SAILING HOLIDAY: From Bodrum, set sail through the beautiful waters and stunning scenery of the Gulf of Gokova on this 8 day cruise. Discover incredible swimming spots, forest shrouded bays and picturesque fishing towns.
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Itinerary
Getting to Bodrum is easy, with numerous low-cost airlines flying direct to Bodrum from across Europe. There are also a number of airlines that fly from Istanbul to Bodrum, including 10-15 flights per day operated by the flag carrier, Turkish Airlines.
Bodrum
Welcome to your gulet, your home for the following 7 nights, please note that embarkation begins at 3:30pm. There will be a briefing about the route and the boat by the crew and service starts with dinner on board. The first night is spent Bodrum harbor and the evening is free for you to explore this popular resort.
Overnight: Gulet (Bodrum) | Dinner
Cokertme Bay
Bodrum - Cokertme. After breakfast, set sail to picturesque Alakisla bay, with its crystal clear blue waters. Then continue onwards to the bay of Cokertme which will be our final stop of the day. Cokertme is a delightful fishing village which is surrounded by pine trees and olive groves.
Overnight: Gulet (Cokertme) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tuzla Bay and English Harbour
Cokertme - English Harbour. Before breakfast the gulet sets sail to beautiful Tuzla Bay where we stop for lunch and a refreshing swim in the sparkling blue water. evening is spent at English Harbour where British Navy boats hid during World War Two.
Overnight: Gulet (English Harbour) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Karacasogut
English Harbour - Karacasogut. This morning we sail for Karacasogut, a lovely bay where the pine trees comes right down to the sea. The boat stays here for the night and a trip to Marmaris can be arranged which takes 20 minutes. There's also an optional excursion to Dalyan by jeep.
Overnight: Gulet (Karacasogut) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cleopatra (Sedir) Island
Karacasogut - Sedir - Longoz. After breakfast we sail to Cleopatra (Sedir) Island, famed for its white sand beaches and Byzantine ruins. Inscriptions found on the island state Cleopatra came to the island and swam here. This is why the small cove on the island is called Cleopatra Beach. Here you can explore the ancient Helen-Roman site Cedrai where you'll find an ancient church, amphitheater, necropolis, ruins of homes, and the knights’ coat of arms. From Sedir we sail on to picturesque Longoz for the night where you can take a walk through the forest.
Overnight: Gulet (Longoz) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Karagili & Orak island
Longoz - Karagili - Orak island. Before breakfast we sail to the picturesque Kargili Bay for the morning. After lunch we continue to Orak island, our anchor spot for the night. A deserted beach awaits us, with ruins dotted along the shore. Feel free to explore the area or simply relax on board, but be sure to return to the boat for dinner.
Overnight: Gulet (Orak island) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pabuc & Haremten Bay
Orak Island - Pabuc - Haremten Bay - Bodrum. Our final day of sailing takes to Pabuc after breakfast and then onto Haremten Bay after lunch, with a refreshing swimming break. Then we head back to the bustling port of Bodrum where our final night is spent in the harbor.
Overnight: Gulet (Bodrum) | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bodrum
Bodrum. After breakfast tour arrangements draw to a close and you'll disembark the boat between 9am - 10am. If you need an onward transfer to the airport this can be arranged at the time of booking.
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Prices & Dates
Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The 'Single Room' price is applicable when a single room is required.
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The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Gulet, Gulet cruise
Gulets are traditional, all wooden Turkish sailing boats, with a spacious deck that includes a dining area. They vary in size, anywhere from 2 up to 12 cabins, but our Gulet's are usually 6-8 cabins in size. On-board you'll find comfortable cabins all of which offer an en-suite shower and toilet. All meals during your trip are prepared on the boat and enjoyed in stunning surroundings. All boats are equipped with basic fishing lines as well as flippers and snorkels to use in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The boats will have ample space to relax in or out of the sun as you sail.
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