Crusader
Castle
Group Mediterranean Yacht Cruise
Independent
traveler edition
Mediterranean
freedom !
Our
14-day Turquoise Coast odyssey includes an eight-day yacht cruise beginning
beneath the walls of St Peter's Castle in Bodrum, and three days in
Istanbul. For the Independent traveler edition with no sightseeing
included, you design your own itinerary as you go !
DAY
1 - ISTANBUL - Thursday - Weekly : April thru end of Oct
Our staff meets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. Have
your first look at Istanbul this afternoon!
DAY
2 - ISTANBUL - Friday (cB)
With guide book in hand, explore Istanbul the city of the Sultans, you
may consider : Topkapi Palace, Sancta Sophia,the
Süleymaniye great mosque and the Blue Mosque . Lunch
in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we 'll explore the great city
Grand Bazaar . In the evening, we'll have dinner and take in
a folk show.
DAY
3 - BODRUM - Saturday (BD)
A morning flight takes us to Bodrum, where we drive through rich
agricultural country, past ancient cities, and board our Gulet yacht,
a traditional Turkish gulet, moored beneath the Crusader castle. After
meeting our captain ,crew and other guests/passengers , we enjoy the
first of many delicious dinners on board.
DAY
4 - BAY OF BITEZ - Sunday (BLD)
We cruise out of Bodrum headed for the Bay of Bitez, where we drop anchor
for an afternoon of swimming and water sports. Face masks and flippers,
sailboards, canoes and fishing tackle are all available.
DAY
5 - CAUNUS & MERSINCIK - Monday (BLD)
Weighing anchor at sunrise, we sail through Gökova Bay to
the mouth of the Dalyan River, where we board a motor launch
for a voyage upriver to the Roman ruins at Caunus. The sheer
rock face overlooking the river is pierced by Lycian rock-cut tombs
dating from 600 BC. We return to our yacht and continue our "Blue
Voyage" to Mersincik, where we drop anchor for the night.
DAY
6 - SEVEN ISLANDS - Tuesday (BLD)
After breakfast we set sail for the Seven Islands, where, if
the captain approves, we picnic onshore, followed by a walk. We return
to our yacht for swimming, sunning and snoozing.
DAY
7 - INGILIZ LIMANI - Wednesday (BLD)
Headed for Ingiliz Limani (English Port), we look forward to
a day ashore in Marmaris, only a 30-minute drive from our anchorage.
"Green Marmaris," as it is called, is surrounded by pine forests.
It has a wonderful bustling bazaar, a long palm-shaded waterfront promenade,
and a fortress that's now a museum. We return to our yacht for dinner
on deck.
DAY
8 - CEDREAE & TUZLA - Thursday (BLD)
Cleopatra met Mark Anthony for a lovers' tryst at Cedreae and
received the shore as a gift. When she mentioned that it had no sand,
Mark Anthony sent his fleet to Alexandria to get some. The Egyptian
sand remains at Cedreae to this day, cooled by an ever-faithful breeze,
and the spot is as romantic as it was 2000 years ago. From Cedreae we
cruise to Tuzla, our anchorage for the night.
DAY
9 - ÇIFTLIK - Friday (BLD)
Back across Gökova Bay we make our way to the anchorage
at Çiftlik on our last full day at sea, filled with the
pleasures of sun and sea. Swimming, reading, relaxing, and enjoying
lazy shipboard lunches could easily become a way of life!
DAY 10 - BODRUM - ISTANBUL - Saturday (B)
We cruise into the harbor of ancient Halicarnassus (now Bodrum),
and tie up beneath the castle walls. Bidding farewell to our captain
and crew, we drive to Izmir for our flight to Istanbul and our
hotel.
DAY
11 ISTANBUL - Sunday (B)
Full day on your own in Istanbul .
DAY
12 ISTANBUL - Monday (B)
Another Full day on your own in Istanbul .
DAY
14 - DEPARTURE - Tuesday (cB)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home.
| Rate
per person in USD |
|
| Triple
occupancy |
US$
3875 |
| Double
occupancy |
US$
3925 |
| Single
occupancy |
US$
4325 |
Rates
are based on 4 star gulets (non air conditioned cabins).
For
upgrade to 5 star air conditioned cabin deluxe gulets please add $400
per person to any of the above rates.
Rates
are per person and include :
- All
transfers in Turkey.
- Domestic
air within Turkey.
- Four
stars hotel accommodation in Istanbul, including tax, service charges
& breakfast daily.
- Group
Gulets, including all tax, service charges and all meals while on
board.
- Cabins
are always private with private facilities.
- Lonely
Planet travel guide book for Turkey.
Not
Included :
Extend
your stay in Turkey on board a comfortable Gulet
Amusing
airplane/train/bus or end-of-the-day reading? Turkey: Bright
Sun, Strong Tea, my humorous travel memoir:
http://www.brightsunstrongtea.com/
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