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BODRUM AND GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE ITINERARY (BODRUM-KOS-NISSYROS-TILOS-RHODES-SYMI-BODRUM)
Starting
from Bodrum, cruise to Kos and discover the magic of Kos, the island of
Hippocrates who was the first medical doctor in the world, the castle of
the Knights of the order of Saint John, discover unparalleled beauty and
why Cleopatra herself visited Kos and start living the holiday of a life
time on the exciting and beautiful island of Kos!
Proceed to Tilos; a small, blissfully quiet and unspoiled Greek Island
with friendly people and wonderful walking country. Connected to Piraeus
(Mainland Greece) and Rhodes and Kos for international airports.
Keep on your cruise to Rhodes (Rodi or Rodos in Greek), the beautiful island of roses. Rhodes is famous as the island of sun, sea and sand, the ideal place for vacations. It is the third largest Greek island and, officially, the sunniest place in the Europe. The City is among the finest, not only in Greece but in the whole of the Mediterranean. It is situated at the island’s most northerly point and ringed by sea on the east and west. Rhodes (Rodos in Greek) combines the cosmopolitan character of a contemporary city with the picturesque of the medieval town, which gives the impression of having been untouched by the passage of time.
Continue to Symi that is a very friendly island with a population of only around 2500. If you have never been to the beautiful and magical island of Symi, we must urge you to consider visiting our island. There are no high rise hotels, no villa complexes, just some small friendly hotels, holiday houses and studios which are traditional Simian houses, some of which were originally wealthy sponge merchant’s mansions, renovated with loving care, with modern conveniences which you expect when on holiday.
Cruise day 1:
Aboard the yacht, you will be greeted by our friendly and professional crew.
First day dinner and the night will be in Bodrum Port. During this time
our guests wishing to explore the city will have a night time. Bodrum has
a history that goes back to the 12th century B.C. The city which was called
as Halicarnassus -was the birthplace of Herodotus, the Father of History
who has lived in the 5th century B.C. Thus Bodrum was a home to many civilizations
and a lot to see; The Mausoleum of the King Mausolus which is one of the
Seven Wonders of the World is in this cultural city. Another unique historical
work-piece that could still stand till the Classical Century is the Amphitheatre;
one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13000 guests,
and is still hosting many shows and concerts for the art-lovers in today's
Bodrum. The next place that you should see when you arrive Bodrum is the
landmark of the city Castle of Saint Peter which has a history goes back
to the Medieval Century and today it houses the worlds largest underwater
archeology museum. Another one that you should not miss is the Myndos Gate
where Alexander the Great had got into Halicarnassus. Bodrum is also popular
with its night life. There is an endless choice of entertainment in the
city.
Cruise day 2: Starts with a welcome on board meeting while you enjoying your breakfast. Our staff will inform you about the cruise program and the boat. Within this time, your captain will be completing the port- departure procedures. Start sailing to Kos island. Asclepion known to be the best health care center of the Antique World is located here. Kos is also the birth place of Hippocrates -the Father of Medical Science-. All the Eastern Mediterranean people were coming to Kos for their health problems. In the island there is a lot to see; a Medieval century castle, a museum, an antique stadium, Acropolis, an Antique Odeon and Roman Baths. Kos has a very soft climate and very fertile lands. In the island, you can see the old and the new time constructions has been located together. The island hosts a 560 years old tree and a 211 years old fountain.
Cruise
day 3:
Keep on sailing to Nissyros island in the early morning. The volcano of
Nissyros
island- which means the place with figs in the Aegean Sea- which burst out
in 1422 is still active. Nikea village located on the side of the volcano,
has white streets and a mosaic-style square. You can take bus a tour to
the Krater which is still active and where you can see the gases coming
from underground. On the way back after a short a village tour and a lunch
break; we will sail to Tilos island. The dinner and the overnight will take
place in the port of this small, peaceful island.
Cruise day 4:
Sailing to Rhodes early
in the morning. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands .
The island is a very popular holiday place as it has one of the best-protected
and the largest European Medieval city and has warm weather almost 300 days
of a year. Rhodes has been a home for many civilizations; starting with
the knights of St.John in the Medieval century, then Ottomans and Italians.
Thus island has one of the unique historical harmony and the beauty of these
three. The main port Rhodes is the Rhodes City that has the same name with
the island. Rhodes city is divided into two main areas: the new town and
the old town. One of the most beautiful beaches of the island is in the
new town. The other very touristical areas of Rhodes island are; Lyndos
and Kamiros. The city , which is still surrounded with 12 meters thick city-walls
gives you the feeling of traveling back to Medieval century especially when
you walk around its narrow stone roads. After dinner our guests are highly
recommended to enjoy a Rhodes night out.
Cruise day 5: By sailing in the early hours of morning towards to Simi island; we will arrive to the Monastery of Panormitis located in the southern part of Simi. After visiting the Monastery and the museum of this quiet and peaceful coast we will take swimming break at noon time and will arrive to Simi port in the evening. You can see the shore-side with its neo-classical houses and the inner streets. The island presents magnificent natural beauties for those nature-lovers and hikers. You will love Simi with its pine and oak forests and unique bays.
Cruise day 6:
After a short sailing
in early morning we will get into Turkish waters from Datca. You can enjoy
a short-walk on the shore side while your captain is finishing with the
customs procedures. Datca has been founded by the Dors who have been immigrated
from Aegean islands to the southern coasts of Ionia in the 7th century B.C.
In the city you will see the temples built on behalf of Apollo and Venus
huge theatres; game and meeting saloons .The island has no humidity at all
and has a very fresh air. The history writer Strabon has a saying about
Datca weather "God leaves his fellow ones whom he wants to have a long life
on Datca island". According to a myth while the Spanish pirates were passing
from Datca waters, they had disembarked the diseased people in Datca and
these people got well with the help of the clean weather of Datca. Sailing
to Knidos after lunch. Knidos was a developed city in science art and construction.
Eudoxos the very popular astronomy and math professor Dr.Euryphon, the popular
painter Polygnotos -the builder of the Alexander the Greats light house
-one of the Seven Wonders of the World- Socrates and the doctor who saved
the life of Persian king from a disaster, Ktesias all lived in this island.
Dr. Euryphon and his students have founded the second largest medical sciences
school in Knidos. The island also homes the largest sun clock of its time
implemented by Eudoksos. Datca has been the home for Aphrodite monument
and has got his fame with Demeter who was known as the beautiful- haired
queen. A place always kept in mind with its love and sex stories. The whorehouse
wrecks are best evidences that tells us the sex life in Datca. At that times
the places that have become famous with their whorehouses have been the
popular places for the sailors and the Arabian tradesmen. The dinner and
overnight will be in Knidos.
Cruise day 7: Sailing in the early morning. Docking in Karada Poyraz port and the last swimming break in these beautiful blue waters. In the afternoon we will be sailing to Bodrum Port for the dinner and overnight.
Cruise day 8: Enjoy breakfast back in Bodrum port, then disembarkation with our best wishes and hopes to see you again.
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BODRUM AND GREEK ISLANDS CRUISE PRICES |
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| Period | Price |
| 6-26 July / 31 August-6 September 2008 | 470.Euro |
| 27 July - 30 August 2008 | 500.Euro |
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