Gocek Bodrum

GOCEK – BODRUM

 

 

Day 1- Gocek is a natural harbour lying at the head of the Gulf of Fethiye on the Turquoise coast of Turkey, just 22km from Dalaman International Airport. Protected by the wooded foothills of the Taurus Mountains, it looks out over the numerous islands and sheltered bays of this beautiful gulf.

 

 

 

Gocek

 

Day 2- Ekincik is an unspoiled natural wonder, blessed with breathtaking beauty. It is uncrowded, pretty and tranquil with a nice little beach nearby. From Ekincik you can have a trip with a small boat (called “piyade”) to discover the ancient city of Caunos and Lycian rock tombs by passing the reed beds (used during the filming of African Queen) and also you can have sulphide mud bath in the area. Here is also you can visit the famous beach of Iztuzu (protected area) where the sea turtles (called “Caretta-Caretta”) lay their eggs.

Ekincik - Dalyan

 

 

 

Day 3- Bozukkale (Loryma) is an ancient city that dates back to 10 BC. There are nine towers of the castle walls extending in a mutually rectangular pattern. Bozukkale used to serve as a bay cruise stretch for British naval ships and is now considered as a shipyard on the shore. Its strategic geographical location and narrow port was also used by the ships sailing from the port of Athens. In 395 BC, the Athenian commander, Karori, is known to have come here. Before the Cnidus War of 305 BC, Demetrios, son of Antigonos chose this port for preparations before attacking Rhodes.

 

 

 

Bozukkale

 

Day 4- D Maris Resort is in golf of Hisaronu, just opposite to Selimiye bay. There are some beautiful bays around like as Bencik, Orhaniye.

Selimiye

 

 

 

Day 5- Datca; The village is famous for its high oxygen level in the air and the low humidity. Even in the hottest summer months, a gentle breeze will allow for a pleasant stay. The sea and the coast line are stunningly beautiful.

 

 

 

Datca

 

Day 6- The Dorians settled in the Aegean islands and the southern coast of Ionia. This peninsula is located between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. At the end of the peninsula, at a distance of about 38 km is the ancient Carian city of Knidos, which was described by Strabo as the ‘city built for the most beautiful goddess, Aphrodite, on the most beautiful peninsula”. It is also believed that around 500 years ago, the Spanish pirates sailing left leprosy patients to die here but the fair weather of the peninsula recovered the lepers

Knidos

 

 

Day 7- The Mersincik Bay (Mersincik Limani in Turkish) is on the North Side of Datca, surrounded by lovely forests which add colour to the setting of clear blue waters and yellow sandy seabed. It is an inviting place and very popular with yachts.  Mersincik Limanı is an attractive place with the many olive trees covering the slopes.

 

 

 

Mersincik

 

 

Bodrum

 

 

 

Day 8: Cruise to Bodrum and disembarkation after breakfast around 10:00 am

 

Please Note: This Program may vary due to bad weather conditions. You will visit the places listed but your captain may replace or choose alternative routes for your safety


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