Blue Voyage Yacht Charters Bodrum Dalyan Cruise

CLEOPATRA'S VOYAGE
Bodrum to Dalyan, 10 Day Voyage
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. Click Here for FAQs and Tips. Read a Travel Diary of this Voyage!

Your yachting tour of the Aegean Coast to starts in Bodrum.
Sunset at Bodrum dock		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! Overnight at Bodrum Marina. Click here for more information on Bodrum.
Knidos, home of Aphrodite		Day 2 After an early breakfast you will depart for Knidos, an ancient Carian city, to visit the remains of an amphitheater, acropolis and temple, which housed the famous statue of Aphrodite. Knidos was founded by the Dorian Greeks in the 7th century BC. Located on a windswept headland, the city had one harbor on the Aegean and another on the Mediterranean and was strategically located on shipping routes between Egypt, Rhodes, Ephesus, the Greek homeland and other cities around the Mediterranean. Since the winds change as you round the peninsula, ships were obliged to wait for good winds before continuing their journey. A temple to Aphrodite was built here, which contained a spectacular 4th century statue of the goddess. In the late afternoon you will sail onto Palamutbükü a quaint fishing village. Dinner and overnight in Palamutbükü.
Some of the friendly locals in Palamutbuku		Day 3 Leaving Palamutbükü we will have stops for swimming and lunch in Kargi or Inceburun and reach the harbor of Datça towards evening. Restaurants, cafés, bars, carpet shops, gifts, leather and jewelry shops are open till midnight. Datca has a magical quality and all who visit return year after year. Dinner and overnight. Day 4 We leave Datça in the morning and give the first stop to swim by Aktur, then lunch by Disliceada. Late in the afternoon, we arrive at Bencik, the bay which meanders into the land at the narrowest point of the peninsula. Leaving Bencik, there are a lot of lovely bays we can choose for overnight. Dinner and overnight.
View on the Top of the Fort at Bozukkale		Day 5 We arrive first in Bozukkale ancient Loryma, at the tip of the Bozburun Peninsula where the ruins of the ancient harbor and castle remain 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. A Byzantine wreck from the 11th. century, carrying merchandise to the eastern Mediterranean was founded here. The artifacts taken from the wreck can now be seen in the Bodrum Museum. During the summer months you can probably see the team of American and Turkish archaeologists that are excavating a 9th century Byzantine shipwreck very close to the little town of Selimiye Passing around Karaburun. On leaving the Gulf of Hisaronu we find hidden away in its own exclusive inlet the town of Bozburun, famous as one of the ship (gulet) building centers of Turkey.
Marmaris		Day 6 Morning arrival to Ancient Physicus, Marmaris, was 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. Pine forests cover the mountains which surround Marmaris, the shore line being a white line of sand and rock which separates green from blue. The beach areas sparkle providing visitors with a perfect opportunity to dive, snorkel and swim in relaxing conditions. 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. Overnight in Marmaris Marina. SAILING TO RHODES GREECE CAN BE ARRANGED HERE.
Loggerhead Turtles abound at Ikincik		Day 7 Finish up you last minute shopping and set sail for Kalamata Cove, a beautiful cove that offers a great opportunity to swim or hike through ancient Byzantine ruins. Day 8 After lunch we will sail off to Ikincik, a small quiet cove just north of Dalyan. We’ll spend the late afternoon at Dalyan Beach and enjoy a sunset cocktail. Dinner and overnight at Ikincik. After breakfast we will set sail for Ikincik, a small quiet cove just north of Dalyan. Take a water taxi and spend the afternoon at the beautiful Dalyan Beach and enjoy a sunset cocktail. Dinner and overnight at Ikincik.
Ancient Cuanos at Dalyan Mud Bath and Thermal Hot Springs at Dalyan		Day 9 After breakfast Dalyan or ancient Kuanos is your next port of call - and one of our favorite places! Dalyan and Delikli Island lies right off the coast, southeast of Ekincik. You will enjoy a change of pace when you anchor at the island and take a smaller craft excursion into the Dalyan Delta. 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. There are so many fascinating things to do here. You can explore the ancient city of Kuanos, with it's interesting ruins, tombs and incredible views form the top of the fortress. Look for turtles - Caretta Caretta - the Mediterranean Loggerhead turtles - as you are boating through the unique bamboo marshes of the river. Have a supurb lunch of Blue Fin Crab or the local fish delicacy "Kefal" at one of the many fish restaurants along the river. And don't miss the famous Thermal Mud Baths, that have muddied the likes of Dustin Hoffman, Sting and many other celebrities. The captain will arrange a water taxi with Mutlu (our driver) to take you to all these sights for about $200 for the day. Day 10 Disembark the Gundoğan on the 10th day. Fly out of Dalaman Airport.

These itineraries have been designed to provide the best Blue Voyage possible. However, the itineraries are flexible and can be adjusted for special requests you may have or to allow for sudden weather conditions and crowds. At certain times of the year, your captain may find it necessary to move to an alternative mooring to avoid overly popular bays.