The most famous Dodecanese islands are Kos and Rhodes, which frame the smaller islands of Symi, Nisyros, Tilos and Chalki. This is a region that guarantees sunshine: for more than 300 days a year, the sun bathes this part of the Aegean Sea in its beautiful golden glow!
On this tour, we lead you through this radiant world of wonders by bike and boat. Make yourself comfortable on a luxurious gulet and visit a number of islands that only a few people have on their radar. In fact, it is the islands with the lesser-known names that are the absolute highlights of this trip!
Symi enchants with its dream-like bays, its rugged mountain world, and the pastel-coloured sea of houses that make up the island capital, which lies in a truly picturesque fjord-like bay. The island of Nisyros with its active volcanoes is a geological treasure chest and is also home to Nikia and Mandraki, two of the most beautiful villages in Greece. And Tilos? The island was once home to dwarf elephants. Unbelievable, but true!
The fantastically preserved crusader city on Rhodes and the Asclepion sanctuary on Kos should not go unmentioned, as they provide the perfect cultural touch to this tour by Bike & Boat. Our tour starts and ends in the lively port city of Bodrum in Turkey. Here you have the special opportunity to also experience eastern flair.
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.
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.
Explore 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.
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.
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.
The picturesque island capital offers a first impression of the classic architecture style which we will see on Symi.
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 breath-taking view over the harbour and the coastline of the bay.
An evening visit to a remote tavern allowa us to enjoy the evening away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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 on board.
Hybrid Bikes
On our tours we use reliable, low maintenance hybrid bikes with aluminium frames of varying sizes. The standard hardware includes 28’’ hollow chamber wheels and high-quality gear and brake systems.
E-bikes
Our e-bikes are high quality pedelecs, mainly with Bosch motors and extra range, characterized by their relatively light weight and great components. They make even the toughest uphill climb fun and are great at spreading smiles on the faces of our guests.
The 43 x 10 m Turkish gullet, Boreas, provides utmost comfort for your yacht cruise. This ship has 15 spacious and climate controlled guest cabins with tiled bathrooms with separate shower cabins and toilet. The large saloon includes a bar, and the vast ships decks provide shaded and sunny areas to relax with plenty of comfortable seating areas and sunning mattresses.
Almost all of our cycling tours start at sea level, this commonly results in an uphill start to the tour. There are also some extended climbs where walking your bicycle is of course permitted. Most of the roads are asphalted and rarely frequented.
This tour is primarily a guided group tour however, upon consultation with your tour guides, it may be possible for you to cycle on your own along suitable, recommended routes. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour.
Free WiFi is on offer almost everywhere. If you order something to eat or drink, then you are able to use the WiFi to your hearts content.
1,990€ per person in a double cabin below deck
*Please note: Your booking request will be forwarded directly to our partner tour operator Islandhopping, who will take over the complete administration of your booking.
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