1.Day
Embarkation, welcome drink and program briefing in Bodrum
harbor. Dinner and overnight stay in the harbor or at a
nearby cove.
2.Day
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.
3.Day
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.
4.Day
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.
5.Day
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.
6.Day
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.
7.Day
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.
8.Day
Disembarkation after breakfast in Bodrum
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