Arrival

After arriving at Dalaman airport, our driver will already be waiting for you with a chilled bottle of water and will take you in about 45 minutes to the accommodation for the first 3 days in Fethiye. You will stay in a small-scale, typical Turkish hotel run by a hospitable Turkish family who also speak Dutch. Fethiye is situated on a beautiful bay and surrounded by the foothills of the Taurus Mountains. Fethiye still has an authentic center, called Paspatur, where you will find all kinds of stores and a fish market surrounded by restaurants where your purchased fish is prepared into a delicious meal. The ancient amphitheater is located at the end of the boulevard, near the port. The amphitheater at the port and the Lycian rock tombs, remind of the rich history of this area.

Overnight stay in Fethiye

Kayaköy route (50km)

During the first ride of your cycling vacation, you will take you around the peninsula and is truly beautiful. The road undulates up and down here and around every bend you have a view of another bay. The route then continues on unpaved forest trails to the Greek ghost village of Kayaköy. The inhabitants disappeared after being forced out in the 1930s but the houses still stand as a silent reminder. The tea house around the village square is an exquisite place for the lunch you brought. Unpaved paths with beautiful views of the coastline will bring you back to civilization and cycle back to the hotel via the promenade of Fethiye.

Overnight stay in Fethiye

Uzumlu route (63km)

Today’s route introduces you to this region’s mining past. Many beautiful tracks we owe today to small-scale chrome mining, early last century, in the hills in the region.

You will cycle along old mining roads through hilly terrain with several tough climbs. Halfway through, you will reach the village of Uzumlu; a great place for lunch. There are several eateries and stores here. You will then continue cycling through the forests with beautiful views of Fethiye Bay. After a long descent you will cycle through an agricultural area back to Fethiye

Overnight stay in Fethiye

Fethiye-Göcek (60km)

You will cycle today to the next overnight location in Göcek. You will cycle along the promenade along the beach of Fethiye and between the orchards to the Green Valley. You cycle deeper and deeper into the valley where the trails are occasionally very steep. Rugged landscape and immense rock formations form the backdrop here. Make sure you have plenty of water and food with you because you won’t encounter anything remotely resembling civilization along the way. What a contrast to the fashionable Göcek you descend to at the end. Göcek is home to many luxury yachts and has a number of cozy restaurants.

Overnight stay in Göcek

Göcek-Dalyan (65km)

Today’s focus is mainly on the first part of this bike route. You will follow the coastline, just outside Göcek where there is considerable climbing for 10 km. After the descent you will reenter civilization and pass the town of Dalaman and also a good place for the break. Then you will follow the Dalaman River and cycle through a beautiful valley with orchards. After a considerable climb, you descend with a beautiful view of the protected beach of Iztuzu where sea turtles lay their eggs in season, deep under the sand. Dalyan is a tourist resort and is located on a river delta. Tomorrow you can enjoy a well-deserved day of rest

Accommodation in Dalyan

Rest day (optional short bike route)

There is plenty to do around Dalyan such as visiting the ancient sites of the Karan city of Kaunos. In ancient times, this was an important port . a fully catered boat trip with lunch, visit to Iztuzu beach and a beozke to the beneficial mud and sulfur baths is also highly recommended. Of course, you can also lounge by the pool or spend a day at the beach.
Overnight stay in Dalyan

Beyobasi route (60km)

On the last bike ride of your vacation, you will be introduced to the agricultural hinterland of Dalyan. The area is known for the many different types of fruit growing in this area. Halfway through, you get another tough climb in front of your wheels. But the reward is worth it with a magnificent view of Lake Köycegiz.

Upon returning to the hotel, you can take a moment to enjoy this special cycling adventure.

Overnight stay in Dalyan