South Greek Agean by Bike + Boat

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

By bicycle and boat you will explore the Dodecanese islands in the Southern Greek Aegean. Let yourself be mesmerized by the towering volcano crater of Nisyros or the charm of Symi with its wonderful neo-classical buildings of the island capital.

A true highlight of the tour is the bike tour on the Datca Peninsula through incredible nature, leading to the bay of Knidos with its ancient remains. Come with us on a true journey through time: The rock throwing Poseidon, the Knights of St John or the famous sponge divers of Symi - all have left behind their legacy in form of legends and historical constructions that contribute to the unique character of these islands.

Our Tip: Book early, those bike & boat trips fill up fast!

Route

Tour profile / Level 2-3

The day tours average 40 km and take you through partly hilly and mountainous terrain. There are also some extended climbs where walking your bike is of course permitted. Most of the roads are asphalted and rarely frequented. Your tour guide informs you each day about the tour details. You can set aside a whole or half-day for swimming or relaxing on board the boat whenever you want.

Extension module Istanbul- PRE or POST tour
ADDITIONAL MODULE ISTANBUL- PRE or POST tour
Included services:

    3 overnight stays in a boutique hotel in the old town of Istanbul

    boat trip on the Bosporus

    2-day guided cultural tour

    entrance to the Hagia Sofia

    1 dinner in a restaurant at the Bosporus excl. drinks

    incl. transfer airport Istanbul - hotel as well as hotel - airport Istanbul

Price per person:

double room: 510 Euro
single room: 720 Euro

Minimum number of participants: 2 person

Day 1: Bodrum (Embarkation)

Individual arrival to Bodrum harbour. A collective transfer from Bodrum Airport to the harbour is available for an extra cost on request. Check in begins at 2 pm. Use the evening hours to enjoy the lively atmosphere in the city of Bodrum and relax with a typical Turkish tea. In the evening, a shared dinner on board can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.

Day 2: Bodrum – Yalıçiftlik (round tour) – Kos, approx. 38 km

After breakfast we raise the anchor for a short cruise to Yaliciftlik. From here we start our first bike ride through the local pine forests to Camlik where we will have the chance to refresh ourselves with a short coffee break. We continue cycling through silver-green olive groves to the small village of Etrim. Ancestors of the Turkmen tribes continue to live semi-nomadic lives in the region. We can marvel at their fascinating hand crafts and during a lunch break at a local restaurant we can discover some local cuisine. After lunch we return to Yaliciftlik where we board the boat and cruise to the island of Kos. A wealth of cultural sights in Kos town provide an insight into the town’s turbulent historical past including the Roman Forum, the Crusader fortress, and the mosques from the time when Kos was part of the Ottoman Empire. The evening can be spent in one of the numerous bars or cafes in the town.

Day 3: Kos Island/Kos Town – Nisyros Island, approx. 30 km

We bike in the direction of the world famous archaeological excavation site of the Asclepion in Kos, the former realm of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. From here we cycle along the coast back towards the town of Kos. Here we board the boat and cruise to the volcanic island of Nisyros.

Day 4: Nissyros Island – Tilos Island, approx. 30 - 40 km

We start today’s cycle tour to Nikia - a village built directly on the Stefanos crater rim at 1,400 ft./430 m above sea level. From here we can enjoy a fascinating view into the volcano crater. Not only the volcano but also the white houses and the numerous pebble mosaics bring great character to the village. From here we cycle on to the crater with its steaming sulphur springs and finally back to the small port town of Mandraki where our boat is already waiting to take us to Tilos Island, inhabited since ancient times.

Day 5: Tilos Island – Chalki island, approx. 22 km

Our morning bike ride takes us from Livadia to Megalochorio. If procurable enthusiasts can visit the pygmy elephant museum, before returning back to the boat. A tasty lunch waits for us on board followed by a relaxing cruise from Tilos to the island of Chalki. The picturesque island capital offers a first impression of the classic architecture style which will await us on Symi.

Day 6: Chalki Island – Symi Island, approx. 25 km

In the morning we take a crossing by boat to Panormitis Bay in front of the island of Symi, where the local monastery offers us a pleasant visit. Thereafter we follow the motto – “off to the other side of the island!” Scaling several switchbacks we slowly conquer the hill, allowing ourselves enough time to enjoy the picturesque views on the way up. Our destination is the Islands capital of Symi, with its classical cityscape and harbor. In the evening we can climb to the upper part of Symi town. From the top we have a breath-taking view over the harbor and the coastline of the bay. An evening visit to a remote tavern enables us to enjoy the evening away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Day 7: Datça (Datça-Peninsula) – Knidos – Bodrum, approx. 41 km

From Symi we make our way to the neighbouring, Datça Peninsula, and find ourselves back in Turkey. Today’s bike tour takes us from the Datça district along the peninsula to the historical ruins of Knidos (4th Century BC) with a wonderfully preserved amphitheatre. A stroll through this historical site leaves a lasting impression. Depending on the departure times of the guests on board the following day, we can either spend the night in Knidos or cross over to Bodrum. An evening meal is enjoyed together in the company of guides and guests.

Day 8: Bodrum (Disembarkation)

After breakfast disembarkation. Fee-based collective transfers to Bodrum Airport on request. If you wish to fly home from the Island of Kos your ferry will depart at 09:30 am. Please insure that your flight departure from Kos is not earlier than 1 pm.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements. This tour is sometimes operated in opposite direction.

Services

Included services

8-day-trip on a motor yacht with crew
7 nights in a cabin with shower/WC
7x half-board
Mineral water bottles on board and for activities
Guided cycling tours on the different islands as described in itinerary
Overview-maps for the daily tours on board
Bed linen and towels
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites
English speaking tour guide

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Extras

Discount
Children up to age 16,99 in own cabin (tourpackage)	-25%

Bicycle & equipment
21-speed bike	80
E-Bike	200
Insurance against theft and damage (trekking bike)	10
Insurance against theft and damage (E-Bike)	20

Additional night
Bodrum	on request

Transfers*
Airport Bodrum - Harbor Bodrum	on request
Harbor Bodrum - Airport Bodrum	on request

*Shared transfer from airport- on embarkation- and disembarkation day only.
Prices valid per person per way.

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Ship

Welcome on board of Gulet BOREAS!

The Boreas is a luxurious gulet that offers every comfort to make your week of vacation in the Aegean as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. The lovingly prepared meals are served either in the salon or on the spacious outdoor deck. There is also a well-stocked bar in the elegant salon, where hot and chilled drinks are always available. The decks extend over two levels, here you will find many comfortable seating and sunbathing areas, inviting you to relax and sunbathe. Various water sports equipment is available on board.

Cabins

The ship has 15 spacious and extremely tastefully furnished guest cabins below deck. Each of the air-conditioned cabins is equipped with its own bathroom with shower cabin and toilet.

Beds: Double beds 190 x 160 cm,
separate & ground level beds: 200 x 80cm

Technical data

Year: 2010
Width: 10 m
Length: 43 m
Capacity: 34+

Bicycle

Rental bikes incl. Panniers

We provide the following bikes on board:

21-speed trekking bikes (men’s and women’s frames in four different frame sizes: 46 cm and 52 cm for women, 56 cm and 60 cm for men.).
E-bikes
tagalongs, child seats, ...

If you do not want to do without your own saddle or clipless pedals, you are welcome to bring them with you and have them mounted on your rental bike by your tour guide on site.

E-bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

Our e-bikes are high-quality pedelecs, which are characterized by a relatively low weight and good equipment. With an e-bike, even steep inclines can be climbed almost effortlessly. So now cyclists with different fitness levels can go on tours together!

Additional insurance (bookable/payable on site)

Insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike (not covered: intentional damage):

21-speed trekking bike: € 10,- /week
Electric bike: € 20,- /week

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Bodrum (BJV), transfer time Bodrum Airport - Bodrum Harbour approx. 45min.

CUSTOMS
Our tour in the South Greek Aegean will start from Bodrum. In order to avoid any travel complications whilst crossing the borders, we request that all participants register for the appropriate travel documentation and visas with their local embassy before arrival on site.

At this point in time many travelers are skeptical about flying into Turkey. We would therefore like to inform you that all of these tours offer an alternative flight route via Kos Island, followed by a ferry connection to Bodrum harbour.

ARRIVAL VIA KOS
If you decided to travel to Bodrum via the Kos Island, it is of utmost importance that your flight times suite the ferry times between Bodrum and Kos.

A taxi service is available from Kos Airport to the ferry terminal in Kos town. The travel time is around 30 minutes. The taxi stand at the airport is located directly outside the arrivals terminal. A price chart can be found at the taxi stand to insure you receive a fair fare.

Should you have enough time to spare, you can make use of the public bus, for a reduced price. The bus station is located around 25 meters away on your left hand side after exiting the airport arrivals terminal. This is where the KTEL bus departs for Kos city, via Mastichari. The ride to Kos city takes around 40mins. Tickets can be purchased on board the bus. More information can be found >>here

The ferry crossing from Kos to Bodrum takes approx. 1 hour. We advise you to be at the ferry terminal at least 30 mins before departure, to provide enough time for any border formalities which might take place. Departure generally takes place at around 5pm, enabling you to reach Bodrum by 6pm.

The returning ferry from Bodrum to Kos generally takes place at around 09:30, enabling you to reach Kos at around 10:30 on the departure day.
The ferry costs around € 25,- per person/crossing (return ticket approx. € 32,-) and should be booked in advance >>here.

Arrival by car

Parking: several parking possibilities in the surroundings, approx.€ 8,- per day.

Participants

Minimum: 14
Maximum: 30

Additional information

We ask you to refrain from bringing hard cover luggage, because storage space in the cabins is very limited.

Schedule- and programme changes
The schedule and programme are always subject to change. If a certain route cannot be taken due to high or low tides, the Skipper retains the right to change the route for reasons of safety without this constituting any legal entitlement to a claim.

Bringing Own Bike
Please be informed that only bringing normal trekking-/touring-/city-bikes is allowed. It is NOT possible to bring own E-bikes - those have to be rented; depending on availability.

Helmets
Helmet use is mandatory on all cycle tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well-fitted) helmet. Cycle helmets are available on board in limited number (on request).

Children
We believe that only children in a good physical condition and with a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the cycle tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bicycles is 1.50 m (5 ft.)

Travel documents
EU-citicens should carry a valid passport.

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