Turkey Active Journeys Escorted tour Cycling Tour descriptions and Floating Adventures: Turkey’s Southern Coast distances Day 1 Spend a week discovering the southern coast of Turkey, Marmaris from Marmaris to Kalkan. Our charming and stylish Day 2 35 km boat is built to the highest of standards. Marmaris - Ekincik Day 3 30 km We will get to know the Turkish coast and back‐country To Dalyan and Kaunos between Marmaris and Kalkan from the intimate per‐ Day 4 50 km spective of a bicycle. Our tour guide will point out the To Sarsala Bay unique natural wonders and historical cities in the re‐ Day 5 30 km gion, enjoying all the highlights. Admire the famous Göcek - Gemiler graves of Kaunos, which were cut into the cliffs circa 4 Day 6 35 km BC by the Lycian coastal inhabitants. To Kazakoy and Fethiye Day 7 55 km We’ll be mesmerized by the breathtaking Saklikent Canyon, enjoy the pulsating night life of Kemer-Saklikent-Kalkan the port cities in the cafes and bars, and spend our evenings in the deserted bays, being gently rocked to sleep by the ocean. Day 8 Kalkan Come enjoy this Floating Adventure with Active Journeys! Tour Details 2013 Dates: Apr 20 , Oct 5 Marmaris / Kalkan May 11, Oct 26 Kalkan / Marmaris Length: 8 days / 7 nights Cost: $2095 per person Fact Sheet Single Supp: On request Includes: Highlights: Grade: Intermediate Travel and explore the Islands on boat 7 nights accommodation, with and by bike Starts/Ends: Marmaris/Kalkan breakfast and lunch or dinners in- No need to pack and unpack each day Ride with the comfort of the group, or Kalkan/Marmaris cluded Daily maps, guide, and all support on your own E-bike: $200 on request only Bike rental Discover the cafes & restaurants of each location with its local flavor! Active Journeys Contact: 1-800-597-5594 or 416-236-5011 Email : [email protected] Day 1 Arrival Fly into the airport of Dalaman and transfer to Marmaris, boarding at 2 pm. After dinner, we enjoy an evening stroll through the city‘s labyrinth of winding streets. Day 2 Marmaris ‐ Bozburun Peninsula ‐ Ekincik 35 km Our first bike tour begins after breakfast and takes us first along a coastal stretch and then along a mountain road to a 300m high vil‐ lage on the Bozburun Peninsula, which is one of the most authentic and pristine regions of the Turkish Mediterranean coast. At the shore below, our boat is waiting to take us on the crossing to Ekincik, a small port, where we spend the night. Day 3 Ekincik – Dalyan – Kaunos 30 km Today, we cycle across a 350m high pass to Lake Köycegiz, whose hot springs invite us to take a therapeutic bath. We then con‐ tinue as far as Dalyan, where an excursion boat is waiting to take us past the impressive Lykian rock graves of Dalyan to the ancient city of Kaunos. The impressive ruins of Kaunos are well worth a visit before the boat takes us back to our boat, which is anchoured in front of a rock formation and where a delicious dinner is waiting for us. Day 4 Dalyan – Sarsala Bay 50 km In the morning, a small boat takes us and our bikes to Dalyan, the starting point of today’s bike trip, riding along quiet roads through lush vegetation. In Dala‐ man, we stop for a typical Turkish tea break. We continue onwards through the fertile and partially wooded Dalaman Plain as far as Sarsala, a quiet bay, where we spend the night. Day 5 Sarsala Bay – Göcek ‐ Gemiler 30 km Starting from Sarsala, we cycle once more across the Dalaman Plain and later via a pass road to Göcek, which, on account of its important marina, is one of the most important locations for tourism on the Turkish south coast. In the afternoon, passing many small islands, the boat brings us to Gemiler, which is also known as the island of St. Nicholas, to whom an Early Christian church was dedicated in the 5th century. In the evening, we explore the extensive Byzantine ruins. Day 6 Gemiler – Kazaköy – Fethiye 35 km From Gemiler, we cycle through pinewoods to the Greek town of Kayaköy, which once had 6,500 inhabitants but was abandoned in 1922. We spend some time here to explore the impressive town ruins on foot. We then continue on to Fethiye, where we have enough time in the evening to go on an enjoyable walk through this lively town. Of particular interest is the old centre around the Eski Cami mosque, the narrow, winding stepped streets and the typical corner houses as well as the Lykian rock graves, especially the magnificent temple grave of Amyntas, located above the town. Day 7 Fethiye – Kemer – Saklikent – Kalkan 55 km After a two hour boat ride, we will arrive at the Bozborun Peninsula. After riding along a deserted mountain road we will reach a 300m high mountain village with 1500 year‐old trees. Another 200m further, we will make our spectacular descent down to Icmeler’s coastal road. The boat and a delicious evening meal will be awaiting us in Marmaris. Day 8 Kalkan End of tour. After breakfast, return transfer to the airport and either head home or extend our holiday in Turkey. Itinerary is subject to change by the Captain What to Expect Getting There What will the weather be like? A flight is the fastest, easiest and most The weather will be sunny and warm, summer months may be typically quite hot economic way to get to Turkey. Dala‐ (27C or 90’sF). Evenings may still be cooler since there is a breeze from the seas. man airport is situated about 1 1/2 How many hours of cycling a day? hours from Marmaris. You are looking at between 3 and 6 hours a day. We return back to the boat at lunch, so you have a choice or riding only half days if you wish. A group transfer between airport Dala‐ man and boat is available on embarka‐ How fit do I need to be? tion/disembarkation dates only, reser‐ The fitter the better, the more enjoyment you will have from the trip. Most people vations required (small waiting time get a bit saddle sore the first few days. It is hilly, not very steep and mostly quite may be required due to flight arrivals). do‐able, but still not a flat terrain. Private transfers can be arranged from What are the accommodations like? All cabins have one or two beds, always with a shower, toilet and sink. The com‐ Izmir airport. Contact us for prices. mon areas are comfortable and open for you to enjoy, either on deck or below. Some pictures of the boat are included in the piece. How to book your holiday Extra Services Contact our office to make sure there is space available. One of Tour excludes: transfers not on first and last day our travel planners will walk you through the entire process. of tour, beverages on board & meals ashore Download the reservation form from our site and send in com- (those not on our boat). pleted form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent. We have a small selection of hotels in Greece or Turkey for your arrival or departure A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 days prior to the trip departure. Terms & conditions are outlined Hotels range from $80 per night to a deluxe prop‐ in our Reservation Form. erty at $ 500 per night. If you would like to spend a few more days in Greece, please contact Plan your air travel as soon as possible. our office with your request and we will be happy We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either through to help you. us or a travel insurance provider directly. Book two trips back to back and get a 5% on the Ensure you are in proper health for the trip chosen. Contact us, for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness second tour. requirements. .