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Central Greek Aegean MTB
Duration
8 days
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$44
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$2,153 USD
Discover the Central Greek Aegean by mountain bike and boat. Stay on a floating home with a restaurant and transport, and explore natural pathways and trails across Kos, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, and Patmos. After the tours, swim in the clear blue sea from the boat's deck, and relax in picturesque harbour towns or rustic bars in the evening. This tour is perfect for both adventurers and water enthusiasts, and is full of cultural wonders and stories. Enjoy a magical and mythical world without the hassle of packing and unpacking.
- CategoryMountain Biking
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration8 days
- Culture LevelAdventurous
- Skill Level3 - Intermediate
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainCoastal
- Distance83.9 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance14 miles
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Quick Stats
- Duration8 days
- Main DestinationGreece
- Distance83.9 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance14 miles
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainCoastal
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Itinerary Details
- Day 1Bodrum (Embarkation)
- Day 2Kos Island
In the morning, you'll cross over to Kos town and bike in the direction of the world-famous archaeological excavation site of the Asclepion in Kos, the former home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. By bike, you continue through fragrant pine forests on gradually ascending natural trails to the backyard mountain of Kos town. While riding along the islands ridge, enjoy plenty of breath-taking panoramic views. The descent takes you along diverse trails back to the ship.
A wealth of cultural sights in Kos town provide an insight into the town’s turbulent historical past including the Roman Forum, the Crusader fortress, and the mosques from the time when Kos was part of the Ottoman Empire. The evening can be spent in one of the numerous bars or cafes in the town.
- 12.4 - 21.7 miles
- -1,148.3 ft
1,476.4 ft
2,624.7 ft - Boreas
- Breakfast
- Day 3Leros Island
This morning, enjoy an early morning crossing to the scenic Island of Leros. Today’s ride leads you to the fort of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem in Agia Marina and on through the small alleyways of the town. Passing the picturesque town harbour, cycle on to the seaside chapel Agios Isidoros, a popular place on the island to get married. Following the coastline, you'll reach a beautiful sandy beach and is the perfect place to stop for a swim and coffee.
The highlight of the day is cycling the newly constructed Lighthouse Trail before returning to the ship. Once at the boat, we cast off for Patmos or a nearby bay.
- 18.6 - 24.9 miles
- 1,968.5 ft
1,968.5 ft - Boreas
- Breakfast
- Day 4Patmos Island - Lipsi Island
Today we visit Patmos and its grotto on a short panoramic bike tour. It is said that St. John received the revelation during his captivity here. Keep cycling until you reach the highest part of the island, to the town of Chora. The world-famous monastery of St. John of Chora is found here with numerous white alleys, and 34 churches and chapels.
Another panoramic single trail through the scenic landscape leads you back to the harbour, where the ship awaits us for lunch and a crossing to the island of Lipsi. Enjoy the afternoon in the charming harbour town and be sure not to miss out on a visit to the legendary pastry shop!
- 9.3 - 12.4 miles
- 1,312.3 ft
1,312.3 ft - Boreas
- Breakfast
- Day 5Island Lipsi - Kalymnos Island
In the morning, set off on the bikes and take a tour around the island of Lipsi. The island is perfect for all riding preferences, from easy-going natural trails to challenging technical rides. We can experiment with a broad variety of riding styles before returning to the port.
In the afternoon, we sail on to the island of Kalymnos where you can enjoy the night in a quiet bay.
- 6.2 - 12.4 miles
- 820.2 ft
820.2 ft - Boreas
- Breakfast
- Day 6Kalmynos Island - Patmos Island
Today is a round trip by bike on Kalymnos where you can get to know the whole island. The island has also made a name for itself beyond Greece's borders as a climbing paradise. Surprisingly, you will pass through a green valley on this barren island and be able to enjoy wonderful views of the bay-rich coast.
Back in Pothia, the ship awaits us for lunch and the crossing to Kos Town where the evening will be spent.
- 18.6 - 26.1 miles
- 1,968.5 ft
1,968.5 ft - Boreas
- Breakfast
- Day 7Kos Island – Bodrum
On the last tour of the week and depending on your mood, we can bike to one of the many beautiful beaches in the vicinity of Kos Town to take another dip in the cool water or cycle once again towards Mount Dikeos for an extensive final trail experience.
In the morning we sail to Kos where the last cycling tour begins and leads either to one of the lovely beaches where we can enjoy a lengthy swim or once more to the backyard mountain of Kos. After lunch ashore, we enjoy our last cruise back to Bodrum. Here, we can once more go for a walk through the lively old town of Bodrum with its impressive castle of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem and the remains of the famous Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
An evening meal is enjoyed together in the company of guides and guests.
- 12.4 miles
- Boreas
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 8Bodrum (Disembarkation)