G O K O V A   B A Y

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1
Board the Gundoğan in Bodrum. You will have the evening to explore the many shops and restaurants that have made Bodrum one of the world's best vacation destinations. You may choose to dine in Bodrum or have our chef prepare your meals on the yacht. The exciting night life of Bodrum, with its countless bars and stores open till midnight will surely provide your evening's entertainment. Don't miss the Turkish Bath, Underwater Museum, St. John's Castle and the Windmills - you can walk to it all. Did you know that one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World  is in Bodrum? The Mausoleum of  Halicarnassus is 3 blocks up the hill from the marina! 
Dinner and Overnight at Bodrum Marina.

Day 2, 3, 4, 5
Sail to Gokova Bay. We will spend 3 days sailing around the bay with hundreds of protected coves. The a bay is surrounded by forests, you will travel leisurely from cove to cove. One of our favorites is  Sedir Island where it is told that Antonius brought golden sand on this beach for Cleopatra. Popularly known as Cleopatra’s Island, this is the site of ancient Cedreae. This island boasts an incredible beach with fine sand composed of fossils and a magnificent view of the Kiran Mountains across the bay. It is one of the most enjoyable sites to visit, the ruins of Cedreae whilst of a modest size are overrun with shrubbery and olive trees set in the gentle protected waters and offering a selection of breathtaking views.

Day 6
Sail to Knidos.
Depart in the morning for Knidos, an ancient Carian city, to visit the remains of the Greek and Roman amphitheater, acropolis and temple, which housed the famous statue of Aphrodite. Then we are off to Palamutbuku for what it sure to be a wild Backgammon Championship at Cafe Vino - and some delicious home made cheese cake.
Dinner and overnight at Palamutbuku.

Day 7
Sail to Bozburun. After breakfast we will continue following the bay northward around the Gulf of Hisaronu until we find, hidden away in its own exclusive inlet, the town of Bozburun, famous as one of the gulet-building centers of Turkey.
Dinner and overnight at Bozburun.

Day 9
Sail to Bozukkale. After a leisurely breakfast we make our way out of the Bay to Bozukkale ancient Loryma, at the tip of the Bozburun Peninsula where the ruins of the ancient harbor and castle remains can only be reached by boat. Although the Turkish name means "ruined castle", the castle on a hill at the entrance to the port is in relatively good condition. It’s a fun, easy to hike to the top of the castle where you have a fantastic view of the peninsula. In the afternoon we'll get some fresh baked bread from the bread lady! 
Dinner and overnight at Bozukkale.
Day 10
Sail to Marmaris, an important stage on the Anatolia-Rhodes-Egypt trade route. The city's museum is placed in the 16th century citadel, built by Suleyman the Magnificent. The shopping district of Marmaris abounds with colorful bazaars and markets. You can find Turkish carpets, textiles and embroidery, leather, copper and brass wares, jewelry and onyx carvings and the locally produced pine-scented honey is superb.
Dinner and overnight in Marmaris Marina.

Day 11
Sail to Ekincik, a delightful yacht mooring just north of Dalyan. You can swim and enjoy the cove or take a water taxi to the beach. Rest today - tomorrow is a busy day full of adventure!
Dinner and overnight at Ekincik.

Day 12, 13
After an early breakfast, you’ll take a water taxi to Dalyan or ancient Kuanos is your next port of call  - and one of our favorite places! The Delta, with a long, golden sandy beach at its mouth, is a nature-conservation area and a refuge for sea turtles (Caretta Caretta) and blue crabs. At a bend in the river, high on the cliff face above, you can see the fascinating ancient harbor city of Kaunos, with its magnificent Lycian tombs carved into the rock. We will explore the ancient city of Kuanos, with it's interesting ruins, tombs and incredible views form the top of the fortress. After a supurb lunch at one of the fish restaurants along the river, we’ll visit the famous Thermal Mud Baths, that have muddied the likes of Dustin Hoffman, Sting, and many other celebrities. From here you can go back to the beach or directly to the boat.
Dinner and overnight at Ekincik.

Day 14
Disembark the Gundogan. Fly from Dalaman Airport.

A yachting tour of the Gulf of Gokova starts in Bodrum. The Gulf itself can provide you with enough sites and bays for a whole week or even more. The translucent and deep waters of the Gulf on the southern shore of the Bodrum Peninsula vary from the darkest blue to the palest turquoise, and the coastline is thickly wooded with every hue of green. In the evening, the sea reflects the mountains silhouetted against the setting sun, while at night it shimmers with phosphorescence.

Fly into Bodrum, out of Dalaman.