BODRUM Bodrum is a town of white, washed houses, hung with bougainvillae, rising in tiers on the green hill overlooking a dazzling blue bay at the entrance to which stands a medival castle built by the Knights of Rhodes. Here where the Aegean and the Mediterranean meet is one of Türkiye’s loveliest holiday resort, with its long lined waterfront, and its marina, crowded in the summer with elegant yachts. Shopping is a delight in Bodrum. Leather goods of a kinds, natural sponges, and the local blue grass beads are among the bargains to be found in the friendly little shops the narrow whitewalled streets. Here you will find woven rugs, carpets, leather sandals and embroidery, also, lovely and original leisure clothes in soft cotton. In ancient times Bodrum was known as Halikarnassus, birthplace of Heredotus, and location of the Tombo of King Mausolus (4th century B.C.) one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Castle of St. Peter is a fine example of 15th century architecture and is now the Museum of Underwater Archaelogy, with remains from as back as the Bronze Age.

KOS-GREECE Kos is a Greek Island stuated 11 miles south of Bodrum. Ideal for a day excursions. Kos offers sandy beaches, historic sights facilities and many friendly restaurants. Sights to see include the Hippoccrates plane tree, Asklepion, Casa Romana, Castle of Knights of St. John., all open until 15.00 hrs. Banks, there are many in the town of Kos where we anchor, open until 14.00. Shops are open until 13.00 hrs so do your shopping first before the Greeks start enjoying their siesta. Remember, you are required to bring your passport as you will be travelling between two countries “Greece & Türkiye”. You can also use the duty–free shops on your return to Bodrum.

DATÇA Datça is small Town located on the beautiful Datça peninsula 22 miles south east of Bodrum (aprox 2 hrs by ferry) 75 km away from Marmaris. Datça peninsula offers many places for campers, and holiday villages for the less adventurous. Datça town consists of two bays with nice white overlooked by pretty whitewashed houses. The north bay is used as the harbour are bars, cafés, restaurants and shops. Staying overnight in Datça is a break from crowds of Bodrum and there are many inexpensive pensions to choose from. Ferry services are twice daily from Bodrum and Datça to enable to flex your programme to your liking.

KALYMNOS (Greece Island) The real name of Kalymnos is "The Island of the Sponge Fishermen" and Kalymnos is the center for all the Greek sponge fisherman. Kalymnos which is only a little away from Turgutreis and by Ferry 70 minutes or by Hydrofoil 25 minutes. The Island is more quite and orderly than the other island. The capital, Pothia in the shape is like an ampthiheater. The other distinctive cities are Vathi and Emporios. there are numerous gardens, spring and archaeological ruins; Cyclopean Walls, remains of miken and graves from Homeric times. (These graves are believed to be of those who have returned from Trojan War) the jewels which have been excavated are now in British MMuseum. Almost all in the colorfull mansions and houses face the sea. Byzantine churces, as well as a Middle Age Castle, diving scholl, an Archaeology Museum and Maritime Museum are present on the island.