Here it’s all about the beauty and blueness of the Mediterranean coast, and the unique spectacle of sky and sea merging into one. With the exception of effervescent Istanbul, we will ride through tranquil countryside, alongside steep cliffs, before descending toward bays and villages. The history of yesterday and today also comes into play, with respect for traditions as well as a taste for modernity comingling in this perpetual point of contact between Europe and Asia, a crossroads for economic, cultural and religious exchange. What say those who have travelled there with us? “A very welcome change of scenery.” “One of the most beautiful Vélo Québec Voyages destinations.”
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The package includes:
- round-trip air transportation for passenger and bicycle with Air France;
- 14 nights in two-to four-star hotels (double occupancy);
- 14 breakfasts and 6 evening meals;
- domestic flights from Istanbul to Antalya and from Dalaman to Istanbul;
- bus trips.
From 12 à 25 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Start/Finish: Montréal-Trudeau/Istanbul with connection in Paris > Istanbul/Montréal-Trudeau with connection in Paris.
From day to day
Short route: 577 km • Long route: 585 km
Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul, bus trip to the hotel.
Day 2 - Bus trip to the Istanbul airport. Flight to Antalya, bus trip to the hotel.
Day 3 - Antalya, Çamyuva (63 km).
Day 4 - Çamyava, Çirali (39 km).
Day 5 - Çirali, Olympos, Çavus, Yenice, Kumluca, Finike (65 km).
Day 6 - Finike, Kale (Demre), Kas (77 km).
Day 7 - Free day or boat trip to Kekova.
Day 8 - Kas, Kalkan, Yesilköy, Patara (55 or 63 km).
Day 9 - Patara, Xanthos, Saklikent Gorge, Fethiye (78 km).
Day 10 - Fethiye, Göcek, Ortaca, Dalyan (66 km).
Day 11 - Free day or hiking.
Day 12 - Dalyan, Köycegiz, Kizilyaka, Akyaka (Gökova) (64 km).
Day 13 - Akyaka (Gökova), Ören (70 km).
Day 14 - Bus trip to Dalaman airport, flight to Istanbul, bus trip to the hotel.
Day 15 - Bus trip to Istanbul airport and return trip to Montréal.
Itinerary subject to change.