Turkey‘s Southern Coast by bicycle and ship

You will spend a week discovering the southern coast of Turkey from Marmaris to Fethiye with a BAHRIYELY ship (pronounced: Barijeli). Your charming and stylish swimming hotel is built to the highest of standards. You will get to know the Turkish coast and back-country between Marmaris and Fethiye with the aid of a trek or mountain bike. Your tour guide will point out the unique natural wonders and historical cities which grace the area, allowing you to be transported back in time. Admire the famous graves of Kaunos, which were cut into the cliffs between 4 and 2 BC by the Lykian coastal inhabitants, or let yourself be mesmerized by the breathtaking Sakklikent Canyon. Spend your evenings in the deserted bays and let yourself be rocked to sleep by the ocean or make the most of the pulsating night life in the port cities and their many cafes and bars.

Schedule

Day 1 (Sat) Arrival
Fly into the airport of Izmir or Dalaman and be transferred to Marmaris. After dinner enjoy an evening stroll through the city‘s labyrinth of winding streets.

Day 2 (Sun) Marmaris – Sarsala (Bike route- ca. 35 km/22 mi)
Ship ahoy! A short two-hour cruise will bring you to a picturesque swimming bay. From here you will traverse a c. 250 m high pass in the Dalaman plain by bike, on route to Sarsala, a quiet bay, where you will stay the night.

Day 3 (Mon) Sarsala – Fethiye (Bike route- ca. 50 km/31 mi)
After breakfast we will sail to Fethiye, passing many small islands on the way. After a bike-tour through the pine forest we will arrive in the since 1922 uninhabited Greek city of Kayaköy, which was once home to some 6500 inhabitants. Then we will carry on to the lagoon of Ölüdeniz, which you will find mentioned in every travel brochure about Turkey. You can then choose to either bike back with the tour guide via an interesting and challenging route, or to be picked up and driven back to the boat.

Day 4 (Tue) Fethiye – Göcek (Bike route - ca. 40 km/25 mi)
After a short trip (50 mins) we will arrive at the start of our bike-tour to Xantos. From here you will bike to the Sakklikent Canyon, where you will enjoy a packed lunch at the foot of the river. The gorge is spectacular and can be admired by foot without any problems. You will then travel northwards to Kemer, where you and your bike will be picked up and transported to the boat in Fethiye (a 30 minute ride). From here the boat will carry on to Göcek, where you will stay the night.

Day 5 (Wed) Göcek – Dalyan (Bike route- ca. 40 km/25 mi)
From Göcek we will bike over a 350 m high pass, enjoying views, which encompass the whole bay. After biking through the pine forest you will continue along a side-road down to the Dalaman plain, through fertile fields and lush vegetation to Dalyan. From here a small boat will take you down the Delta river to our boat, where we will stay the night. On the way you will be able to visit the historical cities of Kaunos.

Day 6 (Thurs) Dalyan – Ekincik (Bike route- ca. 55 km/34 mi)
In the morning the boat will take you, via the Lykian rock graves, back to Dalyan, where we will circle the big sweet-water lake. After a 350 m climb you will arrive in the little village of Ekincik, where the cook will be waiting for you with a large dinner.

Day 7 (Fri) Ekincik – Marmaris (Bike route- ca. 55 km/34 mi)
After a two-hour crossing with the BAHRIYELY we will arrive at the Bozborun Peninsula. After traversing a deserted mountain road you will reach a 300 m high mountain village with its 1500 year old trees. Another 200 meters further we will make our spectacular descent down to Icmeler‘s coastal road. The boat and a delicious evening meal will be awaiting you in Marmaris.

Day 8 (Sat) Departure
After breakfast participants make their own way home.

Alterations: We reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organisational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be conducted in inverse order. You will find further details in your booking information packet.

Bringing Children: We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike-tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for the bikes we provide is 1,40 m (4.6 ft.)

Accommodation

Ship BAHRIYELY
The BAHRIYELY is synonymous on the Southern Turkish coast for top-class comfort and material. Its three masts extend majestically into the sky and its thin hull allows for a peaceful ride. The boat offers 8 to 12 roomy cabins with their own heating/air-conditioning unit and a generously sized shower/WC. The tastefully decorated dining/living room allows invites you to enjoy a meal or just rest, while the sun decks offer you the opportunity to sunbathe and relax. The crew is a well-trained team and will ensure that you enjoy a pampered experience on board.

Catering
The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and two warm meals a day. The full board starts with the lunch on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.

Dates & Prices 2010

01.05. – 08.05.10	1290 Euro price per person in a double cabin
15.05. – 22.05.10	1290 Euro
02.10. – 09.10.10	1290 Euro
16.10. – 23.10.10	1290 Euro

Minimum participants: 14
Maximum participants: 22

	Accommodation	Double cabin
	Days/nights	8 days/7 nights
	Included services	8-day boat trip on board of the BAHRIYELY 7 x half-board 7 nights‘ accommodation in the spacious double cabins - - with private shower/WC 6 guided bike-tours as described in itinerary. Total itinerary about 275 kms (171 miles) Bed linen and towels 21-gear trekking bike with an Ortlieb saddle-bag or a mountain bike with a feathered fork English speaking tour guide Return collecting-transfer from the airport in Dalaman/Izmir to the boat,, as long as those transfers take place at embarkation and disembarkation days.
	Additional optional services	Return collecting-transfer from the airport in Dalaman/Izmir to the boat for any other arriving or departing date: on request. 1/2 double cabin can be booked Single cabin, additional charge: 50 % of the base price of the tour
	With children	Bringing Children: We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike-tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for the bikes we provide is 1,40 m (4.6 ft.)
	Difficulty	Level 2-3: the day-tours average 40 km and will take you through partly hilly and mountainous terrain. There will also be extended climbs. Most of the roads are asphalted. You can set aside a whole or half-day for swimming or relaxing on board the boat whenever you want.
	Additional costs	Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain) Tickets for open air museums Lunches or dinners on land. Tips for crew and tour-guides.
	Reductions	Eary booking discount 5% valid until end of january 2010 Children under 18 sharing a cabin:-25% 3rd persona sharing cabin:-50%