3-Day Route for Wreck Diving in the Aegean

Aegean hides heavenly coves and bays, deep-rooted traditions, and long-standing history throughout its coast. A yacht or boat trip is one of the most blissful and comfortable ways to explore these destinations. Spend as much time as you like in different regions along the Aegean coast, surrounding your summer holiday with the charm of unique natural beauty, vibrant city life, and historical remnants.

In one week, you will discover and enjoy various Blue Voyage routes on the Aegean coast:

6 Points

580 km

8 h

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Çanakkale stands as a pivotal city in Türkiye’s contemporary history. The Gallipoli battles, commemorated each year on March 18th, unfolded in Çanakkale along the stunning coastline of the Gallipoli Peninsula. The Gallipoli Historic Underwater Park project aims to honour and preserve the legacy of one of the most significant marine events of World War I.

In the park, you will explore underwater monuments, listen to the stories of the wrecks of battleships and learn the history of the Battles of Gallipoli. You can also rent diving equipment and take courses on diving from many travel and diving agencies around the area.

Kuşadası, located just 71 km from the heart of Aydın, has served as a vibrant home to numerous civilisations throughout history. Neopolis, one of the earliest settlements in Kuşadası, was established by the Ionians. Uncover the mysteries of the ancient shipwreck of Neopolis and go on a captivating journey through time. You can explore the depths of the sea, where ancient city remnants lie waiting to be discovered through the thrill of diving.

Kuşadası also boasts one of the largest plane wrecks globally, the Airbus A300, sunken purposefully to create reefs. Experience the thrill of diving to uncover the Airbus A300 beneath the waves, where you can explore the interior of the aircraft. You will also find travel and diving agencies where you can rent equipment and also learn diving through courses they provide.

Bodrum, a gem of Muğla, renowned for its stunning marinas, has long been a centre for maritime activity. This unique characteristic makes wreck diving in Bodrum an unforgettable experience due to the many shipwrecks in the sea.

You will explore the depths of Bodrum's waters and discover the secrets of ancient shipwrecks that have lain undisturbed for centuries. The thrill of diving among these historical artefacts is matched only by the beauty of the marine life that surrounds them.

Here, you can also make use of the travel and diving agencies that provide diving equipment and courses for beginner divers. While you are at Bodrum, you can walk around the beautiful malls, take beautiful pictures of the sea, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Bodrum.

In addition to diving, visiting the Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum inside Bodrum Castle is a fascinating complement to your maritime adventures. The museum displays artefacts recovered from ancient shipwrecks in the Aegean and the Turkish Riviera, including amphorae, glassware, and finds from the Uluburun and Serçe Limanı wrecks. Spread across the castle’s towers and courtyards, it offers one of the region’s most compelling windows into Türkiye’s seafaring past.