Boarding the gulet in Bodrum, we enjoy a 'welcome aboard' drink with our captain and crew. A short briefing from the captain ensures everyone is familiar with the yacht and what we will do during the week to come. On the first day, our boat will be anchored at Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight stay. Bodrum has a history that goes back to the 12 th century B.C. The city which was called 'Halicarnassus' was the birthplace of Herodotus; the 'Father of History' who lived in the 5th century B.C. The 'Mausoleum' of King Mausolus (350 B.C.) which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World is in this city. The only structure that survived from the Classical Era is the Amphitheatre. It is one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13.000 guests, and is still hosting many shows and concerts for the art-lovers in Bodrum. Another place that you should visit first at your arrival in Bodrum is the landmark of the city 'Castle of Saint Peter'. It is one of the best preserved piece of work whose history goes back to the Middle Ages. 'Myndos Gate' through which Alexander the Great entered Halicarnass is another place that you should not miss.

After the paper work at customs is completed we will cruise to Kos Island. Asclepion, known to be the birth place of Hippocrates, 'the Father of Medical Sciences', is located here. All the East- Mediterranean peop le w ith health problems we retreated in Kos (Istankoy ). Kos ; the second largest island of the 12 islands (Dodecanese islands) has a very mild climate and very fertile lands. The island houses a 560-year-old tree, a 211-yearold fountain and a 290 km long beach. You may take a quick swim in Lambi Beach which is very close to Kos Harbour. Cos is one of the islands with the best night life. Nafklirou, a street full of bars, is always crowded, colourful, and full of life.

We will set sail for Symi Island early in the morning and arrive at the Monastry of Panormitis which is located in the southern pof Symi. It is possible to visit the Monastery and the Museum on this well-protected and peaceful bay. After having a swimmingbreak on the eastern shores of the island, we will anchor at the port early in the evening. You can see the shore-side with its neo-classical houses and the peripheral districts. You are going to adore Symi for its pine and oak forests and unique bays.

We return to Turkey via Datca. Whilst your captain completes the port formalities, you may have a walk along Datca Harbour. The city was founded by the Dors who came from Aegean Sea to the southern coast of Ionia in the 7th century B.C. The island has no humidity at all and has fresh air with plenty of oxygen. The historian Strabo has a rightful saying about Datca's weather: "God would send his beloved servants to Datca to live longer". According to a myth while the Spanish pirates were passing by the coast of Datca, they disembarked people with Hansen's disease in Sarıliman Bay and these abandoned people recovered from their disease with the help of the clean weather of Datca. In the afternoon, we move out to one of Datca's outer bays or to Karga Bay for dinner. For overnight stay we will anchor Bencik  Bay.

We will sail Bozburun which is a small fishing town. This area was popular and suitable for sponge-diving but nowadays the people of the island are no more interested in sponge-diving as it is not financially beneficial and is dangerous. In recent years sponge-diving is replaced by gulet tourism and Bozburun Gulets nowadays could take its place in this sector.

We round the headland known as "Karaburun" in the late morning, arriving at Bozukkale by lunch time. This is the site of ancient Loryma, once a great trading port, now a popular stop for charter yachts. From atop the ruins of a Hellenistic fortress, we can watch the sun begin to set over the Aegean, with the Greek island of Rhodes in the distance. Sadly, we must leave this romantic setting and move on to our overnight anchorage to the north, Serce. At was here that the ruins of a Byzantine trading ship carrying a cargo of glass was discovered. Many of the findings are now on display at the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.

Mid-morning, we depart for Ciftlik, stopping for a swim and a walk on the small-pebbled beach. We stop late in the day at Kadirga before continuing on to Marmaris.

8th day, we will leave the boat upon agreement.