Sail on the Turkish Aegean Coast, along ancient cities, romantic ruins, beautiful coves and islands.
Bodrum is a charming little port on the southern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, on the Aegean coast of Turkey, 270 km south of Izmir. As you arrive to Bodrum by sea, you will immediately appreciate its stunning coastline with turquoise waters and beautiful bays. Bodrum's excellent climate and the many historical sites make it a major boating destination and the perfect starting point for a boat charter trip or a Blue Voyage on a traditional Turkish Gulet.The calm, warm Aegean Sea ...
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Bodrum is a charming little port on the southern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, on the Aegean coast of Turkey, 270 km south of Izmir.
As you arrive to Bodrum by sea, you will immediately appreciate its stunning coastline with turquoise waters and beautiful bays. Bodrum's excellent climate and the many historical sites make it a major boating destination and the perfect starting point for a boat charter trip or a Blue Voyage on a traditional Turkish Gulet.
The calm, warm Aegean Sea that surrounds Bodrum is ideal for beginner divers because it does not have strong tides or currents. Experienced divers will also find many diverse locations to explore, including caverns, hot springs, reefs and spectacular drop-offs.
Bodrum has three main marinas. Bodrum Milta Marina is among the most well equipped marinas in the Aegean Sea, and is known for its Blue Flag and Five Gold Anchor Awards.
Port Palmarina, with its chic restaurants and cafes is Bodrum's brand-new sophisticated and stylish yachting venue. This marina is situated in Yalikavak, 18 km away from Bodrum, and is also known as the Yalikavak Marina. Port Palmarina is home to a number of adventurous boating events and races, including the 4th Gant Cup, the 16th Bodrum Cup and the World of Wonders Cup.
D-Marin Turgutreis, 20 km away from Bodrum and 50 km away from Milas Airport, offers a peaceful environment for yachters, locals and tourists.
Gocek is a group of small islands between Fethiye and Dalyan and has become one of the world's yachting centers thanks to the constructions of new ports. You will be fascinating by its scenic beauty and clear blue sea. This is and ideal place to start your Blue Cruise and explore the Turkish Riviera. Its friendly small cafes and restaurants and modest nightlife are ideal for visitors who wants to relax away form the buzzing modern life.
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Gocek is a group of small islands between Fethiye and Dalyan and has become one of the world's yachting centers thanks to the constructions of new ports. You will be fascinating by its scenic beauty and clear blue sea. This is and ideal place to start your Blue Cruise and explore the Turkish Riviera. Its friendly small cafes and restaurants and modest nightlife are ideal for visitors who wants to relax away form the buzzing modern life.
Istanbul, the ancient Constantinople, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has been the center of trade and warfare for thousands of years. Few places have witnessed more history than Istanbul - the geographical point where East meets West.There's plenty to do in Istanbul: shop in the Grand Bazaar, sample some Turkish Delights at the Spice Market, smoke a narguile, relax in a Turkish Bath (Hammam) and enjoy delicious doner kebabs made with freshly caught fish. Five times a day, t...
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Istanbul, the ancient Constantinople, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has been the center of trade and warfare for thousands of years. Few places have witnessed more history than Istanbul - the geographical point where East meets West.
There's plenty to do in Istanbul: shop in the Grand Bazaar, sample some Turkish Delights at the Spice Market, smoke a narguile, relax in a Turkish Bath (Hammam) and enjoy delicious doner kebabs made with freshly caught fish. Five times a day, the city fills with captivating background sound that emerges from the minarets when imams call to prayer.
While you're there, make sure to visit Istanbul's magnificent treasures, such as the Blue Mosque, Agia Sophia and the Top Kapi and Dolmabace palaces.
Enjoy a tour along the Bosphorus in your private charter yacht. Istambul is a perfect place for a day charter yacht. Cruise the Golden Horn,...
Marmaris is located in a valley between pine-covered mountains and the clear blue sea and there is a very popular spot for sailing and diving. It's known for its lively nightlife, open-air clubs and music venues centered on Bar Street. The traditional quarter with its Ottoman castle is definitely worth a visit. If you are looking for a bit of quiet around Marmaris you can visit the spectacular surrounding area, including the rugged and relatively unvisited peninsulas of Bozburum and Datça. Mar...
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Marmaris is located in a valley between pine-covered mountains and the clear blue sea and there is a very popular spot for sailing and diving. It's known for its lively nightlife, open-air clubs and music venues centered on Bar Street. The traditional quarter with its Ottoman castle is definitely worth a visit. If you are looking for a bit of quiet around Marmaris you can visit the spectacular surrounding area, including the rugged and relatively unvisited peninsulas of Bozburum and Datça. Marmaris is another great place for starting your gulet cruise and visiting the Greek Isle of Rhodes.
Day 1 - Saturday - Boarding at 14:00 pm in Bodrum
Meeting at the airport or your hotel and transfer to Bodrum harbour. Boarding the yacht in Bodrum and sail to KOS Island for the overnight anchorage of Kos Marina . Dinner aboard the yacht in this most tranquil of settings.
Day 2 - Sunday – KOS to KALYMNOS
An early morning departure from Kos Island, stopping at the entrance of Kalymnos harbour way for breakfast and the opportunity to swim and snorkel in clear blue waters. Arriving at KALYMNOS in the morning time, go ashore and explore fascinating villages and places of the Island. Kalymnos is located between Kos and Leros in the south-eastern Aegean Sea and belongs to the Dodecanese Islands prefecture. The area is 111.14 square kilometres and is the fourth largest island in the Dodecanese prefecture. Also known as the island of the Sponge Divers due to its residents’ sponge fishery avocation.After lunch,sail to Vlychadia bay to swim, overnight there, with dinner onboard.Vlichada has a magnificent coastal view with two wonderful beaches and many traditional taverns that can easily amaze you. There is also the private Museum of Maritime Findings which you can visit with your family.
Day 3 - Monday – KALYMNOS to AMORGOS
An early morning departure from Kalymnos Island to AMORGOS ISLAND.Amorgos is the Eastern of the Cyclades islands and is the closest island to the Dodecanese. Katapola is the main harbor of the island. At Katapola is located the famous church of Katapoliani that is built on top an acient temple to Apollo.Stopping for lunch at Maltezi Beach if the weather permits.Maltezi is a beach near Katapola port to the northwest. A beautiful sandy beach well protected from Meltemia (the north wind of the Aegean). The water is blue green and crystal clear.Overnight here and
Day 4 - Tuesday – AMORGOS to IRAKLEIA
Irakleia is one of most peaceful islands of Cyclades offering quiet vacation for complete relaxation. The lack of cosmopolitan life but also the quiet alleys of the island give a feeling of absolute peace to the visitors. In the westernmost point of Eastern Cyclades, Irakleia is very near to Naxos . After breakfast a morning departure from AMORGOS ISLAND to IRAKLEIA ISLAND .When you arrive to Irakleia,you will have the opportunity to enjoy quiet walks in the narrow alleys of the island and discover its natural beauty. The two main settlements of the island are Panagia or Chora. The island's port is in Agios Georgios.
For those who love diving, the island has a beautiful bottom sea that can be explored after lunch we recommend you to dive there.
There are no gas station and banks on the island. The island has a heliport. You can enjoy traditional dishes of the island, such as fava, cheese and thyme honey. You will have your dinner on board!
Day 5 - Wednesday – Irakleia to NAXOS
After breakfast, cruise for the delightful island of Naxos and spend the afternoon exploring the pretty harbour streets. In the heart of the Aegean Sea, Naxos is located, the enchanting island of Cyclades with the natural beauty and the fertile ground. Naxos is an island with big history and intense presence in the creation of Greek culture. .If there is time, take an overland minibus tour to the ruins .
In the island you can find immense sandy beaches, with crystal waters and cedars, captivating landscapes and a lot of natural beauties. The island offers ideal conditions for those who love water sport. Windsurfing it is the most popular sport because of the unique winds of the island. The meltemi, or summer winds that blow during the daytime, are their best ally.
If you like cycling, you can follow unique routes with very beautiful landscapes..Overnight in an anchorage near harbour.
Day 6 - Thursday – Naxos to Paros
After breakfast, sail to Paros. Paros is one of the most graphic islands of Cyclades maintaining inalterable its unique Cycladic beauty. It is from the biggest islands of Cyclades with an extent of 186 sq. km. It is located west of Naxos and east of Antiparos, at the centre of sea routes through the Aegean. The viticulture is very developed and the island has wine factories with a very big production of wine. Paro’s wines are famous all over the world. Paros also produces oil, cereals and fruits. After lunch you can visit Paroikia which is located in the western coast of Paros and as the capital of Paros is the administrative and economic centre of the island. You can take a walk in the paved alleys and visit the Venetian Castle with the old market. In the area of the Castle you will find a lot of shops with traditional products of the island. The town’s name dates from Byzantine times when the church of Ekatontapyliani had a number of locals as crofters. These crofters settled the old town around the church and their settlement gradually became known as Paroikia.
The temple of Panagia Ekatontapyliani, is one of the most important Byzantine monuments in Greece. It is built in the northeast side of Paroikia, near the harbour. The church was built in the fourth century on orders from Saint Eleni, mother of Constantine the Great, who landed on the island while travelling to the Holy Land. This evening will be spent in the clear waters of Paros, a superb place for swimmimg in the bay.Your dinner will be served onboard . Mykonos is very popular with its bars ,nightlife and discoteques. In the afternoon,there are plenty of attractions in the beaches. Bars in Little Venice are fantastic.
Day 7 - Friday – Paros to MYKONOS
After breakfast, sail from Paros to MYKONOS. Mykonos is one of the most popular destinations of Cyclades.Since the 50s, Mykonos is considered as the busiest and most popular island in Mediterranean Sea.
Chora, is the capital and the centre of Mykonos. The unique architecture of the houses in combination with the beautiful location of the island charms her visitors. Despite rampant tourist development, Mykonos has accomplished to maintain traditional elements of the Cycladic physiognomy. The Cycladic windmills, whitewashed dwellings arrayed along narrow lanes with whitewashed paths lead to a low hill topped by a row of windmills; a horizon pierced by red-painted domes and bell towers of countless churches and chapels add to the beauty of the landscape, while the picture is completed by brightly colored fishing boats bobbing in the harbour. Mykonos is very popular with its bars ,nightlife and discoteques. In the afternoon,there are plenty of attractions in the beaches. Bars in Little Venice are fantastic.
Platis Yialos is from most popular beaches of Mykonos, with hotels, restaurants, cafeterias and bars. The beach is connected with small boats with the southern beaches at Paraga, Kalamopodi, Plintri, Agrari, and Elia. Near Paraga you will find the beach of Ayia Anna with two organised campings.
Ornos is a sheltered beach located south of Korfos. The beach is a small fishing harbour with good anchorage for leisure craft. She is very well organised with hotels, restaurants, bars and a diving school.
Psarou is a well organized beach, with water sports, including a diving school.
Paradise or Kalamopodi is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches of Mykonos gained international fame thanks to the hippies. There you will have the ability to perform water sports. The biggest camping of the island is also located there.
Super Paradise or Plintri is the most famous beach of Mykonos. Very popular among young people, and hip, it’s also been a destination for VIPs since the 50s and celebrity-spotting continues to date, with reason. The beach also has a reputation for attracting eccentrics and eccentric behaviour.
Overnight in harbour or at anchor near Ornos Beach.
Day 8 - Saturday – Disembarkation in Mykonos.
After breakfast disembarkation around 10:00 am and transfer to the airport or your hotel.
Day 1: Embarkation
Welcome on board and meeting with crew. You will have a dinner and spend the first night at the Marina of Bodrum. Stay overnight in Bodrum. (Dinner)
Day 2: Kos
After breakfast in the yacht sailing to Kos, one of the best-known healing centers (Asclepion) of the ancient world, and the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Health seekers from the entire Eastern Mediterranean used to be treated at Kos. After lunch on board, you have opportunity to see Asclepion, castle and museum. Choice of swimming in the warm waters of Empros thermal baths on the south coast or in a nearest beach to the center. Dinner and overnight on board in the Harbor of Kos. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 3: Leros
After the breakfast, cruise to the beautiful island of Leros. A mountainous, green island with high cliffs and many small bays and villages, Leros is a popular holiday resort which still keeps most of its genuine atmosphere. One of the reasons for that, the island is not too dependent on tourism. Many of the buildings on the island are built in Italian style, but you will also find those typical Greek little white houses with blue doors and windows. Dinner and overnight on board in the Leros Marina. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 4: Patmos
Cruising to Patmos Island. Patmos is not a big island, but it is one of the best-knowns. It was the place where St. John had his vision and wrote the apocalypse, and this is why Patmos is sometimes called "The Jerusalem of the Aegean". The Monastery of St. Johns towers above the capital, Chora, and the whole island breathes of faith and devotion. According to mythology, Patmos was a present from Zeus to his daughter Artemis, goddess of hunting and young women. She was worshipped here in antiquity, and the monastery of St. John was built on her temple. After breakfast you may have a walk through the monasteries. Overnight and dinner in to Patmos Harbor. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 5: Kalymnos
After breakfast, departure to Kalymnos which is a part of the Dodecanese and is lying between the islands of Kos and Leros. It is an attractive island with a population of 12000 inhabitants, which mostly live in the capital and main port. Kalymnos is famous for its sponge fishing industry. Dinner and overnight on the board in the Kalymnos Marina. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 6: Kos
After breakfast departure back to Kos. Dinner and overnight on the board in the Kos Marina. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 7: Bodrum
After breakfast, departure back to Turkey to Bodrum Marina. You may visit castle in here. It was built by Rhodes Knights and it is turned into one of the greatest underwater archeology museum of the world. Dinner and overnight on board. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 8: Disembarkation
After breakfast on board, the guests disembark in Bodrum Harbor. (Breakfast)
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