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The best time to sail from Bodrum is in the early hours on the morning
when the heat and crowds have not yet dissipated the freshness of the air. The Gulf of Gokova itself can provide
you with enough sites and bays for a whole week or even more. The translucent and deep waters of the Gulf on the
southern shore of the Bodrum Peninsula vary from the darkest blue to the palest turquoise, and the coastline is
thickly wooded with every hue of green.
About 9 miles east of Bodrum is Orak Island, an islet of bare rock and
thorny shrubs that seem to float in the clear morning light. Cokertme is another wonderful place to stop, a charming
fishing hamlet, perfect for a fish lunch and famous for its hand-made carpets.
From there only a half-hour's sail that will take you to Oren, an old
village that co-exists with the strange and evocative ruins of ancient Ceramus.
 Akbuk is one of the best anchorage's in the area, enclosed within
splendidly rich scenery and hidden behind a forest. Excellent cozy restaurants are as good a reason as any to linger
for a tasty meal after an afternoon of snorkeling and diving.
Sedir Island, popularly known as Cleopatras Island, is the site of ancient
Cedreae. This island boasts an incredible beach with fine sand composed of fossils and a magnificent view of the
Kiran Mountains across the bay. It is one of the most enjoyable sites to visit, the ruins of Cedreae whilst of
a modest size are overrun with shrubbery and olive trees set in the gentle protected waters and offering a selection
of breathtaking views. Many guide  book's suggests that you take your evening cocktail to the theater at sunset to experience
an atmosphere not found in many places, not everyone takes the advice so don't worry about it being too crowded.
As you sail along the islands south-western coast, forests stretch out
to meet the deep inlets of the bays. The jagged coastline has an almost surreal appearance as though it were the
imaginary scenery in the oft-told tales of pirates. Numerous coves and little bays offer such incredible anchorage's
as Sogut Cove with its freshwater stream.
Another interesting place in the gulf is the Seven Islands, a group of,
surprisingly, four islets forming an exquisite harbor of translucent sea and rich aquatic life.
 Did you know?: Many valuable finds from Anatolia
can also be seen in museums all over the world. The Pergamum Museum in Berlin contains the Zeus Altar, Statues
from Priene and the Market Gate from Miletus. The British Museum in London has become adopted home for the Temple
of Artemis from Ephesus, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus (Bodrum) and the Harpy Tomb from Xanthos. Bodrum history |
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Day 1
You will arrive in Bodrum, one of the leading resorts and the undisputed "hot
spot" of the Aegean Coast. Welcoming and dinner
on board. In the evening, you will be free to discover the lovely port
Day 2
After your first breakfast on board you set off for Orak island. Relaxing and swimming is mainly the first day
wanted, anchor for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
From Orak island to Çökertme where you can see carpets being made in the village houses..and an evening of pleasure.
Day 4
After breakfast a short stop at Akbük, a swimmer's heaven, then
continue to Yediadalari (Seven Islands). After lunch
you depart for English Harbor for your overnight anchorage.
Day 5 Cruise to Cleopatra Island, which is famous for its beach made
from seashells. You will anchor, dinner and overnight.
Day 6 After breakfast in
Mersincik you will travel leisurely to Catii Lagoon for lunch. The afternoon is yours to visit the beauties of
this region. Dinner and overnight in Catii.
Day 7 You will depart early
in the morning for Knidos, an ancient Carian city to visit the remains of an amphitheater, acropolis and temple,
which housed the famous statue of Aphrodite.
Day 8 From
Palamut Bükü to Kargý where you will have lunch and sail to Datça to visit the town, have
dinner and stay overnight.
Day 9 After breakfast at Çiftlik you
will head towards Bencik for a short stop and lunch then sail to Selimiye to anchor for the night.
Day 10 The days first destination after breakfast
will be Bozburun where you will have lunch then sail to Sögüt for the night.
Day 11 From Sögüt to Bozukkale (Loryma)
for lunch and a couple of hours of swimming, then head to Kadirga to anchor for dinner and overnight.
Day 12 A day off in a peaceful bay. The surroundings are picturesque
and ideal for swimming.
Day 13 Before heading for Marmaris to do some
shopping, you can enjoy an early last swim. Stay in the marina for dinner and overnight.
Day 14 Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on
to visit the other exciting and historical sites of Turkey.
Please note that this is only a rough guide and can be varied to suit requirements. Also note that the route may
vary slightly, depending on weather conditions and time available, at the Captains discretion. Following routes
can be merged for the longer periods, such as ten days or two weeks.
How can you join
 You can shape your cruise itinerary as you wish before
booking. Usually the daily duration of cruising is not longer than 3-4 hours, and the rest of the day can be spent
in a gorgeous cove enjoying the sun and the sea. Sunbathing on the deck, swimming in clear waters, snorkeling,
windsurfing, water-skiing or just fishing...
Or anchoring in a cove and trekking in the wild nature, visiting a nearby village and coming closer to local people
and their traditions or visiting an ancient ruin. Here, in the midst of the idyll, you can feel the touch of nature
and history.
A journey to new places is also a journey into ourselves,
and for that the blue cruise is ideal. |
of the Mediterranean in our gulet (traditionally crafted
wooden yacht).
