T U R Q U O I S E C O A S T
Day 1
Board the Gundogan in
Bodrum.
You will have the evening to explore the many shops and restaurants that
have made Bodrum one of the world's best vacation destinations. You may
choose to dine in Bodrum or have our chef prepare your meals on the
yacht. The exciting night life of Bodrum, with its countless bars and
stores open till midnight will surely provide your evening's entertainment.
Don't miss the Turkish Bath, Underwater Museum, St. John's Castle and the Windmills -
you can walk to it all.Did you know
that one of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
is in Bodrum? The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus is 3 blocks up the hill from the marina!
Dinner and Overnight at Bodrum Marina.
Day 2
Sail to Knidos, an
ancient Carian city, to visit the remains of the Greek and Roman amphitheater, acropolis and temple, which
housed the famous statue of Aphrodite. Then we are off to Palamutbuku
for what it sure to be a wild Backgammon Championship at Cafe Vino - and
some delicious home made cheese cake.
Dinner and overnight
at Palamutbuku.
Day 3
Sail to Ova Buku. Sail to the tiny
village of Ova Buku. The village itself has a great little bay for
cooling off; for those looking for a little more privacy, a short hike
away is a lovely long and isolated beach; a perfect afternoon retreat.
Then off to
Datca the waterfront is lined with little bars, tavernas
and shops. Walking towards the beach, there is a tiny lake, with a
surprisingly powerful "mini-waterfall" - a great and very cooling
massage experience.
Dinner and overnight
at Datca.
Day 4
Sail to Bozburun.
After breakfast we
will continue following the bay northward around the Gulf of Hisaronu
until we find, hidden away in its own exclusive inlet, the town of
Bozburun, famous as one of the
gulet-building centers of Turkey.
Dinner and
overnight at Bozburun.
Day 6
Sail to Bozukkale.
After a leisurely breakfast
we make our way out of the Bay to
Bozukkale ancient Loryma, at the tip
of the Bozburun Peninsula where the ruins of the ancient harbor and
castle remains can only be reached by boat. Although the Turkish name
means "ruined castle", the castle on a hill at the entrance to the port
is in relatively good condition. It’s a fun, easy to hike to the top of
the castle where you have a fantastic view of the peninsula. In the
afternoon we'll get some fresh baked bread from the bread lady!
Dinner and overnight at Bozukkale.
Day 7
Sail to
Marmaris,
an important stage on the Anatolia-Rhodes-Egypt trade route. The
city's museum is placed in the 16th century citadel, built by Suleyman
the Magnificent. The shopping district of Marmaris
abounds with colorful bazaars and markets. You can find Turkish carpets,
textiles and embroidery, leather, copper and brass wares, jewelry and
onyx carvings and the locally produced pine-scented honey is superb.
Dinner and overnight in Marmaris Marina.
Day 8
Sail to Ekincik,
a delightful yacht mooring just north of Dalyan.
You can swim and enjoy the cove or take a water taxi to the beach. Rest today -
tomorrow is a busy day full of adventure!
Dinner and overnight at Ekincik.
Day 9
After an early breakfast, you’ll take a water taxi
to
Dalyan or ancient Kuanos is your
next port of call - and one of our favorite places! The Delta, with a long, golden sandy beach at its
mouth, is a nature-conservation area and a refuge for sea turtles (Caretta
Caretta) and blue crabs. At a bend in the river, high on the cliff face
above, you can see the fascinating ancient harbor city of
Kaunos,
with its magnificent Lycian tombs carved into the rock. We will explore
the ancient city of Kuanos, with it's interesting ruins, tombs and
incredible views form the top of the fortress. After a supurb lunch at
one of the fish restaurants along the river, we’ll visit the famous Thermal Mud
Baths, that have muddied the likes
of Dustin Hoffman, Sting,
and many other celebrities. From here you can go back to the beach or directly
to the boat.
Dinner and overnight at
Ekincik.
Day 10
Disembark the Gundogan. Fly from
Dalaman Airport.
The coast between Bodrum and Dalyan has earned the name "Turquoise Coast” because of the color
of its waters. Here, long jagged pine-covered peninsulas and mountains
enclose fjords of the deepest blue waters.
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Ports of Call: Bodrum,
Knidos,
Palamutbuku, Ova Buku, Datca,
Bozburun,
Bozukkale, Marmaris,
Ekincik, Dalyan,
Cuanos.
(Click on the Ports above for more
information)
Fly into Bodrum, out of Dalaman.
