Cycling holiday from Bodrum to Fethiye

Lycian Coast

from Bodrum to Fethiye

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Summary
  • 8 Days Friday to Friday
  • 225 km Total distance
  • Arrival Bodrum Bodrum Airport
  • Departure Fethiye Dalaman Airport
Highlights
  • Ancient Rock Tombs of Dalyan
  • Beautiful nature and spectacular views
  • Discover breath-taking Saklikent Canyon on foot
  • Spending nights in secluded bays
Characteristics
  • Guided Tour
  • Group Tour
  • Bike & Barge
  • Cycling level 3

    Distance: 35 km average per day.
    Altitude meters: 300 - 900 altitude meters per day
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Lycian Coast | from Bodrum to Fethiye

Explore the Lycian coast between Bodrum and Fethiye by boat and e-bike or gravelbike! Spend a week on our charming floating hotel Admiral that is sure to fulfil even the highest expectations.

Be taken back into the distant past as you explore the natural wonders and historical sites accompanied by a competent tour guide. We discover the ancient Rock Tombs of Dalyan, carved into the cliffs by coastal Lycians, and the breath-taking scenery of the Saklikent Canyon. We spend our nights in secluded bays and either being rocked to sleep by the gentle murmur of the waves, or heading out to enjoy the lively harbour towns and villages with their plentiful cafes and bars.

Daily Program

  • Journée 1 Bodrum (Embarkation)

    Individual arrival to Bodrum harbour. A collective transfer from Bodrum Airport to the harbour is available on request (not included). Check in begins at 4 PM. In the evening you will enjoy a shared dinner on board and you will get to know your tourguides and travel companions.

  • Journée 2 Bodrum - Körmen - Knidos, 42 km

    In the early morning we sail from Bodrum to Körmen. From there we hop on our bicycles for our first cycling tour, along the Datça peninsula. The first ascent takes us to a height of 450 m before we head back down to the sea. A scenic road leads us along the coast and then through more rural areas, before taking us to Knidos.
    After visiting the impressive archaelocical site, we stay in one of the most picturesque bays on the Turkish coast.

  • Journée 3 Knidos – Serçe Limanı – Çiftlik, 49 km

    In the morning we have plenty of time to relax on our way to a small bay at the peak of the Bozburun Peninsula. A secluded mountain road takes us to a mountain village located at 300m above sea level, home to a 1,500-year-old plane tree and a lively bazar that is well worth a visit. A short walk around the plane tree is said to ensure a long and lucky life. After lunch we continue to the bay of Çiftlik by bike where there is enough time to enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea.

  • Journée 4 Çiftlik – Ekincik – Kaunos, 31 km

    During breakfast we cross over to the little harbour of Ekincik, the starting point of today’s bike ride. After crossing the pass with its spectacular views, we reach the shore of Lake Köycegiz, where we have the opportunity to enjoy a healing mud bath close to Sultaniye. After cycling through another small pass, we reach the mouth of the Dalyan River. From here we hop on a small boat for a 30 minute cruise past the impressive Lycian rock-cut tombs overlooking the Dalyan delta to our boat which waits on anchor near a small rocky island.

  • Journée 5 Kaunos – Dalaman – Sarsala Bay, 42 km

    After breakfast the boat brings us close to the ancient city of Kaunos, the first destination of today’s bike tour. Once directly on the seaside and an important port town, the harbour now lies 8km from the coast. Only the ruins are silent witnesses of the former wealth of the city. After visiting the site, we continue on by bike. We cross the fertile Dalaman plains with their cotton fields and orchards and take a well-deserved break in a tea house in Dalaman. After crossing a small pass, we reach the beautiful bay of Sarsala, where we can already spot the ship from afar.

  • Journée 6 Gemiler Bay – Fethiye, 33 km

    After breakfast the boat sails past numerous small islands before reaching Gemiler. Also known as the island of St. Nicolas, a church was built here for the saint in the 5th century. Back on the mainland our bike ride takes us through a pine forest to the 1922 abandoned Greek city of Kayaköy, once home to 6,500 people. From here we continue our bike ride to Fethiye where we have the chance to extend our tour by a few kilometres: a small peninsula nearby tempts with its quiet bays and beautiful beaches, perfect for a picturesque swim stop. In the evening we can spend the time exploring the city of Fethiye with its local bazar. The old town, marked by the Eski Cami Mosque is also worth a visit, with its narrow, winding alleyways and the typical corner houses.

  • Journée 7 Fethiye – Saklikent Canyon – Göcek, 27 km

    A bus transfer (60 min) takes us to Cavdir, the starting point of today’s cycling tour. From here we bike to the Saklikent Canyon, where we can enjoy lunch on the riverbank. In Turkish “Saklikent” means “Hidden City”. The canyon is spectacular and can easily be explored on foot. Afterwards we continue our cycling tour to Kadiköy. From here a short transfer takes us to the ancient town of Tlos which was once one of the largest towns in Lycia. After our visit a transfer takes us to Fethiye.

  • Journée 8 Fethiye (Disembarkation)

    After breakfast check-out. On request a collective transfer to the airport (not included) and individual return home or extended stay in Turkey.

Cycling in Turkey

Lycian Coast | from Bodrum to Fethiye

Cycling tours through mountainous terrain with some steeper ascents of up to approximately 400 meters. All tours, including the elevation gains, can be mastered more easily with electronic assistance. Requires excellent bike handling, even on descents with steep hairpin turns and unpaved paths. 

  • Distance: 27 – 49 km per day
  • Total elevation: 300 – 900 meters of elevation per day
  • Road conditions: The roads are mostly asphalted, but very rough. There is no such thing as smooth asphalt in Turkey. On some stretches of road, you can expect to encounter chippings and small potholes. For this reason, our rental bikes are also equipped with thick tires and suspension to compensate for bumps.
  • Traffic: Traffic is to be expected within and around coastal towns. 95% of cycle tours lead through rural areas with very little to no traffic.
  • Infrastructure: There are no designated cycle paths in Turkey; cycling tours take place on public roads, preferably on quiet side roads.

Relevant for all levels:
Safe cycling skills and familiarity with road traffic are prerequisites for taking part in our tours. Anyone renting an e-bike should already have experience and be confident in handling e-bikes, as these bikes are significantly heavier and faster than conventional bikes.
Individual cycling
This tour is primarily a guided group tour. Upon consultation with your tour guides, the possibility to cycle on your own along recommended, suitable routes, may present itself. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike tour.
Requirement to wear a helmet
Helmet use is mandatory on all bike rides. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).
Embarking
Admiral
Ancient tombs in Dalyan
Cycling along the Turkish coast
Tios
Turkish bazaar
Cycling
Fethiye tomb
Saklikent Gorge

What else do you need to know?

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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 Turkish 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)

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:
  • E-bike Velo de Ville AEB 800

    9- Speed E-bike (27,5")

    The Velo de Ville 800 is characterized by its low step-through frame. The Bosch Performance Motor with 250 watts is designed for sporty and ambitious cyclists. 

  • Gravel bike Carraro Gravel G4 Pro

    With a sturdy aluminium frame and a lightweight carbon fork, this gravel bike delivers excellent performance on any terrain.

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 Turkish 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.