Sail and bicycle
Greek Aegean from Bodrum to Kusadasi
8 days / 7 nights, approx. 155 km /96 mi. by bicycle
Contact us:
Phone: 49-7531-819-9390
Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm UTC
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Introduction
With a comfortable Turkish Gulet and by bicycle you explore the sunny islands of the Greek Aegean. These islands are a magic and mystic world, rich in historic evidences and stories. A world, where the sun is painting its pictures and the sea is providing life. Join with us a mystery tour and experience the Greek Aegean with a very special view from the sea and from the land. Relax in idyllic bays, enjoy the wonderful outlooks and follow the traces of a moving and glorious past. Come with us to the famous Asclipion, where the well known doctor Hippocrates practiced. Dive into the atmosphere of the holy island of Patmos or admire the wonderful panoramas on your bicycle tour on the island of Samos.
Day 1 (Sat) Bodrum (Boarding)
Individual arrival at Izmir Airport and transfer to the ship in Bodrum. After checking in on board of the gulet, you will have the opportunity to visit the picturesque port town of Bodrum. Dinner on board. Some passengers will join the trip late in the evening.
Day 2 (Sun) Kos (approx. 30 km / 19 mi. by bicycle)
Before lunch you will cross over to Kos. The first cycle trip begins here and will lead you through green fields to Tingaki Beach, where you will have the opportunity to have your first swim in the Aegean. In the evening your tour guide will accompany you to the lively old town of Kos. You will be confronted with the ancient history of the town at every step.
Day 3 (Mon) Kos (approx. 30 km / 19 mi. by bicycle)
In the morning you will take a cycle trip to the world famous archaeological excavation site of the Asklipion, where Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, practiced. From here you will travel on to Zia, an old Greek mountain village, which tempts you to stay with its numerous, cosy tavernas. In the afternoon you will cross over on the boat to Leros, where you will spend the night.
Day 4 (Tue) Leros (approx. 25 km / 16 mi. by bicycle)
Leros is green, varied and always offers new and surprising views into small harbours. A cycle trip in the morning will bring you to the fort of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem in Agia Marina and into the small laneways of the town. After an espresso break in the idyllic harbour of the town you will cycle on to the seaside chapel of Agios Isidoros, in which many couples get married. After lunch you will travel in the Aegean Clipper to Lipsi, where you will have time to enjoy the small peaceful town with its numerous chapels.
Day 5 (Wed) Lipsi (approx. 15 km / 9 mi. by bicycle)
Your tour guide will show you the quiet beaches and parts of this island with its 55 churches, which has been largely spared from tourism. Afterwards a beautiful, peaceful beach invites you to enjoy a long swim break. You mustn’t miss a visit to the wonderful bakery in the harbour. In the afternoon you will cross over to Patmos by boat, which can be seen from afar with its snow white upper town and its towering monastery.
Day 6 (Thu) Patmos (approx. 25 km / 16 mi. by bicycle)
On a short but panoramic cycle route you will visit the grotto, in which St. John during his banishment by god saw the apocalypse. The world famous St. John monastery of Hora, a village, which has a paradise-like peaceful atmosphere with its numerous white laneways and 33 churches and chapels, is the next stop on your cycle. In the afternoon you will crossover by boat to the island of Samos to the picturesque harbour of Pythagorio with its lively beach promenade.
Day 7 (Fri) Samos - Kusadasi (approx. 30 km / 19 mi. by bicycle)
From Pythagorio you will start off on this longer tour through charming island villages to the panoramic road 400m high. In this cultural landscape you will be surrounded by magnificent cypress and popular trees. Along the way you will visit the famous Hera sanctuary of Samos. From the highest point on the cycle tour you will be able to enjoy the view of the Turkish Dilek mountains in the distance. A 15 km long descent brings you back to the harbour in Pythagorio. In the afternoon the boat will take you to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast.
Day 8 (Sat) Disembarkation and departure
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport.
General Information
This trip is conducted in the opposite direction every other week. Your boarding harbour is stated on your booking confirmation.
Alterations
We reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organisational requirements.
Requirements (level 2)
The bike routes require a basic level of fitness, which you should have acquired by occasional or daily cycling. The routes reach an altitude of 200 - 400 metres. The roads are mostly asphalted and there is little traffic outside of holidayx periods. The daily routes of 20 - 60 km / 12.5 - 37.5 mi. cover hilly and mountainous terrain and can be completed without time constraints. You will also come across some longer and rather steep climbs, where you may want to push your bike. The tour guids will inform you about the course of the tour in due tim. You can always choose to skip a bike tour and spend the time sunbathing on the ship instead. Furthermore, you always have the option to cycle individually or with other participants, using the maps provided. This would give you time to take photographs, explore flora and fauna or other sites at your leisure.
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike-tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1,40 m (4.6 ft.)
Catering
The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The catering starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
Guided tour
The tour will generally be guided in German language. One of the guides will translate into English for non-German-speaking participants.
Participants
- Minimum 12 Participants
- Maximum 22 Participants