Boat and Bike Tour exploring Turkey's Gulf of Gokova

The Gulf of Gökova, stretching between the historic city of Bodrum and the extremely attractive Datça-Peninsula, is a scenic gem - a highlight among our cycling tours in Turkey. Completely spared from mass tourism, it is here that Turkey shows itself from its original side and offers the best prerequisites for an unforgettable active holiday. Untamed nature with fantastic panoramas, small harbors, wonderfully clear waters and historical highlights make the Gökova Gulf a very attractive holiday destination, worth exploring by bike and boat!

Accommodation: (2 boats depending on date)

The 43 x 10 m Turkish gullet, provides utmost comfort for your yacht cruise. This ship has 15 spacious and climate controlled guest cabins with tiled bathrooms with separate shower cabins and toilet. The large saloon includes a bar, and the vast ships decks provide shaded and sunny areas to relax with plenty of comfortable seating areas and sunning mattresses.

The other is a traditional Turkish gullet. The magnificent vessel, with its three imposing masts and impressive sails, is equipped for greatest comfort and is an eye-catcher in every harbor. The boat hosts 15 tastefully decorated spacious guest cabins and can easily accommodate bigger groups of guests. The guest cabins, located below deck and all adorned in noble wood, are equipped with air conditioning and offer private bathrooms with shower cabins and toilets.

Tour character: level 2

The day-tours average of 10 – 25 mi./16 - 40 km and take you through mainly hilly and mountainous terrain and will be completed without any time-constraints. There are also some extended climbs where walking your bicycle is of course permitted. Most of the roads are asphalted and rarely frequented. Your tour guide informs you each day about the tour details. Helmet use is mandatory on all cycle tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own (well-fitted) helmet. Cycle helmets are available on board in limited number (on request). You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour.

Children:

We believe that only children in a good physical condition and with a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the cycle tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bicycles is 1.50 m (5 ft.)

Catering:

The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one warm meal a day. The half board starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.

Internet availability:

There is no WiFi connection onboard. If you need to connect to the internet during the tour, we recommend to take 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.

Language:

This tour is conducted bilingually, in English and German.

Included in the Bike and Boat Tour:

• 8-day-trip on a premium gulet with crew
• 7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
• Drinking water on board
• 7 x half board
• Guided bike tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
• Overview-maps for the daily bike tours (on board)
• Entrance fee to museums and archaeological sites (group visit only)
• Bed linen and towels
• English speaking tour guide

Not included in the tour:

• Journey to Bodrum
• Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
• Meals and beverages ashore
• Entrance fee for sights not included in the tour price
• Beach towel for ashore use (if needed)
• Tips for tour guides and crew
• Bike insurance (30 EUR)
• Helmets are required. Advised to BYO or limited available upon request. 
• SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person)

If you would like to rent a Gravel bike (240 EUR) or E-Bike (252 EUR) please contact [email protected] when booking. 

Notes:

• Small Double Cabin is available for a discount of 100 EUR per person. Please enquire for availability
• If you are a single traveller, please enquire about a single cabin (only available in October/ November)
• Special dietary requests (lactose free / gluten free / vegan), surcharge: 70 euro (must be communicated in advance, payment on board)
• Additional night (B&B) in Bodrum (on request)
• Children up to age 16 receive a discount of 200 EUR on the basic tour price (not combinable with other discounts)
• This tour takes place alongside a MTB version. One of the tour guides takes care of the hybrid cycle group while the other guide leads the MTB group.
• At this point in time many travelers are skeptical about flying into Turkey. We would therefore like to inform you that all of these tours offer an alternative flight route via Kos Island, followed by a ferry connection to Bodrum harbour.
• With three persons sharing a cabin (limited availability), we offer a 200 euro discount per person on the tour base price (not combinable with other discounts). With four persons sharing a cabin (limited availability), we offer a 400 euro discount per person on the tour base price (not combinable with other discounts).

Arrival/ Departure:

• Exclusive transfers on request
• Collective group transfers between Bodrum airport and Bodrum port (available on embarkation or disembarkation days only): on request - minimum 2 persons

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