Bodrum - North Greek Islands 8 Days 7 Nights Blue Cruises Turkey
Departure Port
Bodrum
Length
8 Days 7 Nights
Shared Cabins
NO
Departing Days
Saturday
Wi-Fi
Excluded
Bodrum - North Greek Islands
Bodrum is a significant starting point or ending point for popular blue cruises. As its proximity lies very close to the neighboring Greek Islands, Bodrum is the spot to embark on a Turkey and Greek Island cruising experience. This week-long cruise is a tour of complete relaxation taking in a breadth of fascinating destinations and beautiful landscapes. Witness blue and white houses against a backdrop of breathtaking vivid blue seas, purple bougainvillea, and sights rich in history and character.
Boarding a traditional wooden gulet from Bodrum harbor, this gulet cruise visits the islands of Kos, Pserimos, Xerakampos, Leros, Platanos, Lipsi, Patmos, Kalymnos, and all the secluded bays and beaches in between. You will get time to visit each island, and there is plenty of time to enjoy all the beautiful waters you are sailing in, with plenty of swimming and snorkeling stops along the way. Let us take you on a journey to soothe your body and soul from Turkey to Greece. It will be a holiday you will not forget! This cruise departs every week between May and October.
This blue cruise voyage takes you on tour through the central North Greek Islands surrounding Turkey. You cruise along in a traditional Turkish yacht, which is to a very high standard as it goes out into the open waters. The Turkey gulets are to a very high standard for the class of yachts, and you will be spoilt to be on such a fantastic vessel. On board gulet, you will be satisfied with the beautiful Turkish hospitality and delicious daily food. Your crew is there to ensure your Turkish blue voyage holiday will be one to remember, honestly. This gulet cruise is one of Turkey's few Greece blue cruise itineraries.
Important notice: Currently, we only operate this route with AC gulets, therefore please visit: Bodrum - North Greek islands with AC
Please note for this cruise:
Every cruise operates with different rules, pros, and cons because of the route and usual clientele. This is some quick, helpful information to help you understand what to expect from this particular cruise:
- A/C usage is limited: 6-8 hr/day and not after midnight. Using the A/C in the harbors is strictly forbidden, and seven nights are docked in a port on this cruise. Please refer to the itinerary for complete details.
- Sometimes harbors can be pretty noisy. Please be prepared for this.
- Dietary requirements cannot be catered for on these routes.
- Children aged 12 and under are not permitted.
- Port charge is 90 Euro per person for the entire tour.
- Share cabins and triples are not available. Single travelers or the third/fifth person must pay a single supplement fee and book a cabin. A single supplement can be 70-100% more on the price. If traveling solo or in odd numbers, you may want to look at alternate cruises where shared and triple cabins are available at no extra cost: Fethiye, Kekova, and Olympos Routes.
Before booking, please scroll down and read the 'Important Information' section to ensure you have all the information you need to book the cruise.
Bodrum - North Greek Islands Gulet Cruise Itinerary
Highlights:
Bodrum, Kos, Aspat, Turgutreis, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi Island, Kalymnos, Pserimos Island, Xerokampos
Your journey begins in Bodrum harbor. We will board in the afternoon, where you can meet your fellow travelers and crew. Tonight we enjoy a delicious dinner onboard and stay overnight in the harbor. Head out and explore this vibrant town or relax onboard. (D)
After breakfast in Bodrum harbor, we will cruise out to Kos Island, where you can take your first swim at Lambi Beach. Following our morning of swimming and enjoying the sunshine, we will cruise into Kos harbor. Kos is extremely charming and covered in ancient sites, including a 14th-century fortress.
Tonight we will stay in Kos harbor, and guests can soak up the nightlife of Kos with music and dancing aplenty. Nafkilrou Street is famous for its bars and atmosphere. (B, L, D)
Your gulet with depart early to reach Pserimos Island for breakfast and a swim. After a refreshing dip in the sea, we will cruise to the stunning island of Leros, an island with grand cliffs, small bays, and villages.
For lunch, we will moor at Xerakampos before cruising to Lakki Harbour or Agia Marina Port in the east, where we will drop anchor for the night.
It is easy to reach the central city of Platanos or the rest of the island of Leros from the harbor. The towns are beautiful, with cobbled, narrow laneways and flowers decorating the streets. Why not try the 300 steps to the Castle of Leros when the weather is more relaxed in the afternoon? Dinner will be served on the boat. (B, L, D)
Patmos Island is the first stop this morning after breakfast for a swim. According to Greek mythology, Patmos was a gift from the goddess of hunting and young women, his daughter Artemis. Guests can take an excursion to the highlights of the island.
Those venturing alone can walk through the monasteries or explore the island at their own pace. We will stay in Patmos harbor for the night. (B, L, D)
On day 5, we cruise to Lipsi Island, where we will have a swimming break at one of the small islands in front of the larger mainland. Once moored in Lipsi, guests can set off for a day of exploring. Visit Platis and Giolos beaches with crystal aqua waters or head into the capital to wander through the streets filled with whitewashed houses, taverns, cafes, and restaurants.
Other sites worth visiting are the 7th-century Church of Catopanaghia and the 15th Century Church of Panopanaghia. We stay here the night and have dinner on board. (B, L, D)
We cruise towards Pothia Harbour, the capital of Kalymnos, and stop for a swim in a beautiful bay.
Today guests can enjoy their time on the island at the many beaches, including Missouri, Mirties, and Vlyhadia, or discover the many sites in the town center. This includes the Temple of Kalydnian Apollo, the Fortress of Kastelli, or the fortress above Chora. We will anchor at Kalymnos for the night. (B, L, D)
Your gulet will cruise into the Turkish port of Turgutreis this morning, and we will venture onto Aspat Bay after passing passport control back into Turkey. In Aspect Bay, we will swim with the partially ruined Castle of Aspat looking down at us.
Funnily enough, this bay was a shelter for pirates for many years, and the castle was a way of keeping an eye on them. We will cruise onto Akvaryum (Aquarium) for a swim and snorkel. We will return to Bodrum harbor late afternoon for dinner and our overnight stay. (B, L, D)
Today we will disembark the gulet after breakfast at approximately 10:30 am. (B)
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Important Information
PORT CHARGE: 210 Euro for weekly tours of the Greek coasts (8 Days / 7 Nights)
Please find more details and information on your cabin charter below.
YACHT INFORMATION
-This cruise is operated by Luxury Wooden Gulet with A/C.
- All our Gulets have yacht insurance. We advise all travellers to take out their travel insurance.
- On this route, we (Farout) may use different operators/gulets than our own.
WARNING ABOUT A/C USAGE & OVERNIGHT HARBOUR STAYS
- The daily A/C usage is up to 4-6 hours. The use of A/C in harbors is strictly forbidden.
- There are 1 to 3 nights of harbor docking on this cruise (depending on the itinerary you booked). Please be aware that all the harbors can be pretty noisy.
INCLUSIONS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and 5 O'clock tea are included in the cabin charter.
- Drinking water is included.
-Harbor and Port procedures and related formalities for the shipping agents.
-Mooring expenses.
- All charter and berth taxes.
- Crew service.
- Ship water
- Diesel&Gasoline expenses.
- Clean bed linen and bath towels are provided on arrival.
- Use of equipment on board(Flippers, snorkel, and fishing tackle, etc.)
EXCLUSIONS
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. On this cabin charter, you may not bring your drinks. These can be purchased from the bar on board.
- Optional land tours and entrance fees to historical places and museums.
- Airport transfers.
- Port charges.
MEALS & DRINKS
- A bar tab is set up for the week. All bar tabs are paid after your cruise by cash only.
- On the first day, no meal services are on board. Our guest can eat their dinner in Bodrum city center.
- Dietary requirements are not accepted/prepared on this route; the guests with nutritional needs must bring their food onboard.
ACCOMMODATION
- Allocation of cabins is done on-site. All cabins on these cruises are for two people, usually a double cabin layout. Single travelers cannot share cabins with other individuals on the cruise. They must reserve a single supplement cabin.
- For single supplement prices, please email us.
- All cabins have private bathrooms with toilets and showers.
RESTRICTIONS
- Your cabin charter is a non-guided tour. No local guide on board provides information on the sites and locations.
- Children under 10 are not allowed on this cabin charter. 10+ years old are at full cabin charter price.
ITINERARY
All efforts will be made to follow this itinerary; however, in cases of poor weather and sea conditions, this schedule may change. This could include altered daily plans and overnight stops. In these situations, all efforts will be made to consult customers on alternative options; no money will be refunded.