BODRUM TO MARMARIS VIA DEDOCONESE ISLANDS
We
hike and sail the idyllic shores of ancient Caria across the Dedocenese
Islands. We spend our time reading, hiking and enjoying the delicate Turkish
food and wine on board our luxury yatch, meandering the tranquil coves.
ITINERARY
DAY
- 1 BODRUM
Afternoon arrival at Bodrum – Milas Airport (BJV), we drive 40 miles to meet our boat tied in Bodrum.
Halicarnassus, the major city of the ancient province of Caria, is now called Bodrum, which is one of the most popular resorts for its unique architecture, seaside taverns, and nightlife. We visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, “Mausoleum”, and the Castle of the Knights of St. John, which is one of the best underwater archaeology museums, as the time permits.
Sites visited: Castle of St. Knights (Underwater Archaelogy Museum), Mauseleum.
DAY
– 2 KOS
Sail 1 ½ h to Kos and check into Greece. Kos is very ancient Island. In 5 century BC Hippocrates has started the famous medical center dedicated to Asclepion, God of Health. We visit the pretty harbour, then walk to the Asclepion, visiting the ancient ruins and spend the night at a nice cove.
Sites visited: Hippocrates Tree, Kos Ruins, Kos Asclepion.
DAY
– 3 NISSIROS
- TILOS
Sail to Nissiros early in the morning to
take a half an hour drive to an active volcano, then sail to Tilos. Tilos is an island, where someone can find more than a dozen secluded
beaches, historic castles to control this strategic island in the Aegean,
Byzantine monasteries, unspoilt friendly villages, and a small community of
hospitable people. Jelogical diversity and the isolated location of this
volcanic island presents a remarkable flora and birdlife for the visitors. We will enjoy the beaches of this pretty island and hike the scenic
paths (3-4 miles)
Extracurricular activities: Hiking to the caldera in Nissiros, hiking in Tilos.
Sites visited: Active volcano in Nissiros
DAY
– 4: PANORMITIS
- SYMI
We
sail to the south side of Symi, to the Panormitis Monastery Bay. After visiting
this 18th century monastery, we hike to a beautiful to meet our boat
(2 miles). and continue
to Symi Town, well-known for its spectacular neo-classical
harbor. On either side of a steep-sided inlet rise tier upon of houses, some
white, some pastel yellow, but virtually all with Neo-Classical pediments – e
reminder of when, a hundred years ago, when this was one of the Greece’s most
prosperous islands. We will have time to explore the harbor, steets and the
shops.
Extracurricular
activities: Hiking from Panormitis across the island.
Sites visited: Panormitis Monastery
DAY
– 5 DATCA
- KNIDOS
Check in Turkey at Datca. Then sail west, across the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea. After lunch, we explore the extensive ruins of Knidos, where Sostratos, the architect of the Lighthouse of Alexandria (another of the seven wonders of the ancient world), and Eudoxus, the astronomer who first calculated the earth’s circumference, were born. We spend the night in the harbor of Knidos, or some other bay nearby.
Sites visited: Knidos
DAY
– 6 SELIMIYE
Our
first stop is a small village called Turgut, where they grow tasty peanuts and
produce great honey. After strolling back and forth to this pretty village, We
cruise to Selimiye for the night.
Selimiye is a small, sleepy fishing village with a small harbor, a few
gift shops and restaurants.
Extracurricular activities: Visiting a family house in Turgut village, hiking to Turgut village.
DAY
– 7 SERCE
COVE
We
sail to Bozburun for our morning swim. In the afternoon we take a short drive
to Taslica village. The panorama on this drive is outstanding. Taslica village
is famous for its 1000 donkeys and ancient wells. We hike from here on an ancient
paved track, through an ancient Carian site called Phoenix to the fjords of
Serce (5 miles).
Extracurricular
activities: Hiking from Taslica to Serce Cove.
Sites visited: Phoenix.
DURATION: 8
days (7 nights)
STARTING POINT: Bodrum - Milas Airport (BJV)
ENDING POINT: Dalaman Airport (DLM)
GROUP SIZE : Max
11
DATES : May,
June, September and October
Includes :
* Best accommodation available.
* All bus, minibus and boat transportation in Turkey.
* All meals, bottled drinking water and all beverages,
beer, wine and other locally produced Turkish &
Greek drinks.
* All entrance fees to museums and archeological sites.
* Certified professional guide.
does not include :
* All air fares to, from and within Turkey.
* Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, tips.