Bodrum - Gökova - Bodrum

Day 1: BODRUM

Our boat opens its doors to an unforgettable week at 03.30 pm. If you come to Bodrum before boarding time, you can leave your belongings to our office with peace of mind. Our boat will stay anchored in the port for the first night so that you and your guests can explore the historical city of Bodrum both before and after dinner. Bodrum, also known as Halicarnassus, has been a remarkable and important city throughout human history; Bodrum is also the birthplace of the historian Herodotus, the author of the Iliad & Odysseia epics.

Here are the must-see symbols of the city:

• Halicarnassus Mausoleum (350 BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the World,
• The iconic St. Peter’s Castle built in the 14th century by the Knights of Rhodes,
• Bodrum Underwater Archeology Museum, the world’s largest underwater archeology museum,
• Amphitheater with a capacity of 13,000 visitors, which still hosts concerts!

With its white houses decorated with bougainvillea and colorful gift shops, Bodrum is a paradise on the Aegean coast! Getting a MuseumCard before you start your trip will make it easier to visit the ruins. It can be obtained from the entrance of the castle.

Day 2: ORAK ISLAND - COKERTME

Orak Island is a paradise near Bodrum, famous for its olive groves and rabbits. The island, mostly visited for underwater sports, welcomes visitors with its crystal blue water. The island is the place where we will have our first swimming break until the lunch. After lunch and tea time, we will set out for Cokertme. Cokertme Bay is located in the Gulf of Gokova, has a quiet beach. Those who wish can go hiking or enjoy the sun. Visitors are served a quiet dinner with low-pitched music in the following hours. In other words, Cokertme is the hidden corner of those who seek peace.

Day 3: SEVEN ISLANDS - KUFRE - LONG HARBOR - BRITISH HARBOR

Seven Islands is a series of islands that lay within Gokova Bay, and our first stop after the breakfast! Before breakfast, early departure to Seven Islands. Seven Islands is a popular diving spot known for its coral reefs! The guests can take a walk among the pine trees or leave themselves to the calm sea. Our first destination here will be Kufre Bay, a natural harbor. Being the indispensable stop of the region, Küfre offers an unforgettable view to the visitors. Later, second destination of the Seven Islands is going to be Long Harbor. After the swimming break, we will move to British Harbor, which is the last stop for dinner and overnight stay.

According to the legend, the local people gave this name to the region because a British ship that escaped from the Germans during World War II came to this bay and hid. A variety of food options and fresh seafood in the bay are perfect for lovers of Aegean cuisine.

Day 4: CLEOPATRA ISLAND - KARACASOGUT

The symbol of beauty and intelligence, Greek-origin Egyptian queen 7th Cleopatra... The woman who stole the hearts of Roman emperors and was the main character of various stories and movies. (Now we all imagine Elizabeth Taylor, right? J) Well, why does she appear in Bodrum? The story is, this area is also called Cedar (Cedrae) Island, the island with extraordinarily clear water is actually an open-air museum. If you go for a walk on the island, you can see the ancient city walls, the Doric temple (which was later converted into a church), the ancient theater of 1,500 people, and the domed structures. Another feature of the island is that there is a type of sand seen only in North Africa on its coast. According to the legend, the Roman emperor Mark Antonius carried this sand for 7th Cleopatra with 60 ships from Egypt and prepared a honeymoon gift for the queen whom he fell in love with.

The next stop is Karacasogut Village. This charming village is located only 25 km from Marmaris. Therefore, it is possible to reach Marmaris by minibusses. We also have optional tours for our guests who want to visit Marmaris or Dalyan-Kaunos regions. Our visitors participating in the tour can take a boat trip to Dalyan, famous for its Caretta Caretta turtles, and discover the famous royal tombs of Kaunos. Dinner and overnight stay in Karacasogut Village.

Day 5: LONGOZ - TUZLA

Swimming, which has become a morning routine, is at Longoz Bay, famous for its turquoise waters, on the 5th day. Those who wish can take a walk in the pine forests and relax in Ali Baba’s coffee house. For the next swimming break, we will anchor in Tuzla. Until sunset, guests can enjoy the clear sea and relax in the unique nature of the Mediterranean. Dinner and overnight accommodation are also in Tuzla.

Day 6: KARGILI - KISEBUKU (ALAKISLA BUKU)

In the early hours, we are going to move to Kargili Bay (Molla Ibrahim Bay). The bay challenges the hot summer sun with its cold water. You can swim here and enjoy the sea until lunch time. After lunch, the next stop is Kisebuku (Alakisla Buku), those who wish can visit the Byzantine ruins on the beach. The history of the area goes back to 4000 BC. This is one of the bays of Mazi Village located in the east of Bodrum city. It is an ideal resting place with its always calm and peaceful nature. The water is crystal clear; we strongly recommend you to dive with your snorkels. The beach is pebble, you may need to use see shoes. Dinner and accommodation will be held in Kisebuku.

Day 7: PABUC BURNU (CAPE) - YALICIFTLIK - BODRUM

After breakfast, we will move to Pabuc Burnu for lunch. This is a bay closed to the breeze blowing from the north. It attracts attention with its pine forests and emerald green sea that keeps up with this color harmony. Also, good news for the guests who interested in history, here is an Archaic Greek shipwreck from the BC 6th century. After lunch, we will move to Yaliciftlik and five o’clock tea will be served here. Due to the sandy beach of Yaliciftlik and the hotels, here is a more crowded bay, so we can be anchored in the open area according to your wish for your privacy. An optional village tour can be arranged from this bay for our guests who want to see the local life. For dinner and an overnight stay, we will enter Bodrum Harbor or a bay close to the city.

Day 8: BODRUM

After breakfast, our tour will end at 09:30 in the morning.

The route mentioned above is not fixed, the group can decide where to stay, where to swim and where to go; or the route may be changed according to the weather circumstances. We wish everyone a relaxing and adventurous holiday.