Bodrum - North Dodecanese - Bodrum

Bodrum Itinerary Info

You’re welcome onboard after 15.30. Once settled on the boat, dinner and the overnight stay will be in Bodrum Harbor or at a nearby bay according to your preferences.

After breakfast and customs formalities the boat departs for the island Kos, the second largest island of the Dodecanese Islands. Hippocrates, known as “the Father of Medical Science” was born in Kos and practiced medicine at the Asclepion where the ruins are still visible today and can be visited along with the 560 year old “Hippocrates Tree” and a 200 year old fountain. Famous for wines, olive oil and spices, the island bears the traces of the Dorians, Carians, Persians and Romans, and now its long beaches are very popular.

The cruise starts early in the morning for the barely inhabitated island of Pserimos to stop for breakfast and a swimming break. Later the boat cruises northwards to the larger island of Leros where high cliffs, great sheltering bays and a significant WW2 history make a great spot for exploring. After lunch in the southern Xerakampos, the boat anchores in the western bay of Lakki or the eastern Agia Marina, which links to Platanos - the main city of Leros with steep stairs, narrow streets, whitewashed houses, shops and cafes. From Platanos you can take the 300 steps leading up to the Crusader Castle of Leros – they say the view from the top is worth it!

Early in the morning we cruise to Patmos Island, one of the best known islands of Greece for its religious significance and as a site for pilgrimage. Patmos was mentioned in the Bible’s Book of Revelations, when the Apostle John was exiled to Patmos and received the visions. Therefore Patmos is now a very popular destination for Christian pilgrimages, with the Cave and the great Monastery dominating this very pretty island. The boat usually stays overnight in the Skala Harbor. Swimming and exploring are all possible here.

The boat sets sails for Lipsi Island of simplicity and tranquility. Once anchored, you can take your time for a swim as well as a visit to Lipsi archipelago. A walk might take you to historical churches of the island. Or you can cross the 3km wide island through olive orchards.

A traditional Greek island, famous with rock climbing areas and sponge diving Kalymnos, has quiet bays, natural beauties and classical island atmosphere. To see the villages and orchards there will be stops also giving you time for a swim and lunch before the overnight stay in a convenient bay or near the beaches of Massouri, Mirties or Vlyhadia. Pothia town harbor of Kalymnos Island has a museum dedicated to the islanders who were famous for sponge diving across the Mediterranean.

Anchor up for Turkey! The boat crosses the sea to sail around the southern Bodrum Peninsula stopping for a swimming break in Karaincir. Karaincir is a sheltered bay, enclosed by hills between Akyarlar and Aspat bays. The beach is about 500 m. long with very fine sand. After custom processes, the dinner and the overnight stay will be in Bodrum Harbor or at a nearby bay according to your preferences.

After breakfast onboard we make our farewells and guests leave the boat before 09.30.