Day 1 |
Fly to Dalaman or Bodrum Airport to join your yacht in
Marmaris. Sail to Turunc for a quiet night. |
Day 2 |
After a leisurely breakfast, sail to Ekincik, a protected
bay ideal for watersports. An excursion with a small boat to the antique city of Caunos, also a
breeding ground for Caretta Caretta turtles, will be the day's highlight. After a lunch riverside,
you may wander through the ruins of several temples, an antique theater, baths and tombs. Return to
the yacht and enjoy what your chef has prepared for you. |
Day 3 |
Continue cruising to the West, to Kumlubuku (Sandy Bay).
As the name suggests, Kumlubuku consists of a long sandy beach surrounded by forested mountains.
Time to enjoy a leisurely lunch, swim and snorkel in the aquarium clear waters. Loryma is an ancient
town with the remains of a large fortress dating from 430 BC. |
Day 4 |
Early morning sail to Kecibuku. Pine - covered mountains
and an islet with, Byzantine fortifications guard an idyllic bay. The village, Orhaniye, has great
charm with a nice restaurant. |
Day 5 |
A large bay with many creeks and anchorages, the place
gets its name from the time when English torpedo boats used it as a base during the Second World War.
The slopes on the eastern side of the bay are densely covered by magnificent pine forests, while the
head of the bay is graced by lovely deciduous trees including the fragrant amber which grows in only
a few places in the Eastern Mediterranean. The fields and woods make for attractive strolls ashore.
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Day 6 |
Another lovely little bay in an idyllic setting.
Visit ancient Cedrae on nearby Castle Island. A small beach on the west side of the island is known
as Cleopatra's Beach (the island is also known as Cleopatra's Island). The story goes that Cleopatra
lived here for a short time. In Sogut, there is a fresh water spring with water so pure that the bay
is locally known as "honey water bay." A lovely setting among thick pine woods and a couple of nice
restaurants for dining ashore. |
Day 7 |
Cokertme is an attractive setting with impressive
mountains rising behind. One or two little restaurants offering good, simple local dishes.
Oraklar Island is a rocky little island with some pleasant, sheltered coves for swimming and water
sports.
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Day 8 |
After breakfast, leave your yacht in Bodrum with wishes to meet
again. |