Cycle Turkey
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Highlights
- Cycle through beautiful scenery and interesting hill villages on Turkey's Turquoise Coast
- Experience local culture with a night in a village house and delicious fresh local food
- Visit the ancient Lycian ruins at Xanthos and Patara
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Our cycling tour of southwestern Turkey kicks off in Dalyan. The quaint fishing town is surrounded by natural and ancient beauty - the meandering River Dalyan lead from the town through the marshes to the golden sands of Iztuzu Beach, while above the town, the Lycian ...
Starting out on our bikes for the first ride from Dalyan, we'll cycle to the river, cross via the river taxi and continue our ride to the hot springs of Sultaniye, our first stop. This ancient spot has been used as a source of wellness since Roman times and entrance i...
Leaving Dalyan, this morning we'll cycle along country roads following the flood plain around Dalyan and Sulungur Lake. We'll climb over the Gokbel pass (140 metres/460 feet) and descend to the plains of Dalaman. Once the Sultan's hunting ground, after the declaration...
This morning, we'll enjoy a relaxing breakfast before taking a walk around Fethiye to look at the remains of Telmessos and the Amyntas tomb carved into the rocks above the town. Telmessis is situated in a natural harbour and has both Lycian and Carian influences. Equa...
This morning, we'll drive for 20 minutes to the ancient site of Tlos. Set on a rocky promontory, these largely unexcavated ruins offer great views over the Xanthos Valley. The elevation and cool water gushing down from the mountain, made this an ideal summer retreat f...
Leaving Sutlegen behind this morning we'll start with a cool descent through the cedar forests before coming to Belmuar. Those who feel up to it can tackle the 230 metre/755 feet pass, those who prefer can hop on the bus and enjoy a tea at the scenic pass instead. We'...
We'll have a gentle start today, crossing the lowlands of Patara. Then, we'll climb the 250 metre/820 feet ascent to the pass above Kalkan before descending to the rugged coast. We'll ride through agricultural land, passing by the harbour town of Kalkan and finishing ...
Our tour ends at our hotel in Kas. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight leaves later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like a hotel transfer, you'll need to depart from Dalaman Airport (DLM), around a three-hour drive from the hotel.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Philip
Nov 2023
Cycle Turkey
Better than the brochure. A variety of acomodation and meals, hard cycling, but not all day, other interests/activities to fill or break up the day, eg swimming, bo...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Cycle Turkey
Getting to the top of some long hills, the subsequent downh...
Paul
Oct 2023
Cycle Turkey
An excellent trip with a good mix of cycling and seeing both cultural an...
Amanda
Oct 2023
Cycle Turkey
Bit of a mixed bag for me. I really enjoyed the mix of activities, including the boat trip (particularly the boat trip!), the stay at the gorge, lunches at local hou...
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