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Lycian Coast 8-day Bike and Boat Tour (Bodrum to Fethiye)
Explore the Lycian coast between Bodrum and Fethiye by boat and e-bike! Spend a week on our charming floating hotel that is sure to fulfil even the highest expectations. Be taken back into the distant past as you explore the natural wonders and historical sites accompanied by a competent tour guide. We discover the ancient Rock Tombs of Dalyan, carved into the cliffs by coastal Lycians, and the breath-taking scenery of the Saklikent Canyon. We spend our nights in secluded bays and either being rocked to sleep by the gentle murmur of the waves, or heading out to enjoy the lively harbour towns and villages with their plentiful cafes and bars.
The Admiral 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 ship hosts 15 tastefully decorated spacious guest cabins (11 – 13 sqm). The large saloon is tastefully decorated and includes a bar where you can order a refreshing beverage. The vast ships decks provide shaded and sunny areas to relax with plenty of comfortable seating areas and sunning mattresses.
Cycling tours through mountainous terrain with some steeper ascents of up to approximately 400 meters. All tours, including the elevation gains, can be mastered more easily with electronic assistance. Requires excellent bike handling, even on descents with steep hairpin turns and unpaved paths. The roads are mostly asphalted, but very rough. There is no such thing as smooth asphalt in Turkey. On some stretches of road, you can expect to encounter chippings and small potholes. For this reason, our rental bikes are also equipped with thick tires and suspension to compensate for bumps. Traffic is to be expected within and around coastal towns. 95% of cycle tours lead through rural areas with very little to no traffic.
Safe cycling skills and familiarity with road traffic are prerequisites for taking part in our tours. Anyone renting an e-bike should already have experience and be confident in handling e-bikes, as these bikes are significantly heavier and faster than conventional bikes.
The on-board chef is a member of the crew and will prepare breakfast and one warm meal daily. The catering starts with dinner on embarkation day and ends with breakfast on disembarkation day.
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.
This tour is conducted bilingually, in English and German.
If you would like to rent a Gravel Bike (240 EUR) or E-Bike (273 EUR) please contact sales@slowtours when booking.
Slow Tours offers a number of other Bike and Boat Tours in Europe
Bodrum (Embarkation)
A collective transfer from Bodrum Airport to the harbour is available for an extra cost on request. Check in begins on the Gullet at 4pm. Use the evening hours to enjoy the lively atmosphere in the city of Bodrum and relax with a typical Turkish tea. In the evening, a shared dinner on board can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.
Bodrum – Körmen – Knidos (aprx. 42 km/26 mi)
In the early morning, we leave for our first sailing trip of the week which brings us from Bodrum to Körmen. Once we arrive, we hop on our bikes for our first cycling tour, along the Datça peninsula. The first ascent takes us to a height of 450m before we head back down to the sea. On a clear day it is possible to see the Greek islands Nisyros, Tilos and Rhodes. A scenic road leads first along the coast and then through more rural areas, before taking us to Knidos. After visiting the impressive archaeological site, we stay in one of the most picturesque bays on the Turkish coast.
Knidos – Serçe Limanı – Çiftlik (aprx. 49 km/30 mi)
In the morning we have plenty of time to relax on our way to a small bay at the peak of the Bozburun Peninsula. A secluded mountain road takes us to a mountain village located at 300m above sea level, home to a 1,500-year-old plane tree and a lively bazar that is well worth a visit. A short walk around the plane tree is said to ensure a long and lucky life. After lunch we continue to the bay of Çiftlik by bike where there is enough time to enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea.
Çiftlik – Ekincik – Kaunos (aprx. 31 km/19 mi)
During breakfast we cross over to the little harbour of Ekincik, the starting point of today’s bike ride. After crossing the pass with its spectacular views, we reach the shore of Lake Köycegiz, where we have the opportunity to enjoy a healing mud bath close to Sultaniye. After cycling through another small pass, we reach the mouth of the Dalyan River. From here we hop on a small boat for a 30 minute cruise past the impressive Lycian rock-cut tombs overlooking the Dalyan delta to our boat which waits on anchor near a small rocky island.
Kaunos – Dalaman – Sarsala Bay (aprx. 42 km/26 mi)
After breakfast the boat brings us close to the ancient city of Kaunos, the first destination of today’s bike tour. Once directly on the seaside and an important port town, the harbour now lies 8km from the coast. Only the ruins are silent witnesses of the former wealth of the city. After visiting the site, we continue on by bike. We cross the fertile Dalaman plains with their cotton fields and orchards and take a well-deserved break in a tea house in Dalaman. After crossing a small pass, we reach the beautiful bay of Sarsala, where we can already spot the ship from afar.
Gemiler Bay – Fethiye (aprx. 33 km/21 mi)
After breakfast the boat sails past numerous small islands before reaching Gemiler. Also known as the island of St. Nicolas, a church was built here for the saint in the 5th century. Back on the mainland our bike ride takes us through a pine forest to the 1922 abandoned Greek city of Kayaköy, once home to 6,500 people. From here we continue our bike ride to Fethiye where we have the chance to extend our tour by a few kilometres: a small peninsula nearby tempts with its quiet bays and beautiful beaches, perfect for a picturesque swim stop. In the evening we can spend the time exploring the city of Fethiye with its local bazar. The old town, marked by the Eski Cami Mosque is also worth a visit, with its narrow, winding alleyways and the typical corner houses.
Fethiye – Saklikent Canyon – Fethiye (aprx. 27 km/17 mi)
A bus transfers (60 min) takes us to Cavdir, the starting point of today’s cycling tour. From here we bike to the Saklikent Canyon, where we can enjoy lunch on the riverbank. In Turkish “Saklikent” means “Hidden City”. The canyon is spectacular and can easily be explored on foot. Afterwards we continue our cycling tour to Kadiköy. From here a short transfer takes us to the ancient town of Tlos which was once one of the largest towns in Lycia. After our visit a transfer takes us to Fethiye.
Fethiye (Disembakation)
After breakfast check-out. On request collective transfer to the airport and individual return home or extended stay in Turkey.
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| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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| Jun 12 2026 | Jun 19 2026 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,689€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,559€ | |||||
| Sep 04 2026 | Sep 11 2026 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,989€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,759€ | |||||
| Oct 09 2026 | Oct 16 2026 | 30 | Single rooms | 0€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,559€ | |||||
| Oct 23 2026 | Oct 30 2026 | 30 | Single rooms | 2,939€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,059€ | |||||
| Apr 16 2027 | Apr 23 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 2,929€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,049€ | |||||
| Apr 30 2027 | May 07 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,305€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,299€ | |||||
| May 14 2027 | May 21 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,755€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,599€ | |||||
| May 28 2027 | Jun 04 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,755€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,599€ | |||||
| Jun 11 2027 | Jun 18 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,755€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,599€ | |||||
| Jun 25 2027 | Jul 02 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,755€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,599€ | |||||
| Aug 27 2027 | Sep 03 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,755€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,599€ | |||||
| Sep 10 2027 | Sep 17 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 4,055€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,799€ | |||||
| Sep 24 2027 | Oct 01 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 4,055€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,799€ | |||||
| Oct 08 2027 | Oct 15 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 3,755€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,599€ | |||||
| Oct 22 2027 | Oct 29 2027 | 30 | Single rooms | 2,929€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,049€ |
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