Lycian Coast by Boat and Bike

Itinerary on the Lycian Coast from Bodrum

Saturday day 1: Bodrum Embarcation

Individual arrival by plane to Bodrum airport and transfer to Bodrum approx. 45 min. Check-in on board starts at 2 pm. Take the afternoon to stroll through the lively and oriental old town. The journey begins with dinner, where everybody gets together.

Day 2: Bodrum – Körmen – Nidos 26 miles/ 42 km

In early morning we leave for our first sailing trip which brings us from Bodrum to KÓrmen. Our first bicycling stage along the Datça peninsula. The first ascent takes us to a height of 450 m from where we can observe the Greek islands Nissyros, Tilos and Rhodes. On a scenic road we cycle along the coast and then through more rural areas.

Day 3: Knidos – Serçe limani – Çiftlik – 28 miles / 45 km

After breakfast we have plenty of time to relax on our way to a small bay. A secluded mountain road takes us to village situated 300m above sea level. Walking around a A 1500 year old plane tree ensures us a long and lucky live. After lunch we continue bicycling to the bay Çiftlik. There we will have enough time to take a refreshing bath in the sea.

Day 4: Çiftlik – Ekincik – Kaunos –  19 miles / 31 km

During the our breakfast we cross over to the little harbour of Ekincik where we start our today’s bike ride. We cross the pass with spectacular views and soon get to the shore of lake Köycegiz where we have the chance to take a mud bath. After another small pass we reach the mouth of the Dalyan river. A small boat takes us for half an hour cruise past the impressive Lycian rock-cut tombs and back to our boat.

Day 5: Kaunos – Dalaman – Sarsala bay – 26 miles / 42 km

After breakfast the boat sails close to the ancient city of Kaunos, the first destination of today’s bike stage. After visiting the port we continue bicycling crossing the fertile Dalaman plains with their cotton fields and orchards. After lunch we will climb a small pass and end at the beautiful bay of Sarsala. Our boat can be seen from far away.

Day 6: Gemiler Bay – Fethiye – 21 miles / 33 km

Our boat sails past many small islands before we reach Gemiler. Back on the mainland we cycle through a pine forest to the Greek city Kayaköy abandoned in 1922. On our way we will pass the lagoon of Oludeniz which has a famous golden sand beach. After a short transfer to Ovacik, we bicycle the last mmiles by bike. Later in the evening we can explore the lively old town.

Day 7: Fethiye – Saklikent Canyon – Fethiye – 17 miles / 27 km

A 1 hour bus transfer takes us to Cavdir where we start our last cycling day to the Saklikent canyon. At the riverbank we enjoy a lunch. The spectacular. Thereafter we continue bicycling to Kadiköy. A short transfer brings us to the ancient city of Tlos once one of the largest cities in Lycia. After the visit a transfer takes us back to Fethiye.

Saturday day 8: Fethiye – Disembarkation – End of tour or extension

After breakfast check-out. On request collective transfer to the airport and individual return home or extended stay in Turkey.

Dates and Prices 2022

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Yacht Elara 1 Deluxe

At 42m x 10.5m the Elara 1 (formerly the Hamis Tamel) was launched from its homeport in Bodrum, Turkey. In 2019 the ship was completely renovated and equipped to a higher standard. On board you’ll find 11 spacious and air conditioned guest cabins with shower and WC. The large salon is separated into restaurant and lounge areas with the highlight being the glass framed kitchen where you can catch a glance of the culinary skills of the chef. There is plenty of space on board the ship’s main deck where you can relax on the reclining furniture or comfortable seats. The upper deck is partly shaded.

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