The day tours average 40 km and take you through partly hilly and mountainous terrain. There are also some extended climbs where walking your bike is of course permitted. Most of the roads are asphalted and rarely frequented. Your tour guide informs you each day about the tour details. You can set aside a whole or half-day for swimming or relaxing on board the boat whenever you want.

Day 1: Bodrum
Individual arrival to Bodrum harbor. A collective transfers from Bodrum Airport to the harbor is available for an extra cost on request. Check in begins on the Gullet 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 collective dinner on board can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.

Day 2: Bodrum – Yalıçiftlik – Kos, approx. 18 km
Today’s bike tour will take you to Kızılağaç, known for its lively, local Sunday market. Afterwards you cycle to the ship, which awaits you in Yalıçiftlik for lunch on board and to the crossing to the island’s capital Kos. Meet at every turn the traces of the great past of the island. The Roman Forum, the fortress of the Johanni territories and the mosques from the period in which Kos belonged to the Ottoman Empire are close by. Afterwards, end the day in one of the numerous bars or in one of the cafés in the city.

Day 3: Kos Island/Kos-Stadt - Nissyros Island, approx. 25 km
After breakfast, take a bike ride past the world famous archaeological site of the Asclepius healing god of Kos, which is closely linked to Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. From there you continue to the mountain village of Zia, before returning to the coast and you finally reach the island’s capital, Kos. Here you board your ship, which will take you to Mandraki on the volcanic island of Nissyros.

Day 4: Nissyros Island – Tilos Island, approx. 30 - 40 km  
Today’s bike tour takes you to Nikia, a village at 430 m altitude, which is built directly on the crater rim and therefore offers a fascinating view of the volcanic cone. Be enchanted by the white houses and the numerous pebble mosaics of the place. From here you cycle to the volcanic crater with its steaming sulfur springs and finally back to the small port town of Mandraki, where your ship is already waiting to cross to the neighboring island of Tilos.

Day 5: Tilos Island - Chalki Island, approx. 22 km
This morning you take a bike ride from Livadia to Megalochorio. If possible, visit the Dwarf Elephant Museum there before returning to the ship. After a delicious lunch, you can relax on board while cruising the island of Chalki and enjoy the sea. The picturesque main town of the island already gives a little foretaste of the classical style of architecture that awaits you on Symi.

Day 6: Chalki Island - Symi Island, approx. 25 km
In the morning we take a crossing by boat to Panormitis Bay in front of the island of Symi, where the local monastery offers us a pleasant visit. Thereafter we follow the motto – "off to the other side of the island!" Scaling several switchbacks we slowly conquer the hill, allowing ourselves enough time to enjoy the picturesque views on the way up. Our destination is the Islands capital of Symi, with the classical cityscape and harbor. In the evening we can climb to the upper part of Symi town. From the top we have a breathtaking view over the harbor and the coastline of the bay. An evening visit to a remote tavern enables us to enjoy the evening away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Day 7: Datça (Datça-Peninsula) – Knidos - Bodrum, approx. 41 km
From Symi we make our way to the neighbouring, Datça Peninsula, and find ourselves back in Turkey. Today’s bike tour takes us from the Datça district along the peninsula to the historical ruins of Knidos (4th Century BC) with a wonderfully preserved amphitheatre. A stroll through this historical site leaves a lasting impression. Depending on the departure times of the guests on board the following day, we 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
After breakfast disembarkation. Collective transfers to Bodrum Airport. If you wish to fly home from the Island of Kos your ferry will depart at 09:30 am. Please insure that your flight departure from Kos is no earlier than 1 pm.

Day 1: Marmaris (Embarkation)

Individual arrival to Marmaris harbor. A collective transfers from Dalaman Airport to the harbor is available for an extra cost on request. Check in begins on the Gullet at 2 pm. Alternatively, you can fly to Rhodes Airport and take the ferry across to Marmaris for check in (before booking the flight please check the ferry schedule). Use the evening hours to enjoy the lively vibe in the city of Marmaris and relax with a typical Turkish tea. In the evening a dinner together on board can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.

Day 2: Island of Rhodes, Rhodes City , approx. 10 km

After breakfast crossover to the city of Rhodes, which takes approx. 4 hours. After arrival the bikes will be adjusted and we will undertake an exciting voyage of discovery with our tour guide through the 2400-year-old island’s history. The deer and the hind at the entrance of the port of Mandraki will be the first occasion to use our cameras. It is still debated whether or not the famous Colossus of Rhodes ever stood here. From here the tour continues to the ancient site of Monte Smith with the great stadium and the sanctuary of Apollo. Subsequently we will explore the crusader town with its imposing walls and fortress.

Day 3: Rhodes Island – Tilos Island - Nissyros Island , approx. 22 km

Early in the morning we cast off for a longer cruise to the quaint island of Tilos, a popular port of call for sailors. On arrival we step on land and start off on a bike tour from Livadia to Megalochorio. In the late afternoon we can relax on board during the cruise to the Volcanic Island of Nyssiros and enjoy the sea breeze. As the boat nears the gigantic volcano you are able to make out the two small villages perched on the crater rim.

Day 4:  Nissyros Island – Kos Island , approx. 35 km

We start today’s cycle tour to Nikia - a village built directly on the Stefanos crater rim at 1,400 ft./430 m above sea level. From here we can enjoy a fascinating view into the volcano crater. Not only the volcano but also the white houses and the numerous pebble mosaics bring great character to the village. From here we cycle on to the crater itself with its steaming sulphur springs and finally back to the small port town of Mandraki where our boat awaits to take us to the islands of Kos. On arrival a tour through the town teaches us of the island’s great past. The Roman forum, the fortress of the Knights of St. John and the mosques from the time when Kos was part of the Ottoman empire stand shoulder to shoulder. The evening can be enjoyed relaxing in one of the town’s numerous bars and cafes.

Day 5: Kos Island - Symi island , approx. 28 km

In the morning we we take a cycle trip to the world famous archaeological excavation site of Asklipion, where Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, practiced. From here we will travel on to Zia, an old Greek mountain village, which tempts us to stay with its numerous, cosy tavernas. In the afternoon we cross over to the island of Symi, where the boat anchors in the bay of the Byzantine monastery Panormitis, dedicated to St. Michael. The quiet bay offers a peaceful atmosphere for the evening in which we can enjoy a spectacular sunset and a quiet night on anchor.

Day 6: Symi Island , approx. 21 km

In the morning we pay the local monastery a visit. Thereafter we follow the motto – “off to the other side of the island!” Scaling several switchbacks we slowly conquer the hill, allowing ourselves enough time to enjoy the picturesque views on the way up. Our destination is the Islands capital of Symi, with its classical cityscape and harbor. In the evening we can climb to the upper part of Symi town. From the top we have a breath-taking view over the harbor and the coastline of the bay. An evening visit to a remote tavern enables us to enjoy the evening away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Day 7: Bozburun-Peninsula – Marmaris , approx. 30 km

From Symi it is only a stones throw away to the Turkish Bozburun Peninsula. In the morning we farewell Greece and enjoy a short morning cruise across to Turkey. Today’s cycle tour takes us from the village of Bozburun along quiet rural roads through hilly landscapes and along the coast. Along the way we visit the small mountain village of Bayir and pay a visit to the 1500 year old platanus tree at teh main square. It is said that walking once around the tree brings good health and prosperity. Strengthened by the experience, we conquer the last climb before enjoying the descent into the Ciftlik

Bay where the boat awaits our arrival. From here it is not far by boat to Marmaris where you spend a festive evening together with fellow guests, crew and guides reflecting on the experiences of the week together.

Day 8: Marmaris (Disembarkation)

After breakfast disembarkation. Fee-based collective transfers to Dalaman Airport on request. If you wish to fly home from the Island of Rhodes please check the boat timetable before booking your flight from Rhodes.

We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements.