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Day
1 |
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Embarkation, welcome
drink and program briefing in Bodrum harbor. Dinner and
overnight stay in the harbor or at a nearby cove. |
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Day
2 |
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Arrival in Cos around
noon. Opportunity to see Asclepeion, Castle or the
Museum (all open until 14:30), after lunch on board.
Choice of swimming in the warm waters of Empros thermal
baths on the south coast. Overnight stay in Cos harbor. |
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Day
3 |
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Arrival on the
volcanic island of Nisiros, with a proceeding break for
swimming and lunch in Yali. Afternoon open for
sightseeing in town and/or visit by rented vehicle in
the vicinity of the crater. |
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Day
4 |
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Early morning
departure for Rhodes, with a possible break for swimming
on the island of Tilos and arrival in Rhodes around
noon. The walls of the medieval Crusader castle of the
Knights of St. John are visible from the harbor.
Time after lunch to visit the walled old town
with its numerous shops and streets dating to the
Crusader era. Following dinner on board, opportunity to
experience the colorful nightlife of Rhodes. Overnight
stay in Rhodes harbor. |
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Day
5 |
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Suggested morning
sightseeing, near the harbor, may include the
Archaeological Museum and the Palace of the Grand Master
of the Knights of St. John. Suggestions for the
afternoon include a visit to the colorful village of
Lindos and Valley of the Butterflies, both accessible by
rented vehicle. Overnight stay in Rhodes harbor. |
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Day
6 |
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A short sail to Symi,
with a break for swimming and lunch prior to entering
the harbor. In the afternoon there will be an
opportunity for sightseeing along the sea front adorned
with 19th century neo-Classical buildings and
the interior of the town. Those interested may visit the
Panormitis Monastery situated in the south of the
island. For those who like walking the island offers
pleasant roads and byways. |
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Day
7 |
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Entering Turkey in Datca after a short sail from
Symi, then continuing the cruise to anchor in the
ancient harbor of Cnidus. After sightseeing the
magnificent ruins of the ancient city that surround the
harbor departure in the evening for Mersincik cove on
the north side of the Datca peninsula for an overnight
stay. |
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Day
8
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Disembarkation after breakfast in Bodrum.
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