Cycling holiday from Fethiye to Bodrum

Included

• 8-day trip on a gulet with crew
• 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
• 7 x half board
• Bed linen and towels
• Guided bike tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
• Support vehicle on all cycle tours
• Transfers during the trip incl. bicycle transport as described in itinerary
• Entrance fee to museums and archaeological sites (group visit only)
• English speaking tour guide

Not Included in the basic tour price

• Reservation costs 
• Contribution Dutch Guarantee Fund (Insolvency Protection)
• Bicycle rent - E-bike: € 273,- / Gravel bike: € 240,- (available from 165 cm)
• Bicycle insurance (against theft and damage): € 28,- per E-bike/Gravel bike  (not insured: grossly negligent damages), optional
• Flights to/from Turkey
• Tourist taxes and Basic-drink-package (drinking water, tea and filter coffee): €80,- per person. For children up to age 16: € 40,- per person (to be paid to the captain)
• Meals and drinks ashore
• Tips for guides and crew
• Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price
• Personal insurance
• Special dietary requests (lactose free, gluten free and vegan) surcharge: €70,- (must be communicated in advance, payment on board)

Optional Services

• Single occupancy (in small double cabin) - Small cabin price + 50% surcharge on the basic tour price
• Transfers: on request
• Additional nights in Bodrum: on request

Special details

• Operated by a local partner
• Please take good notice of our Terms & Conditions.
• If you have special meal requirements we ask you to mention this when booking, but at the latest until 14 days before arrival. Diets which need a special preparation or special ingredients can only be offered in limited form. We will do our best  to meet your needs, but we also ask for your understanding as due to limited logistic possibilities on a barge we are not able to prepare complete specialized menus. In case of Celiac; gluten free diet: we request that you bring along your own basic foodstuffs such as bread and cereals for the duration of your tour with us, as it is extremely difficult to attain these products from Greek vendors.
• Minimum of 14 passengers
• Bringing private e-bikes is not permitted
• The program is subject to change without notice

Flight to Turkey

For embarkation in Bodrum, travel via Bodrum airport (BJV) is recommended, while the nearest airport or Fethiye is Dalaman Airport (DLM)

Port of embarkation/disembarkation 

Bodrum: 
You will find the Admiral in the big yacht harbour. When looking out to sea, on the right-hand side of the Fortress of St. Peter, the Admiral is located not far from the fortress’s main entrance.
The specific mooring of the ships will only be decided the evening before the trip. You can check in on board from 4:00 PM on the day of embarkation.

Fethiye:
The embarkation port of Fethiye can easily be reached by plane via Dalaman Airport (DLM). You will find the ship Admiral at the Marina Yat Limani yacht harbor. It is usually moored at the large concrete pier next where also the ferry to Rhodes dock. The specific mooring of the ships will only be decided the evening before the trip.
You can check in on board from 4:00 PM on the day of embarkation.

Alternative Port Yalıçiftlik

During the high season, the traffic of ships in the port of Bodrum is very high. In exceptional cases, the embarkation/disembarkation of the Admiral takes place in Yalıçiftlik, a small village near Bodrum. In such cases, we will inform you well in advance and provide all necessary information as well as transfer options.

Collective transfer (not included):

• Transfers between Bodrum airport and Bodrum port (min. 2 people, available on embarkation or disembarkation days only).
• Transfers between Bodrum airport and Fethiye port (min. 2 people, available on embarkation or disembarkation days only).
• Transfers between Bodrum airport and Fethiye port (min. 2 people, available on embarkation or disembarkation days only).
• Transfers between Dalaman airport and Bodrum port (min. 2 people, available on embarkation or disembarkation days only)

On this tour the following Deluxe class Turkish gullet is scheduled

For the duration of the tour we supply you with a waterproof pannier by Ortlieb, a practical way of carrying drinks, bathing gear, camera etc. (E-bike).
Requirement to wear a helmet
Helmet use is mandatory on all bike rides. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Rental helmets are available on board in limited number (reservation requested).

With this tour you can rent the following bikes:

Catering

If you wish to eat vegetarian food or have distinctly different eating habits please inform us in time before your arrival. Please keep in mind that special food requirements cannot always be met in all details. If you have extensive food allergies we ask you to give us a list of the food that you can eat. This should be done before your arrival so that the cook can be instructed to plan and shop accordingly.
In the case of a glutenfree diet, we request that you bring along your own basic foodstuffs such as bread and cereals for the duration of your tour with us, as it is extremely difficult to attain these products from Greek vendors.
Please note that due to the small size of the kitchen and the available equipment on board, we cannot guarantee that your food will not come into contact with kitchen utensils in which gluten-containing foods have already been processed.
So if you have a serious celiac disease, where the food must not come into contact with utensils in which food containing gluten was prepared, then we would recommend not to participate in the trip as the risk of an allergic shock would be too high. If it is a (mild) gluten intolerance it is not a problem.

Language aboard

Starting in 2027, English will be the common language on board. All daily briefings on the program, route, and cultural highlights will be held only in English.

Time zone

Please note that Turkey operates in Turkey Time (TRT), which is permanently set to UTC/GMT + 3 hours.

Itinerary changes

We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be run in reverse order. Our tours are dependent on weather conditions and the final decision is that of the captain. You are free to set aside a half or full day to
swim or spend time on board of the boat, instead of taking a planned bike tour.

Group riding pace 
On our E-bike tour programs, the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on E-bikes. Guest who are taking part on these tours on a gravel bike should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace.

Bringing Children

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

Internet availability

Please note that there is no WiFi available onboard the Admiral. If you need to connect to the internet during the tour, we recommend bringing your portable electronic device to a cafe or bar somewhere in the harbour. 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.

Bringing private bikes & EXCLUSION of private E-BIKES

The tour which you have booked requires a bike with a fully functional set of gears. We can offer you high quality, fully serviced rental bikes perfect for the terrain of this tour.
We do not allow private e-bikes on board of our boats. This decision has been made due to health and safety regulations. 
We do not recommend bringing along private tour or hybrid bikes, as the guided group pace is oriented towards the E-bike riders. 
Disclaimer: We will not be held liable for any damages caused to private bikes during loading, unloading or other logistical handling. 

Our Ships

Please do not forget that the ship is your hotel as well as a machine, which has to be maintained and operated – day and night. A certain level of noise is therefore inevitable.