Would you like to sail on the water that connects Asia to Europe? We will start the yacht cruise from Turkey to Greece. We will visit the most beautiful islands and the bays of Turkey and Greece. This idyllic cruise means sailing with the wind, into coves and over the seas and becoming one with nature. It is also an experience of the history of Turkey and Greece Islands. For lovers of the active life, sailing in the clear water provides great opportunities for swimming, fishing, skiing, surfing and relaxing on beautiful Aegean Beaches. All you need to do is book with us and we will take care of all your travel needs!
Day 1: Friday 29th April 2011
Boarding starts at 3:30pm from Bodrum harbour. Early arriving guests can leave their luggage to Barbaros Yachting Office. On the first day, our boat will be anchored at Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 - Yacht Cruise Cos (Kos) Greek Site - Saturday 30th April 2011 (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
While you have breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise programme. After the paper work at customs is completed we will cruise to Kos Island. Asclepion, known to be the birth place of Hippocrates, 'the Father of Medical Sciences', is located here. All the East-Mediterrenean people with health problems were treated in Kos (Ä°stankoy). Kos; the second largest island of the 12 islands (Dodecanese islands) has a very mild climate and very fertile lands. The island houses a 560-year-old tree, a 211-year-old fountain and a 290 km long beach. Kos is one of the islands with the best night life. Nafklirou, a street full of bars, is always crowded, colourful, and full of life.
Day 3 - Yacht Cruise Nisiros - Tilos Greek Site - Sunday 1st May 2011 (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Early in the morning we will set sail to Nisiros. The volcano on Nisiros island- which means 'the place with figs'- in the Aegean Sea- erupted in 1422 and is still active. Nikea village located on the side of the crater is constituted with white streets and a mosaic-style square. You can take an optional bus tour to the crater which is still active and where you can see the gases coming from the underground. On the way back after, a short village tour and a lunch break; we will cruise to Tilos Island. For dinner and overnight stay, we will anchor in the port of this small tranquil island.
Day 4 - Yacht Cruise Rhodes (Rhodos) Greek Site - Monday 2nd May 2011 (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Cruising to Rhodes early in the morning. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands.
The island is a very popular holiday place as it has one of the best-protected and the largest European Medieval city and has warm weather 300 days of a year. Rhodes has been a home for many civilizations; starting with the knights of St.John in the Middle Ages, then Ottomans and Italians; thus the island has a unique historical harmony and beauty. The main port Rhodes is the Rhodes City which bears the same name with the island. The other very touristic areas of Rhodes island are; Lyndos and Kamiros. The city, which is still surrounded by 12 meter-thick city-walls, gives you the feeling of travelling back to Medieval times especially when you walk around its narrow, stone-paved roads. After dinner, our guests are highly recommended to enjoy a Rhodes night out.
Day 5 - Yacht Cruise Simi (Symi) Greek Site - Tuesday 3rd May 2011 (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We will set sail for Simi Island early in the morning and arrive at the Monastry of Panormitis located in the southern part of Simi. It is possible to visit the Monastery and the Museum on this well-protected and peaceful bay. After having a swimming break on the eastern shores of the island, we will anchor at the port early in the evening. You can see the shore-side with its neo-classical houses and the peripheral districts. You are going to adore Simi for its pine and oak forests and unique bays.
Day 6 - Yacht Cruise Datca - Knidos Greek Site - Wednesday 4th May 2011 (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We will get into Turkish waters from Datca. You can enjoy a short-walk on the shore while your captain deals with the customs procedures. We will sail to Knidos after lunch. Knidos was a developed city in science, art and architecture. Eudoxos, a very popular astronomer and maths professor; Dr. Euryphon; Polygontos, a poular painter; Skopas and Bryaksis of Faros, the most famous sculptors of the era; Sostrates, the architect of Alexandrian light house -one of the seven wonders of the World-and Ktesias the doctor who saved the life of a Presian king from a disaster lived on this island. Dr. Euryphon and his students founded the second largest medical sciences school in Knidos.The island also homes the largest sun clock of its time which was erected by Eudoksos. Knidos was the home for Aphrodite's monument and at those times the city was famous for brothels and became popular for sailors and Arabic tradesmen.
Day 7 - Yacht Cruise Poyraz Turkish Site - Bodrum - Thursday 5th May 2011 (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We will anchoring in Karada Poyraz Bay and have the last swimming break in these beautiful blue waters. We will be sailing to Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8 - Bodrum The End - Friday 6th May 2011 (Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from the yacht cruise and your tour the end. From Bodrum we can arrange flights or coach transportation to anywhere in Turkey. If you choose to stay longer in Bodrum we can extend your accommodation and all so offer other options such as Jeep Safari, Aqua Park, scuba diving, fishing tour, Horse Safari, Turkish Night, Daily Trip to Kos, Turkish Bath and many more or you may like to hit the one Week Greek Islands? We can arrange the ferry tickets for you to go.
We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
Your 8 Days Yacht Cruise Turkey to Greece Includes:
The places that Turkey and Greece Yacht Cruise visits are:
Bodrum Turkish Site
Cos (Kos) Greek Site
Nisiros Greek Site
Tilos Greek Site
Rhodes (Rhodos) Greek Site
Simi (Symi) Greek Site
Datca Site Turkish Site
Knidos Greek Site
Poyraz Turkish Site
Yacht cruise including: Full board double cabin share basis for a week in a yacht, welcome cocktail, breakfast, lunch, dinner & afternoon tea, cake service per day on board, use of sport equipment on board, diesel, using water, crew service, yacht insurance, yachts laundry, harbor taxes and mooring expenses.
Yacht cruise excluding: Soft drinks, drinking water and alcoholic beverages are excluded, these can be purchased on board for reasonable prices.
Hotels:
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Important information for the 8 Days Yacht Cruise Turkey to Greece:
Yacht cruise departs from Bodrum. The Greek Islands require visa for some nationalities. So please inform us about your nationality while you are booking the tour. So that we can send you the invitation letter and booking number to get the visa easily.
Yacht has 8 cabins and the maximum number of participants for 1 yacht is 16 people. You need to send us the copies of your passports as soon as you book the tour as we need to send the copies to Turkish and Greek Harbour Presidency.
If you are single and want to book a cabin, you need to pay double price but if you would like to share your cabin with someone else, we can arrange this if there is anyone like you.
This is subejct to availability.
Depending on sea and weather conditions, we reserve the right to make necessary changes in the tour programme to ensure the safety and comfort of its guests..
Optional Tours:
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