Day 1
Boarding the yacht in Marmaris, we share a
'welcome aboard' drink with the captain and crew. A short
briefing from the captain gives us all we need to know
about the boat and how we will spend our week onboard.
Dinner and overnight in Marmaris Harbour.
Day 2 After breakfast, we head south to
Kadirga for our first spot of swimming, snorkeling and
windsurfing. Lunch here in Kadirga. Later in the afternoon,
we cruise to the end of the Loryma Peninsula, arriving at
Bozukkale (ancient Loryma) in time to see the ruins ashore
before sunset. The Hellenistic fort on the ridge, was
built in the 14th century makes for a superb setting.
Day 3 After breakfast, we depart for a
cruise in the small Yesilova Gulf and spend some time
swimming and relaxing in these waters before moving on to
the port town of Datca. Once we are tied up on the quay,
there will be time to explore the streets and do some
shopping. Dinner and overnight in Datca Harbour.
Day 4 Today we head for ancient Knidos at
the tip of the Datca Peninsula. On the way, we stop at
Palamut Buku for lunch and a swim. By early afternoon, we
are anchored in Knidos' ancient port and take time ashore
to visit the extensive ruins, including the Temple of
Aphrodite. As Knidos is not a sheltered harbour, we head
north to Mersincik - a delightful anchorage with crystal-clear
waters
Day 5 Today we spend a few hours cruising
north to Bodrum, but once we are there, we are free to
roam the shop-lined streets, see the sights and in the
evening, take in some wonderful nightlife. Dinner and
overnight in Bodrum Harbour.
Day 6 Another day of cruising, this time
to Yediadalar, or the Seven Islands - picturesque and
tranquil. Overnight in Kufre Bay, famous for its storax
trees - you may like to take a walk through this forest.
The possibility of a barbecue tonight.
Day 7 Breakfast over, a couple of hour's
cruising takes us to Sedir Island (ancient Cedrae). Here,
we have the opportunity to visit the ruined theatre and
swim at the lovely "Cleopatra's beach" on the west side of
the island. The sand on this beach was reputedly brought
from Africa under Cleopatra's instruction. We move on to a
bay in English Harbour, where we will have lunch. English
Harbour was so named as during the Second World War, a
group of British Torpedo Boats hid in the cove during the
day time. Towards evening, we move on to Karacasogut for
dinner and the overnight.
Day 8 We disembark in Karacasogut after
breakfast.
