Turkey Cycling Tour

by Nichols Expeditions
Region
southwestern coast
Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Join us on an exciting Cycling Adventure in Turkey. The tour highlights include cycling along the exquisite southwestern coast, hiking to ancient ruins, and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. The cycling is van supported on a superb coastal route we selected especially for its breathtaking vistas and beaches…anyone up for a dip in the sea while lunch is being prepared? Uncrowded roads take us through small towns and near a number of fantastic Greek, Roman, and Lycian ruins.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival at the Izmir Airport, Transfer to Selcuk free time.

Arrival at the Izmir Airport, Transfer to Selcuk free time.

Day 2: Bike fitting and tour orientation followed by a tour of the incomparable city of Ephesus

Bike fitting and tour orientation followed by a tour of the incomparable city of Ephesus

Day 3: We transfer to Priene to begin our first ride, an easy pedal to the ruins of Milletos, known for its extraordinary Roman Theater.

65 km 540 m

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We transfer to Priene to begin our first ride, an easy pedal to the ruins of Milletos, known for its extraordinary Roman Theater.

Day 4: We begin our day with a transfer from Lake Bafa to Bagdamlari.

62 km 0 m

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We begin our day with a transfer from Lake Bafa to Bagdamlari.

Day 5: We begin cycling a quiet route through a few small villages that lead toward the enchanting tree lined western shore of a beautiful lake.

35 km 700 m

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We begin cycling a quiet route through a few small villages that lead toward the enchanting tree lined western shore of a beautiful lake.

Day 6: Today’s ride passes along a beautiful wetland area and then winds through small villages on quiet roads lined with fields, orchards and rock tombs.

42 km 610 m

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Today’s ride passes along a beautiful wetland area and then winds through small villages on quiet roads lined with fields, orchards and rock tombs.

Day 7: Morning transfer to Xanthos, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Turkey.

46 km 730 m

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Morning transfer to Xanthos, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Turkey.

Day 8: We have a layover day in Kas – a favorite town along our route.

We have a layover day in Kas – a favorite town along our route.

Day 9: Morning transfer to Mavikent for our final ride - the perfect ending to a great tour.

30 km 580 m

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Morning transfer to Mavikent for our final ride - the perfect ending to a great tour.

Day 10: Afternoon transfer to the airport in Antalya Airport

Afternoon transfer to the airport in Antalya Airport

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the southwestern coast

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