Turkey Biking
Pedaling, Yachting & Kayaking Along the Mediterranean
Winding your way through the timeless Turkish countryside and along the dazzling Mediterranean Coast, you're more likely to encounter herds of goats than cars. Savor the intoxicating scent of tangerine, orange and lemon blossoms from orchards along the way. Where culture and tradition endure, you'll find skillful weavers creating such richly colored textiles as kilims and sumacs. Meander through ruins dating to the 7th century B.C. and feast on grilled fresh fish, sun-ripened tomatoes, eggplant, feta cheese and olives. On this Backroads cultural odyssey, pedal, swim, hike and stargaze from the deck of our traditional Turkish gulet. And let the heart, soul and natural beauty of Turkey captivate you.
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- Experience the crossroads of East and West
- Rides through pine-dappled hills, olive groves, craggy outcrops, sunny beaches and friendly villages
- The ancient ruins of Knidos
- Break bread with a Turkish family at their traditional home
- Sail the Mediterranean in traditional wooden gulets, dropping anchor to swim, snorkel and slumber
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
Days 1-2 bodrum
Meet in Bodrum and explore the town's Museum of Underwater Archaeology, housed in a castle 
Bike amid pine-covered hills and olive groves Visit Sazköy village and enjoy lunch at the home of a local.
Days 3-4 datca
Ferry across the Aegean Sea, then bike the scenic route to our hotel Ride to the bustling seaport of Datça and feast on a delicious lunch of barbecued fish Pedal up the mountainous spine of the Datça Peninsula and along the coast Explore the ruins of Knidos.
Day 5 hisaronu
Set sail on Hisarönü Bay aboard a private boat In the village of Turgutköy, learn the intricacies of silk weaving and carpet making Pedal along a rolling coastal road.
Days 6-9 mediterranean coast
Board traditional Turkish gulets for a three-day cruise along the dramatic shoreline Remote coves provide shelter for a variety of watersports Coastal hills beckon walkers and bikers to explore In Kaunos, investigate the well-preserved Roman theater and remains of Lycian and Carian tombs Sail to Cleopatra's Bay for a day of kayaking, snorkeling and swimming.
- Premiere Inns: These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.
- Casual Inns: These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the area with such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.
- Deluxe Family Camping: We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.
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Turkey Biking
SPECTACULAR SETTINGS: Premiere Inns*
The Marmara Bodrum
Bodrum (2 nights) Perched on a hill overlooking Bodrum, enjoy sea views and beautifully appointed modern guest rooms with marble sinks and mosaic walls.
Mehmet Ali Aga Mansion
Datça (2 nights) A Relais & Châteaux member, this early 19th-century home has been restored and converted into a museum hotel, with a swimming pool, Turkish bath and beautiful gardens.
Golden Key Hisarönü
Hisarönü (1 night) This seaside gem faces the crystalline waters of Hisarönü Bay.
* Casual Inn
Turkish Yachts
Mediterranean Coast (3 nights) Traditional wooden gulets with private rooms - and serving fresh regional cuisine prepared by the crew - carry us along the coast by day and into peaceful coves by night.
Turkey Biking
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insider Trips | Explore at a leisurely pace—on village walks, market strolls, art history excursions, hands-on cooking classes and more. | ||
| 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
Day 1
- City Walk & Castle Tour 3 hours
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
- 19, 37 miles
- 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Level 1 2 Route Options Available
- 9, 15 miles
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 4 4 Route Options Available
- Biking 16, 25, 45 miles
- Walking 0.6 miles
Day 5
- Level 1 2 Route Options Available
- 11, 17 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- 18 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 7
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- 15, 24, 34 miles
Day 8
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Hiking 3 miles
Day 9
- Conclusion of Trip