+1 888 396 5383 617 776 4441 [email protected] DUVINE.COM Europe / Greece Greek Odyssey Yacht + Bike Tour Sail the Turquoise Waters of the Dodecanese Islands © 2021 DuVine Adventure + Cycling Co. Sail aboard a private yacht with your friends and family, pampered by your own dedicated and professional crew Let your personal chef prepare special meals suited to your tastes—try Mediterranean fare, vine-ripened vegetables, handmade cheese, local honey, and fresh-caught seafood Discover ancient sites with a lasting impact on modern society, from the Panormitis monastery to the 4th-century acropolis in Nisiros Experience a spectrum of natural beauty in a single day, biking to the lip of an active volcano before swimming in the Aegean Sea Arrival Details Departure Details Airport City: Airport City: Kos, Greece or Bodrum, Turkey Dalaman, Turkey Pick-Up Location: Drop-Off Location: Kos or Bodrum Airport Marmaris ferry terminal or Dalaman airport Pick-Up Time: Drop-Off Time: Kos until 4:15 pm or Bodrum any time 9:00 am for both NOTE: DuVine provides group transfers to and from the tour, within reason and in accordance with the pick-up and drop-off recommendations. In the event your train, flight, or other travel falls outside the recommended departure or arrival time or location, you may be responsible for extra costs incurred in arranging a separate transfer. Emergency Assistance For urgent assistance on your way to tour or while on tour, please always contact your guides first. You may also contact the Boston office during business hours at +1 617 776 4441 or [email protected]. Travelers Take Note Because this tour relies on calm sailing conditions, weather and winds may dictate itinerary changes or prevent sailing at certain times, at the discretion of the captain and Tour Guides. Please note that a travel visa is required for this destination. Each traveler is responsible for securing their own visa. Further information can be found here. Tour By Day PRE- TOUR Istanbul Pre-Tour Package Begin in Istanbul, the cultural capital of modern Turkey that converges on two continents. From the airport, we’ll transfer you to the Four Seasons Sultanahmet for your first restful evening. On our second day in Istanbul, explore the city’s heritage on foot with our local guide: marvel at the Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, mesmerizing Byzantine monuments, and an opulent underground cistern. After lunch in a local restaurant, we’ll weave through the stalls of the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar and tour the iconic Blue Mosque. Then it’s time for our flight to Bodrum—we’ll meet our boat and the rest of the group. Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet Price Per Person: $800 DAY 1 Welcome to the Greek Isles Meet our guides at the Kos airport and transfer to the harbor, or arrive in Bodrum for a bit of free time before your tour. After a ferry ride to Turgutreis, get settled aboard our private yacht. Toast to adventure with a welcome drink served by the five-person sailing crew as we enjoy a sunset dinner aboard the gulet and our first night on deck. Meals: Dinner Destinations: Kos, Bodrum, Turgutreis Accommodations: Mezcal II DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 2 Kalymnos and Pserimos Savor a leisurely breakfast before we clear customs and cruise to Kalymnos Island, dropping anchor in the harbor and getting fitted to our bikes before today's ride to Argoninta Bay. Challenge yourself with a gradual climb to the island’s highest pass and soak in impressive vistas of the Aegean Sea before descending to the island’s western shores. Refuel with a Greek coffee in a local taverna, then pedal back to meet the boat, completing a full circle around the island. Lunch is served on board, followed by an afternoon of exploring the port town on your own. This evening, sail on to the almost uninhabited Pserimos Island, perhaps seizing the opportunity for a refreshing swim before dinner on the gulet. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destination: Kalymnos, Pserimos Accomplished: 25 miles / 40 km, elevation gain: 2,723 feet / 830 meters Accommodations: Mezcal II DAY 3 Kos to Kefalos Today we chart an early course back to the Island of Kos. In the morning, bike the island from north to south through central hills dotted with picturesque villages. Pause at the ruins of the ancient healing temple of Asclepion where the Hippocratic Oath was formulated, then continue climbing to the mountain village of Zia for a scenic look at Kalymnos Island and a light lunch. Return to sea level, arriving in Zipari Village for a tasting of local wine with our friends, the Triantafyllopoulos family. This afternoon, choose to cycle along the southern coastline of Kos or head straight back to the boat. Our next stop is Kefalos, with a cocktail hour and dinner served en route. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Kos, Zia, Zipari, Kefalos Accomplished: 15 miles / 25 km, elevation gain: 1,903 feet / 580 meters Longer Option: 26 miles / 42 km, elevation gain: 2,461 feet / 750 meters Accommodations: Mezcal II DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 4 Nisiros and Symi Greet the day over breakfast at sea en route to the island of Nisiros. Once on land, a climb to the top of Nisiros offers infinite views of the Aegean Sea, Greek Islands, and Turkey’s imposing coastline. Arrive in Nikia, the island’s highest village, and peer into the mouth of an active volcano down below. We’ll stop by the well-preserved 4th-century acropolis in Mandraki and make our way through the city’s whitewashed amphitheater of flat-roofed homes and pumice stone streets before breaking for lunch in a friendly taverna. Back on the boat, it’s time for a siesta or cocktails as we chase the sunset towards Symi. Dinner is on your own at a restaurant tucked between neo- classic houses and late 19th-century churches. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch Destinations: Nisiros, Symi Accomplished: 26 miles / 42 km, elevation gain: 2,831 feet / 863 meters Accommodations: Mezcal II DAY 5 Symi and Rhodes We return to our bikes first thing in the morning and ascend to a scenic ridge perched above the sea. Nearing the water once again, our epic ride ends with a visit to a remote monastery in Panormitis for an illuminating glimpse of Greek Orthodox monastic life. Our next stop is a secluded cove only accessible by boat for an idyllic lunch on board and swimming in secret waters. Then it’s onto the island of Rhodes where after your guided tour of the medieval town you are free to explore and dine in one of the many local restaurants. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch Destinations: Symi, Rhodes Accomplished: 15 miles / 24 km, elevation gain: 2,116 feet / 645 meters Accommodations: Mezcal II DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 6 Kolympia and Lindos Rise early for breakfast onboard as we cruise to Kolympia. Today, we'll ride toward the island’s center through the towns of Archipoli and Eleousa and arrive in the village of Apollona. After lunch in a family-run taverna, we'll breeze downhill through the island's valleys into verdant forests, finally reaching sea level in Lindos. Off the bike, spend the afternoon discovering the labyrinthine streets and climb to the Acropolis for a breathtaking view. Return to the boat in Lindos Bay for a quick dip in the Mediterranean and dinner prepared by the boat's private chef. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Rhodes, Kolympia, Lindos Accomplished: 38 miles / 61 km, elevation gain: 2,999 feet / 914 meters Accommodations: Mezcal II DAY 7 Anthony Quinn Beach to Marmaris Breakfast is served on the gulet as we cruise to our first destination, a stunning beach named for actor Anthony Quinn. Today, we cycle Rhodes from east to west. A gradual climb brings us to Psinthos: pause for a coffee, then pedal the rest of the way down to a well-deserved lunch at a local micro-winery. A short transfer takes us back to the boat in Rhodes harbor. After clearing Greek customs, we part the Mediterranean to reach Marmaris—our berth for the night. There's another opportunity to swim in the spectacular turquoise waters, then wind down with a beautiful onboard dinner. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations: Rhodes, Marmaris Accomplished: 20 miles / 33 km, elevation gain: 2,067 feet / 630 meters Longer Option: 33 miles / 52 km, elevation gain: 2,559 feet / 780 meters Accommodations: Mezcal II DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications. DAY 8 Goodbye, Greece! A final breakfast on our gulet is followed by goodbyes with your guides before they see you off. Meals: Breakfast Destinations: Marmaris DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications..