Bodrum to Mykonos Island

Bodrum

Welcome to Bodrum, Turkey! Jump on board to meet your captain, crew and fellow travelers. After meeting with your tour leader in the afternoon, we'll start to explore the famous nightlife of Bodrum with our new travel mates. Bodrum is the center of nightlife in the Aegean region of Turkey and known for its amazing beaches and gullet cruise trips.

History of Bodrum dates back to the 12th century B.C. The city was named 'Halicarnassus', which was the birthplace of Herodotus; the 'Father of History' who lived in the 5th century B.C. The 'Mausoleum' of King Mausolus (350 B.C.) which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World is located in Bodrum. That's the only structure that survived from the Classical Era is the Amphitheatre. It is one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13.000 people and is still hosting many shows and concerts for the art-lovers of Bodrum.

Another place that you should visit whilst in Bodrum is the landmark of the city 'Castle of Saint Peter'. It is one of the best-preserved pieces of architecture with a history that dates back to the Middle Ages. 'Myndos Gate' through which Alexander the Great entered Halicarnassus is another place that you should not miss.

Kos Island

After your breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and boat. When the customs formalities are completed, we will cruise to Kos Island.

Kos is one of the most prominent Dodecanese islands, most probably only second to Rhodes. This is where Hippocrates taught in the Asklepion, the ancient Greek college that was set under a Plane tree that still stands in its place. Kos is steeped in history, and there are many archeological treats to find here, including Corinthian columns that line the roads, the Castle of the Knights of Saint John, and the famous Kos harbor. With all this magnificent history, it is not surprising to see how modern tourism fits in perfectly, with an international marina, lost of shops, tavernas and leading restaurants that offer local cuisine as well as international dishes.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at Kos Harbor. You may join our optional Asclepion & Zia Village tours or you may also explore the city by yourself.

Amorgos Island

Early morning we pull anchor and start the sail to Amorgos. Amorgos is one of the popular islands in Greece with white houses, crystal clear water and a peaceful atmosphere. It is no coincidence that Luc Besson chose to shoot the first part of the film "The Big Blue" here. Once only visited by young travellers, Amorgos has become quite a "trendy" island since the film was released, and it is no surprise that you will find more adventurous people here than usual. The coastline is 112 kms long, surrounded by impressive mountains and rocky hills and the island is one of the best spots to taste traditional Greek cuisine and wine. In the evening you will have free time to visit the island on your own. Depending on the weather/wind conditions we may sail to Levita instead of Amorgos. Levita is also a popular island on the Aegean Sea famous for its white houses, long beaches and peaceful atmosphere.

Santorini Island

Welcome to Sanorini, this world-famous island is perhaps the jewel in Greece’s crown. Santorini offers everything you could ever desire and more. The island sits next to a submerged volcano that inspires divers and sailors alike. The island itself is an outcropping of the volcano, and you can feel this raw attraction through red, black and white sanded beaches. There are two small islets that make up the volcanic chain and they are Thirasia and Aspro. The tops of the volcanoes are now the Kammeni islands, and they are covers with hot springs, and still show off gas emissions., proving that the volcano is not so dormant as might seem. Anyone visiting Greece must visit Santorini.

Ios Island

Early this morning we pull anchor and start the sail to Ios. A lazy day ahead filled with sun tanning, listening to music and on board meals. We stop at an ideal swimming spot on the way to Ios - the famous tourist destination. Visitors come for its golden beaches and the characteristic Aegean architecture. Ios is well known as the party island with the lively atmosphere and the endless fun. The capital is built at the point where the ancient city was, where white houses unfold and its windmills and narrow small roads can be seen on the hill tops. We remain floating in the bay over night.

Paros Island

Paros town is relatively large with a population of 3,000 residents. It is also the cultural and commercial center of the island of Paros and has a fine port. The architecture is typical Cycladic with its white washed walls and lots of green foliage. Multi-colored windows and doors break the dashing white brilliance. The port will greet you with its white washed windmill, and the town will provide you with plenty of fine food and lovely sights to walk around and enjoy.

Naxos Island

The island of Naxos is the largest and most central island in the Cyclades. Approaching the island by boat, you can see two small islands to the left and right of the harbor, one with the little church of Myrtidiotissa, and the other called Palatia which is linked to Naxos Town. The imposing gate, Portara is an ancient marble temple dedicated to Apollo. Ligdamis ordered this to be built in the god's honour in the 6th century B.C After the orientation walk in this impressive island, you will have more free time to explore the town and to swim in the warm waters of the Aegean Sea with an optional excursion.

Mykonos Island

It is no coincidence that this, the most cosmopolitan of all Greek islands, attracts so many visitors from the entire globe. Here the steep mountains to be encountered in most of the Cyclades islands give way to low, rocky hills which combine with superb beaches. The capital Hora, with its colourful harbour in which little fishing boats nest happily side by side with luxury yachts, presents quite a different picture from that of the majority of Aegean island towns. Mykonos is spread out over a flat area, and the whitewashed streets stand as brilliant white cubic houses with stepped walls for sitting on.