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Central Greek Aegean Plus + MTB option Sunny islands and history

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Difficulty
Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain

3 Difficulty level 3
Duration
The duration of the tour

8 days
Guidance
Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days

Guided

On this tour we explore the sunny islands of the Greek Aegean by bike and on board a comfortable Turkish Gulet. The islands are a magical and mythical world brimming with stories and cultural wonders. Come with us on a discovery voyage and experience the Aegean by land and by sea. Relax while swimming in idyllic bays, enjoy the spectacular views, and discover the region’s turbulent, glorious past. Let us take you to the ancient Asclepion where Hippocrates, the famous physician, practiced modern medicine. Enjoy the peaceful island of Lipsi and the atmosphere on the holy island Patmos and look forward to the incredible panoramic views that can be admired on the cycling tours throughout the trip. This tour will often be operated on the …

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Central Greek Aegean Plus + MTB option

Let us take you to the ancient Asclepion where Hippocrates, the famous physician, practiced modern medicine. Enjoy the peaceful island of Lipsi and the atmosphere on the holy island Patmos and look forward to the incredible panoramic views that can be admired on the cycling tours throughout the trip.

This tour will often be operated on the same boat as the mountain bike cruise “Central Greek Aegean” and one tour guide attends trekking bike group while the other one leads the mountain bike group. The mountain bike products are only available to guests who participate in these offroad mountain bike trails, more information about these offroad trails can be found on the website of our brand Islandhopping.

The ship – Your sailing hotel

In between cycling excursions, you cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. You will sleep and have breakfast and 1 warm meal on board. Depending on the program, this will be lunch or dinner. The other meal is ashore (not included). It’s possible to spend a day on board if you like.

This tour is part of our Islandhopping PLUS program. The PLUS tours offer our guests a PLUS all-round: a comfortable motor yacht, unlimited e-bike availability, as well as some pleasant surprises along the way.

Itinerary

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Day 1 Bodrum (Embarkation)

Individual arrival to Bodrum. A collective transfer from Bodrum Airport to the harbour is available for an extra cost on request. Check in begins on the Gullet at 4 pm. Use the evening hours to enjoy the lively atmosphere in the city of Bodrum and relax with a typical Turkish tea. In the evening a shared dinner on board can be enjoyed in the company of your travel companions and tour guides.

Day 2 Kos Island/Kos Town

30km18 mi

In the morning we 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. We cycle on until we reach the town of Kos. 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.

Day 3 Leros Island

28km17 mi

We enjoy an early morning crossing to the scenic Island of Leros. Today’s ride leads us 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, we cycle on to the seaside chapel Agios Isidoros, a popular place on the island to get married. Following the coastline, we reach a beautiful sandy beach where we stop for a swim and coffee. We then cycle on to the boat before sailing for Patmos or a nearby bay.

Day 4 Patmos Island – Lipsi Island

12km7 mi

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. The world-famous monastery of St. John of Chora is found in a village with numerous white alleys, and 34 churches and chapels. After our visit, we cycle along the coast until we reach the port. We meet the boat for lunch and crossing to Lipsi. Enjoy the afternoon in the charming harbour town and be sure not to miss out on a visit to the legendary pastry shop!

Day 5 Lipsi Island – Kalymnos Island

9km5 mi

In the late morning we explore Lipsi by bicycle, gaining an impression of its rich agriculture as we follow the route once around the island. In the afternoon we will cross over to the island of Kalymnos to the main port of Pothia, where we will spend the night. The old town of Pothia still clearly shows the former wealth of its inhabitants acquired through sponge diving.

Day 6 Kalymnos Island – Kos Island

42km26 mi

Today, a round tour by bike on Kalymnos is on the program, on which we will get to know the entire island, which has made a name for itself far beyond Greece’s borders as a climber’s paradise. We will also pass through a surprisingly green valley for this barren island and enjoy wonderful views of the bay-rich coast. Back in Pothia, the ship awaits us for lunch and the crossing to Kos Town for an overnight stay.

Day 7 Kos Island – Bodrum

24km14 mi

Our last cycling tour leads to the Embros thermal springs, where we can have a lengthy swim. 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.

Day 8 Bodrum (Disembarkation)

After breakfast disembarkation. Collective transfers to Bodrum Airport possible on request.

Good to know

Itinerary changes We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Sometimes the tour will be run in reverse order. Our tours are dependent on weather conditions and the final decision is that of the captain.
Language Due to our international audience all Islandhopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.
LEVEL 3 / 5: Cycling tours through hilly terrain with longer ascents up to approximately 250 meters. All tours, including the elevation gains, can be mastered more easily with electronic assistance. Suitable for cyclists who ride regularly and can confidently navigate varying surface conditions.
- Distance: 11 – 42 km per day
- Total elevation: 150 – 450 meters of elevation per day
Relevant for all levels: Safe cycling skills and familiarity with road traffic are prerequisites for taking part in our tours. Anyone renting an e-bike should already have experience and be confident in handling e-bikes, as these bikes are significantly heavier and faster than conventional bikes.
Individual cycling: This tour is primarily a guided group tour. Upon consultation with your tour guides, the possibility to cycle on your own along recommended, suitable routes, may present itself. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned bike tour.
Group riding pace: On our e-bike tour programs, the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on the e-bikes. Guests who are taking part on these tours on a road bike should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace. We thank you for your understanding.
Children: We believe that only children in a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and with a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bicycles is 1.50 m (5 ft.), 2025: rental e-bike is 1.50 m (5 ft.)
Requirement to wear a helmet: Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).
Catering: The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one warm meal a day. The half board starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
Internet availability: Our boats in Greece do not offer a WiFi connection. If you need to connect to the internet during the tour, we recommend bringing your portable electronic device to a cafe or bar somewhere in the harbour. Free WiFi is on offer almost everywhere. If you order something to eat or drink, then you are able to use the WiFi to your hearts content.
Own bicycles: Please be aware, that we have a weight limit of 22 kg (48.5 lb), if you bring your own bicycle on board of one of our boats. It is not possible to bring own E-bikes on board. This limit is important to protect the health of our guides/crew members, than they have to lift the bikes on board. If we consider it necessary, we will check the weight of the bicycle on site. If the weight limit is exceeded, we reserve the right to refuse taking the bike on board.
Luggage Advice: Please bring your personal belongings in fold-able travel bags. Please avoid hard protective cases. They will be too heavy to store within your cabin.
Our ships: Please do not forget that the ship is your hotel as well as a machine, which has to be maintained and operated – day and night. A certain level of noise is therefore inevitable.

Prices & availability

Friday

May 8, 2026

Friday

May 15, 2026

Bodrum

Boreas

Available

–€200.00

Prices from

€2,609.00 p.p.

€2,409.00 p.p.

Friday

May 22, 2026

Friday

May 29, 2026

Bodrum

Boreas

Available

–€200.00

Prices from

€2,609.00 p.p.

€2,409.00 p.p.

Friday

Jun 5, 2026

Friday

Jun 12, 2026

Bodrum

Boreas

Available

–€200.00

Prices from

€2,709.00 p.p.

€2,509.00 p.p.

Friday

Aug 28, 2026

Friday

Sep 4, 2026

Bodrum

Boreas

Available

Prices from

€2,609.00 p.p.

Sep 25, 2026Oct 2, 2026

Fully booked

Practical information

Included in this tour

8-day-trip on a premium gulet with crew
7 nights in a twin cabin below deck with shower/toilet
7 x half board on board
Drinking water on board
Guided bicycle tours and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
Bed linen & towels
Cabin cleaning daily, fresh towels at mid-week
Entrance fee to museums and archaeological sites (group visit only)
English speaking tour guide

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Excluded from this tour

Journey/transfer to Turkey
Mandatory Port and Transit tax: 200€ p.p.
Rental E-Bike (optional)
Entrance fees for sights not included in the tour price
Meals and beverages ashore
Beach towel for ashore use (if needed)
Other transfers
Beverages on board (tally sheet; to be paid to the captain)
Personal (travel) insurances
Tips for tour-guides and crew (at your discretion)
SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person – will be specified separately on the booking confirmation)

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Additional options & information

E-bike: €252 /week
Gravel bike: € 240 /week (available from 165cm)
Carbon road bike: €300 /week
Insurance against theft and damage of the rental bike: e-bike/road/gravel bike: € 28 /week (not insured: grossly negligent damages)

Special dietary requests (lactose free / gluten free / vegan), surcharge: € 70 p.p. (must be communicated in advance, payment on board)
Collective group transfers between Bodrum airport and Yalıçiftlik/Bodrum (available on embarkation or disembarkation days only): price on request (reservation requested – minimum 2 persons)
Exclusive transfers: on request

Price reductions

With three people sharing a cabin, we allow a €200 discount p.p. on the basic tour price (not combinable with other discounts).
Children up to the age of 16 receive a discount of €200 on the basic tour price (double occupacy, not combinable with other discounts).

Participants

Minimum: 14 Maximum: 30

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cycling on patmos

windmills in greece

wonderful Mediterranean view

Tour leader with a new hat!

This is the goat

The ship Boreas

The local life

The island from a distance

Tasty dates

Starting the tour

Small islands

See the city

Sailing into port

Flowery Bodrum

Harbor

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Kalymnos

Leaving the ship

Leros chapel

Leros Island from far above

Leros Island

Lipsi Manolis

Loading the ship

Monastery of holy john

Patmos

Flowers of Patmos

Fishing nets

Fisherman

Fisher boat

Enjoying the view on deck

Dancing!

Cycling towards the harbor town

Cycling on Leros

Bodrum

Beautiful sights

Beach beds to relax in

ancient ruins

Ancient bells of Patmos Island

A preserved site

A church

A church on Patmos

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Reviews

5/5

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4 star		2 (33%)
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4 / 5

Some 5 star aspects but significant room for improvement

The guides, cycle routes, boat crew, food and e-bikes were all excellent and I would give that part of the trip 5 stars. However, the boat itself is only a 3 at best. The cabins are not well designed with inadequate storage space. On previous bike and barge trips we had storage under the beds which was very handy. There are not enough drawers to make it easy to get at your clothes. The ventilation is a HUGE problem. The air conditioners which are needed due to the lack of ventilation are not controllable. They provide uncomfortably cold air which blows directly on you while in bed. You can t leave the portholes open to get fresh air if the sea is even a little bit rough. The air conditioners are not available all night and once they are turned off it gets hot in the cabins, You can t open the portholes to get fresh air if the seas are even a little bit rough since water comes in through them. If you are unlucky enough to be given a cabin on the starboard side you will get diesel fumes in your room whenever the generator is running. The bathroom doors should have a fastener to stop them from banging against the shower. The pillows are rock hard and very uncomfortable. It is extremely difficult to get a good night s sleep on this boat. On the positive side, the guides, Emma and August were awesome. Their communications were clear and timely and they did a great job reorganizing things due to mechanical issues with the boat and some inclement weather on our last day. The e-bikes are excellent& .some of the best we have used on our numerous trips. The crew on the boat were really great. The food was excellent and plentiful. The bartender made a really good margarita and provided excellent service throughout. The prices for wine and beer were on the high side given the availability of cheaper products in the region. It is also difficult to understand the logistics of embarkation on the first day. We all had to make our way to a harbour outside of Bodrum, and then the next morning we went back to Bodrum to clear immigration. Why not have everyone meet at the immigration centre, complete the process and then board and sail to Kos on the first night rather than staying in a relatively isolated harbour with no nightlife. On the last night we docked in a commercial type harbour& .like a small ship yard. What a horrible place to spend our last night!! It s hard to enjoy fun places like Bodrum when you are docked in places like this. More swimming stops would have been appreciated. The recommended tip at 10 percent of the base trip cost is very high.

Pat

Oct 11th, 2025
5 / 5

A dream vacation experience

The boat was beautiful! Clean, comfortable, and obviously well-maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing! Our guides were great–perfect mix of informality and professionalism.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours
Thank you for your lovely review. We re delighted to hear that the boat, the staff, and the food made your trip so memorable. It s great that you appreciated the mix of informality and professionalism from our guides. We hope to welcome you again on board in the future. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

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Cynthia Slagter

Jul 1st, 2025
5 / 5

Boat and Bike Tour in the Aegean Sea

We had a wonderful time on our Boat Bike Tour to Turkey and Greece! The guides–Ali and August–were outstanding and the boat and crew were fantastic–exceeding our expectations. It was a relaxing week spent learning the culture and history of the area while enjoying our time cycling, swimming and traveling by boat to the various islands. We also enjoyed getting to know the other guests and sharing the experience with them. We hope to take another trip with Boat and Bike soon!

Reply from Boat Bike Tours
Thank you for your lovely review. We re delighted to hear that the guides Ali and August, the boat and crew, and the week exploring Turkey and Greece made your trip so memorable. It s great that you enjoyed learning about the culture and history, cycling, swimming, and sharing the experience with fellow guests. We look forward to welcoming you on another trip soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

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Todd Hubers

Jun 26th, 2025
5 / 5

We just returned from a fabulous trip&

We just returned from a fabulous trip with BoatBike tours in Turkey and Greece. The ship The Admiral was beautiful and a fun home for the week. Ali and August were great guides and we enjoyed exploring the islands by bike with them. The e-bikes were very nice! Apol was friendly and took care of all our needs on the boat and the rest of the crew were also friendly and capable. The captain did an excellent job navigating the boat and all the busy harbors. The trip was nicer than we even imagined and we look forward to planning another BoatBike trip in the future!

Reply from Boat Bike Tours
Thank you for your kind review. We re delighted to hear that your trip through Turkey and Greece aboard The Admiral exceeded expectations. It s great that you enjoyed exploring the islands by bike with our guides Ali and August, and that the crew, including Apol and the captain, made your experience so memorable. We re glad the e-bikes and the ship felt like a fun and comfortable home for the week. We hope to welcome you again on board in the future. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

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Kristi

Jun 25th, 2025

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Spacious outdoor deck

Noble wooden interior

Swimming ladder

max. 30 passengers 14 cabins
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