Fethiye
Boarding starts at 15:30 from Fethiye Harbor.
The harbor town Fethiye is located at bay surrounded by pine forests in
the Gulf of Fethiye. With its sheltered harbor for yachts, colorful
bazaars, numerous beautiful beaches and bays rich coastline, gorgeous,
partly uninhabited islands, Fethiye for a long time a famous tourist
destination.
Fethiye is located on the site of the ancient legendary city Telmesa.
Earlier this place was dedicated to Apollo. To IV century BC the city
had close economic relations with the Greek island Rhodes , and after
the IV century it was included by the Romans in the Lycian state. In the
VIII century BC Telmes was renamed Anastasiopolis and in the IX century
BC Macri was named. Only in 1914 the city got its real name Fethiye –
in honor of a military pilot Fethi Bey, who died in the line of duty.
Lycian rock tombs belonging to ancient kings, are in the center of Fethiye. You can them from almost every part of city.
The main advantage of this resort – a calm sea . 5 km to the northeast
of Fethiye are wide Calis beach 8.5 km to the south is the famous
Oludeniz beach – " Blue Lagoon ", which is famous for
its picturesque scenery. Both beaches offer tourists a wide range of
restaurants.
From land Fethiye is protected by mountains covered with pine trees .
That`s why there are so popular paragliding – paraglider slow descent
from the mountain Babadag seaward.
In Fethiye you can devote time to the classical relaxation: swimming in
the sea , sunbathing on the beaches – or plunge into the nightlife. Also
here you can go diving , visit the spa , bars, cafes, restaurants and
so on.
Rhodes Island
Our trip is starting from one of the one of that beautiful places in
the world where ancient is adjacent to the civilization, the sea to the
mountains, with the slow pace of temperament. Rhodes Island has
extensive excursion programs.
During the walk, you will visit the main sights of the city of Rhodes
Palace of the Grand Masters, an ancient hospital, numerous residences,
and street knights. Also, it is necessary to visit the hill of Monte
Smith, with a breathtaking view of the old and the new cities, the ruins
of the temple of Apollo, the ancient stadium and theater.
The island is really rich about magnificent beaches located on the east
coast of Rhodes. The long sandy beach Tsambika is 26 km southeast of the
island’s capital. Everyone can take part in water sports. Very close to
beach nearby monastery of Panagia Tsambika and a small church are
located here. There are legends that this place helps to people who want
to have a child or family.
Agate Beach is located on the other side of a small hill in the east.
Golden sand and shallow waters make this beach ideal for those who
would like to take vacation with children.
Lindos City
To get the Acropolis you can either walk or ride a donkey. The road
to the Acropolis is very picturesque. You will meet stone fountains that
still supplied with water by means of ancient aqueducts, past the white
square houses with sky-blue shutters and gates. You will walk
throughout the gardens, laden with pots and sweet taverns with
magnificent flavors.
Reached the top and after visiting the ancient city, do a couple of shots of cozy bay St. Peter and Lindos town aerial view.
Lindos Beach is so beautiful while you are standing on top of
Acropolis. Therefore, if you come to see the Acropolis you should also
get acquainted with the beach. Gorgeous golden sand and all the
necessary infrastructure for a rest at your disposal. And if you decided
to stay for dinner at one of the local taverns, it`s majestic place for
to spend evening here after sunset. Acropolis decorated with special
illumination.
Dinner and overnight staying on the island.
Symi Island
The main settlement of the island was small village Symi. Symi houses
are painted with different colors. This fact made this place
fantastically beautiful. It is possible to see ruins of fortress of
knights, which was constructed on the Acropolis place. In addition, on
the top of mountain, the church of the Virgin Mary and fortress are
located. If you will have the opportunity, you can visit a museum and an
operating monastery Panormitis with magnificent wall painting.
Bozburun, Bozukkale (Loryma)
Bozburun are famous like a ship workshops. Very popular wooden yachts
had been made here. During walk on hills, it is possible to meet the
remains of the ancient city of Larumna. Bozburun has become a central
attraction, visited by tourists from all across the world. We will
cruise to Selimiye Bay for lunch.
Here were found the remains of 11th century ships that are exhibited
in the museum of Bodrum. In the ancient city Bozukkale (Loryma) is a
castle, which is a quadrangle with the city walls and 9 temples. Name
Bozukkale means Crooked Castle and may be associated with the fact that
one wall of the castle is destroyed. Due to its location and narrow
entrance to the port, it is also used by the Greek forces during the
Peloponnesian naval battle. Karor leader of the Athenians gathered all
his ships here before kunidusskoy war in 395 BC. The port is used for
the preparation of the attack on Rhodes in 305 BC.
Ekincik Bay, Dalyan
Heading to Ekincik. This bay is famous about big blue crabs. Later we
will visit one of the most beautiful beaches of the world Istuzu beach.
Here you can sunbathe and swim in the river delta of Dalyan on the long
sandy beach (natural reserve area of Turkey). After lunch on the boat,
you can sail with the wind through the reeds to the ancient city with
its Lycia exotic settlement and a trip to the lake along Kogcegiz with
diameters 65 sq. km. You can discover the old Turkey, observe
internationally famous Caretta Caretta turtles, whose ancestors came
from the water to the land 95 million years ago. While traveling by boat
on Dalyan, you can see , the Lycian tombs of kings IV, city of Caunos,
Roman baths, a church and an amphitheater.
Second stop yacht awaits us in this day of healing and rejuvenating skin
diseases for lifestyle sources. Natural pool filled with sulfurous
water and the bottom is covered with healing mud.
Tersane Island (Monastir Island)
Tersane Island – is the largest island of the Gulf of Fethiye, a bay
with shipyards in turn is the widest bay of the island. On the island
before being deported Greeks lived . On the plain in the center of the
island there are several ruined houses and a church .
Another Harbor is a ten minute walk from the shores of the bay. Here,
presumably, was located the ancient Delphic Thelandira leagues – the
Union of Cities (5 miles). During the Byzantine Empire was built on the
island Navy Yard, later expanding and strengthening the Ottoman Turks.
Ruins shipyards are still visible.
The eastern part of the bay is especially convenient for parking, so
it is relatively shallow and protected from the wind. Tersane one of the
few surviving monuments of his era.
Then out gulet will cruise to Aga Harbor for dinner and overnight stay.
You will really surprised when you will see ancient ruins of Hamam Bay!
The region is known as a Cleopatra’s Bath, or Sunken Bath Bay coastal
tectonics, such as the formation of the bay in the Gulf with many bays. A
careful examination of the hill slope behind the bay, which is active
in the past, this hill is a crater lake of tectonic structure and
reducing water channels, clearly visible from the shore. The monastery
dark, pine trees and up the hill from the shore in some places covered
with carob trees. Structure of an ancient wall running parallel to the
direction of the north-east coast and other small remnants of ancient
Lyciare minds me that you are not far from the city. Lydia Network Port
can be reached by a hiking trail approximately 1.5 hours.
Domuz Island , Kizil island
After breakfast we will visit one more magic place Domuz Island. Name
of Domuz came from story about wild boars lived on this island.
This is a magnificent place for diving ! You can see ancient ruins underwater.
At sunset, the sun hits the stones and turns crimson red in color, a
color that resembles the island soil. The island got its name from this
phenomenon. There is very little infrastructure on this island. The
southern tip of the island has a lighthouse that guides maritime
traffic. To the north-west are the Deliktas Islands, ideal for diving
and fishing. The red waves off the east coast of the island wash the
wide sand beach and are best suited for swimming. Then we will cruise to
Arap Island for dinner and overnight stay.
Fethiye
You will leave the gullet with precious memories by 10:30.
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