» Day 1 - Bodrum (D)

Boarding for our cruise starts at 15:30 in the Bodrum Harbor. On the first day, our boat will remain anchored in Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight. The history of Bodrum dates all the way back to the 12th century B.C. Known as Halicarnassus, this town was the birthplace of Herodotus, the “Father of History” who lived in the 5th century B.C. The Mausoleum of King Mausolus (350 B.C.), a monument that ranked in history as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was located in this city. The only structure, however, that has survived from the Classical Era is the Amphitheater, a building that both ranks as one of the oldest theaters in Anatolia with a capacity of 13,000 guests and one that continues to host many shows and concerts for Bodrum's music and art-lovers. Another place that is on Bodrum's “must-see” list is the city's landmark: the Castle of Saint Peter. This well-preserved piece of architecture has a history dating back to the Middle Ages. The Myndos Gate, through which Alexander the Great entered Halicarnassus, is another place that should not be missed.