Island Hopping By Hybrid or E-Bike & Boat Gulf Of Gökova 2024

Individual flight to Bodrum Airport. Transfer to Yalıçiftlik (approx 50 minutes) is available to be pre-booked on request (not included in cruise cost). Embarkation on board from 1400HRS. Your cruise guide will be happy to give you tips on how best to spend the afternoon. Yalıçiftlik offers a very beautiful beach as well as hiking opportunities along the coast. Naturally, you can also choose to visit Bodrum. The bus to Bodrum runs every half hour. In the early evening, board the boat and overnight in Yalıçiftlik.

After breakfast you start your first bike ride through the local pine forests to Çamlık where you will have the chance to refresh yourself with a short coffee break. 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. You can marvel at their fascinating hand crafts and during a lunch break at a local restaurant you can discover some local cuisine. After lunch return to Yaliciftlik where you can enjoy a swim in the afternoon at the nearby beach, followed by dinner on board. Overnight stay in Yaliciftlik.

Cycle route approx 38km

From Yalıҁiftlik, your bike tour takes you inland through the scenic natural landscape before you head back to Mazı on the coast. Here, your ship awaits you for lunch on board. Relax for the two and a half hours crossing to Akbük, a charming little harbour where you can enjoy the afternoon swimming. Dinner on board and overnight in Akbük.

Cycle route approx 41km

In the morning, a shuttle takes you from Akbük to the charming mountain village of Sarnıçköy. The bike tour leads you to the neighbouring village of Akyaka, where you can stop to admire the ancient rock tombs. This picturesque village is characterised by its pseudo-Seljuk-Ottoman architecture with impressive wooden elements, unique to Türkiye. This unique piece was designed by award-winning architect Nail Cakirhan. A short stroll through the village is well worthwhile. Dinner on board and overnight in Akyaka.

Cycle route approx 31km

A round trip by bike around Akyaka takes you inland, away from the coast. On the way enjoy an abundance of nature and the solitude of this landscape before returning to Akyaka for lunch. Afterwards, head to the picturesque Ҁamlı bay, where you can take a refreshing swim. Dinner on board and overnight in Ҁamlı.

Cycle route approx 34km

Today's bike tour takes you from Ҁamlı through small villages and fragrant pine forests to the picturesque English Harbour. In this beautiful bay there will be plenty of time to swim to your heart's content. After the bike ride, have one and a half hours to relax on board and enjoy the sun and the salty sea air while you cruise to Yedi Adalar (Seven Islands). Dinner on board and overnight on anchor.

Cycle route approx 20km

The morning crossing takes you to Körmen on the Datça Peninsula, which you will explore by bike. A first ascent leads you to a height of 450m, before you get to enjoy the descent back to the sea with a beautiful view over the Greek islands Nisyros, Tilos and Rhodes. The path leads you on a scenic road along the coast before entering the suburban outskirts of Knidos. After a visit to the impressive archaeological site, spend the night in one of the most picturesque bays on the Turkish coast.

Cycle route approx 42km

After breakfast on board, get to enjoy the sea air one last time on the crossing back to Yalıҁiftlik. Once in Yalıҁiftlik, it is time to say goodbye to your ship, the crew, and cruise guides. Transfer to Bodrum Airport (approx 50 minutes) is available to be pre-booked on request (not included in cruise cost).