Overview
Bike & Boat Gökova Gulf from/to Bodrum
(7 days/6 nights, aprx. 125 mi. /200 km by bicycle, level 2)
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!
On all dates our bike & boat tour to the Gökova Gulf takes place on the same Yacht and parallel to our Cycle boat tour Gökova Gulf. One of the tour guides takes care of the hybrid cycle group while the other guide leads the MTB group. So if you have a partner or friend who prefers mountain biking to trekking, bring him along. Experience a unique holiday week on the same ship and take different bike tours during the day.
Highlights
Culture: Knidos is one of the most impressive excavations at a beautiful bay along the Turkish coast line.
Nature: You go by bike through nice smelling pine woods of Çamli to the picturesque English Bay..
Activity: You stroll around the town Akyaka with the visit of the ancient rock tombs.
Gastronomy:: Don’t miss trying Gözleme – The thin and spicy filled flat breads are a speciality of the Anatolian kitchen!
ITINERARY
1 Day (Friday) Bodrum
Individual flight to Bodrum airport and transfer* to Bodrum (45 min). Check-in your hotel after 12:00 noon. Use the afternoon to stroll through the bustling Town with its famous bazaar and imposing fortress.
2nd Day (Sat Bodrum – Yalıҁiftlik (aprx. 11 mi./17 km)
After breakfast at your hotel. Check ou from hotel. Guided city tour by bike. The tour takes us not only to the imposing St. Peter’s fortress, but also to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, once one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Afterwards, we set off for our first bike tour to Kızılağaç, After a rest, the tour continues to Yalıҁiftlik, Where we can visit the beautiful beach for a dip in the cool water or relax in a tea garden for the afternoon. Dinner on board and overnight in Yalıҁiftlik.
Breakfast Hotel. Lunch on the road. Dinner onboard
3rd Day (Sun) Yalıҁiftlik – Mazı – Akbük (aprx. 26 mi./41 km)
From Yalıҁiftlik, our bike tour takes us through the scenic natural landscapes of the hinterland and finally back to the coast to Mazı. Here, our ship awaits us for lunch and we can relax on board during the two and a half hours crossing to Akbük, a charming little harbor where we can enjoy the afternoon swimming. Dinner on board and overnight in Akbük.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
4th Day (Mon) Akbük – Akyaka (aprx. 19.4 mi./31 km)
A morning shuttle service will take us from Akbük to the charming mountain village of Sarnıçköy. The bike tour leads us from here to the neighboring village of Akyaka, where we can stop to admire the ancient rock tombs. This picturesque village is characterized by a pseudo-Seljuk-Ottoman architecture with significant wooden elements, unique to Turkey. This unique piece was designed by award-winning architect Nail Cakirhan. A small stroll through the village is well worth while. Dinner on board and overnight in Akyaka.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
5th Day (Tue) Akyaka –Ҁamlı (aprx. 21 mi./34 km)
A round trip by bike around Akyaka, will take us inland away from the coast. Enjoy the abundance of nature and solitude of this landscape before returning to Akyaka for lunch. Afterwards, we head to the picturesque Ҁamlı bay, where we can take a refreshing swim. Dinner on board and overnight in Çamli.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
6th Day (Wed) Ҁamlı – English Bay – Yedi adalar (aprx. 12.5 mi./20 km)
From Ҁamlı, today’s bike tour takes us through small villages and fragrant pine forests to the picturesque English Bay. In this beautiful bay we can swim to our heart’s content. The following passage by boat to Yedi-Adalar (Seven Islands) offers us one and a half hours to relax and enjoy the sun and the salty sea air on our skin. Dinner on board and overnight at anchor.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
7th Day (Thr) Yedi Adalar – Körmen – Knidos (aprx. 26 mi./42 km)
The morning crossing takes us to Körmen on the Datça Peninsula, which we are able to discover by bike. A first ascent leads us to a height of 450 m/1.480 ft, before enjoying the descent back to the sea with a beautiful view over the Greek islands Nissyros, Tilos and Rhodes. The path ahead leads us along a scenic road along the coast before entering the suburban outskirts of Knidos. After visiting the impressive archaeological site, we spend the night in one of the most picturesque bays on the Turkish coast.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
8th Day (Fri) Knidos – Bodrum (Disembarkation)
After breakfast on board, enjoy the sea air during the last crossing to Çökertme Bay. Spend the afternoon swim and relax. Disembark in the afternoon at 16:30. it is time to say goodbye to your Yacht, the crew and your tour guides. Check-out and transfer to the Hotel in Bodrum.or airport.depending your flight.
Breakfast lunch on board.
9th Day (Sat)
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and group transfer to the airport at 12.15 Pm.
**Arrival day and departure days 2 nights of Bed & Breakfast Hotel stays are complementary.
Itinerary changes
We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements.
What to Expect
Included & Excluded
What to Expect on Tour
Unpack once and focus on Cycling and enjoying the trip. Sleep aboard during entire trip in your floating hotel each night, Cycle some part of the day and spend the rest of day on board. Enjoy the sun and crystal clear waters of Aegean sea, walking in the pine woods of Gökova, visit small villages and fascinating Towns. Spend your evenings enjoying your beverage on deck, while watching the stars.
What's Included
All Mako Adventures trips have the three most important aspects of a Blue Voyage tour as part of each experience:
Basic tour price per person in a couple cabin.
Download PDF Document / Google G Drive
Bike & Boat Gökova Gulf from/to Bodrum
(7 days/6 nights, aprx. 125 mi. /200 km by bicycle, level 2)
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!
On all dates our bike & boat tour to the Gökova Gulf takes place on the same Yacht and parallel to our Cycle boat tour Gökova Gulf. One of the tour guides takes care of the hybrid cycle group while the other guide leads the MTB group. So if you have a partner or friend who prefers mountain biking to trekking, bring him along. Experience a unique holiday week on the same ship and take different bike tours during the day.
Highlights
Culture: Knidos is one of the most impressive excavations at a beautiful bay along the Turkish coast line.
Nature: You go by bike through nice smelling pine woods of Çamli to the picturesque English Bay..
Activity: You stroll around the town Akyaka with the visit of the ancient rock tombs.
Gastronomy:: Don’t miss trying Gözleme – The thin and spicy filled flat breads are a speciality of the Anatolian kitchen!
ITINERARY
1 Day (Friday) Bodrum
Individual flight to Bodrum airport and transfer* to Bodrum (45 min). Check-in your hotel after 12:00 noon. Use the afternoon to stroll through the bustling Town with its famous bazaar and imposing fortress.
2nd Day (Sat Bodrum – Yalıҁiftlik (aprx. 11 mi./17 km)
After breakfast at your hotel. Check ou from hotel. Guided city tour by bike. The tour takes us not only to the imposing St. Peter’s fortress, but also to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, once one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Afterwards, we set off for our first bike tour to Kızılağaç, After a rest, the tour continues to Yalıҁiftlik, Where we can visit the beautiful beach for a dip in the cool water or relax in a tea garden for the afternoon. Dinner on board and overnight in Yalıҁiftlik.
Breakfast Hotel. Lunch on the road. Dinner onboard
3rd Day (Sun) Yalıҁiftlik – Mazı – Akbük (aprx. 26 mi./41 km)
From Yalıҁiftlik, our bike tour takes us through the scenic natural landscapes of the hinterland and finally back to the coast to Mazı. Here, our ship awaits us for lunch and we can relax on board during the two and a half hours crossing to Akbük, a charming little harbor where we can enjoy the afternoon swimming. Dinner on board and overnight in Akbük.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
4th Day (Mon) Akbük – Akyaka (aprx. 19.4 mi./31 km)
A morning shuttle service will take us from Akbük to the charming mountain village of Sarnıçköy. The bike tour leads us from here to the neighboring village of Akyaka, where we can stop to admire the ancient rock tombs. This picturesque village is characterized by a pseudo-Seljuk-Ottoman architecture with significant wooden elements, unique to Turkey. This unique piece was designed by award-winning architect Nail Cakirhan. A small stroll through the village is well worth while. Dinner on board and overnight in Akyaka.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
5th Day (Tue) Akyaka –Ҁamlı (aprx. 21 mi./34 km)
A round trip by bike around Akyaka, will take us inland away from the coast. Enjoy the abundance of nature and solitude of this landscape before returning to Akyaka for lunch. Afterwards, we head to the picturesque Ҁamlı bay, where we can take a refreshing swim. Dinner on board and overnight in Çamli.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
6th Day (Wed) Ҁamlı – English Bay – Yedi adalar (aprx. 12.5 mi./20 km)
From Ҁamlı, today’s bike tour takes us through small villages and fragrant pine forests to the picturesque English Bay. In this beautiful bay we can swim to our heart’s content. The following passage by boat to Yedi-Adalar (Seven Islands) offers us one and a half hours to relax and enjoy the sun and the salty sea air on our skin. Dinner on board and overnight at anchor.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
7th Day (Thr) Yedi Adalar – Körmen – Knidos (aprx. 26 mi./42 km)
The morning crossing takes us to Körmen on the Datça Peninsula, which we are able to discover by bike. A first ascent leads us to a height of 450 m/1.480 ft, before enjoying the descent back to the sea with a beautiful view over the Greek islands Nissyros, Tilos and Rhodes. The path ahead leads us along a scenic road along the coast before entering the suburban outskirts of Knidos. After visiting the impressive archaeological site, we spend the night in one of the most picturesque bays on the Turkish coast.
Breakfast dinner on board. Lunch On the road.
8th Day (Fri) Knidos – Bodrum (Disembarkation)
After breakfast on board, enjoy the sea air during the last crossing to Çökertme Bay. Spend the afternoon swim and relax. Disembark in the afternoon at 16:30. it is time to say goodbye to your Yacht, the crew and your tour guides. Check-out and transfer to the Hotel in Bodrum.or airport.depending your flight.
Breakfast lunch on board.
9th Day (Sat)
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and group transfer to the airport at 12.15 Pm.
**Arrival day and departure days 2 nights of Bed & Breakfast Hotel stays are complementary.
Itinerary changes
We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements.
What to Expect
Included & Excluded
What to Expect on Tour
Unpack once and focus on Cycling and enjoying the trip. Sleep aboard during entire trip in your floating hotel each night, Cycle some part of the day and spend the rest of day on board. Enjoy the sun and crystal clear waters of Aegean sea, walking in the pine woods of Gökova, visit small villages and fascinating Towns. Spend your evenings enjoying your beverage on deck, while watching the stars.
What's Included
All Mako Adventures trips have the three most important aspects of a Blue Voyage tour as part of each experience:
- Superb Staff Who are fun. They're experienced to help you navigate confidently on land & sea.
- Appropriately selected terrain to fit travelers taste and skills.
- Thoughtfully designed itineraries and routes that maximize the cycling experience in each destination and that takes advantage of the freedom of traveling by bike.
Included
- 2 Night Hotel stay Bed and Breakfast.
- 7-day-trip on a gulet with crew
- 6 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
- 6 x half board
- Guided bike tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- Overview-maps for the daily bike tours (on board)
- English speaking tour guide
- Collective group transfers between Bodrum airport and Bodrum (available on embarkation or disembarkation days only)
- Food & beverages. and preparation and of the meals.
- Cleaning the boat and rooms. / Bed linen and towels
- Generator set (220 V-50Hz )works 4 hours everyday.
- A/C runs 2 hours before bed time.
- Fuel.
- Agent fees.
- Fresh water (usage)
- Drinking water /tea / coffee
- Journey to Bodrum
- Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
- Meals and beverages ashore
- Entrance fee for sights/Visit of museums. (not included in the tour price)
- Beach towel for ashore use
- Tips for tour guides and crew. %10 conventionally.
- Un-planned visit stops at marinas or harbors if customers ask us to land.
- Customized private transfers,
Basic tour price per person in a couple cabin.
- € 705,00 May/ September/ October
Download PDF Document / Google G Drive
