Fethiye
Boarding starts at 15:30 from Fethiye Harbor.
The harbor
town Fethiye is located at bay surrounded by pine forests in the Gulf of
Fethiye. With its sheltered harbor for yachts, colorful bazaars,
numerous beautiful beaches and bays rich coastline, gorgeous, partly
uninhabited islands, Fethiye for a long time a famous tourist
destination.
Fethiye is located on the site of the
ancient legendary city Telmesa. Earlier this place was dedicated to
Apollo. To IV century BC the city had close economic relations with the
Greek island Rhodes , and after the IV century it was included by the
Romans in the Lycian state. In the VIII century BC Telmes was renamed
Anastasiopolis and in the IX century BC Macri was named. Only in 1914
the city got its real name Fethiye – in honor of a military pilot Fethi
Bey, who died in the line of duty.
Lycian rock tombs belonging to ancient kings, are in the center of Fethiye. You can them from almost every part of city.
The
main advantage of this resort – a calm sea . 5 km to the northeast of
Fethiye are wide Calis beach 8.5 km to the south is the famous Oludeniz
beach – " Blue Lagoon ", which is famous for its
picturesque scenery. Both beaches offer tourists a wide range of
restaurants.
From land Fethiye is protected by
mountains covered with pine trees . That`s why there are so popular
paragliding – paraglider slow descent from the mountain Babadag seaward.
In
Fethiye you can devote time to the classical relaxation: swimming in
the sea , sunbathing on the beaches – or plunge into the nightlife. Also
here you can go diving , visit the spa , bars, cafes, restaurants and
so on.
Rhodes Island
Our trip is starting from one of the one of that
beautiful places in the world where ancient is adjacent to the
civilization, the sea to the mountains, with the slow pace of
temperament. Rhodes Island has extensive excursion programs.
During
the walk, you will visit the main sights of the city of Rhodes Palace
of the Grand Masters, an ancient hospital, numerous residences, and
street knights. Also, it is necessary to visit the hill of Monte Smith,
with a breathtaking view of the old and the new cities, the ruins of the
temple of Apollo, the ancient stadium and theater.
The island is
really rich about magnificent beaches located on the east coast of
Rhodes. The long sandy beach Tsambika is 26 km southeast of the island’s
capital. Everyone can take part in water sports. Very close to beach
nearby monastery of Panagia Tsambika and a small church are located
here. There are legends that this place helps to people who want to have
a child or family.
Agate Beach is located on the other
side of a small hill in the east. Golden sand and shallow waters make
this beach ideal for those who would like to take vacation with
children.
Lindos City
To get the Acropolis you can either walk or ride a
donkey. The road to the Acropolis is very picturesque. You will meet
stone fountains that still supplied with water by means of ancient
aqueducts, past the white square houses with sky-blue shutters and
gates. You will walk throughout the gardens, laden with pots and sweet
taverns with magnificent flavors.
Reached the top and after visiting the ancient city, do a couple of shots of cozy bay St. Peter and Lindos town aerial view.
Lindos
Beach is so beautiful while you are standing on top of Acropolis.
Therefore, if you come to see the Acropolis you should also get
acquainted with the beach. Gorgeous golden sand and all the necessary
infrastructure for a rest at your disposal. And if you decided to stay
for dinner at one of the local taverns, it`s majestic place for to spend
evening here after sunset. Acropolis decorated with special
illumination.
Dinner and overnight staying on the island.
Symi Island
The main settlement of the island was small village
Symi. Symi houses are painted with different colors. This fact made this
place fantastically beautiful. It is possible to see ruins of fortress
of knights, which was constructed on the Acropolis place. In addition,
on the top of mountain, the church of the Virgin Mary and fortress are
located. If you will have the opportunity, you can visit a museum and an
operating monastery Panormitis with magnificent wall painting.
Bozburun, Bozukkale (Loryma)
Bozburun are famous like a ship
workshops. Very popular wooden yachts had been made here. During walk on
hills, it is possible to meet the remains of the ancient city of
Larumna. Bozburun has become a central attraction, visited by tourists
from all across the world. We will cruise to Selimiye Bay for lunch.
Here
were found the remains of 11th century ships that are exhibited in the
museum of Bodrum. In the ancient city Bozukkale (Loryma) is a castle,
which is a quadrangle with the city walls and 9 temples. Name Bozukkale
means Crooked Castle and may be associated with the fact that one wall
of the castle is destroyed. Due to its location and narrow entrance to
the port, it is also used by the Greek forces during the Peloponnesian
naval battle. Karor leader of the Athenians gathered all his ships here
before kunidusskoy war in 395 BC. The port is used for the preparation
of the attack on Rhodes in 305 BC.
Ekincik Bay, Dalyan
Heading to Ekincik. This bay is famous about
big blue crabs. Later we will visit one of the most beautiful beaches
of the world Istuzu beach.
Here you can sunbathe and swim in the
river delta of Dalyan on the long sandy beach (natural reserve area of
Turkey). After lunch on the boat, you can sail with the wind through the
reeds to the ancient city with its Lycia exotic settlement and a trip
to the lake along Kogcegiz with diameters 65 sq. km. You can discover
the old Turkey, observe internationally famous Caretta Caretta turtles,
whose ancestors came from the water to the land 95 million years ago.
While traveling by boat on Dalyan, you can see , the Lycian tombs of
kings IV, city of Caunos, Roman baths, a church and an amphitheater.
Second
stop yacht awaits us in this day of healing and rejuvenating skin
diseases for lifestyle sources. Natural pool filled with sulfurous water
and the bottom is covered with healing mud.
Tersane Island (Monastir Island)
Tersane Island – is the largest
island of the Gulf of Fethiye, a bay with shipyards in turn is the
widest bay of the island. On the island before being deported Greeks
lived . On the plain in the center of the island there are several
ruined houses and a church .
Another Harbor is a ten minute walk
from the shores of the bay. Here, presumably, was located the ancient
Delphic Thelandira leagues – the Union of Cities (5 miles). During the
Byzantine Empire was built on the island Navy Yard, later expanding and
strengthening the Ottoman Turks. Ruins shipyards are still visible.
The
eastern part of the bay is especially convenient for parking, so it is
relatively shallow and protected from the wind. Tersane one of the few
surviving monuments of his era.
Then out gulet will cruise to Aga Harbor for dinner and overnight stay.
You
will really surprised when you will see ancient ruins of Hamam Bay! The
region is known as a Cleopatra’s Bath, or Sunken Bath Bay coastal
tectonics, such as the formation of the bay in the Gulf with many bays. A
careful examination of the hill slope behind the bay, which is active
in the past, this hill is a crater lake of tectonic structure and
reducing water channels, clearly visible from the shore. The monastery
dark, pine trees and up the hill from the shore in some places covered
with carob trees. Structure of an ancient wall running parallel to the
direction of the north-east coast and other small remnants of ancient
Lyciare minds me that you are not far from the city. Lydia Network Port
can be reached by a hiking trail approximately 1.5 hours.
Domuz Island , Kizil island
After breakfast we will visit one
more magic place Domuz Island. Name of Domuz came from story about wild
boars lived on this island.
This is a magnificent place for diving ! You can see ancient ruins underwater.
At
sunset, the sun hits the stones and turns crimson red in color, a color
that resembles the island soil. The island got its name from this
phenomenon. There is very little infrastructure on this island. The
southern tip of the island has a lighthouse that guides maritime
traffic. To the north-west are the Deliktas Islands, ideal for diving
and fishing. The red waves off the east coast of the island wash the
wide sand beach and are best suited for swimming. Then we will cruise to
Arap Island for dinner and overnight stay.
Fethiye
You will leave the gullet with precious memories by 10:30.
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