Day 1: Bodrum
Transfer to the lively and historic Bodrum marina and board your luxurious gulet in the afternoon. Your captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you on board. Depart and moor in a nearby bay.
Day 2: Knidos (Cnidus) – Inceburun – Aktur
Depart on your gulet charter and sail across the Gulf of Gokova to the ancient site of Knidos, where the Mediterranean and Aegean seas meet. Knidos is famous in antiquity for the cult of Aphrodite which originated here. The city was built on terraces rising to the acropolis, with a theatre overlooking one of the 2 harbours, temples, one dedicated to Aphrodite, a basilica and also remains of Greek and Roman houses can be seen. Lunch and a swimming break in the lovely bay of Inceburun.Later cruise to the beautiful bay of Aktur.
Day 3: Bozburun – Tavsan Island – Kizil Island
In the morning we journey on to the Bozburun peninsula. Bozburun itself is an idyllic fishing village and used to be the centre of sponge diving along the Turkish coast, but nowadays locals here earn their living by building the typical broad-beamed wooden gulets. There are cafes, restaurants and small shops dotted along the waterfront.
Day 4: Selimiye – Bencik Bay – Ciftlik Bay
Today you cruise into Selimiye Bay, one of the safest natural harbours in the Gulf of Hisarönü. Surrounded by spectacular scenery and largely unspoiled, the village of Selimiye seems as though it was frozen in time. You will have a chance to walk around the village before cruising to Bencik Bay, which looks like a small fjord and is situated at the narrowest part of the Datca peninsula. The inlet extends inland about 1.5 nautical miles and has tree lined slopes on either side. Journey on to the hidden cove of Ciftlik Bay.
Day 5: Datca – Eski Datca
Cruise on to the resort of Datça, situated on the southern shore, which has a natural harbour and a promenade with restaurants and bars dotted along. Datca is renowned for its warm climate and natural beauty, a perfect spot for experiencing the rural life in Turkey. Eski (Old Town) Datca is particularly charming, with its stone paved lanes, the walls covered in colourful bourganvillea and its artisan cafes and small shops.
Day 7: Kisebükü – Karaada
Cross the Gulf of Gokova to the pine-clad Bay of Kisebuku. Take advantage of the calm morning hours sailing smoothly along the Gokova shores.Onto Karaada island,known for its caves, thermal features and sulphur baths. In the afternoon, sail into Bodrum harbour. Cosmopolitan Bodrum, with its variety of delightful restaurants, popular night clubs, upmarket boutiques and international marinas attracts many visitors.
Take the opportunity to visit the historical side of this resort, the 15th century Crusader castle, containing the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, exhibits ancient shipwrecks raised off the coast of Turkey, and a preserved Carian princess’ tomb dating to the time of Alexander the Great. The remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is located nearby.
Day 8: Bodrum
Your gulet cruise comes to an end with precious memories. Disembarkation by 10:00 after breakfast.
Please note depending on sea and weather conditions, the captain reserves the right to make necessary changes to the tour itinerary to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests.