VANGUARD VOYAGES … escape into luxury and serenity
Bask in the alluring beauty of a Mediterranean sunset, snorkel the crystal blue waters of the Aegean, savor fine wine and cuisine, and discover ancient cultures – aboard your elegant private yacht! Vanguard Travel Services (VTS) is proud to present its fleet of luxury yachts, offering the ideal escape for those seeking a Mediterranean adventure in style and comfort.
All our yachts (sail and motor) are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and operated by professional and experienced crews who look forward to making guests feel at home on the sea. Glide along the breathtaking Turkish Coast or amid the spectacular Greek Isles – all our itineraries are custom-designed to match your specific interests and schedule. As well as the many amenities provided on board, VTS also offers tailor-made shore excursions with friendly, knowledgeable local guides. Explore ancient archaeological sites, enjoy lively markets and bazaars, or hike in lush pine forests – the choice is yours! For a distinctive and truly unforgettable private yachting experience in Eastern Mediterranean, look no further than yachts of Vanguard Travel Services.
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RHODES-SIMI-DATCA-LORYMA-MARMARIS-EKINCIK-GOCEK
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RHODES
Embark the boat in Rhodes. Some believe the Colossus once straddled the smallest of Rhodes Town's three harbors sixteen sailing miles south of Byzantine Creek and one hour by air from Athens. But it's certain this is the port from which Hospitaller Knights of the order of Saint John of Jerusalem sallied forth in fast red-hulled black-prowed galleys to ravage infidel shipping and coastal towns, until 1523 when the infidels threw them out. The Hospitaller castle remains, however, and is a major attraction as is the old town surrounding it. A variety of pedestrian cuisine which changes from year to year as restaurateurs retire to Long Island and Philadelphia, but Ta Kioupia in Ialissos is long established and highly regarded, while Romios Restaurant in the old town (near the minaret) offers a superior mom-and-pop fare. Port of Entry. |
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SIMI
Simi Town itself has a special charm with neo-classical homes of long-gone sea captains climbing steep harbor slopes. From the heights above Simi Town see the straits in which the Spartan fleet in 411 BC trapped the Athenian fleet, beginning a six-year decline in Athenian maritime dominance culminating in final defeat at Aegospotami. See as well remains of the monument (tropaion) erected to celebrate the local victory (just beyond the last windmill). The best taverna dining in Simi may be had at Meraklis one block south of the harbor. |
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DATCA
Sail to Datça after breakfast. After a swimming break at the magnificent bays on the way, enter Datça marina in the afternoon. The completion of customs formalities after free time and you can visit to city. Overnight at harbour or bay. |
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LORYMA - MARMARIS
Before breakfast Departure to Loryma the fortress here dates from the third century BC while the two acropolei are Chersonese and centuries older. The anchorage during the fourth century BC harbored the Persian fleet of Conon the Athenian while it prepared to end Sparta's sea supremacy in a battle fought off old Knidos. The seafood at Coban Ali's can be surprisingly good, and one of the statue bases in his back yard may well have supported a bronze Conon. Meanwhile the swimming and kayaking in clear water over a sand bottom doesn't get much better. After lunch sail to serçe bay or Marmaris. If serçe you have to be sail half hour but Marmaris is 3.5 hour.
If you want to go Marmaris; After lunch sail to Marmaris. Marmaris is Ancient Physcus Bazaar town full of crafty rug merchants, beach tourists, and waterfront restaurants. Fine doner kebap and exquisite pizza (at La Vita Bella Ristorante). In 480 BC, however, voyeurs watched Artemisia the Elder outfit (some of fifty) galleys for the Persian Xerxes, each about 128' in length and propelled by 170 Carian oarsmen. Overnight in port or bay. |
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EKINCIK
Departure to Ekincik, anchor for breakfast. Transfer to a small fishing boat and sail to the delta of Dalaman River, to Iztuzu - Caretta Caretta beach. The chanel, which twists and winds Its way all the way up to Köyceğiz Gölü, takes on another meaning with magnificent scenery of the reedy marshes and Lycian rock tombs.
After wandering around the caunos ruins and visiting the curative mud baths, the romantic return to the sea is bound to remain etched in your memories for the rest of your lives. Afternoon back to boat overnight in Ekincik. |
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GOCEK
Before breakfast departure to Ağa limanı bay. After breakfast sail to the Gulf of Göcek and visit Cleopatra Bay, Wall Bay and Tomb Bay. Overnight in Göcek ısland or Yassıca ıslands. |
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GOCEK
After breakfast sail to harbour. Disembark at the marina in Göcek. |
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Marmaris - Marmaris (Fethiye Bay and its environs)
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MARMARIS
Bord your gulet yacht at the harbour of Marmaris. You will be served
your welcome drinks followed by a briefing on the the tour while you meet
other voyagers that will join the sailing experience with you. |
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EKINCIK BAY
Leaving Marmaris, you will reach Ekincik Bay by noon where you will have
lunch. In the afternoon you will be touring the ruins of Kaunos which will
impress you with its location and its state of preservation. See also the Sulphur
baths(Baths of Cleopatra) and the rock-carved tombs on the cliffs. In the late
afternoon you will have the opportunity to enjoy the Izsu beach where Carretta
Carretta turtles lay their eggs once every year. Dinner and overnight on deck
in Ekincik. |
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MANASTIR BAY OF CLEOPATRA AND HAMAM COVE
Today you will have various swimming and snorkeling breaks around Manastir
Bay of Cleopatra and Hamam Cove. Dinner and overnight on deck. |
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YASSICA ISLANDS
It is another day of joy on the Turqouise coloured waters of the Aegean
Sea. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling experinces around Tersane and Yassica Islands.
Overnight in Göcek Bay or Fethiye. You will have the chance to see the
ancient rocktombs of Telmessos. |
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| Day 5 |
GEMILER ADASI OR BEKTAS GOVE
After a short sail you will reach the famous Dead Sea where yachts are
not permitted to sail in. Docking at the boundaries you will have a memorable
swimming break. Dinner and overnight on deck at Gemiler Adasi or Bektas Cove
from where you can have a walking tour to the abondoned Greek village, Karmilassos,
famous for its architecture. |
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| DAY 6 |
EKINCIK BAY
This morning you will sail for about 3,5 hours and reach one of the coves
around Ekincik Bay. Spending the afternoon leisurely, you will have your dinner
and overnight on deck at the cove. |
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INCEADA GEBEKLISE ISLAND
Sail for two hours before you arrive at Inceada-Gebekilise Island. In
the afternoon , you will have breaks at Kadirga and Kumlubük and reach
Turunç where you will have your dinner and overnight on deck |
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MARMARIS
After breakfast "Blue Voyage" terminates at Marmaris. |
Bodrum - Gocek (7 Days)
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Embark your yacht in the Harbour of Bodrum. You will receive information about the yacht and the itinerary of the cruise with our “welcome cocktail”. Dinner and overnight in the Harbour of Bodrum. |
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Following the clearance formalities in the early morning, departure to Knidos a strategicly important city in the 4th Century BC, and it was one of six cities forming a league called the Dorian Hexapolis. It can be considered as the point which seperates the Aegean from the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey. After cruising about 3 hours from Bodrum, the yacht will drop anchor in one of two ancient harbours in Knidos. After lunch and a long afternoon in Knidos, departure to Palamutbükü. Dinner and overnight in nearby Palamutbükü Bays as the Knidos Harbour is unfortunately relatively unprotected from the wind. |
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After breakfast, cruising to Kargı or Inceburun for lunch and swimming. In late afternoon, a cruise about one hour to the Harbour of Datça and drop anchor towards the evening. Dinner and overnight in the Harbour of Datça or in a nearby bay if you prefer to have a more peaceful night. |
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Depart for an early cruise of about 3 hours to Çatal Island or Kızıl Island in the morning. After lunch and a long afternoon there, cruise to Ekincik Bay. Dinner and overnight in one of the bays of Ekincik. |
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| Day 5 |
Breakfast in Ekincik Bay where you can have an (optional) river boat trip to the ancient city of Kaunos, the rock tombs of the Lycian Kings, the mud baths and the Beach of Iztuzu, famous for the sea turtles called Caretta Caretta,. This is an all day journey to the labyrinth of the Delta of the Dalyan River surrounded with thick vegetation of reeds. Dinner and overnight in one of the bays of Ekincik. |
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| DAY 6 |
Cruise before beakfast to the Fethiye Gulf that allows sailing in early hours. There is a constant counter wind in later hours. Arrival to Ağa Limani Bay after a cruise of about 4 hours from Ekincik. After lunch and swimming in Ağa Limanı, a short cruise to Manastır Bay known as Cleopatra Bath or Sunken Bath Bay in the local culture. View the underwater bath ruins from the ancient city Lydae. Continue a short cruise to the Harbour of Göcek surrounded by pine trees, for dinner and overnight. |
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A long & relax day in numerous small and secret bays of Gocek. |
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| Day 8 |
Disembark your gulet in Göcek after an early breakfast. |
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