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8-Day Cycling Around Tahtali Mountain Across Turkish Riviera From Antalya
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Sun and Sand, Cycling

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on an 8-day adventurous cycling tour from Antalya and cycle around the Tahtali Mountain (2360m), enjoying views of the spectacular landscape and the Turkish Riviera. Spend the nights in cosy lodges and bungalows, swim in the Mediterranean sea, stroll along the beautiful white sand beaches and ride through the serene pine trees of Turkey.

Highlights
  • Cycle around the Tahtali Mountain
  • Enjoy the view of the Turkish Rivera
  • Swim in the Mediterranean sea
  • Day 1: Arrive in Antalya expand_more
    • Arrive in Antalya and proceed to Cirali village either after a stroll or directly by coach if the whole tour group arrives together.

    • Check-in at Üernachtung Bungalow for three nights.

  • Day 2: Çırali- Beycik- Çırali (Bike 20 km) expand_more
    • After a short journey by bus, start the bike tour in Beycik.

    • Pass by some ports, and go to the plateau, which offers views of the sea on a clear day.

    • Cycle down to arrive near the sea. An almost endless descent with many great views will bring you to the bungalow hotel in Çırali. 

    • Enjoy dinner with Turkish specialties prepared by the friendly family of the hotel.

  • Day 3: Çırali (Hiking 1 hr.) expand_more
    • Wake up early in the morning and meet with the tour guide.

    • Enjoy the sightseeing of Olympos, go on cosy beach walks, and have a relaxing swim in the pleasant sea. Those who want to participate in a coast tour with a small boat can do so on this day.

    • Top bathing spots and a fine lunch with pasta and fish round off the trip. Alternatively, a bike tour in the morning to Adrasan is also available for booking. 

    • In the evening, climb Chimaera, the "burning mountain" of Çırali. Marvel at this natural wonder, where rising methane gas allows the fire to burn continuously.

    • End the day with a delicious dinner at the accommodation.

  • Day 4: Çırali- Ulupinar- Tekirova expand_more
    • Start the day with a hearty breakfast.

    • Proceed towards the village of Ulupinar either by bus transfer or by bike.

    • From the village, cycle along a dirt road into unknown coastal regions. In light of this, the uphill terrain will bring you to a small forest saddle. From here, the fun begins. Hundreds of rapid curves and switchbacks will give you a downhill feeling and get you into a canyon, just like a wild west romance. 

    • You will be guided by streams lined with reeds and other surprises. The greenery will be in stark contrast to the surrounding savannah. 

    • The lower part of the valley flattens and brings you to a secluded beach where you can have a small picnic. 

    • After a brief dip in the sea, drive along the coast.

    • Continue riding uphill and downhill, following a path through fragrant pine groves in the small cafe's and bar's decked Tekirova. 

    • Check-in at the Camyuva Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 5: Tekirova- Ovacık (Bike 40 km) expand_more
    • Today's biking day leads you back up into the mountains, interrupted by short runs through the original landscape towards "Ovacık". 

    • Pass through partially up along the Lycian fades. 

    • In the afternoon, continue biking at a steady pace to reach the next destination at 1200 meters. Pass through a magnificent plateau only a few meters up the sauna. 

    • Arrive at the hotel in Ovacık for dinner and overnight stay. 

  • Day 6: Ovacık- Beycik (Bike 35 km) expand_more
    • Today, ride up the mountain and follow the old roads that lead into the quaint mountain village of Altınyaka. Here, take a tea break. 

    • After a short rest, climb the pass with an embossed sheep plateau. From here, you can view the sea on clear days.

    • An almost endless descent with many great views will bring you to the mountain hotel in Beycik.

    • Enjoy dinner with Turkish specialities prepared by the friendly family of the hotel and spend the night there.

  • Day 7: Beycik- Antalya (Bike 60 km) expand_more
    • There is a possibility of cycling partly through a downhill stretch to Antalya entrance drive for the athletically ambitious biker.

    • The riding exercise will be rewarded with a rest at Urlubstag, along with a cosy breakfast.

    • The last day of biking with the queen stage calls in the morning a little condition. By vast pine woods, reach the highest point of the tour. 

    • Unknown paths in the woods will take you up to 1500 meters (Citdibi).

    • Next, ride downhill, along a path with curves.

    • Fast 1200hm nature paths and asphalt roads will hastily lead you down in a plane in front of Antalya. 

    • Once at the bottom, chain your bike against the trunks and lounge on the beach until the evening. 

    • Enjoy a delicious dinner.

    • Arrive at the hotel in Antalya for an overnight stay,

  • Day 8: Departure expand_more
    • Depending on flight timing, you can go for either a refreshing swim, stroll around the oriental streets, or rest.

    • Transfer to the airport and catch the flight back home. 

What's Included
  • Transfer from the airport and back

  • All other transfers of persons and luggage wheels according to the program

  • 6 nights stay in small comfortable hotels in the regions of Çıralı and Ovacık

  • 1 night stay in Antalya old city (Advance Viewed Hotels: Emek Pansiyon Bungalow, Gul Mountain Resort, Sundance Camp Bungalows, Beycik Palace, Antalya Puding Marina)

  • English speaking Turkish tour guide

  • All admissions (Olympos, Chimera and Phaselis ancient cities)

What's Excluded
  • Airfare and all Saemtliche Airport and taxis

  • Bike rentals (bike rent one week for Trek 3700 M Disc: 60 €)

  • Optional wheel tour to Adrasan (35 €)

  • Beverages (In the hotel and on the road except for tea and coffee for breakfast)

  • All lunch

  • Gratuities

  • Single room supplement

Meeting Point

Antalya, Turkey

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 40USD 400 Per Group

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USD 400 / group