IDEAL FOR INCENTIVES, CORPORATE & LEISURE TRAVEL
OR
CHARTER THE WHOLE BOAT ANY TIME BETWEEN MAY AND OCTOBER
A CRUISE ALONG THE CERAMIC GULF
The Ceramic Gulf, the deep-set stretch of water east of Bodrum, is one of the least spoiled areas of the Turkish Coast – no holiday villages, no hotels, no fish farms, only hundreds of uninhabited tiny bays in some of the most sheltered waters in the Mediterranean. 
And the scenery is stunning. The numerous islands and inlets of the Datça Peninsula contrast with the high mountains of the north side of the Gulf. With no villages nearby, the water is crystal clear. Some of the bays are well known, like English Harbour and Cleopatra’s Island, but many are totally unknown, like Löngöz and Mola Ibrahim. It is really a water wonderland.
It is also the very best place to sail. In the afternoons the winds down the Gulf allow hours of sailing time, and the closeness of the itinerary means that so long as there is wind you can sail nearly every day!
AND you get great archaeological sites if you wish, like Cedrae, with its theatre wreathed in olive trees, or Old Knidos, or Ceramos itself.
THE CRUISING SEASON
In Turkey the season operates from April to the end of October. The climate during this summer period varies as follows:
April is the height of the famed wild flower season - orchids and asphodels - when the weather is bright but can have a little rain. The ancient sites are wreathed in bloom. If you are keen on swimming, this is not the best time to come as the water is still a little cold
May and June still are green, with some of spring flowers. The weather is warm during the day and cool in the evenings. The water is cool for swimming.
By late July and early August the weather is fine to hot, with warm evenings, good swimming. Calm mornings and evenings but mid-day wind off shore (siesta time in a quiet cove!).
In September & October the vegetation is dry at the end of the summer, but the weather is balmy, cooling off in the evenings, and the sea is warm for swimming.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
FRIDAY
Check in at Johannesburg International for Olympic Airways flight to Athens.
SATURDAY
Early arrival in Athens 0530 for check in for flight from Athens to the island Kos for ferry transfer to Bodrum. There will be time to explore Bodrum, the ancient city of 
Halicarnassos in the evening. The pretty harbour is overlooked by the Crusader Castle of St Peter. Behind the harbour are the remains of the Mausoleum, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the almost complete classical theatre. Dinner and overnight BODRUM.
SUNDAY
Mid-morning, cruise south across the Ceramic Gulf past the Greek island of Kos to the Classical site of Knidos where we moor in the ancient harbour in the lea of the Hellenistic theatre. Overnight ON BOARD moored in the ancient harbour of Knidos.
MONDAY 
After breakfast cruise along the southern shores of the Ceramic Gulf, amid the rugged coastal mountains of the Resadiyeh Peninsula, to Körmen, on the north side of the Datça Plains. After lunch, sail across the Gulf to Alakişla Bükü, a good place for swimming. There are Byzantine remains in the bay. Overnight ON BOARD Alakişla Bükü.
TUESDAY
A leisurely day sailing eastwards down the Gulf to the enchanting world of Yedi Adalar, the Seven Islands, where small islands and inlets form a water paradise. Plenty of time for swimming and relaxation. Overnight ON BOARD at Yedi Adalar.
WEDNESDAY
A short morning cruise to Cleopatra’s Island where the finest sand in Turkey is said to have been brought from Egypt by Mark Anthony for Cleopatra. Afternoon sail to the inlet of Karaca Söğüt. From here we can visit the village of Selimiyeh with its traditional carpet weaving. Overnight ON BOARD at Söğüt.
THURSDAY
Cross to the north side of the Gulf to Çökertme. The scenery on the northern shore of the Gulf is a very dramatic, high escarpment closing off the interior of ancient Caria. From Çökertme Continue into the mountains to Labraunda, an ancient Hellenistic city high among the granite cliffs and pine forests, preserving Hellenistic houses and streets. Return to the yacht at the lovely bay of Mola Ibrahim for overnight ON BOARD.
FRIDAY
Cruise on to Mazıköy for an afternoon of swimming and relaxing. Overnight ON BOARD near Orak Island
SATURDAY
Early breakfast during which we transfer to Bodrum Harbour for ferry to Kos. Transfer to Kos Airport for flight to Athens with connecting flight to Johannesburg.
SUNDAY
Arrive Johannesburg
RATES ON REQUEST
Includes
* seven nights on board in luxury cabins with en suite bathrooms, hot water & flush loos
* all meals and complimentary mineral water daily
* transfers
* full crew
* cruise notes
Excludes
* flights
* services of a guide
* gratuities
* drinks
* items of a personal nature
BREAKING NEWS!
We have two more departures this year during
AUGUST and OCTOBER where you can
EITHER charter your own boat
with a group of friends in which case it will cost you £5500
This includes SEVEN NIGHTS on board +
all your meals, mineral water + CREW
If you can get together a group 14 people or 7 couples, you will each be paying
just over R6000 per person for a seven night luxury cruise with full board!!!
OR
OPT FOR OUR TAILOR MADE ITINERARY (11 Days)
Cost per person sharing from R19 900
(subject to exchange control fluctuations and airfare increases)
This itinerary will run subject to a minimum number of 12 passengers booking the cruise.
2008 CHARTER PRICES
For the unbelievably low rate of £5,500 you can charter one of our luxury yachts with a full crew and ALL meals on board during the cruising season 2008. This includes SEVEN nights on board no matter how many people you bring along, up to the maximum the boat can hold. Our yachts can accommodation between 14 and 16 people and itineraries are flexible for Private Charters. Contact us for a sample itinerary.
Includes
* seven nights on board with all meals and complimentary mineral water
* full crew
* cruise notes
Excludes
* flights
* transfers
* services of a guide
* gratuities
* drinks
* items of a personal nature
