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1st day: The boarding starts at 3:30 p.m. in the Port of Bodrum. Early-arriving guests can leave their luggage in one of our offices. First day dinner and the night will be in Bodrum Port. During this time our guests wishing to explore the city will have a whole night time.
Bodrum has a history that goes back to the 12th century B.C. The city which was called Halicarnassus and was the birthplace of Heredotos; the ' Father of History'. Thus Bodrum was a home to many civilizations and there is a lot to see: The remains of the Mausoleum of King Mausolus, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. From the Classical Roman times the Amphitheatre has survived; one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13.000 guests, and is still hosting many shows and concerts. And there is the landmark of the city, the 'Castle of Saint Peter', being build in medieval times from the stones of the collapsed Mausoleum and today it houses the first and world's largest underwater archeology museum. Finally there is 'Myndos Gate' where Alexander the Great had a hard time in his siege of Halicarnassus. Bodrum is also popular with its night life, there is an endless choice of entertainment in the city.
2nd Day: Starts with a welcome-on-board-meeting while you enjoying your breakfast. The crew will inform you about the cruise program and the boat. During this time your captain will be completing the port-formalities. Sail to Cos island starts. Asclepion, known as the best health-care center of the Antique World is located here. Cos is also the birthplace of Hippocrates; 'the Father of Medical Science'. On the island there is a lot to see; a Medieval century castle; a museum; an antique stadium; Acropoli; an Antique Odeon; an amphitheater; and Roman Baths. Cos, or in Turkish: Istanköy ; is the second largest island of the 12 islands. (Dodecanese islands) has a very soft climate and very fertile lands. The island hosts a 560 years old tree and a 211 years old fountain.
3rd Day: We will start early morning to Nisiros island. The volcano of Nisiros island - which means 'the place with figs' in the Aegean Sea- which burst out in 1422 is still active. Nikea village located on the side of the volcano, has white streets and a mosaic-style square. You can take bus a tour to the crater which is still active and where you can see the gases coming from underground. On the way back after a short a village tour and a lunch break; we will sail to Tilos island. The dinner and the overnight will take place in the port of this small, peaceful island.
4th Day: Sailing to Rhodes early in the morning to the largest of the Dodecanese islands, a very popular holiday place as it has one of the best-protected and the largest medieval city walls. Rhodes has been a home for many civilizations; starting with the knights of St. John in the Medieval century, then Ottomans and Italians. The city, which is still surrounded with 12 meters thick city-walls gives you the feeling of traveling back to Medieval century especially when you walk around its narrow pebble stone roads. After dinner our guests are highly recommended to enjoy a Rhodes at night out.
5th Day: By sailing in the early hours of morning towards to Simi island; we will arrive to the Monastery of Panormitis located in the southern part of Simi. After visiting the Monastery and the museum of this quiet and peaceful coast we will take swimming break at noon time and will arrive to Simi port in the evening. You can see the shore-side with its neo-classical houses and the inner streets
6th Day: Today we will get back to Turkish waters to Datca. You can enjoy a short-walk on the shoreside while your captain is finishing with the customs procedures. Datca has been founded by the Dorianss who immigrated from Aegean islands to the southern coasts of Ionia in the 7th century B.C. Sailing to Cnidus after lunch. Cnidus was a developed city in science art and construction. Euryphon and his students have founded the second largest medical sciences school in Cnidus. The island also is home to the largest sun clock of its time. Cnidus has been the home for Aphrodite's monument and has got his fame with Demeter who was known as ' the beautiful- haired queen'. A place always kept in mind with its love and sex stories. The dinner and overnight will be in Cnidus.
7th Day: Sailing in the early morning. Docking in Karaadada for the last swimming break in these beautiful blue waters. In the afternoon we will be sailing to Bodrum Port for the dinner and overnight.
8th Day: Leaving the boat after breakfast taking all your unforgettable and very enjoyable memories with you.
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