CHARTER ITINERARY Itinerary Suggestion 4 Weeks Discovering Eastern Mediterranean FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN The Best of East Med CROATIA Kotor to Dubrovnik 38Nm – 2H30 Dubrovnik to Mljet 23Nm – 1H30 Mljet to Hvar Island 58Nm – 4H00 Hvar Island to Trogir 25Nm – 1H45 Trogir to Skradin 37Nm – 2H30 Skradin to Vis 50Nm – 3H20 ITALY Vis to Cavtat 91Nm – 6H00 Cavtat to Saranda 195Nm – 13H00 Saranda to Anti Paxos 45Nm – 3H00 Anti Paxos to Lekfada 30Nm – 2H00 GREECE Lekfada to Kephalonia 38Nm – 2H30 TURKEY Kephalonia to Zakinthos 30Nm – 2H00 Zakinthos to Galaxidi 86Nm – 5H45 Galaxidi to Corinthe 37Nm – 2H30 Corinthe to Athens 30Nm – 2H00 Athens to Poros 30Nm – 2H00 Poros to Milos 65Nm – 4H20 Milos to Santorini 50Nm – 3H30 Santorini to Ios 20Nm – 1H20 Ios to Paros 23Nm – 1H30 Paros to Mykonos 23Nm – 1H30 Mykonos to Sifnos 40Nm – 2H40 Sifnos to Kythnos 26Nm – 1H45 Kythnos to Kea 15Nm – 1H00 Kea to Corinthe 65Nm – 4H30 Corinthe to Akteo 60Nm – 4H00 Akteo to Lekfada 60Nm – 4H00 Lekfada to Corfu 66Nm – 4H30 Corfu to Budva 170Nm – 11H30 Budva to Kotor 30Nm – 2H00 Itinerary based on a 15 knots cruising speed FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Kotor Embarkation in Kotor where your superyacht will we berthed. Captain & Crew will welcome you on-board. After familiarization with the yacht, you will be heading to your first destination. One of the must-see destinations around is Boka Kotorska (the Bay of Kotor), frequently referred to as the Mediterranean’s only fjord. Its steeply rising mountains watch over the ancient towns beneath them and superyacht heaven Porto Montenegro make it a must-visit destination. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Dubrovnik Dubrovnik is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. You can anchor northeast of the island for great views of Dubrovnik city by night, or moor in the busy port of Gruz, or head up the river Dubravka and moor your yacht at the pier of Dubrovnik ACI Marina to enjoy the charm of the lovely old buildings and gardens. Walk Dubrovnik’s city walls, take in all the stories they have to tell, and then relax and admire more views over a sumptuous meal at Atlas Club Nautika, considered by some to be amongst the world’s most romantic restaurants. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Mljet The island of Mljet, one of the most beautiful and most forested island in the Adriatic, is one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean. Isolated and untouched, the island mysticism, olive groves, vineyards and forests rich are ideal places to research the rich flora and fauna, and to peacefully enjoy the pristine beauty of nature. Mljet National Park makes the most of the island, and there are several villages, two salt water lakes - Big and Small Lake, and the Benedictine monastery on the island of St. Marija in Stari Grad... Activities suggestion: Visit the sandy beach of Saplunara – one of the most famous beaches in Croatia. Visit the National Park of Mljet for a walking or biking exploration of the island’s natural beauties. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Hvar Island Head for Hvar town and moor your superyacht in the bay amid the bustle and charms of this historic city. Make your reservation at Carpe Diem and spend the rest of the day exploring. Perhaps enjoy the magnificent spa facilities of Suncani Hvar, one of the best luxury spas in the area, before you get ready for a night on the town, or call Hotel Amfora and they’ll come and pick you up so you can chill out on the private beach. Dine locally and then enjoy the best of what’s hot and happening into the small hours at Carpe Diem. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Trogir Your Yacht can be berthed alongside, right in the centre of the old town. Trogir is a jewel of a town encased in 15th-century walls. Tiny medieval streets wind through the enchanting town revealing hidden restaurants and eye-catching galleries. A wide seaside promenade snakes around the town, culminating in a charming port full of sailboats waiting to take you to the islands of Drvenik Mali and Drvenik Veli with their pristine sand beaches and secluded coves. Stretching out from the main land of Trogir to either side is an infinite number of beautiful beaches as well. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Skradin The Town of Skradin, situated only about 15 km from Šibenik, represents one of the oldest Croatian cities. Skradin is simply magical in each and every detail. In the loud morning silence that gets under your skin and penetrating traditional folk klapa singing that touches your heart. In the peace and quiet of the Franciscan monastery and the burst of water drops on Skradinski Buk. Skradin, small, picturesque and filled with flavor, found at the site where the river passionately embraces the sea. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Vis Sail to Vis town, looking out for dolphins. As you get closer you’ll see the canons on the top of the hill, a reminder of Vis’s wartime importance. Anchor in the deep, protected bay and take in the magnificent spectacle of the mountains, fortresses and the stately buildings. Hire a car and drive around the island, exploring the wine cellars and historical monuments, or take a trip to Tito’s wartime cave headquarters. Return to Vis town, stroll around and discover the Roman baths, or watch the world go by over a drink outside Hotel Tamaris. Finish off your evening in Kut, dining on Vila Kaliopa’s delightful terrace. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Cavtat Situated in the southernmost part of Croatia, Cavtat is a real little gem, which comes as a great relaxing place. This town goes back to ancient times when it was called Epidaurus; the locals say you can still see what remains of the old walls in main Cavtat port, when the weather is nice even without a diving mask. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Saranda Saranda is the unofficial capital of the Albanian Riviera, and come the summer months it seems like half Tirana relocates here to enjoy the busy beach and busier nightlife along its crowd-filled seaside promenade. What was once a sleepy fishing village is now a thriving city, and while Saranda has lost much of its charm in the past two decades, it has retained much of its charisma. The town beaches are nothing special, but Saranda is a great base for exploring the beaches of the Riviera. The town's name comes from Ayii Saranda, an early monastery dedicated to 40 saints; its bombed remains (including some preserved frescos) are still high on the hill above the town. The town was called Porto Edda for a period in the 1940s, after Mussolini's daughter. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Anti Paxos Breakfast will be served during a pleasant morning cruise to Anti Paxos, a tiny island with a great anchorage. Sheltered waters make this an excellent spot to launch the water toys and have some fun in the sun. Later you may take a relaxing stroll to enjoy the beauty of the serene shoreline. Take advantage of the soothing atmosphere and spend the night here. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Levkas The next morning, you’ll head southwards towards the mountainous island of Levkas with its stretches of golden beach. The island lies off the Playia Peninsula in Acarnania, from which it is separated by a shallow lagoon. A range of hills, the largest of which is Mount Stavrotas, dominates the island and runs in a southwest direction, ending at Cape Dhoukatou. In Greek mythology, it was from this location, on a promontory called Leucadian Rock, that Sappho flung herself for love of the handsome Phaon. With yacht docked in Lefkas town or Nydri you will enjoy a lazy day here – it’s a gorgeous spot for sunbathing on the beach and enjoying the water for the afternoon. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Kephalonia Kephalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, yet has only 32,000 residents who work in the tourist trade and farm the limestone mountains that rise to the 5,341 foot Mount Ainos. Despite the annual influx of visitors, the island is so big it’s still possible to get away to places where you are unlikely to meet a soul for days. In a catastrophic earthquake in 1953, entire towns and villages were destroyed, more than 600 people died and thousands where injured. If you’re interested in archaeology, there are excavations of Mycenean graves that shed light on a civilization developed thousands of years ago. For those who do not share this passion, take a tour of the island to take in the peaceful town of Lixouri, the beaches on the south side and the sociable capital of Argostoli. FRASER CHARTER ITINERARY EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Ithaca / Zakynthos Today you’ll head towards mythical Ithaca, a rocky island separated from Cephalonia by the Ithaca channel. On its east side, is almost cut in two by the long Gulf of Molos, which offers several marvelous anchorages. Make the most of the advantages of yacht charter by taking the tender to the uninhabited Atokos Island for a picnic lunch ashore before you carry on towards Zakynthos for the night. With its beautiful scenery and excellent bathing beaches, the island is very popular with holidaymakers and is a popular Mediterranean party destination. Ashore, you can visit the famous blue grotto and the old frescoed churches. For convenience your yacht can anchor off the port, but if you’re looking for peace and quiet, ask the captain to drop the hook in Smugglers Cove.