SUGGESTED BLUE CRUISE ROUTE FOR PRIVATE GULET CHARTER
Bodrum -
Greek Islands (South Dodecanese; Cos,Gyali,Nisiros,Symi,Rhodes,Knidos ) - Bodrum
1st Day - Bodrum
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.
2nd Day - Cos Island
(Kos)
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.
3rd Day - Gyali,
Nisiros
Early in the morning we will cruise to Gyali Island and have a swimming
break. There is no settlement and only pumice stone remains on this
little volcanic island. We will cruise to Nisiros. The volcano on
Nisiros islandwhich means 'the place with figs'- in the Aegean Sea-
erupted in 1422 and is still active. Nikea village located on the side
of thecrater is constituted with white streets and a mosaic-style square.
You can take an optional bus tour to the crater which is stilactive and
you will see the gases coming from the underground. Dinner and overnight
stay will be on in this little, peaceful island.
4th Day - Symi
We will set sail for Simi Island early in the morning and arrive at the
Monastry of Panormitis which is located in the southern pof Simi. 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 Simi for its pine and oak forests and
unique bays.
5th Day - Rhodes
We will cruise to Rhodes early in the morning. Rhodes is the largest of
the Dodecanese Islands. The island is a very popular holiday place as it
has one of the best-protected and the largest European Medieval city and
has warm weather 300 days of a year. Rhodes has been home for many
civilizations; starting with the knights of St.John in the Middle Ages,
then Ottomans andItalians; thus the island has a unique historical
harmony and beauty. The main port of Rhodes is the Rhodes Town which
bearthe same name as the island. The other very touristic areas of
Rhodes island are; Lyndos and Kamiros. The city, which is still
surrounded by 12 meter-thick city-walls, gives you the feeling of
travelling back to Medieval times especially when you walk around its
narrow, stone-paved roads. After dinner, our guests are highly
recommended to enjoy a Rhodes night out.
6th Day - Datca,
Palamut Buku, Knidos (Cnidus)
We return to Turkey via Datca. Whilst your captain completes the port
formalities, you may have a walk along Datca Harbour. After lunch we
cruise to Palamutbükü for a swim stop. Today, our last stop will be
Knidos (Cnidus) for dinner and overnight stay.Cnidus was a developed city
in science, art and architecture. Eudoxos, a very popular astronomer and
maths professor; Dr. Euryphon; Polygontos, a poular painter; Skopas and
Bryaksis of Faros, the most famous sculptors of the era; Sostrates, the
architect of Alexandrian light house -one of the seven wonders of the
World-and Ktesias the doctor who saved the life of a Presian king from a
disaster lived on this island. Dr. Euryphon and his students founded the
second largest medical sciences school in Cnidus. The island also homes
the largest sun clock of its time which was erected by Eudoksos. Knidos
was the homfor Aphrodite's monument and at those times the city was
famous for brothels and became popular for sailors and Arabic tradesmen.
You may take a walk on the shore to see the ruins.
7th Day - Poyraz
Harbour, Meteor Bay, Bodrum
We will start to cruise early in the morning to Karaada (Black Island).
Breakfast and a swimming stop will be at Poyraz Bay which located on the
northern side of the island. This is such a nice bay with its turquoise-blue
waters. We will be anchoring at Meteor Bay for lunch which is located on
the southern side of the island. There is a meteor hole here and this is
how the bay gits name. Here you may jump over the platform into the deep
water. You may also take a walk through the underwater caveswhich are
very near to Meteor Bay for a small local fee. We will dock in Bodrum
Harbour for dinner and overnight stay.