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DuVine Greek Isles Yacht & Bike Tour

DuVine Greek Isles!

Sail the Aegean from Athens to Rhodes…

Tour Highlights: 

• Sail aboard a yacht to the neo-classical town of Symi, medieval port of Rhodes, and lesser-known islands in between
• Discover ancient sites with a lasting impact on modern society, from the Panormitis monastery to the Colossus of Rhodes
• Dine on Mediterranean fare prepared by your private chef, including vine-ripened vegetables, handmade cheese, local honey, and fresh-caught seafood
• Experience a spectrum of natural beauty in a single day, biking to the lip of an active volcano before swimming in the Aegean Sea

Eat: Mediterranean mezes like stuffed calamari, hearty moussaka, feta with aromatic oregano and olives, colorful salads, and the daily catch grilled to perfection

Drink: Unexpected wines of Greece and Turkey including Mandilaria, a red varietal grown on the island of Rhodes

Itinerary: 

Pre-Tour Athens or Itanbul Packages Available! 

Begin in Athens, the beating heart of ancient Greece. We’ll meet you at the airport and whisk you to your home base at the Electra Palace Hotel. After a night’s rest, explore the city’s classical heritage on foot with our local guide. Marvel at the staggering columns of the Parthenon and the Ancient Agora flanked by storied temples and rocky outcroppings, then lunch on your own at one of the Plaka’s restaurants. The rest of today is yours to explore this intriguing city. The next day, board a flight to Kos where you will be greeted by your DuVine guide. We’ll have lunch at a local taverna, visit the island’s archeological museum, and spend some free time in the charming harbor. Then, board a ferry to Bodrum to meet the rest of our group and embark on the Kaya Guneri Plus.

Accommodations: Electra Palace Athens

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Begin in Istanbul, the cultural capital of modern Turkey that converges on two continents. From the airport, we’ll transfer you to the Four Seasons Sultanahmet for your first restful evening. On our second day in Istanbul, explore the city’s heritage on foot with our local guide: marvel at the Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, mesmerizing Byzantine monuments, and an opulent underground cistern. After lunch in a local restaurant, we’ll weave through the stalls of the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar and tour the iconic Blue Mosque. Then it’s time for our flight to Bodrum—we’ll meet our boat and the rest of the group.

Accommodations: Four Seasons Sultanahmet

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DAY 1) Welcome to Greek Isles 

Meet our guides at the Kos airport and transfer to the harbor, or arrive in Bodrum for a bit of free time before your tour. After a ferry ride to Turgutreis, get settled aboard the Kaya Guneri Plus, our private yacht. Toast to adventure with a welcome drink served by the five-person sailing crew as we enjoy a sunset dinner aboard the gulet and our first night on deck.

Meals: Dinner

Destinations: Kos, Bodrum, Turgutreis

Accommodations: Kaya Guneri Plus*

*Cabin upgrades available; inquire for pricing

DAY 2) Kalymnos and Pserimos

Savor a leisurely breakfast before we clear customs and cruise to Kalymnos Island, dropping anchor in the harbor and getting fitted to our bikes before today’s ride to Argoninta Bay. Challenge yourself with a gradual climb to the island’s highest pass and soak in impressive vistas of the Aegean Sea before descending to the island’s western shores. Refuel with a Greek coffee in a local taverna, then pedal back to meet the boat, completing a full circle around the island. Lunch is served on board, followed by an afternoon of exploring the port town on your own. This evening, sail on to the almost uninhabited Pserimos Island, perhaps seizing the opportunity for a refreshing swim before dinner on the gulet.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Destinations: Kalymnos, Pserimos

Accomplished: 25 miles / 40 km, elevation gain: 830 meters

Accommodations: Kaya Guneri Plus

DAY 3) Kos to Kefalos 

Today we chart an early course back to the Island of Kos. In the morning, bike the island from north to south through central hills dotted with picturesque villages. Pause at the ruins of the ancient healing temple of Asclepion where the Hippocratic Oath was formulated, then continue climbing to the mountain village of Zia for a scenic look at Kalymnos Island and a light lunch. Return to sea level, arriving in Zipari Village for a tasting of local wine with our friends, the Triantafyllopoulos family. This afternoon, choose to cycle along the southern coastline of Kos or head straight back to the boat. Our next stop is Kefalos, with a cocktail hour and dinner served en route.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Destinations: Kos, Zia, Zipari, Kefalos

Accomplished: 15 miles / 25 km, elevation gain: 580 meters

Longer Option: 26 miles / 42 km, elevation gain: 750 meters

Accommodations: Kaya Guneri Plus

DAY 4) Nisiros and Symi 

Greet the day over breakfast at sea en route to the island of Nisiros. Once on land, a climb to the top of Nisiros offers infinite views of the Aegean Sea, Greek Islands, and Turkey’s imposing coastline. Arrive in Nikia, the island’s highest village, and peer into the mouth of an active volcano down below. We’ll stop by the well-preserved 4th-century acropolis in Mandraki and make our way through the city’s whitewashed amphitheater of flat-roofed homes and pumice stone streets before breaking for lunch in a friendly taverna. Back on the boat, it’s time for a siesta or cocktails as we chase the sunset towards Symi. Dinner is on your own at a restaurant tucked between neo-classic houses and late 19th-century churches.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Destinations: Nisiros, Symi

Accomplished: 26 miles / 42 km, elevation gain: 863 meters

Accommodations: Kaya Guneri Plus

DAY 5) Symi and Rhodes 

We return to our bikes first thing in the morning and ascend to a scenic ridge perched above the sea. Nearing the water once again, our epic ride ends with a visit to a remote monastery in Panormitis for an illuminating glimpse of Greek Orthodox monastic life. Our next stop is a secluded cove only accessible by boat for an idyllic lunch on board and swimming in secret waters. Then it’s onto the island of Rhodes where after your guided tour of the medieval town you are free to explore and dine in one of the many local restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Destinations: Symi, Rhodes

Accomplished: 15 miles / 24 km, elevation gain: 645 meters

Accommodations: Kaya Guneri Plus

DAY 6) Kolympia and Lindos

Rise early for breakfast onboard as we cruise to Kolympia. Today, we’ll ride toward the island’s center through the towns of Archipoli and Eleousa and arrive in the village of Apollona. After lunch in a family-run taverna, we’ll breeze downhill through the island’s valleys into verdant forests, finally reaching sea level in Lindos. Off the bike, spend the afternoon discovering the labyrinthine streets and climb to the Acropolis for a breathtaking view. Return to the boat in Lindos Bay for a quick dip in the Mediterranean and dinner prepared by the boat’s private chef.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Destinations: Rhodes, Kolympia, Lindos

Accomplished: 38 miles / 61 km, elevation gain: 914 meters

Accommodations: Kaya Guneri Plus

DAY 7) Anthony Quinn Beach to Marmaris 

Breakfast is served on the gulet as we cruise to our first destination, a stunning beach named for actor Anthony Quinn. Today, we cycle Rhodes from east to west. A gradual climb brings us to Psinthos: pause for a coffee, then pedal the rest of the way down to a well-deserved lunch at a local micro-winery. A short transfer takes us back to the boat in Rhodes harbor. After clearing Greek customs, we part the Mediterranean to reach Marmaris—our berth for the night. There’s another opportunity to swim in the spectacular turquoise waters, then wind down with a beautiful onboard dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Destinations: Rhodes, Marmaris

Accomplished: 20 miles / 33 km, elevation gain: 630 meters

Longer Option: 33 miles / 52 km, elevation gain: 780 meters

Accommodations: Kaya Guneri Plus

DEPARTURE DETAILS 

-Airport City: Dalaman, Turkey

-Drop-Off Location: Marmaris ferry terminal or Dalaman airport

-Drop-Off Time: 9:00 am for both

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