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On this trip you will go on a two week journey of discovery in
a comfortable Turkish Gulet. The first part of the journey takes
you past the Dodecanese islands to Samos. The islands are a
magical and mythical world, rich in historic happenings and
history. A world, where the sun shines and the sea gives renewed
life. Let yourself be spellbound by the ancient Asklipion, where
the famous Hippocrates practiced. Relax in the peace and
tranquility of the beaches of Lipsi and let your thoughts ramble.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the holy island of Patmos
and admire the unique panoramic views along your cycle tour on
Samos.
The second part of your journey is on the Turkish mainland back to
Bodrum. Ancient, famous sites such as Ephsos, Milet or the oracle
of Didyma are surrounded by fertile fields and thick forests. Get
to know the real Turkey intensively which one misses out on as a
normal tourist.
Day 1 (Sat) Bodrum (Boarding)
The arrival by plane and the transfer to Bodrum, Turkey must be
individually organised. After checking in on the Gulet you will
have the chance to have a look round the lovely old part of town
and the harbour. Dinner is on board. The remaining participants
will join the ship in the evening.
Day 2 (Sun) Kos (Cycle route approx. 30 km/19 miles)
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 Island (Cycle route approx. 30 km/19 miles)
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 Kalymnos, where you
will spend the night.
Day 4 (Tue) Kalymnos Island (Cycle route approx. 30 km/19
miles)
You will begin your cycle trip from the harbour Pothia, along the
coast to above Vathy. From here you will travel through a
surprisingly green and fertile valley to the quiet fishing village
of Vathy, where you can have a coffee break in a cosy taverna. You
will take the same route back to Pothia and if you would like to
cycle a little further you may take a trip to the Convent of Agioi
Pantes, from where you will have a brilliant view over the harbour.
In the afternoon, you will travel on with the ship towards Leros,
where you will stay overnight.
Day 5 (Wed) Leros Island (Cycle route approx. 25 km/16 miles)
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 6 (Thu) Lipsi Island (Cycle route approx. 15 km/9 miles)
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 7 (Fri) Patmos Island and Agathonissi Island (Cycle route
approx. 25 + 10 km/ 16 + 6 miles)
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 Agathonissi,
the smallest island which you will visit on your tour. Here you
can also take a short cycle or enjoy the peaceful beaches with
their crystal clear waters.
Day 8 (Sat) Samos Island (Cycle route approx. 20 km/12 miles)
In the morning you will cross by boat to the picturesque harbour
of Pythagorio with its lively beach promenade. In the afternoon
you will explore the famous Eupalinus tunnel with your tour guide,
which was dug from both sides of the mountain around the year 500
B.C. The cycle tour will lead you further up the mountain to the
remains of the ancient town walls, where you will have an
unforgettable view of the harbour and your boat.
Day 9 (Sun) Samos Island (Cycle route approx. 50 km/31 miles)
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 Pythagorio and the Turkish Dilek
mountains in the distance while having your lunch. A 20 km long
descent brings you back to the harbour in Pythagorio, where you
can spend the rest of the day walking on the promenade or on the
beach.
Day 10 (Mon) Samos Island – Kusadasi (Cycle route approx. 25
km/16 miles)
After breakfast you will go on a cycle tour with your guide over
the island mountains to Vathy, the lively main town of the island.
There you will have time until lunch to enjoy the colourful
happenings in the harbour. In the afternoon the boat will take you
to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast.
Day 11 (Tue) Kusadasi – Ephesos (Cycle route approx. 50 km/31
miles)
In the morning you will cycle to Ephesos. A local guide will
explain the history behind this impressive archaeological site
with its famous library. You will then be able to enjoy a
traditional Turkish meal in a local restaurant. There is so much
culture to enjoy! You can cycle by bike to the sandy beach of
Pamucak and after a swim return to the boat.
Day 12 (Wed) Akbük – Iassos (Cycle route approx. 40 km/25
miles)
You will sail around the 1,200 metre high Dilek mountains and go
ashore near a small coastal town. By bike you will travel to the
ancient, early Greek town of Milet, whose famous town gate is
housed in the Berlin Pergamon Museum. You will continue on over
the broad landscape of the Menderes river delta to Akbük, where
you will join the ship once more. Overnight stay in the bay of
Akbük.
Day 13 (Thu) Akbük – Iassos (Cycle route approx. 40 km/25
miles)
The cycle trip today leads along the coast through thick pine
forests and remote villages to Iassos. Here you will visit the
interesting excavations of ancient sites with your guide. In the
afternoon you can have a swim in the quiet bay of Iassos.
Day 14 (Fr) Iassos-Bodrum (Cycle route approx. 75 km/47 miles)
You will cycle over quiet roads through remote villages and lonely
forests back to Bodrum. You will be greeted by friendly smiles
from the village inhabitants and happy waves from the children. In
the evening you will rejoin the ship, where dinner will be
awaiting you.
Day 15 (Sat) Bodrum (Disembarkment)
After breakfast you can return home or extend your stay.
General Information
Alterations:
We reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary,
depending on wind and weather conditions or organisational
requirements.
Requirements (level 2-3):
The bike routes require a good level of fitness, which you should
have acquired by steady cycling. The routes reach an altitude of
200 – 600 metres. The roads are mostly asphalted and there is
little traffic outside of holiday periods. The daily routes of
20-75 km 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 guides will inform you about the course of the tour in due
time. 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.
Bringing Children:
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.
Services included:
* 15-day-trip on a motor yacht with a crew of four
* 14 nights on a motor yacht in a double cabin with shower/WC
* 14x half board on the ship
* 11x lunch
* Bed linen and towels
* English-speaking tour guide
* 14 guided cycling tours on the different islands
* 21-speed trekking bicycle with bicycle bag
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