South Greek Aegean Sea

Round trip from Bodrum

Day 1: Bodrum (Embarkation)
Day 2: Bodrum – Yalıçiftlik – Kos (aprx. 11.5 mi./18 km)
Day 3: Kos Island/Kos Town - Nissyros Island (aprx. 16 mi./25 km) 
Day 4: Nissyros Island – Tilos Island (aprx. 19 – 25 mi./30 - 40 km)
Day 5: Tilos Island - Chalki island (aprx. 14 mi./22 km)
Day 6: Chalki Island – Symi Island (aprx. 16 mi./25 km)
Day 7: Datça (Datça-Peninsula) – Knidos - Bodrum (aprx. 26 mi./41 km)
Day 8: Bodrum (Disembarkation)
 

All distances are approximate. Any and all planned itineraries are subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc.

Day 1: Bodrum (Embarkation)
Individual arrival to Bodrum harbor. A collective transfer from Bodrum Airport to the harbor is available for an extra cost, on request. Check in begins at 2 pm. Alternatively, you can fly to Kos Airport and take the ferry across to Bodrum for check in. If you choose to arrive via Kos, make sure that your flight arrives no later than 2 pm in Kos in order to catch the ferry connection. Use the evening hours to enjoy the lively vibe in the city of Bodrum and relax with a typical Turkish tea. In the evening, a group dinner on board can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.

Day 2: Bodrum – Yalıçiftlik – Kos (aprx. 11.5 mi./18 km)
The first cycle tour of the week takes you to Kızılağaç, which is famous for its local farmer’s market. After a break, continue cycling to Yalıçiftlik. Board the boat for lunch and a cruise to Kos town. An entourage of cultural sights in Kos town will give you insight into the town’s turbulent historical past: The Roman Forum, the Crusader fortress, and the mosques from the time when Kos was still part of the Ottoman Empire. The evening is rounded off in one of the numerous bars and cafes. 

Day 3: Kos Island/Kos Town - Nissyros Island (aprx. 16 mi./25 km) 
Cycle in the direction of the world famous archaeological excavation site of the Asclepion in Kos, the former realm of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. From here, cycle along the coast back towards the town of Kos. Here we board the boat and cruise to the volcanic island of Nissyros. 

Day 4: Nissyros Island – Tilos Island (aprx. 19 – 25 mi./30 - 40 km)
Begin in the morning with a cycle tour to Nikia - a village built directly on the Stefanos crater rim at 1,400 ft./430 m above sea level. From here, enjoy a fascinating view into the volcano crater. The white houses and the numerous pebble mosaics bring great character to the village. From here, cycle on to the crater with its steaming sulphur springs and finally back to the small port town of Mandraki where the boat awaits to take you to Tilos Island, inhabited since ancient times.

Day 5: Tilos Island - Chalki island (aprx. 14 mi./22 km)
The morning bike ride takes you from Livadia to Megalochorio. Enthusiasts can visit the pygmy elephant museum before returning back to the boat. A tasty lunch awaits you on board followed by a relaxing cruise from Tilos to the island of Chalki. 

Day 6: Chalki Island – Symi Island (aprx. 16 mi./25 km)
In the morning, the boat crosses to Panormitis Bay in front of the island of Symi, where the local monastery offers us a pleasant visit. After, follow the motto “off to the other side of the island!” Scaling several switchbacks, slowly conquer the hill, allowing yourself enough time to enjoy the picturesque views on the way up. Today's destination is the Islands capital of Symi, with its classical cityscape and harbor. In the evening, you can climb to the upper part of Symi town. From the top, enjoy a breath-taking view over the harbor and the coastline of the bay. An evening visit to a remote tavern enables you to enjoy the evening away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Day 7: Datça (Datça-Peninsula) – Knidos - Bodrum (aprx. 26 mi./41 km)
From Symi, make your way to the neighboring, Datça Peninsula. Today’s bike tour takes you from the Datça district along the peninsula to the historical ruins of Knidos (4th Century BC) with a wonderfully preserved amphitheater. A stroll through this historical site leaves a lasting impression. Depending on the departure times of the guests onboard the following day, you can either spend the night in Knidos or cross over to Bodrum. An evening meal is enjoyed together in the company of guides and guests. 

Day 8: Bodrum (Disembarkation)
After breakfast, you disembark. Fee-based collective transfers to Bodrum Airport on request. If you wish to fly home from the Island of Kos, your ferry will depart at 9:30 am. Please ensure that your flight departure from Kos is no earlier than 1 pm.

Round Trip from Marmaris

Day 1: Marmaris
Day 2: Island of Rhodes, Rhodes City 6.3 mi. (10 km)
Day 3: Rhodes Island - Tilos Island - Nissyros Island, 14 mi. (22 km)
Day 4: Nissyros Island - Kos Island, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Kos Island - Symi Island, 17 mi. (28 km)
Day 6: Symi Island, 13 mi. (21 km)
Day 7: Bozburun Peninsula - Marmaris, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 8: Departure from Marmaris

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Round trip from Bodrum

Day 1: Bodrum (Embarkation)
Day 2: Bodrum – Yalıçiftlik – Kos (approx. 11.5 mi./18 km)
Day 3: Kos Island/Kos Town - Nissyros Island (approx. 16 mi./25 km) 
Day 4: Nissyros Island – Tilos Island (approx. 19 – 25 mi./30 - 40 km)
Day 5: Tilos Island - Chalki island (approx. 14 mi./22 km)
Day 6: Chalki Island – Symi Island (approx. 16 mi./25 km)
Day 7: Datça (Datça-Peninsula) – Knidos - Bodrum (approx. 26 mi./41 km)
Day 8: Bodrum (Disembarkation)

All distances are approximate. Any and all planned itineraries are subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc.

Day 1: Bodrum (Embarkation)
Individual arrival to Bodrum harbor. A collective transfer from Bodrum Airport to the harbor is available for an extra cost, on request. Check-in begins at 2 pm. Alternatively, you can fly to Kos Airport and take the ferry across to Bodrum for check-in. If you choose to arrive via Kos, make sure that your flight arrives no later than 2 pm in Kos in order to catch the ferry connection. Use the evening hours to enjoy the lively vibe in the city of Bodrum and relax with a typical Turkish tea. In the evening, a group dinner on board can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.

Day 2: Bodrum – Yalıçiftlik – Kos (approx. 11.5 mi./18 km)
The first cycle tour of the week takes you to Kızılağaç, which is famous for its local farmer’s market. After a break, continue cycling to Yalıçiftlik. Board the boat for lunch and a cruise to Kos town. An entourage of cultural sights in Kos town will give you insight into the town’s turbulent historical past: The Roman Forum, the Crusader fortress, and the mosques from the time when Kos was still part of the Ottoman Empire. The evening is rounded off in one of the numerous bars and cafes. 

Day 3: Kos Island/Kos Town - Nissyros Island (approx. 16 mi./25 km) 
Cycle in the direction of the world-famous archaeological excavation site of the Asclepion in Kos, the former realm of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. From here, cycle along the coast back towards the town of Kos. Here we board the boat and cruise to the volcanic island of Nissyros. 

Day 4: Nissyros Island – Tilos Island (approx. 19 – 25 mi./30 - 40 km)
Begin in the morning with a cycle tour to Nikia - a village built directly on the Stefanos crater rim at 1,400 ft./430 m above sea level. From here, enjoy a fascinating view of the volcano crater. The white houses and the numerous pebble mosaics bring great character to the village. From here, cycle on to the crater with its steaming sulfur springs and finally back to the small port town of Mandraki where the boat awaits to take you to Tilos Island, inhabited since ancient times.

Day 5: Tilos Island - Chalki island (approx. 14 mi./22 km)
The morning bike ride takes you from Livadia to Megalochorio. Enthusiasts can visit the pygmy elephant museum before returning back to the boat. A tasty lunch awaits you onboard followed by a relaxing cruise from Tilos to the island of Chalki. 

Day 6: Chalki Island – Symi Island (approx. 16 mi./25 km)
In the morning, the boat crosses to Panormitis Bay in front of the island of Symi, where the local monastery offers us a pleasant visit. After, follow the motto “off to the other side of the island!” Scaling several switchbacks, slowly conquer the hill, allowing yourself enough time to enjoy the picturesque views on the way up. Today's destination is the Islands capital of Symi, with its classical cityscape and harbor. In the evening, you can climb to the upper part of Symi town. From the top, enjoy a breath-taking view over the harbor and the coastline of the bay. An evening visit to a remote tavern enables you to enjoy the evening away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Day 7: Datça (Datça-Peninsula) – Knidos - Bodrum (approx. 26 mi./41 km)
From Symi, make your way to the neighboring, Datça Peninsula. Today’s bike tour takes you from the Datça district along the peninsula to the historical ruins of Knidos (4th Century BC) with a wonderfully preserved amphitheater. A stroll through this historical site leaves a lasting impression. Depending on the departure times of the guests onboard the following day, you can either spend the night in Knidos or cross over to Bodrum. An evening meal is enjoyed together in the company of guides and guests. 

Day 8: Bodrum (Disembarkation)
After breakfast, you disembark. Fee-based collective transfers to Bodrum Airport on request. If you wish to fly home from the Island of Kos, your ferry will depart at 9:30 am. Please ensure that your flight departure from Kos is no earlier than 1 pm.