Turkey- Cleopatra Coast Yoga, Hiking and Sailing - 8 Days / 7 Nights

A yoga cruise on board a traditional wooden yacht, where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean Sea.

The gulf of Gökova, beginning at the harbor of Bodrum, is regarded as one of the most enticing sailing areas of Turkey.

The area is offering you clean, turquoise colored sea water and an unspoiled shoreline with lush vegetation of stunning biodiversity.

Dreamlike bays and picturesque fishing villages, will lend you lots of opportunities to discover life anew, while enjoying the romantic atmosphere of a YogaCruising with the comfort of a YogaCruising Yacht – built with traditional craftsmanship.Come and discover this dreamlike sailing area, enjoying a yoga holiday on one of our yachts, and leave your everyday life at home.

INDIVIDUAL BOOKING:

Please click on button below to visit our Individual Booking page where you can find all tours and dates and prices. Besides individual Booking we also have group booking options, please read below for more information.

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GROUP BOOKING:

If you want to book a boat as a group (with or without Yoga Teachers), you can book our Yogacruise boats (in Turkey & Greece) by visiting our Group Booking Page (click button below).

Many dates are available and the boats come with cook & crew. Group Booking at a (PT BALI Yogacruise Touristic - Partner) Yoga Resort is also possible!

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HIGHLIGHTS & DAILY PROGRAM

Summary:

Location: Turkey South Aegean Bodrum. Between Bodrum - Datca peninsula Knidos
Group retreat: As a yoga teacher, in or group organizer. Charter a yoga cruising yacht for your own group retreat.
Group size: Minimum 12
Tour guide: German-English Language excursions and guided tours by Ibo Oztop or equivalent tour guides
Accommodation: Bodrum construction 30 meter gulet wooden yacht with 8 double cabins, each with toilet
Daily yoga time: 2 x yoga classes per day, 70-90 min each morning and evening in the secluded bays on board or on land.
Embarkation: on Saturday until 7 p.m.
Disembarkation: on Saturday at 9 a.m. / Entry to the port: Friday evening at 7 p.m.
Destination airport: Bodrum (BJV) or Dalaman (DLM)

Highlights of your Yoga Cruise:

2 Yoga Classes per day (no need to bring your own yoga mat), mornings and evenings 60-90 min. The yoga sessions start on Sunday evening and the last session is given on Friday morning.
The love nest of Cleopatra, a visit to the Sedir Island with its unique beach of coral sand.
Delicious and healthy traditional Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.
Yoga – meditation – massages under the clear, blue sky.
Sleeping on deck under the stars (Please bring sleeping bag with you).
Visit Bodrum - Knidos and Cleopatra Island.
Hiking & Excursions
Many fun activities: snorkeling, etc…

Daily Yogacruising Program:

7:00 Start the day with a herbal tea or hot water with fresh ginger/lemon and enjoy the sea view.
07:30-9:00: Yoga practice to start the day. Enjoying the sea after yoga.
09:30-10:30: comprehensive, enjoyable breakfast brunch.
11:00-17:00 Lunch: delicious local fruit. Sailing, swimming, sunbathing, relaxation, excursions.
18:00 second yoga session. (Times vary by season).
19:30 Swimming in the Salt Sea.
20:00 Dinner together on board - lovingly prepared and served by the ship's cook.
22:00 End the day with a glimpse of the starry sky in mild weather.
24:00 Sleeping on the deck under the stars. Bring a sleeping bag if you want to sleep on the deck.

* Times given are instructive and exemplary.

ITINERARY OF YOGA AND SAILING TRIP CLEOPATRA COAST

İTİNERARY / ROUTE
Two yoga sessions daily, one in the morning and one in the evening. "Starts Sunday evening and Friday morning is the last yoga session."

Day 1, Saturday: Arrival day, embarkation in Akyaka by 4:00 PM. We recommend arriving one day earlier. Hotel accommodation in Akyaka.

You book a flight to Bodrum or Dalaman. You can easily reach Bodrum and Dalaman with scheduled and charter airlines from all major European airports. Check-in is scheduled for 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, followed by a welcome drink and some information about the upcoming voyage. Dinner on board – lovingly prepared and served by the ship's chef. Overnight stay in Cleopatra Island Bay.

Day 2, Sunday: Cleopatra Island, Löngöz, and Tuzla.
Yoga in the tranquil bay. Cleopatra Island, where you'll have the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Cedrae (entrance not included). Cedrae is said to have been the setting for the passionate love affair between Mark Antony and the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. Antony was so enamored with her that he supposedly had fine river sand brought here from the banks of the Nile to please her. You will have the opportunity to swim at the famous Cleopatra Beach.
Cruising to Tuzla Bay. Evening yoga on board in the tranquil bay of Tuzla.

Day 3, Monday: Tuzla Bay - Seven Islands
Morning yoga in the tranquil bay of Tuzla. After breakfast, sailing to the Seven Islands. Swimming and relaxing in the bay. Evening yoga and overnight stay in a tranquil bay.

Day 4, Tue: 7 Island - Çatı Bay (Pure Nature)
Morning yoga in the tranquil bay, then after breakfast, sail to Çatı Bay. Swim and relax in the bay. Evening yoga and overnight stay in the tranquil bay.

Day 5, Wed: Sailing Day to Çökertme
Yoga in the stunningly beautiful Çatı Bay. Breakfast during the sail to Çökertme.If the wind is right, we'll sail. Anchor in Çökertme Bay. Stroll through the fishing village of Çökertme. Evening yoga and overnight stay in the tranquil bay.

Day 6, Thu: Çökertme Akbük Bay
Morning yoga and breakfast in the bay, then sail to Akbük Bay. Swim and relax in the bay. Evening yoga and overnight stay in a quiet bay

Day 7, Fri: Akbük Bay - Nomadic Mountain Villages - Excursion and Turkish Bath in Muğla
In the morning, yoga on the sun deck. After breakfast, a minibus (dolmuş) (optional) takes you to the nomadic mountain villages to experience "Land and People." A visit to a nomadic teahouse and village mosque offers insights into Turkish culture. The bus then continues to Muğla for a hammam and massage. Lunch is at a local restaurant featuring delicious home-style cooking. In the afternoon, explore narrow alleyways, visit artisans, and visit spice shops. Enjoy a hammam and olive oil soap foam massage (Turkish bath). In the evening, we meet our ship in the bay.

Day 8, Sat: Breakfast and Cruise to Akyaka. Check Out 10:00 AM

ACCOMODATION

You live on our yachts that have a length of 25 to 45 meters (2 or 3 Mast).
On board your ship you have an experienced, always friendly and always courteous German-English speaking team, consisting of a captain, cook & boatswain.
The crew guarantees you an excellent service.
The ship’s cook will prepare a varied breakfast, lunch and dinner for you, always using fresh local produce.
Each cabin with small wardrobe, shower & toilet. In the cabin you will find towels only for use in the cabin.
Sun Deck with Sunbeth, Rear Deck with large dining table

INCLUDED & NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

Included Services

8 Day's / 7 night's stays / from – until harbor on the Yacht with Crew (captain,chef,sailor)
Vegetarian half board: seven times Brunch – breakfast and 6 x dinner on board (1 dinner will be in a local Taverna or restaurant not included)
At lunchtime we will serve you small Snack fresh fruits.
Yoga sessions each morning and in the evening for 90 Min. on five days during the week. The Yoga sessions will start on sunday evening and ends on friday in the morning..
High quality yoga equipment is provided: mats, blocks, belts, pillows, blankets.
Yacht insurance (we advise you to take out your own individual travel insurance)

Not Included Services

Port dues, tickets and taxes
Other beverages: Smoothies, Fruit juice, Soft drinks & Alcoholic beverages
Tip and gratuity for the crew (commonly around €50,- €80,- per pers.)
Wi-Fi: per Person for one Week €15,-
Ticket by Excursions, Excursion, Hiking

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

* Excursions to the Mountain Village, Turkish Bath & Massage
* Excursions to the Halikarnassos,
* Excursions to the Ancient Cnidos

TRAVELLING INFORMATION

Transfer:
It is possible to get from Dalaman Airport to Akyaka by public bus. Price is about €5 Buss kompany MUTTAS and HAVAS or
You book an extra transfer with us. in this case! The YogaCruising team will be waiting for you at the airport exit with a “YogaCruising” sign and will take you to the yacht. Please book your transfer in good time. Please ask for private transfer prices

Rhodes Flights: If you book a flight to Rhodes, then you should take a ferry from Rhodes to Marmaris, in this case you can also have free transfer from Marmaris to Akyaka. Free Transfer "included" Marmaris Ferry to the Akyaka and back to the ferry.

Enjoy the trip! You will be traveling along a beautiful stretch of nature, giving you the tune for the unwinding holiday you just started!