The Dodecanese archipelago in Greece, meaning "twelve islands", located in south-eastern Aegean, consists of twelve large islands with 163 islands and islets, of which only very few are inhabited.
The cruising area is between Kos and Patmos in the northern part and on this route you will find many beautiful beaches and historical places.
Embarking from 3.30 pm in Bodrum and accommodation in the cabins. Dinner and overnight stay in harbour.
Bodrum has a history that goes back to the 12th century B.C. The city was called 'Halicarnassus' and it was the birthplace of Herodotus; the 'Father of History' who lived in the 5th century B.C.
The 'Mausoleum' of King Mausolus (350 B.C.) one of the Seven Wonders of the World is in this city. The only structure that survived from the Classical Era is the Amphitheatre.
It is one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13.000 guests and it is still hosting many shows and concerts for the art-lovers of Bodrum.
Beautiful view of harbor with yachts
Following the breakfast, you will familiarize and knowledgeable with the crew, boat and about the cruise. After customs formalities navigation toward Kos island.
Asclepion, known to be the birth place of Hippocrates, who is 'the Father of Medical Sciences', is located here. All the people from the east Mediterranean with health problems were treated in Kos.
Kos, the second largest island of the Dodecanese Archipelago, has a very mild climate and very fertile lands. The island houses a 560-year-old tree, a 211-year-old fountain and a 290 km long beach.
Natural sponges at the seaside
Departure early morning to Pserimos island for breakfast and have a swim in a wonderful sea area.
Leros is a mountainous, green island with high cliffs with many small bays and villages. After lunch, you can have a swim in Xerakampos, where the sea has all shades of blue and green.
Then you can visit Platanos, the main city of Leros with steep stairs, narrow streets and surrounded by flower gardens.
One of the most significant islands in the Dodecanese. Known as where St. John wrote the final part of The Apocalypse. Often referred to as The Jerusalem of the Aegean.
According to mythology, the island was a present from Zeus to his daughter Artemis, goddess of hunting wildness and protector of young woman.
Ideal for swimming and a relaxation in one of the beautiful bays around the island. On Lipsi Island, there are beautiful sandy beaches, such as Platis and Giolos teeming with crystal green waters.
The capital is surrounded by white painted houses, numerous taverns, cafeterias, restaurants and also a small natural port.
Traditional whitewashed windmills on the coast
Kalymnos is best known as home of the world's finest sponge divers. You will spend time swimming in the beautiful bays on the blue clear sea as Massouri, Mirties and Vlyhadia.
Late afternoon you will arrive to Pothia harbour which is the capital of this island. Dinner and overnight on board.
After breakfast, you will start navigation back to Bodrum. On the way, we will have a swimming break at the beautiful waters of Akvaryum (Aquarium) where you can see the fish swimming below you.
After breakfast disembarking in Bodrum within 10.30 am.
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