Marmaris – Greek Islands- Bodrum
Marmaris
Boarding
starts at 15:30 from Marmaris Harbour. On the first day, our gulet will
remain anchored in Marmaris Port for dinner and stay at the port an
overnight.
Marmaris is a port city and a tourist resort on the
Mediterranean coast, located in southwest Turkey, in Mugla Province.
Marmaris is a heavenly corner where you can see all grades and harmonies
of green and blue during the twelve months of the year. The abundance
of bays in the long coast line; its being a natural port; ancient
cities; natural attractions; Blue Cruise facilities, marina for 800 boat
and water sports facilities are the peculiarities making Marmaris a
paradise for tourists.
Marmaris is one of the most elegant
yachting resorts of Turkey. A point to meet the most beautiful boats.
Ultramarine blue sea, mountains and pinewoods sketch the landscape. Many
choices of shops, cafes, restaurants are to be found along the narrow
streets of the town.
Rhodes Island
After breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and the gulet. Then we will cruise to Rhodes Island.
Rhodes
(Rhodos or Rodos in Greek), lies between Crete and the near East in the
Aegean ocean. Rhodes is the biggest of the Dodecanese islands. Named
the sun island or island of light there are hardly any days when the sun
doesn’t shine. With its subtropical climate and over 3.000 hours of sun
per year you can be guaranteed a good tan on your holiday. Rhodes is
one of the most popular holiday islands in Greece even Greeks themselves
come to Rhodes for a holiday from the mainland. Dinner and overnight
stay at Rhodes Island.
Symi Island
We
will cruise to Symi Island early in the morning. Symi has the most
beautiful harbour in Greece. On either side of a steep sided fjord rise
tier upon tier of houses, some white, some pastel yellow, but virtually
all with Neo Classical pediments a reminder that 100 years ago this was
one of Greece’s most prosperous islands. There has been virtually no
modern concrete construction here and now these fine old houses are
being resurrected for visitors. The spirit of the island remains intact.
Dinner and overnight stay at Symi Island.
Datca, Inceburun
We
will back to Turkey via Datca. Datca was founded by the Dorians settled
in the Aegean islands and the southern coast of Ionia. This peninsula
is located between the Aegean Sea and theMediterranean Sea. At the end
of the peninsula, at a distance of about 38 kms is the ancient Carian
city ofKnidos, which was described by Strabo as the ‘city
built for the most beautiful goddess, Aphrodite, on the most beautiful
peninsula”. It is also believed that around 500 years ago, the
Spanish pirates sailing left leprosy patients to die here but the fair
weather of the peninsula recovered the lepers! Then we will cruise to
Inceburun for dinner and overnight spend.
Palamut Buku, Knidos (Cnidus)
Early
morning, we will sail to Palamutbuku. Palamutbuku is reputed for having
the best beaches in the Datca peninsula. The beaches are small but very
beautiful. Surrounded by mountains and spotted with gardens, these
beaches are known for their tranquility and fresh sea air that together
present the perfect backdrop for a rejuvenating getaway. Palamutbuku is
located at the end of the peninsula and is also famed for the remains of
the historic city ofKnidos. Knidos, known for its bounty of fish, is
located about 12 kilometers away.
The waters here are crystal
clear, so much so that it is believed that if you take a needle at the
very bottom of the sea, you can still see it! Go on a sea tour or simply
bask on the beaches, watching vibrant birds take a flight there is so
much to do in Palamutbuku!
The people are warm and friendly.
Palamutbuku epitomizes peace, tranquility and happiness. With its warm
people with their smiling faces and immense natural beauty, Palamutbuku
is indeed a little paradise in its own right. Then we will cruise to
Knidos.
Knidos is one of the most magnificent ancient cities in
Anatolia that you should visit. As the first settlement in the east of
the Datca peninsula, Knidos has splendid ruins and a unique beauty.
There is a theater is located right next to the harbor of the ancient
city of Knidos. A short walk towards the harbor will take you to the
remains of two churches built during the Byzantine period. Knidos
century has been a site of archaeological excavations since 1960. The
Statue of Demeter discovered here and the lion statues that protected
the harbor in ancient times now adorn the halls of the British Museum.
The sacred temple of the goddess Aphrodite is a major center of
attraction. The city with a huge necropolis, a double harbor and the
magnificent acropolis with the temple of Aphrodite truly impresses all
visitors. Dinner and overnight spend in Knidos.
Kisebuku (Alakisla), Kargili Bay
Kise
Buku, a name originating from the word ‘kilise’
(church) due to the remains of the Byzantine Monasteries found in this
area. It is indispensable for all boats to anchor here at a very large
cove. This bay is surrounded by mountains in the north, and western
winds blow in the eastern side of the island against. At Alakisla, you
will encounter the ruins of an old monastery by the name of Kise Bay.
The must visit places in the Kisebuku ruins include Yalikoyu, Akarca,
Fork, summerhouse, bath, cistern and the cove where the ruins of the
church are found. These call for an indispensable stop during your Blue
Cruise. In a few coves in the vicinity, you can find wonders like cold
drinking water boiling! The silhouette of a grove of Oleander trees
rolling down into the sea against the glittering sandy beaches is indeed
a spectacle to behold! We will sail to Kargili Bay for dinner and
overnight spend.
Papuc Burnu, Yaliciftlik
We
will sail to Pabucburnu after breakfast and enjoy lunch here. Located 6
miles from Bodrum and resembling the shape of a nose is Pabuc Burnu,
suitable for boats to dock. The unique shape covered with shrubs, the
emerald colored waters and a string of pool like boat shelters with calm
water are the hallmarks of Pabuc Burnu. Tea will be served in
Yaliciftlik Bay. An optional village tour can be arranged from this bay
for those who are wishing to experience the local life. Then our boat
will cruise back to Bodrum Port for the last day’s dinner and an
overnight stay.
Bodrum
Bodrum
is the ideal starting point for sailing the Aegean coast of Turkey. The
Gokova Gulf is acknowledged to be one of the best cruising areas in
Europe. With abundant sunshine, crystal clear waters, continuous blue
skies, good anchorages and friendly people, this coast offers many
diversities. There are many unspoiled areas rich in natural beauty and
in costal settlements and villages.
Bodrum is a port city in Mugla
Province, in the southwestern Aegean Region of Turkey. It is located on
the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, at a point that checks the
entry into the Gulf of Gokova. The city was called Halicarnassus of
Caria in ancient times and was famous for housing the Mausoleum of
Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Bodrum Castle,
built by the Crusaders in the 15th century, overlooks the harbour and
the marina. The castle grounds include a Museum of Underwater Archeology
and hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year.
