Day 1: Our gulet is about 30 minutes from Dalaman airport at Göcek, a pretty harbour beneath mountains on the Bay of Fethiye. Welcome dinner on board.
Day 2: We sail to the beautiful inlet of Aglimani and walk up an ancient track to the city of Lydae, set in a forgotten valley filled with the tinkle of goat bells.
Day 3: Heading west we take a boat through a lagoon into the reed lined Dalyan River to see the city of Kaunos. Its monumental public buildings, surrounding a silted up harbour, speak of its once great wealth and fame.
Day 4: South to the Greek island of Rhodes. We step back in time to visit the acropolis of this once powerful and dynamic ancient city. We’ll explore its small theatre, stadium, and the temple of Apollo.
Day 5: The medieval city of Rhodes, built by the Knights Hospitaller, is now a living breathing world heritage site. We’ll wander through the moat beneath mighty fortifications, to the Palace of the Grandmaster with its splendid archaeological museum. Time to shop and explore the streets of the old town.
Day 6: We sail on to the Greek island of Simi, to savour the magnificent architecture and local cuisine.
Day 7: Back in Turkish waters, we head to Loryma, a magnificent Rhodian fortress guarding a strategic bay.
Day 8: We head inland to explore Phoenix, a wild and remote citadel city, with beautiful landscapes and grand vistas all around.
Day 9: West to spectacular Knidos. We climb up to the temple of Aphrodite that once housed the fabled first female nude in history.
Day 11: North east to the head of the Ceramic gulf, to wander through the island ruins of ancient Cedreae.
Day 12: Inland to two evocative sites, Lagina, shrine to the underworld goddess Hekate, and Stratonikeia, with its stunning gymnasium.
Day 13: A last chance to swim as we set sail west, to explore Halicarnassus, Mausolus’s great capital city. A final opportunity to shop, and a fitting end to this inspirational archaeological tour of southwest Turkey.
Day 14: Transfer from our gulet to Bodrum airport, about 35 minutes away.
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