The story goes that Cleopatra lived here for a short time and, extravagantly, had galley loads of North African sand shipped from Egypt to create a beach for her lover Anthony to sunbathe on! Whatever the truth of that may be, scientists report that the sand on the island is not typical of the region but is, indeed, typical of, African sand. In Sogut, there is a fresh water spring with water so pure that the bay is locally known as "honey water bay." A lovely setting among thick pine woods and a couple of nice restaurants for dining ashore.
DAY 5
SOGUT - ENGLISH HARBOUR
A large bay with many creeks and anchorages, the place gets its name from the time when English torpedo boats used it as a base during the Second World War. The slopes on the eastern side of the bay are densely covered by magnificent pine forests, while the head of the bay is graced by lovely deciduous trees including the fragrant amber which grows in only a few places in the Eastern Mediterranean. The fields and woods make for attractive strolls ashore.
DAY 6
ENGLISH HARBOUR - YEDI ADALAR (THE SEVEN ISLANDS)
This chain of small islands close to the coast offers good sport for underwater fishermen.
DAY 7
BODRUM
After breakfast, leave your yacht in Bodrum with wishes to meet again.
Greek islands '' South Dodocanese ''
DAY 1
BODRUM HARBOUR
Embarkation, welcome cocktail and program briefing in Bodrum harbour. Dinner and overnight stay in the harbour or at a nearby cove.
DAY 2
COS
Arrival in Cos around noon. Opportunity to see Asclepeion, Castle or the Museum (all open until 14:30), after lunch on board. Choice of swimming in the warm waters of Empros thermal baths on the south coast. Overnight stay in Cos harbour.
DAY 3
NISIROS ISLAND
Arrival on the volcanic island of Nisiros, with a preceding break for swimming and lunch in Yali. Afternoon open for sightseeing in town and/or visit by rented vehicle in the vicinity of the crater.
DAY 4
RHODES - TILOS ISLAND
Early morning departure for Rhodes, with a possible break for swimming on the island of Tilos and arrival in Rhodes around noon. The walls of the medieval Crusader castle of the Knights of St. John are visible from the harbour. Time after lunch to visit the walled old town with its numerous shops and streets dating to the Crusader era. Following dinner on board, opportunity to experience the colorful night life of Rhodes. Overnight stay in Rhodes harbour.
DAY 5
RHODES - TILOS ISLAND
Suggested morning sightseeing, near the harbour, may include the Archaeological Museum and the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of St. John. Suggestions for the afternoon include a visit to the colorful village of Lindos and Valley of the Butterflies, both accessible by rented vehicle. Overnight stay in Rhodes harbour.
DAY 6
SYMI
A short sail to Symi, with a break for swimming and lunch prior to entering the harbour. In the afternoon there will be an opportunity for sightseeing along the sea front adorned with 19th century neo-Classical buildings and the interior of the town. Those interested may visit the Panormitis Monastery situated in the south of the island. For those who like walking the island offers pleasant roads and byways.
DAY 7
DATCA
Entering Turkey in Dat?after a short sail from Symi, then continuing the cruise to anchor in the ancient harbour of Cnidus. After sightseeing the magnificent ruins of the ancient city that surround the harbour departure in the evening for Mersincik cove on the north side of the Dat? peninsula for an overnight stay.
DAY 8
BODRUM
Disembarkation after breakfast in Bodrum.
Greek islands '' North Dodocanese''
DAY 1
BODRUM HARBOUR
Embarkation, welcome cocktail and program briefing in Bodrum harbour. Dinner and overnight stay in the harbour or at a nearby cove.
DAY 2
COS
Arrival in Cos around noon. Opportunity to see Asclepeion, Castle or the Museum (all open until 14:30), after lunch on board. Choice of swimming in the warm waters of Empros thermal baths on the south coast. Overnight stay in Cos harbour.
DAY 3
LEROS
Arrival at Leros around noon. After a swim at Xirokambos, arrival in Lakki or Ayia Marina. Because Leros is not a ''tourist paradise'', the island has been able to preserve much of its traditional way of life. Afternoon and evening open for excursions on foot or by rented motorbike.
DAY 4
FOURNOI ISLAND
Early morning departure. Breakfast and swim at Leipsi. Arrival at Fournoi islands, a tranquil region untouched by mass tourism.
DAY 5
PATMOS HARBOUR
Arrival in Scala harbour of Patmos, situated at the base of a mountain crowned by a 13th century monastery of St. John the Divine. The island with its monasteries is of great importance for the Greek Orthodox Church; its many lovely coves and characteristic villages are similar to those found on other Greek Aegean islands.
DAY 6
KALIMNOS ISLAND
Today's destination is the island of Kalimnos. Although its days in the sun as a major sponge fishing center are over, Kalimnos still bares traces of those times in some of its stately homes dating from that era.
DAY 7
COS
Arrival in Cos around noon, after a morning swim in Pserimos with departure timed to avoid the rush of daily tour boats. Opportunity to sightsee places missed at the beginning of the cruise. Overnight stay in Cos or Bodrum in accordance with the passengers' preference.
DAY 8
BODRUM
Disembarkation after breakfast in Bodrum.
Cyclade Islands - "Water Gardens of Paradise ''
DAY 1
BODRUM HARBOUR
Embarkation, welcome cocktail and program briefing in Bodrum harbour. Dinner and overnight stay in the harbour or at a nearby cove.
DAY 2
KALIMNOS ISLAND
Today's destination is the island of Kalimnos. Although its days in the sun as a major sponge fishing centre are over, Kalimnos still bares traces of those times in some of its stately homes dating from that area. Full day here. Possibility of visiting the castle.
DAY 3
LEROS
Arrival at Leros around noon. This island has been able to preserve much of its traditional way of life. In the afternoon departure to Lipsi.Dinner and overnight here.
DAY 4
PATMOS - ARKI
Departure to Patmos. On the way we will give a break at Arki. After the swimming break and lunch in Arki, arrival in the afternoon at the harbour in Patmos. Short sightseeing tour till dinner. Overnight here.
DAY 5
PATMOS
The island with its monasteries is of great importance for the Greek Orthodox Church; its many lovely coves and characteristic villages are similar to those found on other Greek Aegean islands. After breakfast we will have a walk through the monasteries. Overnight and dinner in a near bay to Patmos.
DAY 6
LEVITHA ISLAND
Today's destination is the small island of Levitha. Sailing, swimming, relaxing day..
DAY 7
AMORGOS ISLAND - LANGADA
Departing in the morning for the island of Amorgos. If desired, upon early arrival at Amorgos it is possible to walk up Langada hill where dinner may be eaten before returning to the boat. Those who do not wish to walk may travel to Langada by taxi.
DAY 8
IOS ISLAND
Today we will spend our time at the island Ios, giving swimming breaks around. In the afternnon we will stop at the harbour and have a walk in the centr. Ios is famous with it's night life!
DAY 9
SANTORINI
Short sailing to Santorini in the early morning to arrive for breakfast in the harbour situated on the rim of what used to be a volcanic crater. Sightseeing in Santorini during the day.
DAY 10
SANTORINI
Full day & overnight in Santorini.
DAY 11
ANAFI ISLAND
Early morning departure for the island of Anafi. A short island visit after lunch and swimming, followed by evening cruise to the island of Astipalaia for an overnight stay.
DAY 12
NISIROS ISLAND - YALI
Sailing to the volcanic island of Nisiros, with a preceding break for swimming and lunch in Yali. Afternoon open for sightseeing in town and/or visit by rented vehicle in the vicinity of the crater.
DAY 13
COS
Arrival in Cos around noon. Opportunity to see Asclepeion, Castle or the Museum (all open until 14:30), after lunch on board. Choice of swimming in the warm waters of Empros thermal baths on the south coast. Overnight stay in Cos harbour.
DAY 14
BODRUM
Free time in Cos. After lunch on board we will sail back to Bodrum. Dinner an overnight in Bodrum in the harbour.
DAY 15
BODRUM
Disembarkation after breakfast in Bodrum.
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