Begin your week in Bodrum, a city that pairs Bodrum Castle, boutique galleries, and a lively harbor with a long seafaring history. Embark at a premium marina, settle into your suite on board, and enjoy a short sea trial in the evening followed by a bespoke chef’s tasting that highlights Aegean olive oil, local seafood, and citrus. Bodrum’s facilities and hospitality set the tone for a private and pampered cruising experience.

The water around Orak Island is famously clear and ideal for snorkeling and freediving, so make morning swims and mask time part of your rhythm. Later anchor at Çökertme Bay, a sheltered cove favored for its calm water and intimate beaches, and end the day with a private barbecue on the sand or a moonlit dinner on deck, keeping lighting low to protect the shoreline’s marine life.

Navigate to the ancient site of Knidos, perched on the Datça peninsula where temples, a double harbor, and classical ruins meet dramatic sunsets. Tender into the archaeological area for an afternoon walk among Hellenistic remains and a museum visit, then return for a sunset anchorage that frames the headland and the Aegean horizon. Knidos rewards slow exploration and vivid historical perspective.

Spend a day in Datça, a quiet town known for unhurried streets, excellent local produce, and access to scenic peninsular roads and hiking trails. Use the tender to reach pebble beaches or step ashore to visit local olive groves and family-run cafés, supporting small businesses and local producers as part of a mindful charter approach. Datça’s village life feels restorative after open water days.

Anchor in İngiliz Limanı, a protected bay historically used as an Allied shelter, and enjoy a full day of water toys, snorkeling, and shaded picnics beneath pine canopy. This bay is one of the Gulf’s most secluded playgrounds, ideal for families and for guests who want to maximize on-water time without long transfers. Be mindful that some nearby coastal areas have restricted access for security or preservation reasons during certain official visits.

Visit Sedir Island, widely known as Cleopatra Island for its distinctive ooid sand and the legends that surround it. The island’s beach is heavily protected and removal of sand is prohibited, reflecting both its geological rarity and conservation status. Anchor offshore to swim in emerald water, then tender ashore for a quiet stroll along the sheltered shore and an evening anchored in calm water while the island’s legacy settles in around you.

On the final morning enjoy a last swim or a short exploration of a coastal trail, then cruise back to Bodrum for disembarkation. Use the day to capture any final photos, buy a locally crafted olive oil or textile as a small sustainable souvenir, and share a farewell brunch on deck as the marina slips into view. Land transfers onward are straightforward from Milas-Bodrum Airport if needed.