This 8-day blue cruise is a sample private gulet itinerary that starts and ends in Bodrum, with the route running out to the Hisarönü coast and around the Datça Peninsula. Guests check in at Bodrum Yacht Harbour at 15:30 and checkout is at 10:00 on day 8. Swimming stops include Palamutbükü, Aktur and Bencik bays, Emel Sayın Bay, Orhaniye and Selimiye, and Dirsekbükü, while visits to Knidos and Kara Island add ancient ruins and the island's hot springs.
This route suits families, first-time gulet guests and couples who want swimming, village walks and history in one trip. The captain adapts the route to wind and weather. Gulets for this route are listed under Bodrum gulet charter, and our weekly gulet charter page explains how a charter week works.
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Day 1 - Bodrum
Check-in on your private gulet starts at 15:30 at Bodrum Yacht Harbour. Depending on your wishes, you can stay in Bodrum Marina or in one of the bays near Bodrum. If you arrive early, visit Bodrum Castle in your free time. In the evening, the harbour offers restaurants and the lively nightlife of Bodrum.
Day 2 - Palamutbükü
Palamutbükü is a quiet cove on the Datça Peninsula, with clear water, lush trees and small rocky outcrops. The calm sea suits swimming and snorkelling, and the nearby restaurants serve fresh seafood and local dishes. The natural areas around the cove offer walks and hiking routes.
Day 3 - Aktur Bay – Bencik Bay
Aktur Bay lies on the Datça Peninsula. Its clear water and setting make it a good stop for swimming and photographs.
Bencik Bay lies at the narrowest point of the Datça Peninsula, where only a thin strip of land separates the Gulf of Hisarönü from the Gulf of Gökova. Bencik Bay has few facilities, but its steep cliffs and lush greenery make a dramatic backdrop. Secluded spots suit swimming, sunbathing and photography, and the bay is ideal for those who enjoy nature.
Day 4 - Emel Sayın Bay – Orhaniye Bay – Selimiye Bay
Emel Sayın Bay has crystal-clear turquoise water framed by greenery and rocky cliffs. Its calm sea suits families who want to swim and snorkel.
Orhaniye Bay is surrounded by pine forests and rocky cliffs, with calm water for swimming, kayaking and snorkelling. Its famous Kız Kumu, or Maiden's Beach, is a sandbar that stretches into the sea.
Selimiye Bay has a charming village of traditional stone houses and narrow streets. Hiking trails lead through olive groves to viewpoints over the bay.
Day 5 - Bozburun – Dirsekbükü
Bozburun is a small fishing village on Turkey's southwestern coast, surrounded by green hills and rocky cliffs. It is known for the traditional blue voyage, or Mavi Yolculuk, sailed on a classic wooden gulet along the Turquoise Coast.
Dirsekbükü is a quiet bay with lush hills and clear water, known for its sunsets. It suits swimming, snorkelling and relaxing, and its seaside eateries serve fresh seafood and local dishes.
Day 6 - Datça – Knidos
Datça is a town on the southwestern coast, with whitewashed houses, bougainvillea and quiet streets. It is a relaxed stop for scenic walks and for watching the sunset over the sea.
Knidos (Cnidus) is an ancient city at the tip of the Datça Peninsula. Its ruins include a well-preserved theatre, temples and mosaics. The Temple of Aphrodite once housed a celebrated statue of the goddess. Visitors can explore the site with views over the Aegean Sea.
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Day 7 - Kara Island – Orak Island
Kara Island, or Kara Ada, meaning Black Island, lies off the coast of Bodrum. It has rugged cliffs, lush greenery and clear water. Its hot springs are believed to have therapeutic properties, and its secluded beaches suit a peaceful day.
Orak Island, near Bodrum, is a small uninhabited island with pristine beaches and turquoise water. Hiking trails offer views of the coastline and neighbouring islands, and the soft sand is ideal for relaxing.
Day 8 - Bodrum
Breakfast is served and you leave the boat by 10:00. The route ends in Bodrum, with a last look at the bays and islands you visited during the week.
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