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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.
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Available 24/4, 8/5, 22/5, 25/9, 9/10
Level 2-3 Guided Bike and Boat Tour
Day 1 (Sat) Marmaris
Individual arrival from the Turkish airports of Izmir or Dalaman. Transfer to the harbour with the handing over of the cabins from 2 pm. You can use the afternoon for discovering the great bazaar or for visiting a typical Turkish hamam. First dinner on board.
Day 2 (Sun) Island of Rhodes, Rhodes City (approx. 10 km/6.3 miles by bike)
After breakfast we sail to the city of Rhodes, which will last approx. 4 hours. After arrival the bikes assigned and we will undertake an exciting voyage of discovery through the 2400-year-old island’s history. One still wonders whether or not the famous Colossus of Rhodes has ever stood here. From here the tour continues to the ancient part of the hill of Monte Smith with the huge stadium and the sanctuary of Apollo. Subsequently we will traverse the crusade town with its imposing walls of the fortress.
Day 3 (Mon) Island of Rhodes (approx. 65 km/40 miles by bike)
Today we mainly cycle along quiet country lanes along the coast towards the village of Lindos. Along the way we stop off in a tavern where we can enjoy a typically Greek meal. Lindos is one of the most beautiful villages in Greece. After a very last ascent we have an unforgettable view on the ship that waits for us in the small bay as well as on the idyllic town with its white cubic houses and its narrow alleys which is dominated by the walls of a medieval fortress of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem and the remains of the ancient acropolis.
Day 4 (Tue) Island of Rhodes, Lindos – Plimiri (approx. 35 km/22 miles by bike)
After breakfast the cycling trip leads us again to the south of the sunny island right along the coast of the island to Plimiri. During a coffee break in one of the cafes straight at the sea edge we have a chance to see our boat that is on its way to Plimiri where the ship awaits us with a nice lunch. The afternoon’s crossing lasts 6 hours and gives us the opportunity to relax on board. We stay overnight in Livadia on the island of Tilos, a charming port with numerous taverns, mainly frequented by sailing yachts.
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Day 5 (Wed) Island of Nissiros (approx. 40 km/25 miles by bike)
Early in the morning the ship brings us to the volcanic island of Nissiros. Today’s cycle ride takes us to Nikia, a town which is built directly on the edge of the crater and which has wonderful views over the volcano. A beautiful view of white houses and the numerous pebble mosaics. From here we cycle on to the volcanic crater with its steaming sulfur springs and then finally back to the small harbour town of Mandraki, whose charm has attracted visitors for centuries. In the afternoon we cross over to the island of Symi, where the boat anchors in the bay of the Byzantine monastery Panormitis, which is dedicated to Michael the arch angle.
Day 6 (Thu) Island of Symi (approx. 25 km/15 miles by bike)
After breakfast we set out on our bikes to cross over the island. The destination for the cycling tour is Symi town. Along the way you will be constantly surprised with new and wonderful views. Shortly before we begin the descent to the town we enjoy a picnic high above the deep blue bay. The main town of the island reaches deep into the mountains with its classical buildings, which are remnants of the former riches of the sponge divers on the island. In the evening our guide accompanies us up the almost 500 steps to the highest point of the town. From here there is a breathtaking view of the harbour and the deep bay.
Day 7 (Fri) Island of Symi and Marmaris (approx. 10 km/6.3 miles by bike)
In the morning our last short cycle tour leads us to an idyllic bay where we have the opportunity to take a refreshing swim in a quiet cove. The crossing from Symi to Marmaris in the afternoon takes approx. 5 hours.
Day 8 (Sat) Marmaris (Disembarkation)
After breakfast on board we disembark and are transferred to the airport.
Minimum number 14 persons.
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What is Included
- 8-day-trip on a motor yacht
- 7 nights in a double cabin with shower/toilet
- 7 x half board on the ship
- Bed linen and towels
- 6 guided cycling tours
- Overview-maps for the daily tours on board
- English speaking tour guide
- Hybrid Rental bike
- Collective return transfer between Dalaman airports on arrival and departure day.
- Tickets for Museums
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Extras
- Single use cabin supplement £620
- Cost before and after tour
- Drinks
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
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Tariff 2010
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BBSAegean
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Price per person based on two persons sharing double cabin
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£1240
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How to get there
By plane to Bodrum, Dalaman or Izmir airports.
Bodrum - 2 hours
Dalaman - 1 hour
Izmir - 2.5 hours
Collected transfer from and to Dalaman airport on day 1 and 8 as a group.
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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