BODRUM - SOUTH DODECANESE ISLANDS (GREECE) - BODRUM
GULET CRUISE - 2012 |
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8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS - FULL BOARD |
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SUNDAY DEPARTURES (20 MAY – 07 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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CNIDUS – INCEBURUN - BENCIK |
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We will depart early in the morning for
Cnidus. Cnidus was a developed city in
science, art and architecture. Eudoxos, a
very popular astronomer and maths professor;
Dr. Euryphon; Polygontos, a popular artist;
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 Persian
king from a disaster, lived on this island.
Dr. Euryphon and his students founded the |
Knidos |
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second biggest medical science school in
Cnidus. The island also hosts the largest sun clock
of its time which was erected by Eudoksos. Knidos
was the home for Aphrodite's monument and in those
times the city was famous for brothels and became
popular for sailors and Arabic tradesmen. You may
also take a walk on the shore to see the ruins. A
nice swimming break will be available here. Lunch
will be served at the bay of Inceburun. Here
the water is superb and you again will have the
opportunity to swim in these crystal waters. Today,
our last stop will be at Bencik Bay; which
has a very narrow entrance but a unique view once
you get inside. Bencik is located at the narrowest
part of the peninsula that divides the Hisaronu Gulf
from the Gokova Gulf but it is located on Hisaronu
side. In 550s B.C. the Cnidus people wanted to dig a
tunnel in the narrowest land piece of the peninsula
between the Hisaronu Gulf and the Gokova Gulf as a
defence line against the Persians. In that way, they
would make two peninsulas one island and the defence
would be easier. They started with diligence and put
in a lot of effort; however, in the end they could
not manage and the city was conquered by the
Persians. For dinner and an overnight stay, we will
anchor at Bencik Bay. B.L.D. |
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DAY 3 |
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DIRSEKBUKU - BOZBURUN
After the breakfast we will anchor at
Dirsekbuku for lunch and a swimming break.
Today, our last stop will be at Bozburun.
Bozburun is a small fishing town. This area was
popular and suitable for sponge-diving but nowadays
the people of the island are no longer interested in
sponge-diving as it is not financially beneficial
and is dangerous. In the recent years sponge-diving
has been replaced by gulet tourism. B.L.D.
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DAY 4 |
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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 quite a popular holiday
destination as it has one of the best-preserved and
the largest European Medieval cities and has warm
weather for 300 days of the year. Rhodes has been
the cradle of 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. Here you can join our
optional old city tour. The main port of Rhodes is
Rhodes City which bears the same name as the island.
The other very touristic areas of Rhodes island are;
Lindos and Kamiros. This city, which is still
surrounded by a 12 meter thick city-wall which gives
you the feeling of travelling back to Medieval times
especially when you walk around its narrow,
stone-paved roads. After dinner, we highly recommend
you to enjoy in Rhodes Town night out. B.L.D.
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Rhodes |
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DAY 5
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SYMI |
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We will set sail to Symi Island and anchor at
a near bay to Symi Harbour for lunch and a swimming
break. We will anchor at Symi Port late in the
afternoon. You can see the shoreline with its
neo-classical houses and the peripheral districts.
You are going to adore Symi Island for its pine and
oak forests and unique bays. You can join our
optional tour to go to the Monastery of Panormitis
located in a well-protected bay at the southern part
of Symi. B.L.D. |
Symi |
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DAY 6 |
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NISYROS – COS (KOS)
Early in the morning we will cruise to
Nisyros Island and will have a swimming
break. The volcano on Nisyros Island erupted
in 1422 and is still active. Nikea village
is located on the side of the crater is
constituted with white streets and a
mosaic-style square. You can take an
optional bus tour to the crater (volcano)
which is still active and you will see the
gases coming from underground. Then we will
cruise to Kos Island. Asclepion,
known to be the birth place |
Cos |
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of Hippocrates, who is 'the Father of
Medical Sciences', is located here. All the
people from the eastern Mediterranean with
health problems were treated in Kos. Kos is
the second largest island of the 12 islands
(Dodecanese islands) and has a very mild
climate and very fertile lands. The island
houses a 560-year-old tree, a 211-year-old
fountain and a 290 km long beach. You may
take a quick swim in Lambi Beach which is
very close to Kos Harbour. Kos is one of the
islands with the best night life. Nafklirou,
a street full of bars, is always crowded,
colourful, and full of life. B.L.D. |
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DAY 7 |
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BLACK ISLAND (POYRAZ HARBOUR - METEOR BAY) – BODRUM |
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We will cruise to Bodrum for the customs
formalities. Afterwards swimming break will take
place and lunch will be served at Poyraz Bay
which is located on the northern side of Karaada
(Black Island). This is such a nice bay with its
turquoise-blue waters. We will be anchoring at
Meteor Bay for tea time which is located on the
southern side of the island. There is a meteor hole
here and this is how the bay got its name. Here you
may jump over the platform into the deep water. You
may also take a walk through the underwater caves
which are very near to Meteor Bay for a small local
fee. We will dock in Bodrum Harbour for dinner and
an 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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Depending on sea and weather conditions, we
reserve the right to make necessary changes to the
tour itinerary to ensure the safety and comfort of
our guests. |
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PRICE PER PERSON (DEPENDING UPON DEPARTURE
DATE) |
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PERIODS |
PRICES |
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PERIOD
1 |
20
MAY – 02 JUNE / 30 SEPT - 13 OCT |
440 EUROS |
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PERIOD
2 |
03
JUNE – 30 JUNE / 16 SEPT – 29 SEPT |
510
EUROS |
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PERIOD
3 |
01
JULY – 28 JULY / 02 SEPT – 15 SEPT |
610
EUROS |
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PERIOD
4 |
29
JULY – 01 SEPT |
710 EUROS |
DETAILS OF THE PRICES FOR ALL ITINERARIES:
*Weekly
prices above are in EURO and are for one person in a
double cabin on a Full Board basis.
*Single Supplement is 60%. No Triple Cabins
*No child discount available in any itinerary. No
children under the age of 12 are allowed. |
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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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