BODRUM - SOUTH DODECANESE ISLANDS (GREECE) - BODRUM
GULET CRUISE - 2011 |
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8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS - FULL BOARD |
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SUNDAY DEPARTURES (15 MAY – 9 OCT) |
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DAY 1 |
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BODRUM - GULET EMBARKATION |
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Boarding begins today in the port of Bodrum at
15:30. You may want to discover the charming town of
Bodrum with a history that goes back to the 12th C
B.C. The city was called “Halicarnassus” and was the
birthplace of the “Father of History” – Herodotus.
The ' Mausoleum' of the King Mausolus was known as
one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” in ancient
times. There is also an ancient amphitheater and the
Castle of Saint Peter, which houses the world’s
largest underwater archaeology museum. Dinner and
overnight in Bodrum on the Gulet. D. |
Castle of St. Peter |
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DAY 2 |
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BODRUM – COS (KOS) |
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During breakfast you will be informed about
the cruise itinerary and after the paperwork
at customs is completed we will cruise to
the Island of Cos, which is known to
be the birth place of Hippocrates, who is
the father of Medical Science. Cos is the
second largest of the twelve Dodecanese
Islands and has 290 km of beach. You may
want to take a swim at Lambi Beach close to
the harbor, wander through the twon or enjoy
the night life later on. Overnight on the
gulet. B.L.D. |
Cos |
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DAY 3 |
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COS - GYALI ISLAND – NISIROS ISLAND
We depart early morining and will continue
to volcanic stone Island of Gyali Island for
a swimming break. We will cruise to the small and
peaceful island of Nisiros. The volcano on
Nisiros island erupted in 1422 and is still active.
Visit Nikea village located on the crater is with
its white streets and a mosaic-style square. You can
take an optional tour to the crater. Dinner and
overnight on Nisiros. B.L.D.
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Nisiros |
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DAY 4 |
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NISIROS - SYMI
We head for Simi Island early in the
morning and arrive at the Monastery of Panormitis,
located in the southern end of Simi.Island It is
possible to visit the Monastery and the Museum in
this well-protected and peaceful bay. After a
swimming break on the eastern shores of the island,
we will anchor at the port early in the evening
where you can see the charming neo-classical houses.
Simi is a charming island with its pine and oak
forests and special bays. B.L.D.
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Simi |
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DAY 5
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SYMI - RHODES |
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We will cruise to Rhodes early in the
morning. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese
Islands. The island is a has a charming walled
medieval city which is a World Heritage Site as the
old town is very authentic with its castle, clock
tower and stone buildings. The city, which is still
surrounded by 12 meter-thick city-walls, gives you
the feeling of travelling back to Medieval times
especially when you walk around its narrow,
stone-paved roads. Rhodes has been home for many
civilizations; starting with the knights of St.John
in the Middle Ages, then Ottomans and Italians; thus
the island has a unique historical harmony and
beauty. The main port of Rhodes is the Rhodes Town.
Other places of interest are the ancient hilltop
site of Lindos with whitewashed village below and
Kamiros. After dinner, our guests are highly
recommended to enjoy a Rhodes night out. B.L.D. |
Rhodes |
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DAY 6 |
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RHODES – DATCA – PALAMUTBUKU – KNIDOS (CNIDUS)
We cruise back to the Turkish coast via
Datca. While your captain completes the
port formalities you may walk along the
harbor of Datca and see the charming town.
After lunch we cruise to Palamut Bay
for a nice swimming break and our last stop
will be Knidos (Cnidus) for dinner
and overnight stay. Cnidus was a an ancient
city famous for science, art and
architecture. Eudoxos, a very popular
astronomer and math professor; Dr. Euryphon;
Polygontos, |
Knidos |
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a painter; Skopas and Bryaksis of Faros, the
most famous sculptors of the era; Sostrates,
the architect of Alexandrian light house
-one of the seven wonders of the World-and
Ktesias the doctor who saved the life of a
Presian king from a disaster lived on this
island. Dr. Euryphon and his students
founded the second largest medical sciences
school in Cnidus. The island is also home to
the largest sun clock of its time which was
erected by Eudoksos and the home of the
famous monument of Aphrodite. You can take a
walk on the shore to see the ruins.round its
narrow, stone-paved roads. B.L.D. |
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DAY 7 |
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KNIDOS – POYRAZ HARBOR – METEOR BAY - BODRUM |
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We will start to cruise early in the morning
to Black Island for breakfast and swimming in the
Bay of Poyraz on the northern side of the
island. Enjoy the beautiful bay with its
turquoise-blue waters. Later we anchor at Meteor
Bay on the south side of the island for a nice
lunch. There is a meteor hole on the island and you
can jump over a platform into the deep water of the
hole and walk through the underwater caves which are
very near to Meteor Bay for a small local fee. We
return to Bodrum Harbour for dinner and overnight
stay. B.L.D. |
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DAY 8 |
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BODRUM -
DISEMBARKATION |
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You will have a last breakfast on the gulet
and disembark at 10:30. B. |
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PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN: |
15 MAY – 04 JUNE AND 02 OCT - 15 OCTOBER: 440 EUROS
05 JUNE – 02 JULY AND 18 SEPT – 01 OCT: 510 EUROS
03 JULY – 30 JULY AND 04 SEPT – 17 SEPT: 610 EUROS
31 JULY – 03 SEPT: 710 EUROS
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: 60%
NO CHILD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON THIS PROGRAM |
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INCLUDES: |
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Accommodation in a cabin with private toilet and
shower, snorkels & masks, fishing lines, meals as
mentioned B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner. |
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NOT INCLUDED: |
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Drinks (sold on board at reasonable prices –
please do not bring your own), tips to crew and
optional excursions, entry fees to archaeological
sites or national parks, airport transfers or
transfer to gulet, water sports. BRING YOUR OWN
TOWELS |
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NOTES: The gulet itinerary is completely up
to the captain and will vary from what is written.
Some gulets do not have cabins with separate beds.
In case of poor weather and/or sea conditions, this
program is subject to change without notice and
money will be refunded. |
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