Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and our cycling holiday in Greece. This biking vacation in Greece is a wonderful guided bike tour by bike and boat. Stunning cycle rides during the day and relaxation on your floating hotel at night. The wonders of this type of holiday is that if you do not cycle or do not wish to cycle you can stay on board and soak up the sun. This  bike and boat tour  is around the Islands of the Central Greek Aegean Sea.
Since ancient times Rhodes is said to be the island of the sun god Helios. More than 3.000 hours of sun per year make the island to one of the sunniest regions in Europe. We will spend one week discovering the Dodecanese island of Rhodes and its neighbours in the Southern Aegean by bicycle and in the comfortable three-mast motorized sailing boat Bahriyeli. Let yourself be fascinated by the many things these different islands offer, the exciting yet tranquil Rhodes, the towering volcano crater in Nissiros or the charming simplicity of Symi. You will have the opportunity to relax next to the sparkling waters and enjoy the pleasant sea breeze. During the bike tours our tour guide will point out the most interesting and idyllic spots of the islands. Let yourself be transported back in time to personally experience the history that envelops the Aegean. Whether it be the stormy Poseidon, the Knights of St John, or the famous sponge divers from Symi, they have all left their mark on the islands in the form of myths and historical buildings for us to discover.

Available 21/4, 5/5, 19/5, 22/9, 6/10
Level 2-3 Guided Bike and Boat Tour

Day 1 (Sat) Marmaris.
Individual arrival at the turkish airports Izmis, Bodrum or Dalaman. Transfer to the Marmaris and check in starting at 2pm.  Afterwards we will enjoy the first dinner on board.

2. Day (Sun) Island Symi (Cycle Tour approx. 10 km).
Our first boat passage with the Bahriyeli will bring us to Symi. The entrance to the port is an unforgettable impression of your journey: neo-classical, pastel coloured houses emboss the picture of the island capital and refer to the rich history of the island. We will have the opportunity to try our bikes and take a first swim in the Aegean sea during a small cycle tour to a beach. In the early evening a tour guide will walk with us to the upper town of Symi where we will have to climb 500 steps. A breathtaking view to the port and its deep indented bay will reward this climb, with some luck we will experience an unforgettable sunset.

3. Day (Mon) Island Symi – Island Tilos (Cycle Tour approx. 25 km + 15 km).
In the morning we will get started to reach the other side of the island. On a winding road we will slowly crest the mountain while having lots of time to enjoy the many beautiful panoramic views. Our final destination is the bay of Panormitis. Its same named monastery of the archangel Michael.  Afterwards the boat will bring us to the Island of Tilos. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity for another tour which will lead you through the desolated town of Mikro Chorio, along a panoramic road to the port.

4. Day (Tue) Island Nissyros – Island Chalki (Cycle tour approx. 40 km).
Early in the morning the Bahriyeli will cross over to the volcano island Nissyros. Today’s cycle tour guides us to Nikia which is a village directly built at the edge of the crater in 430m high. From here we can enjoy a fascinating view into the volcano crater. Not only the volcano but also the white houses and the numerous mosaics made of pebbles will truly amaze us. When we arrive at the village square we should not miss to try a Greek coffee. From here we will cycle on to the crater with its steaming sulphur springs and finally back to the small port town of Mandraki,  its charm has attracted visitors for centuries. In the afternoon the Bahriyeli will move on to Chalki where you can relax and enjoy the rest of the evening with the idyll of a real Greek fishing port.

5. Day (Wed) Island Rhodes, Plimiri - Lindos (Cycle Tour approx. 35 km).
The morning will be spent on board during the cross over from Plimiri to the Island of Rhodes From here we will cycle close to the coast on roads with light traffic. During a break in a café directly on the sea we might see the Bahriyel passing and awaiting us later on in Lindos. This village is one of the most beautiful ones on Greece. After the last ascent we can enjoy an unforgettable view to this small town with its cubic houses and narrow alleys- overtopped by its mightful acropolis.

6. Day (Thu) Island Rhodos, Lindos- Kolymbia- Rhodes town (Cycle Tour approx. 37 km).
Today our tour will lead us from Lindos into the fertile, agricultural used hinterland of Rhodes. We will cycle through old olive tree groves on small side roads on to Archangelos where a typical Greek tavern invites for lunch. Our boat awaits us at the end of an impressing eucalyptus alley in the tiny port of Kolymbia to bring us to Rhodes town. The rest of the afternoon we can stroll through the fantastic medieval old town.

7. Day (Sun) Island Rhodes, Rhodes town- Marmaris (approx. 3 hours by foot).
After breakfast the travel guide will take us on a thrilling expedition through the 2400 year old history of the island capital by foot. The deer and the hind at the entrance of the Mandraki-port will offer a first opportunity for a photo. One still wonders if this is the place where the Colossus of Rhodes was once situated. From here we will move on to the moat of the crusader town. Even today Rhodes monumental walls contribute to its unique character. A walk though the countless alleys with its impressing constructions will make this guided city tour an unforgettable experience. Afterwards the Bahriyeli will bring us back to Marmaris where we will once again have the possibility to visit the bazaar or the hammam. With a communal dinner the travel guides and the crew will say good bye.

8. Day (Sat) Marmaris (Disembarkation).
Disembarkation after breakfast

Minimum number 14 persons.

Tariff 2012

How to get there
Collective return transfer between  Dalaman,Izmir and Bodrum airports on arrival and departure day
Bodrum - 2 hours
Dalaman - 1 hour
Izmir - 2.5 hours

Accommodation:

Ship BAHRIYELI

The Bahriyeli is synonymous on the Southern Turkish coast for top-class comfort and material. Its three masts extend majestically into the sky and its thin hull allows for a peaceful sailing. The boat offers 8 to 12 roomy cabins with their own heating/air-conditioning unit and a generously sized shower/WC. The tastefully decorated dining/living room invites you to enjoy a meal or just rest, while the sun decks offer you the opportunity to sunbathe and relax. The crew is a well trained team and will ensure that you enjoy a pampered experience on board.

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