Day 1- SATURDAY
MARMARIS, Turkey - SYMI, Greece
Embarkation between 3-4 pm. In the evening, we reach the
quaint port of Symi with its typical architecture and lively
atmosphere. Arrive around 20:00. Overnight in port.
Day 2- SUNDAY
PATMOS, Greece
In the morning we reach Lipsous island for a short swim
stop (weather permitting). Mid-day we arrive at magnificent
Patmos, the Island of St. John's exile. Your optional Patmos
afternoon excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic centre
of the medieval town of Chora. Overnight in port.
Day 3 -MONDAY
KUSADASI, Turkey
The bustling port of Kusadasi is your gateway to Ephesus
one of the greatest classical sites of the Mediterranean.
The white marble library, the marble theatre and the Roman
baths will show the facets of Ancient Greek and Roman culture.
Morning excursion to Ephesus. Overnight in port.
Day 4- TUESDAY
DIDIM
Didim, home of the antique city of Didyma, was successively
a Mycenaean, Cretan, Persian, Roman and Byzantine settlement.
The optional excursions showcases the Oracle Shrine of Apollo
and the Ancient city of Miletus once a powerful Ionian and
is considered to have given birth to Western philosophy
and to Thales in particular. Overnight in port.
Day 5- WEDNESDAY
BODRUM
Today we reach Bodrum known in the Antiquity as Halicarnassus,
the capital city of Caria Kingdom. Herodotus the father
of History was born there. Centuries later the Knight of
St. John took over the city and built St Peter's Castle.
Our optional excursion includes the Halicarnassus site,
the castle and the Mausoleum, once one of the Seven Wonders
of the World. We leave Bodrum around midnight for a night
sailing to Rhodes.
Day 6 -THURSDAY
RHODES, Greece
In the morning we reach Rhodes, the city famous for its
amazing fortified Old City, one of the best preserved Medieval
settlement in Europe. Your optional excursion will also
include a visit to the fishing village of Lindos and to
the nearby Acropolis of Lindos. Overnight in port, near
the Old Town.
Day 7- FRIDAY
FETHIYE, Turkey
We leave Rhodes at 4 am and sail to Fethiye, called Telmessos
in ancient times. The city was very prominent and a centre
of prophecy, pledged to Apollon. That the city life was
rich and highly cultured during the Hellenistic and Roman
periods is evident from the existing monuments. Today the
majority of ancient ruins in Telmessos are rock-tombs, Lycian-type
sarcophagi, the fortress and the Roman Theatre. Your morning
excursion will also bring you to Pinara. After lunch you
will return to port and board the HALIS TEMEL to sail to
the Cleopatra Sunken baths site before re-embarking the
HALIS TEMEL for a night at anchor in a quiet bay. Overnight
at anchor.
Day 8- SATURDAY
MARMARIS
Early morning we sail to Marmaris. Disembarkation after 9.30.
Note: The cruise itinerary is subject to weather conditions.
The
Cruise
Enjoy a harmonious balance between conventional cruising
and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery,
unraveling the wonders of the Turquoise Coast of Turkey
and the Greek Islands of Eastern Aegean. Each day you will
discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal
blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to
amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.
The
Motor Yacht HALIS TEMEL
The Halis Temel is a wooden hulled Motor yacht designed
and built in Bodrum,Turkey. The 41 meter/135 feet elegant
yacht will start cruising the Aegean end August 2010 and
was built to the standard of Lloyds Turkey, the first Turkish
classified by this classification society.
Life
on Board
Life on board centers around the Main deck with its beautifully
arranged Restaurant and American Bar area featuring a glass
enclosed show kitchen and even an Internet/Library Corner.
Outdoor dining is also available at the shaded aft section.
The Sun Deck features an oversized Jacuzzi, a beautifully
decorated Bar and a generous area for sun bathing and relaxation.
Guests of the HalisTemel will love the size of public areas
and the beautiful views of the sea around them, wherever
they are.
The
Cabins
The Halis Temel cabins are all located on the Lower deck
and are equipped with two large port holes in the bedroom
area and one in the bathroom. Cabin sizes range from 14.5
to 18.5 m2 and are all finished with elegant, warm fabrics,
wood trims and bright carpets. 6 cabins offer 2 twin beds
which can be converted into a single king size bed and the
remaining 6 with fix double beds. Standard cabin amenities
include flat screen TV with satellite reception, mini fridges,
hairdryers, safe deposit boxes. Air conditioning in cabins
is controlled individually and bathrooms are equipped with
shower cabins.
