DODECANESE - North
Day 1, Saturday: Day
Embarkation, welcome drink and program briefing in Bodrum harbor. Dinner
and overnight stay in the harbor or at a nearby cove.
Day 2, Sunday: 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.
Day 3, Monday: Arrival at
Leros around noon. After a swim at
Xirokambos, arrival in Lakki or Ayia Marina. Because Leros is not a
''tourist paradise'', the island has been able to preserve much of its
traditional way of life. Afternoon and evening open for excursions on foot
or by rented motorbike.
Day 4, Tuesday: Early morning
departure. Breakfast and swim at Leipsi. Arrival at
Fournoi islands, a tranquil region
untouched by mass tourism.
Day 5, Wednesday: Arrival in Scala
harbor of Patmos, situated at the base
of a mountain crowned by a 13th century monastery of St. John the Divine.
The island with its monasteries is of great importance for the Greek
Orthodox Church; its many lovely coves and characteristic villages are
similar to those found on other Greek Aegean islands.
Day 6, Thursday: Today's destination
is the island of Kalimnos. Although
its days in the sun as a major sponge fishing center are over, Kalimnos
still bares traces of those times in some of its stately homes dating from
that era.
Day 7, Friday: Arrival in
Cos around noon, after a morning swim in
Pserimos with departure timed to avoid the rush of daily tour boats.
Opportunity to sightsee places missed at the beginning of the cruise.
Overnight stay in Cos or Bodrum in accordance with the passengers'
preference.
Day 8, Saturday: Disembarkation after
breakfast in Bodrum.
DODECANESE - South
Day 1, Saturday:
Embarkation, welcome drink and program briefing in Bodrum harbor. Dinner
and overnight stay in the harbor or at a nearby cove.
Day 2, Sunday: 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.
Day 3, Monday: Arrival on the volcanic
island of Nisiros, with a preceding
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.
Day 4, Tuesday: 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 night life of
Rhodes. Overnight stay in Rhodes harbor.
Day 5, Wednesday: 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.
Day 6, Thursday: 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.
Day 7, Friday: Entering Turkey in
Datça 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 Datça peninsula for an overnight
stay.
Day 8, Saturday: Disembarkation after
breakfast in Bodrum.
THE CYCLADES
Day 1, Saturday:
Embarkation, welcome drink and program briefing in Bodrum harbor. Dinner
and overnight stay in the harbor or at a nearby cove.
Day 2, Sunday: Today's destination is
the island of Kalimnos. Although its
days in the sun as a major sponge fishing centre are over, Kalimnos still
bares traces of those times in some of its stately homes dating from that
area. Full day here. Possibility of visiting the castle .
Day 3, Monday: Arrival at
Leros around noon. This island has
been able to preserve much of its traditional way of life. In the
afternoon departure to Lipsi. Dinner and overnight here.
Day 4, Tuesday: Departure to
Patmos. On the way we will give a break
at Arki. After the swimming break and lunch in Arki, arrival in the
afternoon at the harbor in Patmos. Short sightseeing tour till dinner.
Overnight here.
Day 5, Wednesday: The island with its
monasteries is of great importance for the Greek Orthodox Church; its many
lovely coves and characteristic villages are similar to those found on
other Greek Aegean islands . After breakfast we will have a walk through
the monasteries. Overnight and dinner in a near bay to Patmos.
Day 6, Thursday: Today's destination
is the small island of Levitha.
Sailing, swimming, relaxing day…
Day 7, Friday: Departing in the
morning for the island of Amorgos. If
desired, upon early arrival at Amorgos it is possible to walk up Langada
hill where dinner may be eaten before returning to the boat. Those who do
not wish to walk may travel to Langada by taxi.
Day 8, Saturday: Today we will spend
our time at the island Ios, giving
swimming breaks around. In the afternoon we will stop at the harbor and
have a walk in the center. Ios is famous with it's night life!
Day 9, Sunday: Short sailing to
Santorini in the early morning to arrive
for breakfast in the harbor situated on the rim of what used to be a
volcanic crater. Sightseeing in Santorini during the day.
Day 10, Monday: Full day & overnight
in Santorini.
Day 11, Tuesday: Early morning
departure for the island of Anafi. A
short island visit after lunch and swimming, followed by evening cruise to
the island of Astipalaia for an overnight stay.
Day 12, Wednesday: Sailing to the
volcanic island of Nisiros, with a
preceding 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.
Day 13, Thursday: 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.
Day 14, Friday: Free time in
Cos. After lunch on board we will sail
back to Bodrum. Dinner an overnight in Bodrum in the harbor.
Day 15, Saturday: Disembarkation after
breakfast in Bodrum.
