15-day cycling vacation through Greece (Rhodes) and Turkey
The best of both worlds
from
€ 1349,-
pp
- Turkije en Griekenland
- 15 days
- Individueel
- Fietsvakantie
- Bagagevervoer
From
€ 1349,-
pp
- The abandoned 6th century city of Kamiros
- Petaloudes butterfly valley (June-September butterfly season)
- The fairytale baths of Kalithea.
- Taking a hydrofoil to Turkey
- The Lycian rock tombs
- Turkije en Griekenland
- 15 days
- Individueel
- Fietsvakantie
- Bagagevervoer
Want to book this trip go to:
- The abandoned 6th century city of Kamiros
- Petaloudes butterfly valley (June-September butterfly season)
- The fairytale baths of Kalithea.
- Taking a hydrofoil to Turkey
- The Lycian rock tombs
- Turkije en Griekenland
- 15 days
- Individueel
- Fietsvakantie
- Bagagevervoer
Want to book this trip go to:
- The abandoned 6th century city of Kamiros
- Petaloudes butterfly valley (June-September butterfly season)
- The fairytale baths of Kalithea.
- Taking a hydrofoil to Turkey
- The Lycian rock tombs
The best of 2 destinations packed into 1 wonderful cycling vacation
During this cycling vacation you will discover the best of 2 countries: Greece (Rhodes) and the southwest coast of Turkey.
The best of 2 destinations packed into 1 wonderful cycling vacation
During this cycling vacation you will discover the best of 2 countries: Greece (Rhodes) and the southwest coast of Turkey.
Day to day
Flight to Rhodes and transfer to the first hotel in Kalavarda.
Kalavarda is a quiet village on the west coast, a stone’s throw from the ancient city of Kamiros that is definitely worth a visit! Kamiros dates from the 6th century BC and was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 226 BC. During an earthquake in 142 nC, the city was destroyed again and then abandoned. It was one of the three most important cities of Rhodes in ancient times.
Overnight stay in Kalavarda
On the first day of cycling, the bike route passes the Petaloudes butterfly valley (butterfly season June-September). The butterflies, a rare subspecies of the Spanish flag, are in great numbers on the trees and leaves, sometimes rows thick. During this summer rest period, they do not eat; you must not disturb them because when they fly up they tire themselves too much to reproduce later.
Overnight stay in Kalavarda
Through the castle of Kritinia you will cycle to Embonas; a beautiful cycling route directly along the uninhabited coast. Embonas is the next stage location of your cycling vacation. This is the wine town of Rhodes, situated against the flanks of the Ataviros. There are several free wine tastings.
Overnight stay in Embonas
Today’s stage takes you to the east coast of the island. Today’s route undulates constantly up and down, making it probably the toughest ride in this part of the cycling vacation. Along the way are Apollonia and Platania, nice authentic villages for a coffee stop.
Overnight stay in Archangellos
To Lindos, take a day trip by bicycle or line bus. This famous white town is beautifully situated on a double bay. The town is made up of narrow streets, covered in the summer to keep out the heat. It is touristy and very crowded in high season, but well worth it in early and late season. The small white houses and larger captain’s houses from the 16th to 18th centuries are a sight to behold.
The Acropolis is at the top (115m): You can walk there or be transported on a donkey. From here you have a beautiful view of the bay. You will find Byzantine cisterns, the castle of the Order of St. John, a Hellenistic stoa and the temple of Athina Lindia.
Overnight stay in Archangellos
On the last bike ride on Greek Rhodes, you will cycle along the east coast. The first place of interest are the fairytale baths of Kalithea. From the golden-yellow beaches of Afandou, you will overlook the Tsambika Monastery, perched on a prominent rock. You will spend the night in a beautiful old hotel in the Old Town. In Rhodes Town you can walk right into the Middle Ages: the impressive city from the Crusader period has been particularly beautifully restored.
Overnight Rhodes Town
The hydrofoil crossing takes about 2.5 hours. Our driver will take you from the port to the hotel in Fethiye. You will stay in a small-scale, typical Turkish hotel run by a hospitable Turkish family who also speaks 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 you bought fish is prepared into a delicious meal. The ancient amphitheater is located at the end of the promenade, near the port. The amphitheater at the port and the Lycian rock tombs, remind of the rich history of this area.
You can choose from 2 different bike routes today. The bike ride around the peninsula is truly beautiful with many azure bays and beach bars where you can enjoy a chilled drink. The beautiful coastal road winds through the landscape, going up and down. During the Farmland Route, you will take a beautiful bike ride through the farming hinterland of Fethiye and cycle through the valley on narrow roads. The route is also characterized by the many authentic villages where it seems as if time has stood still.
Overnight stay in Fethiye
The first part of today’s bike route you will cycle along a coastal bike path to the beach area of Fethiye. On the promenade you can enjoy a cup of coffee. You will then cycle through orange groves and follow the river upstream into the valley. We picked a lunch spot right on the fast-flowing river. Everything here comes from our own garden and the homemade bread and olives taste delicious. This is truly Turkey at its best!
Overnight stay in Fethiye
Breakfast is followed by an approximately 30-minute transfer to the starting point of today’s bike route. The route begins with a descent, then cycles through a mostly flat area to the lively Dalyan, located on a river delta by Lake Köycegiz. Here you will stay two nights in a cozy hotel with pool. In the evening you can seek out the crowds or you can opt for the many waterfront restaurants.
Overnight stay in Dalyan
Today is a day of choices. You can take a bike tour of the area, cycling past the many pomegranate plantations, or you can take a boat trip visiting Iztuzu beach, the authentic town of Kaunos and the beneficial mud and sulfur baths on the shores of Lake Köycegiz. But of course you can also laze by the pool or spend a day at the beach.
Overnight stay in Dalyan
Today you will leave Dalyan northward and cycle through the agricultural hinterland of Dalyan through ancient villages. The soil here is very fertile and in this area you will find many fruits. Köycegiz is a wonderful place to stay and is located right on the lake of the same name. It is hard to imagine that this place has lost its popularity to Dalyan over the years.
Overnight stay Köycegiz
The last day of cycling in Turkey is all along the shores of the lake, back to Dalyan. Along the way, you will pass villages such as Hamitköy. These villages were inhabited early in the last century by Indians who worked here in fruit farming. Some of the houses still have a braided structure and were made by Indian workers. The course is hilly on quiet roads. The ferry takes you back to the other side of the river so you cycle the last bit back to the hotel in Dalyan
Overnight stay in Dalyan
Day to day
Flight to Rhodes and transfer to the first hotel in Kalavarda.
Kalavarda is a quiet village on the west coast, a stone’s throw from the ancient city of Kamiros that is definitely worth a visit! Kamiros dates from the 6th century BC and was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 226 BC. During an earthquake in 142 nC, the city was destroyed again and then abandoned. It was one of the three most important cities of Rhodes in ancient times.
Overnight stay in Kalavarda
On the first day of cycling, the bike route passes the Petaloudes butterfly valley (butterfly season June-September). The butterflies, a rare subspecies of the Spanish flag, are in great numbers on the trees and leaves, sometimes rows thick. During this summer rest period, they do not eat; you must not disturb them because when they fly up they tire themselves too much to reproduce later.
Overnight stay in Kalavarda
Through the castle of Kritinia you will cycle to Embonas; a beautiful cycling route directly along the uninhabited coast. Embonas is the next stage location of your cycling vacation. This is the wine town of Rhodes, situated against the flanks of the Ataviros. There are several free wine tastings.
Overnight stay in Embonas
Today’s stage takes you to the east coast of the island. Today’s route undulates constantly up and down, making it probably the toughest ride in this part of the cycling vacation. Along the way are Apollonia and Platania, nice authentic villages for a coffee stop.
Overnight stay in Archangellos
To Lindos, take a day trip by bicycle or line bus. This famous white town is beautifully situated on a double bay. The town is made up of narrow streets, covered in the summer to keep out the heat. It is touristy and very crowded in high season, but well worth it in early and late season. The small white houses and larger captain’s houses from the 16th to 18th centuries are a sight to behold.
The Acropolis is at the top (115m): You can walk there or be transported on a donkey. From here you have a beautiful view of the bay. You will find Byzantine cisterns, the castle of the Order of St. John, a Hellenistic stoa and the temple of Athina Lindia.
Overnight stay in Archangellos
On the last bike ride on Greek Rhodes, you will cycle along the east coast. The first place of interest are the fairytale baths of Kalithea. From the golden-yellow beaches of Afandou, you will overlook the Tsambika Monastery, perched on a prominent rock. You will spend the night in a beautiful old hotel in the Old Town. In Rhodes Town you can walk right into the Middle Ages: the impressive city from the Crusader period has been particularly beautifully restored.
Overnight Rhodes Town
The hydrofoil crossing takes about 2.5 hours. Our driver will take you from the port to the hotel in Fethiye. You will stay in a small-scale, typical Turkish hotel run by a hospitable Turkish family who also speaks 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 you bought fish is prepared into a delicious meal. The ancient amphitheater is located at the end of the promenade, near the port. The amphitheater at the port and the Lycian rock tombs, remind of the rich history of this area.
You can choose from 2 different bike routes today. The bike ride around the peninsula is truly beautiful with many azure bays and beach bars where you can enjoy a chilled drink. The beautiful coastal road winds through the landscape, going up and down. During the Farmland Route, you will take a beautiful bike ride through the farming hinterland of Fethiye and cycle through the valley on narrow roads. The route is also characterized by the many authentic villages where it seems as if time has stood still.
Overnight stay in Fethiye
The first part of today’s bike route you will cycle along a coastal bike path to the beach area of Fethiye. On the promenade you can enjoy a cup of coffee. You will then cycle through orange groves and follow the river upstream into the valley. We picked a lunch spot right on the fast-flowing river. Everything here comes from our own garden and the homemade bread and olives taste delicious. This is truly Turkey at its best!
Overnight stay in Fethiye
Breakfast is followed by an approximately 30-minute transfer to the starting point of today’s bike route. The route begins with a descent, then cycles through a mostly flat area to the lively Dalyan, located on a river delta by Lake Köycegiz. Here you will stay two nights in a cozy hotel with pool. In the evening you can seek out the crowds or you can opt for the many waterfront restaurants.
Overnight stay in Dalyan
Today is a day of choices. You can take a bike tour of the area, cycling past the many pomegranate plantations, or you can take a boat trip visiting Iztuzu beach, the authentic town of Kaunos and the beneficial mud and sulfur baths on the shores of Lake Köycegiz. But of course you can also laze by the pool or spend a day at the beach.
Overnight stay in Dalyan
Today you will leave Dalyan northward and cycle through the agricultural hinterland of Dalyan through ancient villages. The soil here is very fertile and in this area you will find many fruits. Köycegiz is a wonderful place to stay and is located right on the lake of the same name. It is hard to imagine that this place has lost its popularity to Dalyan over the years.
Overnight stay Köycegiz
The last day of cycling in Turkey is all along the shores of the lake, back to Dalyan. Along the way, you will pass villages such as Hamitköy. These villages were inhabited early in the last century by Indians who worked here in fruit farming. Some of the houses still have a braided structure and were made by Indian workers. The course is hilly on quiet roads. The ferry takes you back to the other side of the river so you cycle the last bit back to the hotel in Dalyan
Overnight stay in Dalyan
Roadmap
Date and prices
Prices per person and based on a minimum number of 2 people.
| SATURDAY START DATES (OTHER DAYS ON REQUEST) | |
| Individual trip (GPS), bed and breakfast, luggage transport, ferry tickets | |
| From | € 1.349,- |
| Surcharge June 1 - September 15 | € 155,- |
| Single supplement | € 325,- |
| Single traveling supplement | € 295,- |
| Airport transfers | € 75,- |
Travel Information
- Overnight stays in family hotels on the basis of a double room
- Superb bike rides
- Luggage transport
- 2 times dinner
- Ticket for ferry Rhodes-Fethiye and transfer to hotel in Fethiye
- Dutch/English speaking contact person
- Directions
- Map of the area
- Airline tickets
- Single supplement
- Traveler-only supplement
- Airport transfers
- Lunches, dinners, beverages and other personal expenses
- Bike rental: mountain bike, trekking bike or e-bike
- Rental helmet
- Travel, cancellation and bike insurance
- Port tax (approximately €15 per person)
- Tourist tax Greece
- Contribution Guarantee Fund VZR Garant € 7.50 per person
- Contribution Calamity Fund € 2.50 per booking
| Trekking bike | € 175,- |
| E-bike rental | € 345,- |
| Rent GPS | € 50,- |
| Rental helmet | € 25,- |
General information
During this cycling vacation you will discover the best of 2 countries: Greece (Rhodes) and the southwest coast of Turkey.
In the first week of this trip you will take a beautiful tour of the Greek island of Rhodes , the island of Sun God Helios. The landscape is surprisingly green and the sea is really as blue as in the pictures. There are tours by the sea and through the hilly interior and almost all cultural and historical sites are along the route. You start the cycling vacation on the west coast in Kalavarda; a quiet village on the west coast, a stone's throw from the ancient city of Kamiros. You cycle along the butterfly valley of Petaloudes (butterfly season June-September). A beautiful cycling route directly along the uninhabited coast, takes you through the castle of Kritinia to Embonas. This is the wine town of Rhodes, situated against the flanks of the Ataviros. There are several free wine tastings. Over undulating roads you will reach the village of Archangellos where the owner of the family hotel will take care of you. From Archangellos you can make a day trip to the famous white town of Lindos, situated on a beautiful double bay. In Rhodes Town you can walk straight into the Middle Ages: the impressive city from the Crusader period has been beautifully restored.
At the end of the first week, a fast hydrofoil will take you to the port town of Fethiye, located in South-West Turkey, where you will stay for the first 3 days Fethiye is still a real typical Turkish place and is a bustling place in both summer and winter and enjoys great fame especially among the Turks themselves. Fethiye is located on a beautiful bay, enclosed by the foothills of the Taurus Mountains with a cozy bazar with all kinds of stores. We have set out some wonderful cycling routes for you here. Then the cycling vacation continues and after Göcek you will cycle through a mostly flat area on quiet roads past pomegranate trees to lively Dalyan. The river delta near Dalyan is a protected nature reserve known for the Caretta Caretta turtles, which come to lay their eggs on the beach at Iztuzu....
The last 2 days of your stay in Turkey you will cycle around the nearby lake and stay overnight in the cozy town of Köycegiz overlooking the lake and end this cycling vacation back in Dalyan. From Dalaman airport you will fly back home.
