Southern Greek Islands

With an IYT license valid in 58 countries, including Greece, you can enjoy being an international captain. Captains who have completed the International IYT yachting training can freely enjoy sailing in the Greek Islands. To enhance the enjoyment of your sailing vacation, we have selected an example route consisting of the Southern Greek Islands. May your bow be clear!

DAY 1: You can settle into the boat at Turgutreis Marina in the afternoon. The travel itinerary is planned, and a briefing is given on the technical details of the boat. After completing the port formalities and shopping, you can depart from the port.

DAY 2: Kos (36°53’42″N – 027°18’06″E)
You can enjoy a short swim at Lambi Beach, which is very close to the port. Kos is one of the islands with the best nightlife. The bar street known as Nafklirou is a bustling, lively, and colorful street.

DAY 3: Nisiros, Simi (36°38’12″N – 027°51’06″E)
You can set a course for Nisiros Island early in the morning. You can take a short swimming break on Giali Island along the way. The volcano that erupted in 1422 is still active on Nisiros. The village of Nikea, located on the edge of the crater, consists of a mosaic-covered square and whitewashed streets. You can take an optional tour to explore the crater area, where you can observe the gases bubbling underground. After lunch and a swim break in a cove near Simi Island, you can head to Simi Port in the evening. You will fall in love with Simi Island, a natural wonder with its neo-classical houses lining the coast, neighborhoods further inland, and bays abundant with pine and oak forests.

DAY 4: Rhodes (36°27’00″N – 028°13’54″E)
Early in the morning, you can set off for Rhodes, the largest island in the Dodecanese group. It is a popular holiday destination due to its well-preserved medieval city, the largest of its kind in Europe, and its average of 300 days of sunshine per year. A walk through the narrow, cobblestone streets of this old medieval city, still surrounded by 12-meter-thick walls, gives one the feeling of stepping back into the Middle Ages.

DAY 5: Datça, Kargı (36°43’12″N – 027°41’24″E)
You can depart for Datça early in the morning. You can enter Turkey through the Datça customs office. In Datça, which ranks among the world’s cleanest in terms of air quality, you can anchor in any bay of your choice.

6th DAY: İnce Burun, Palamut Bükü (36°39’42″N – 027°40’30″E)
You can start the day with a cruise towards Knidos İnce Burun. You can take a break for breakfast and swimming, then move on to Palamut Bükü for lunch and another swimming break. You can have dinner and stay overnight in Knidos. Knidos was a city advanced in science, architecture, and art. You can take a short walk along the shore to see the ruins in the city.

7th DAY: Karaada, Poyraz Harbor (36°59’12″N – 027°27’28″E)
You can set sail for Karaada early in the morning. Breakfast and a swimming break are provided at Poyraz Harbor. This is a beautiful cove facing the southern side of the island, with turquoise waters. You can return to Turgutreis Harbor for dinner and overnight stay.