Eastern Mediterranean

Greece  ~  Turkey

Greece - 8 Days

DAY 1 - ATHENS - KITHNOS - 5 hrs
Under the shadow of the Acropolis, your charter will embark in Athens and once you've unpacked your bags, the yacht will set out for a tour of the Cyclades island chain. One of the first islands to visit will be Kithnos - a typical example of Greek island life that is unaffected by the trappings of modern tourism. Rugged rocky coastlines offer many sheltered bays for a quiet night at anchor.

DAY 2 - KITHNOS - SYROS - 3 hrs 30 mins
After a robust breakfast served with crisp linens, the yacht will head on a short cruise toward the island of Syros, where the port of Ermoupoli is said to be the "Queen of the Cyclades". Once you have sampled the delights of the town, there are numerous bays to choose for the yacht to anchor and enjoy waters port activities.

DAY 3 - SYROS - TINOS - 2 hrs
Next on our tour of the Cyclades is the mountainous and wooded island of Tinos. The spectacular Church of Our Lady draws pilgrims from throughout the Greek islands. After a stroll and perhaps a luncheon on shore, watersport enthusiasts can enjoy the afternoon playing with some of the toys on board the yacht.

DAY 4 - TINOS - MYKONOS - 1 hr 30 mins
If you have perused any tourism brochures featuring Greece, you have surely seen photos from the next destination: Mykonos. Her cosmopolitan air combined with picturesque, whitewashed limestone houses and old-world windmills won't disappoint any visitor. Shopping is superb and the nightlife is sure to stimulate the senses as we mark the halfway point on your itinerary.

DAY 5 - MYKONOS - NAXOS - 2 hrs 30 mins
After the fun of Mykonos, you may be ready to once again pursue more restful scenery - so the plan will be to set out for Naxos, the largest and most fertile island in this chain. Steep peaks with rich vegetation growing on their terraced slopes are a grocer's delight with their harvest of olives, citrus, and figs to name just a few.

DAY 6 - NAXOS - SIFNOS - 4 hrs
With underground treasure pouring from her ancient gold and silver mines, Sifnos was once a mecca of wealth in olden days. The remains of the medieval village of Kastro is a lovely place to admire the scenery and imagine the lifestyle of simpler times.

DAY 7 - SIFNOS - SPETSES - 7 hrs
The next stop on our Cycladic tour is Spetses, whose impressive homes and civic structures demonstrate this island's longtime prosperity. Since there are no cars on the island, you can hire a horsee-drawn carriage to show you around this scenic location.

DAY 8 - SPETSES - ATHENS - 5 hrs 30 mins
As the sun rises on the last day of the charter, the yacht will cruise back to the disembarkation port in Athens.

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Turkey - 10 Days

DAY 1 - MARMARIS
For this itinerary on your yacht, you will embark in the port of Marmaris, which is a convenient ride from the Dalaman Airport. This lively town is most known for the bustling shopping district where you can haggle for carpets, leather goods and other handcrafted souvenirs.

DAY 2 - MARMARIS - EKINCIK. 2 hrs
Today the yacht will set out for Ekincik where you might opt to take a scenic side trip by riverboat or tender as you explore the Dalyan River. The ancient site of Caunos makes an interesting diversion on the way to a luncheon feast in Dalyan. Traveling further upriver you will arrive at the old sulphur baths in Koycegiz.

DAY 3 - EKINCIK - FETHIYE BAY. 3 hrs
The agenda for today will focus on rest and recreation in the large and inviting waters of Fethiye Bay. The captain will find a suitable anchorage from the many idyllic areas and your party will have a chance to exhaust the watersports and lounge on deck while your onboard chef can prepare samples of local Turkish fare.

DAY 4 - FETHIYE BAY - KALKAN - 4 hrs
In the morning, the yacht make way for the village of Kalkan where you can hire a car to take you to the ancient sites of Xanthos, Letoon and Patara. Xanthos was an important center for the Lycians, the ancient culture whose mysteries are still being unveiled by modern-day archeological efforts.

DAY 5 - KALKAN - KATELLORIZON - 1 hr 20 mins
A trip to the island of Katellorizon wili see your party in Greek waters today as you enter it's idyllic, unspoiled harbor. Modern tourism has made little intrusion on this easternmost Greek island and the small resident population still enjoys the pace of a simpler era.

DAY 6 - KATELLORIZON - SAINT GEORGES. 30 mins
The yacht's crew will make arrangements for you to visit the Blue Grotto on the south side of Katellorizon - make sure that you have enough film in your camera for this excursion. In the afternoon, the yacht will rei ocate to the uninhabited island of Saint Georges, where you will anchor for more watersport fun and an enchanting evening under the stars.

DAY 7 - SAINT GEORGES - KEKOVA - 2 hrs
We'll had back to Turkish waters on a short cruise bound for Kekova where the yacht will anchor off the village of Simena. The hillside medival castle and the lycian rock tombs are dramatic and if you climb up the hill the view of Kekova Channel from the top will be well worth the effort.

DAY 8 - KEKOVA - GOKKAYA LlMANI - 50 mins
The yacht will make a quick hop across the Bay of Andraki, with her sandy beach fringe, and set anchor in crystal, turquoise waters. Adventurers might enjoy a land trip just a few miles away to the ruins of ancient Myra where you can tread in the footsteps of the Romans through Hadrian's Gate and in the amphitheatre. Again, the numerous Lycian rock tombs that dot the cliffs are a reminder of ancient wonders. As the sun sets, the yacht can relocate to a more idyllic anchorage at Gokkaya Limani or Yali Bay.

DAY 9 - KAS - GOCEK - 5 hrs 30 mins
As the itinerary winds down, you'll still have more opportunities for a dosage of Turkish culture by visiting the village of Kas. Besides her present charm, the plethora of Lycian tombs and her amphitheatre reinforce her importance in ancient days. Later in the day, we proceed southeast toward Gocek for a final night at anchor.

DAY 10 - GOCEK
The charter will disembark in Gocek, where there will be ample opportunity to bargain in the market for any last precious momentos from the Turquoise Coast.

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