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There are few coastlines which offer the appealing combination of sublime landscapes, rich cultural history and legacies from ancient civilisations found on Turkey's Lycian Coast. We spend a week discovering the coastline and backcountry between Bodrum and Fethiye with our three-masted motor yacht. Our charming and stylish vessel is built to the highest of standards. Accompanied by our guide you will discover the unique natural wonders and historical cities which grace the area. Admire the famous tombs of Dalyan, which were cut into the cliffs between 4 and 2 BC by the Lycian coastal inhabitants, and the spectacular Saklikent Canyon. Spend your evenings relaxing on board in the deserted bays or make the most of the nightlife in the port cities and their many cafes and bars.
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Day 1
Arrive Bodrum county and board boat
Individual arrival to Bodrum harbour. Check-in is from 4:00pm. A group transfer can be arranged from Bodrum airport (must be pre-booked and is an additional cost). This evening we will have our first dinner together as a group.
Meals: D
Day 2
Morning cruise, cycle from Körmen along the Datça peninsula to Knidos (42km/26mi)
In the early morning, we sail / cruise from Bodrum to Körmen. Once we arrive, our cycle tour begins!. This scenic route takes along the Datça peninsula. The first ascent takes us to a height of 450m before we head back down to the sea. On a clear day it is possible to see the Greek islands Nisyros, Tilos and Rhodes. We pedal first along the coast and then through more rural areas, before taking reaching Knidos. After visiting the impressive archaeological site, we stay in one of the most picturesque bays on the Turkish coast.
Meals: B,L
Day 3
Cruise to Boozburun Peninsula, Cycle from Serçe Limani to Çiftlik (49km/30mi)
In the morning we have plenty of time to relax on our way to a small bay at the peak of the Bozburun Peninsula. A secluded mountain road takes us to a mountain village located at 300m above sea level, home to a 1,500-year-old plane tree and a lively bazar that is well worth a visit. A short walk around the plane tree is said to ensure a long and lucky life. After lunch we continue to the bay of Çiftlik by bike where there is enough time to enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea.
Day 4
Cycle via Lake Köycegiz to the Dalyan River, boat to Dalyan (31km/19mi)
During breakfast we cross over to the little harbour of Ekincik, the starting point of today’s bike ride. After crossing the pass with its spectacular views, we reach the shore of Lake Köycegiz, where we have the opportunity to enjoy a healing mud bath close to Sultaniye. After cycling through another small pass, we reach the mouth of the Dalyan River. From here we hop on a small boat for a 30 minute cruise past the impressive Lycian rock-cut tombs overlooking the Dalyan delta to our boat which waits on anchor near a small rocky island.
Day 5
Visit the ancient city of Kaunos, cycle via Dalaman to Sarsala Bay (42km/26mi)
After breakfast the boat brings us close to the ancient city of Kaunos, the first destination of today’s bike tour. Once directly on the seaside and an important port town, the harbour now lies 8km from the coast. Only the ruins are silent witnesses of the former wealth of the city. After visiting the site, we continue by bike across the fertile Dalaman plains with their cotton fields and orchards and take a well-deserved break in a tea house in Dalaman. After crossing a small pass, we reach the beautiful bay of Sarsala, where we can already spot our boat from afar.
Day 6
Cruise to Gemiler Bay, cycle via Kayaköy to Fethiye (33km/21mi)
After breakfast the boat sails past numerous small islands before reaching Gemiler. Also known as the island of St. Nicolas, a church was built here for the saint in the 5th century. Back on the mainland our bike ride takes us through a pine forest to the 1922 abandoned Greek city of Kayaköy, once home to 6,500 people. From here we continue our bike ride to Fethiye where we have the chance to extend our tour by a few kilometres: a small peninsula nearby tempts with its quiet bays and beautiful beaches, perfect for a picturesque swim stop. In the evening we can spend the time exploring the city of Fethiye with its local bazar. The old town, marked by the Eski Cami Mosque is also worth a visit, with its narrow, winding alleyways and the typical corner houses.
Day 7
Cycle from Cavdir via Saklikent Canyon to Kadiköy, transfer to Tlos and Fethiye (27km/17mi)
A bus transfers (60 min) takes us to Cavdir, the starting point of today’s cycling tour. From here we bike to the Saklikent Canyon, where we can enjoy lunch on the riverbank. In Turkish “Saklikent” means “Hidden City”. The canyon is spectacular and can easily be explored on foot. Afterwards we continue our cycling tour to Kadiköy. From here a short transfer takes us to the ancient town of Tlos which was once one of the largest towns in Lycia. After our visit a transfer takes us to Fethiye.
Meals: B,D
Day 8
Trip concludes in Fethiye
After breakfast on board, the trip concludes around 9am with individual departure. On request join a group transfer to the airport at Dalaman.
Meals: B
Arrive Fethiye
Make your own way to Fethiye and the boat, approx. one hour from Dalaman airport. Check-in onboard starts at 4.00pm. Take the afternoon to stroll through the lively harbour town. This evening we will have our first dinner together as a group. We can assist with an arrival transfer from Dalaman airport, please ask for our rates.
Cycle from Cavdir, via Saklikent Canyon to Kadiköy, transfer to Tlos and Gemiler Bay (27km/17mi)
A bus transfers (60 min) takes us to Cavdir, the starting point of today’s cycling tour. From here we bike to the Saklikent Canyon, where we can enjoy lunch on the riverbank. In Turkish “Saklikent” means “Hidden City”. The canyon is spectacular and can easily be explored on foot. Afterwards we continue cycling to Kadiköy. From here, a short transfer takes us to the ancient town of Tlos which was once one of the largest towns in Lycia. After visiting the historic site the shuttle bus takes us to Gemiler Bay, where we board the boat off the coast of Gemiler Island – also known as St. Nikolaus Island due to the church constructed here in his name in the 5th Centuary.
Cycle to Fethiye and onto Sarsala Bay (33km/21mi)
In the morning we cycle through a pine forest to the 1922 abandoned Greek city of Kayaköy, once home to 6,500 people. From here we continue our ride to Fethiye where we have the chance to extend our tour by a few kilometres: a small peninsula nearby tempts with its quiet bays and beautiful beaches, perfect for a picturesque swim stop. Alternatively we can spend the time exploring the city of Fethiye with its local bazar. The old town, marked by the Eski Cami Mosque is also worth a visit, with its narrow, winding alleyways and the typical corner houses. Back on board, the boat takes us to Sarsala Bay where we spend a peaceful night on anchor.
Cycle to Dalaman and onto Dalyan (42km/26mi)
After breakfast we cross the fertile Dalaman plains with its cotton fields and orchards before taking a well-deserved break in a tea house in Dalaman. We then cycle on through a small pass to the estuarial area of the Dalyan delta, where we have lunch in a charming restaurant. From here it’s only a few more kilometres to Dalyan. A small boat takes us passed the impressive rock-cut tombs and the Dalyan delta to our ship, which waits on anchor near a small rocky island.
Visit the ancient city of Kaunos, Lake Koycegiz and Ekincik (31km/19mi)
After breakfast the boat brings us close to the ancient city of Kaunos, the first destination of today’s bike tour. Once directly on the seaside and an important port town, the harbour now lies 8km from the coast. Only the ruins are silent witnesses of the former wealth of the city. After visiting the site, we continue on by bike to the shores of Lake Köycegiz, where we have the opportunity to enjoy a healing mud bath close to Sultaniye. After crossing another small pass with fantastic views we reach the tiny fishermen’s village of Ekincik, where we board the boat and spend the night in the bay of Ciftlik.
Cycle from Ciftlik to Serce Limani and onto Datca (49km/30mi)
A secluded mountain road takes us to a mountain village located at 300m above sea level, home to a 1,500-year-old plane tree and a lively bazar that is well worth a visit. A short walk around the plane tree is said to ensure a long and lucky life. After lunch we continue to a small bay at the peak of the Bozburun Peninsula. From there we cross over to Datca, the capital of the peninsula of the same name. The evening can be spent wandering through the lively harbour town.
Cycle the Datca Peninsula and onto Knidos (42km/26mi)
Today’s bike tour leads us along the Datça peninsula. The first ascent takes us to a height of 450m before we head back down to the sea. On a clear day it is possible to see the Greek islands Nissyros, Tilos and Rhodes. A scenic road leads first along the coast and then through more rural areas, before taking us to Knidos. After visiting the impressive archaeological site, we stay in one of the most picturesque bays on the Turkish coast.
Trip concludes in Bodrum
In the morning we cross over from Knidos to Bodrum. Check-out after breakfast. On request a group transfer to the airport is available (extra cost applies).
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Double Cabin
Double cabins have a porthole and are climate controlled with tiled bathrooms and separate shower cabins and toilet.
Twin Cabin
Furnished with two separate beds and the same features as the double cabin.
Triple Cabin
A triple cabin has a double bed and a single bed. Otherwise, it has the same features as a double cabin.
During the trip you will be provided with a 21 speed bike with hand brakes. You will be provided with a pannier to carry your gear during the day. The bikes do not have water bottle holders. Helmets are not supplied but are mandatory on all bike tours - you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. A limited number of rental helmets are available on board (reservation essential), however we cannot guarantee their suitability.
An electric bike option is available for this trip. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are designed to make cycling easier. The pedalling ‘boost’ provided by an e-bike opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or to allow less confident or fit cyclists to take on routes that they may otherwise consider too tough for their current capability.
GRADE 4 - The trip requires an excellent level of fitness from participants, acquired from steady cycling. The day tours range between 27 to 49km/17 to 30mi, taking you through hilly and mountainous terrain. Participants will also have to master extended climbs, during which you may need to push the bike. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike tour. We will traverse mostly asphalted roads, which are rarely travelled outside of the holiday seasons. The cyclists on regular bicycles determine the pace. We ask guests who have reserved an e-bike to be mindful of this and to acknowledge that the regular cyclists need time to rest and take longer to climb the hills. *For safety reasons, cycle helmets must be worn while cycling - this is a condition of the tour.
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