Bodrum - Golf of Hisaronu -

Sailing to the Gulf of Hisaronu - Knidos/Old Datca/ Selimiye / Bozburun / Mersincik

The coastlines of the Aegean Sea are home to some of the most pristine and beautiful bays and coves, truly idyllic vacation spots. The Blue Cruise or Blue Voyage was first made famous here where cross winds are excellent for sailing, the bays on this cabin charter itinerary vare secluded and merge with dramatic pine forested coast lines. The South Dodecanese islands, including Symi, are a loose collection in the Aegean Sea, situated off the west coast of Turkey and offer a tranquil, picturesque charm that has almost vanished from many of the better-known Greek island resorts.

Our Premium Gulet "Boutique Style" Standards

· Uniformed, English-speaking crew including chef
· Optimized for sailing as guests wish
· Adjustable A/C throughout
· 2 Generators & inverters
· En suite bathrooms with flush w/c & shower
· Spacious cabins
· Flat screen TV, DVD hook up & movie library
· Free WiFi
· Satellite antenna
· Stereosystem / iPOD dock
· Orthopedic beds & pillows
· 100% fine cotton linen and fluffy towels
· Zodiac dinghy with H/P motor for waterski
· Wake board, ringo and paddle board
· Snorkel & Fishing equipment for adults & kids

Route

Day 1 - Saturday - Bodrum harbour

Transfer to the charming Bodrum harbor and board your Gulet sailing yacht in the afternoon. Your captain and crew will be waiting for you on board. Spend the first night on board in the Bodrum harbor or in a bay close by.

Day 2 - Sunday - Knidos

Leave Bodrum sailing across the Gulf of Gokova to the site of Knidos, the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. Knidos is famous in antiquity for the cult of Aphrodite started there.

Situated at the end of the Datca peninsula, this Dorian city was built on terraces rising to the acropolis. Straddling the peninsula, it had a harbour on either side, and flourished during the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods. The site was excavated in 1857 by C. T. Newton and from 1967 by Iris Love.

Famous as a center of art and culture in the fourth century BC, Knidos was established at the same time that Halicarnassus was, as one of the six Dorian colonies in Asia Minor. It seems to have kept a purer Greek character, no doubt because it set its sights seaward and had little contact with the interior.

Around 360 BC, the city was rebuilt at the windblown tip of the peninsula, banking on the fact that a good harbour at the outer corner of Asia Minor would become a popular calling-port for ships on the Aegean - East Mediterranean transit routes. The rocky island facing the shore at the new site was joined to the mainland with a causeway, creating two deep harbours on either side of the isthmus: one on the Aegean and the other on the Mediterranean.

The island section held the residential quarters, a series of colonnaded walkways rose in tiers on the land. Two large theatres, an odeon and three temples completed what must have been a striking ensemble in the midst of a desolate crag.

The remains of a circular temple dedicated to the goddess of love Aphrodite overlook remains of the two harbours: the arcaded way was built of white marble heart - shaped columns. The legendary Aphrodite of Praxiteles statue, reputedly one of the most beautiful sculptures of the antiquity, once graced this temple. The city was renowned as one of the most beautiful in ancient Greece. In the early evening moor near the idyllic Kargi Bay.

Day 3 - Monday - Eski Datca

Early morning set sail to picturesque resort of Datça. Enjoy a stroll through town, offering some lovely shopping and cafés. Renowned for its natural beauty and climate, this town provides a window into the life of rural Turkey of 50 to 100 years ago. Village life is still based on agriculture, fishing, and the building of the gullet or Gulet (the traditional 2-masted Turkish wooden sailing vessel). Pine, oak, and myrtle filled mountains plunge down to a serene beach and two natural harbours.

Day 4 - Tueday - Bozburun & Selimiye

Depart Simi harbour and cruise to the island’s western side to the peaceful setting of the Panormitis Monastery of the Archangel Michael, with its Byzantine frescos.

Enjoy a swim break at the Bay of St. George, before returning to the Turkish coastline. Sail into the Gulf of Hisaronu for re-entering Turkey in the fishing village of Bozburun. It is used to be the center of sponge diving along the Turkish coast, but nowadays locals here earn their living in a much less dangerous way by building the typical broad-beamed wooden gullets.

Afterwards cruise into the wide Bay of Selimiye, one of the safest natural harbours in the Gulf of Hisaronu. Surrounded by magnificent scenery and largely unspoiled, Selimiye village seems as though it was frozen in time.

Day 5 - Wednesday - Bozukkale

Depart for the Bay of Bozukkale, which means ‘broken castle’ as one side of the castle is missing. The entrance to the bay is guarded by an ancient citadel 350 meters long and 30 meters wide. In ancient times it was known as the city of Loryma and throughout history this port was used bythe Greek navy forces during Peloponnese Sea. The Colossus, at nearby Rhodes, was built to celebrate the defeat of Antigonus’ invasion force in 305 B.C. It was in Bozukkale Bay that the invasion fleet was assembled. Hike up to the ruins for some spectacular views of the Greek Islands of Simi and Rhodes.

Day 6 - Thursday - Palamutbuku & Mersincik

Cruise to this, the most western anchorage in the Gulf of Hisaronu. Palamutbuku is well known for its sparkling clean sea, fresh fish, and delicious locally grown almonds, which are produced locally. From here, sail to Mersincik in the Gulf of Gokova; a stunning bay ringed with high mountains and woods, its clear waters and seclusion make it a favourite spot for spending the night.

Day 7 - Friday - Kisebuku Bay

This morning cross the Gulf of Gokova to the pine-clad Bay of Kesibuku. Take advantage of the calm morning hours, sailing smoothly along the Gokova shores. Opt for a stop at Orak Island. Late afternoon come into the Bodrum harbor, or continue to the attractive bay of Ada Bogazi for night.

Day 8 - Saturday - Disembarkation in Bodrum harbour

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Prices

Premium gulet with AC - Premium double cabin

Dates	Accomodation price per person per week incl. fullboat.
	guaranteed departures Saturdays this are embarkation days, departure is next morning
May 04 - May 17 / October 05 - October 26 single occupancy	€ 1,270 € 2.225
May 18 - June 21 / September 07 - October 04 single occupancy	€ 1.470 € 2.575
June 22 – September 06 single occupancy	€ 1.740 € 3.045
Prices include · All inclusive accommodation, Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/cookies and dinner. · Non alcoholic drinks. (soft drinks) wines at dinner (White, red and rose) · Wi-Fi, sport activities on board · All charter and berth taxes, harbour and port fees, transit log. · All kinds of tax increases that will be brought by the government during the agreement will be included in our prices at the same rate. · Crew service, ship water, diesel and gasoline, clean bed linen and towels. · Yacht insurance (we expect to bring your own individual travel insurance). Prices do not include · Optional land tours and entrance fees to places of interest. · Flights and airport transfers. · Tipps for the crew. (suggested about 10% of charter fee) · Other alcoholic drinks than local beer and house wine.

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Premium gulet with AC - Premium master cabin

Dates	Accomodation price per person per week incl. fullboat.
	guaranteed departures Saturdays this are embarkation days, departure is next morning
May 04 - May 17 / October 05 - October 26 single occupancy	€ 1.970 € 3.450
May 18 - June 21 / September 07 - October 04 single occupancy	€ 2.200 € 3.850
June 22 – September 06 single occupancy	€ 2.635 € 4.610
Prices include · All inclusive accommodation, Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/cookies and dinner. · Non alcoholic drinks. (soft drinks) wines at dinner (White, red and rose) · Wi-Fi, sport activities on board · All charter and berth taxes, harbour and port fees, transit log. · All kinds of tax increases that will be brought by the government during the agreement will be included in our prices at the same rate. · Crew service, ship water, diesel and gasoline, clean bed linen and towels. · Yacht insurance (we expect to bring your own individual travel insurance). Prices do not include · Optional land tours and entrance fees to places of interest. · Flights and airport transfers. · Tipps for the crew. (suggested about 10% of charter fee) · Other alcoholic drinks than local beer and house wine.

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Premium gulet with AC - Premium grand master cabin

Dates	Accomodation price per person per week incl. fullboat.
	guaranteed departures Saturdays this are embarkation days, departure is next morning
May 04 - May 17 / October 05 - October 26 single occupancy	€ 2.500 € 4.375
May 18 - June 21 / September 07 - October 04 single occupancy	€ 2.710 € 4.745
June 22 – September 06 single occupancy	€ 3.130 € 5.480
Prices include · All inclusive accommodation, Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/cookies and dinner. · Non alcoholic drinks. (soft drinks) wines at dinner (White, red and rose) · Wi-Fi, sport activities on board · All charter and berth taxes, harbour and port fees, transit log. · All kinds of tax increases that will be brought by the government during the agreement will be included in our prices at the same rate. · Crew service, ship water, diesel and gasoline, clean bed linen and towels. · Yacht insurance (we expect to bring your own individual travel insurance). Prices do not include · Optional land tours and entrance fees to places of interest. · Flights and airport transfers. · Tipps for the crew. (suggested about 10% of charter fee) · Other alcoholic drinks than local beer and house wine.

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