Island Hopping by Hybrid or E-Bike & Boat South Greek Aegean 2024

Individual arrival to Bodrum harbour. Embarkation begins on the gulet at 1400HRS. 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 onboard can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.

After breakfast we raise the anchor for a short cruise to Yalıçiftlik. From here we start our first bike ride through the local pine forests to Çamlık 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 Yalıçiftlik 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 town.

Cycle route approx 38km

Today we bike in the direction of the world-famous archaeological excavation site of the Asklepion in Kos, the former home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. From here we cycle along the coast back towards the town of Kos, where we board the boat and cruise to the volcanic Island of Nisyros.

Cycle route approx 30km

Today’s cycle tour leads us first to Nikia, a mountain village built directly on the edge of the volcanic crater at 430m above sea level. From here we can enjoy a spectacular view into the crater of the volcano. The volcano, white houses, and numerous pebble mosaics are a truly special highlight of this tour. From here we cycle on along the crater with its steaming sulphur springs before heading back to the small port town of Mandraki where our boat is already waiting to take us to Tilos Island, inhabited since ancient times.

Cycle route approx 30-40km

Our morning bike ride takes us from Livadia to Megalo Chorio. Here, those interested have time to visit the pygmy elephant museum, before returning to the boat. A tasty lunch awaits us onboard, followed by a relaxing cruise from Tilos to the Island of Halki. The picturesque island capital offers a first impression of the classic architecture style which we will see on Symi.

Cycle route approx 22km

In the morning we sail to Panormitis Bay, which lies just off the Island of Symi, to visit the local monastery. Afterwards, we head off for the other side of the island. Cycling up several switchbacks, we slowly conquer the hill, allowing ourselves enough time to enjoy the picturesque views on the way up. Our destination is the island’s capital, Symi, with its classical cityscape and harbour. In the evening, we can head to the upper part of Symi Town. From the top we have a breathtaking view over the harbour and the coastline of the bay. An evening visit to a remote tavern allows us to enjoy the evening away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Cycle route approx 25km

In the morning, we make our way from Symi to the neighbouring Datça Peninsula, 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 its wonderfully preserved amphitheatre. After a visit to the impressive archaeological site, you will cross over to Bodrum. We say farewell to guests, guides, and crew with a festive evening onboard.

Cycle route approx 41km

After breakfast disembarkation.