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Voyage
DAY 1
The trip starts on the Greek island of
Rhodes, which has one of the best preserved
medieval towns in Europe – and where the
international airport is just 25 minutes from
the port. The yacht heads first to the gorgeous
beach at Lindos, where guests can relax
before heading back to the old port of Rhodes
for sunset and to explore the cobbled streets,
lively restaurants and nightlife. DAY 2^
From Rhodes the boat
sails to Symi, one of the
most beautiful islands
of the Dodecanese,
which has two large bays,
both perfect for yachts.
Vasilos, on the west of
the island, is the more
exposed of the two so
is best visited when the
meltemi wind is low. In
the evening we head to
the pretty port of Symi.DAY 3
The yacht anchors in
Kastellorizo’s tiny harbour.
Guests can alight to explore the
ancient citadel of Paleokastro.
From here the yacht heads
to Kas, only 2nm away, on the
Turkish side, where the captain
will organise the entrance
formalities. It’s not the prettiest
of ports but there are turtles
to see and it has pretty decent
nightlife, too.DAY 6
Today, the boat heads to My
Marina Yacht Club in Ekincik,
which has a lovely restaurant on
top of a hill, with a sea view. From
here, guests can join a Dalyan
river trip with a guide. The trip
takes between four and six hours,
including lunch in Dalyan, Lycian
cliff tombs and a mud bath. Guests
should try the blue crab speciality
from the Dalyan river.DAY 5
The yacht heads to
Gemiler island, near
Fethiye. Archaeologists
believe that it’s home
to the original tomb of
St Nicholas and there’s
plenty to explore, with the
ruins of five churches built
between the 4th and 6th
centuries on the island.DAY 7
Today is departure day. Guests
can take a final swim in the
sheltered bay at Göcek. We dock
at Skopea Marina, which is the
closest port to the city and only
25 minutes from the airport.DAY 4
The yacht cruises from Kas
round to Kekova island, the most
southerly point of the trip, where
guests can explore the ancient
sunken ruins of Apollonia, which
was destroyed by an earthquake
in the 2nd century - you can
cruise over the ruins in the
tender. Guests can also walk up
to the top of a ruined castle for
an amazing view.169