8 Days North Greek Islands Blue Cruise Tour
|8 Days, 9 Destinations |Starts from Bodrum
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Duration
8 days

Max Group Size
15

Tour Code
8DNGIBCT

Tour Type
Request as group tour

Departure Type
Guaranteed

Age Requirement
12 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Self guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
relax

Tour route map

Bodrum

Pickup Time:

15:30

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Bodrum

Dropoff Time:

10:30

Activities

BeachBoatDiscoveryExplorerFamilyHistoricalIn-depth CulturalSailingSolo TravelSee Itinerary

Tour Overview

Bodrum - North Greek Islands (A/C)

The southern seaside town of Bodrum has a very close proximity to the neighbouring Greek Islands, therefore making it a very popular blue cruising starting point. Bodrum really is the perfect spot to embark on a Turkish gulet cruise experience. On this particular weeklong blue cruise its time for you to take time out for complete relaxation whilst getting to enjoy fascinating destinations and beautiful landscapes. You will get to visit the beautiful blue and white houses that sit upon a backdrop of vivid blue seas, purple bougainvillaea and sights rich in history and character. This blue cruise visits the islands of Kos, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Kalymnos. You will have time to enjoy these islands along with time to swim and snorkel in the many secluded bays and beaches in between. This cruising holiday experience lets you really enjoy the best of Turkey to Greece whilst getting to enjoy what both countries really have to offer. Sample some of the fresh beautiful seafood in each port you pull into or compare coffee styles between the Greeks and Turks. Enjoy a spot of shopping and bargaining with the locals. This cruise will be a gulet holiday you cannot forget! This cruise departs every week between May and October. The best of the North Greek Islands are going to be the highlight of this blue cruise holiday. Although you will be cruising out on a standard Turkish yacht, you will have no need to sleep under the stars as all cabins come with A/C so you can sleep in the comfort of your own cabin. You will be very spoilt once you are onboard your Turkish gulet with the beautiful Turkish hospitality and gorgeous food served up to you each day will really top off your cruising holiday. Bodrum to North Greek islands blue cruise is one of the only few gulet cruises departing from Turkey.


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 harbours is strictly forbidden and there are 7 nights docked in a harbour on this cruise. Please refer to the itinerary for full details. - Sometimes harbours can be quiet noisy. Please be prepared for this. - Dietary requirements cannot be catered for on these routes. - Children aged 12 and under are not permitted. - Share cabins and triples are not available. Single travellers or the third/fifth person will have to pay a single supplement fee and book a cabin for themselves. A single supplement can be 70-100% more on the price.


If you are travelling solo or in odd numbers, you may want to look at alternate cruises where shared and triple cabins are available with no extra cost:

Fethiye, Kekova, Olympos Routes. Before proceeding with booking please scroll down and read the 'Important Information' section to ensure you have all the information you need to book the cruise.

Highlights

  • Start your Gulet Cruise adventure from the vibrant port of Bodrum, known for its lively atmosphere, historical sites, and bustling markets.
  • Kos, Aspat, Turgutreis,
  • Leros, Patmos, Lipsi Island,
  • Kalymnos, Pserimos Island, Xerokampos
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Asklepieion, an ancient healing center, and visit the Castle of the Knights of St. John in Kos Town.
  • Sail to Kalymnos, a picturesque island known for its sponge diving heritage, crystal-clear waters, and rugged landscapes.
  • Visit the Castle of Panteli, explore Agia Marina with its colorful houses, and enjoy panoramic views from Mount Patela.
  • Visit the Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • This Bodrum to North Greek Islands Gulet Cruise promises an unforgettable exploration of the Aegean, combining the allure of Turkey's Bodrum with the charm and history of the Greek Islands.

Itinerary

(Dinner included)

Boarding starts by 15:30 from Bodrum Harbor. You will have free time to visit the town’s highlights. Your boat will remain anchored in Bodrum for dinner and overnight stay.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After your breakfast you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and boat. When the customs formalities are completed, we will cruise to Kos Island. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Kos harbor. You may join our optional Asclepion & Zia Village tours or you may also explore the city by yourself.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We will start to cruise early in the morning to Leros Islands’ famous bay Xirokampos for breakfast and lunch. Leros is a mountainous, green island with high cliffs and many small bays and villages. We will anchor in Panteli, located in the East, for the dinner and the overnight.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We will cruise to Patmos Island early in the morning. We will have a swimming break in a bay around the island. Patmos is not a big island, but it is one of the best known due to the exile of St. John. You may join an optional St. John Monastery and Apocalypse Cave tour. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Patmos Harbor.

We will set sail to Lipsi Island and will have a swimming break in one of the many small islands around it. On Lipsi Island there are beautiful sandy beaches, like Platis and Giolos with their crystal green waters. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Lipsi.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We will take a swimming break in a beautiful bay around Kalymnos Island and we are going to enter Pothia, the main harbor. The islanders ensured their livelihood with sponge diving for centuries. There are nice beaches such as Massouri, Mirties and Vlychadia around the island.

(Breakfast,and Lunch included)

Returning to Turkey, we will have a swimming break at the beautiful waters of Akvaryum (Aquarium) bay where you can see the fish swimming below you. We will be staying at Bodrum Harbor for dinner and our final overnight stay.

(Breakfast included)

Today we will disembark the gulet after breakfast at approximately 10:30 am.

Trip includes

Included

- 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.

Houseboat

Self Guided

Guiding Method
Self guided

English

- 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.

Vegetarian Halal Meat

- 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.)

PORT CHARGE: 210 Euro for weekly tours of the Greek coasts (8 Days / 7 Nights)

YACHT INFORMATION

-Luxury Wooden Gulet operates this cruise with A/C.

- All our Gulets have yacht insurance. We advise all travelers to take out their travel insurance.

- On this route, we (TravelShopBooking) 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.

- This cruise has 1 to 3 nights of harbor docking (depending on the itinerary you booked). Please be aware that all the harbors can be pretty noisy.

Excluded

International and Domestic Flights

Insurance: All types

 Airport transfers.

- 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.

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