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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. |
