The Lycian Coast in the Aegean & Mediterranean Seas - 8 day Itinerary

DAY 1: Join your yacht in Marmaris, the center of yachting tourism in the Eastern
Mediterranean. After lunch on deck, explore the local bazaar. Sail across
Marmaris Bay in the afternoon and anchor in a quiet cove for a swim. Dinner ashore at a quaint Turkish restaurant or aboard under the stars.

DAY 2: After a leisurely breakfast, sail out of Marmaris Bay and head south to Ekincik, a protected bay, ideal for water sports. Take the path along the water's edge to a small beach. The restaurant here is one of the best on the coast and offers spectacular views of the bay.

DAY 3: This morning, take the local tripper boat up the winding river as far as the town of Dalyan. After a meander through the town and lunch riverside, join the same boat for a trip across to the ruins of ancient Caunos where you can wander through the ruins of a 20,000 seat theater, several temples, bath, fountains and tombs. Return to your yacht and move to a quiet bay for dinner on board.

DAY 4: Head southwards again and stop for lunch in a bay with a small deserted beach and caves. In the afternoon head down to Fethiye Bay and spend the night in Turquoise Cove. This bay is one of the best for snorkeling, with crystal clear waters, offering many underwater ledges and cliffs which fall straight into the sea.

DAY 5: After breakfast, take the cliff-side path to the ruins of the ancient city of Lidya, about an hour's walk away. The views from the cliff top are breathtaking. After lunch, a brisk passage across the bay to Fethiye town. Dinner ashore in one of the many good restaurants.

DAY 6: After breakfast, walk through Fethiye town and explore the fresh fish and local produce market. Back to your yacht for a passage to a nearby cove for swimming, then off southwards again to anchor for the night behind Gemiler Island. Ashore are numerous Byzantine ruins for exploration. Of particular interest are the ancient loading bays for the old port, which come right down into the sea.

DAY 7: A swim before breakfast and then head back across Fethiye Bay into the inland sea known as Skopea Limani, in which there are many beautiful
Bays to anchor for lunch and a swim. After an afternoon passage, tie up for the night in Cleopatra's Bay, so named because of the old bath house built there, which is reportedly to have been used by Cleopatra when she escaped with Mark Anthony. A final dinner under the stars on board.

DAY 8: After breakfast, a short sail to Gocek for disembarkation.

This is merely a suggested itinerary for general review. Your captain and your NYM charter broker will work with you to develop a customized itinerary.

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GREEK ISLANDS

Chartering the Argosaronic Islands - 5 day Itinerary

Day 1: Cocktails onboard at the Port of Pireaus. Leave for the island of Poros. Arrive Poros in time to sample the local cuisine and the nightlife at the tavernas and clubs.

Day 2: Enjoy the local culture of Poros in the morning, departing late morning for the island of Dokos for swimming. Experience exceptional Greek food for lunch, prepared by our highly gifted chef. Depart after lunch for the picturesque island of Spetses. Go ashore to visit the island and enjoy cocktails at one of the many tavernas.

Day 3: The early risers will enjoy a stroll through the quiet streets of Spetses and return to your yacht in time for breakfast with the other guests who chose to stay in bed! Depart for the beautiful Gulf of Zoxeria, off the island of Spetses, for swimming and watersports. Lunch served onboard, a Seafood Extravaganza! Depart after lunch for the island of Hydra. Go ashore to visit this wonderful island of simplicity and sophistication.

Day 4: After a sumptuous breakfast, depart for Poros for swimming and watersports in front of the island's famous monastery. Lunch onboard...today will be a Greek barbeque! Depart after lunch for the island of Aegina. We will anchor out and use the tender to ferry you ashore to visit the islands and dine at one of the many tavernas that line the street overlooking the harbor.

Day 5: A breakfast banquet onboard, followed by one last opportunity to take a ride in the tender for some last minute photos of this lovely island and her quiet harbor. Depart for the Port of Piraeus, the Marina Zeas. One last cocktail, last laughs with friends, and leave your yacht, vowing to return soon!

Submitted by Capt. John Antonares

Itinerary c/o Jane Potter

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