What’s Included
9 nights hotel & boutique accommodation
Daily breakfast
Support vehicle for cyclists
Local English-speaking guide
Transfers & luggage handling
What’s Not Included
International flights
Meals not listed
Tips
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Optional excursions
Bike in Turkiye
Turkey
10 Days Cycling Tour
Airplane
Istanbul, Tekirdag, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Assos, Pergamon, Ephesus, Kusadasi
Tour: BIK
Combine adventure, history, and breathtaking landscapes on this 10-day cycling journey across Turkiye. Designed for travelers who love to explore actively, this tour takes you beyond the ordinary, pedaling through ancient cities, coastal towns, and unforgettable scenery.
Your adventure begins in Istanbul, where East meets West, with visits to landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque before crossing the Bosphorus. From there, cycle along the Marmara coastline toward Tekirdag and Gelibolu, immersing yourself in local culture and natural beauty. Ride through the historic battlefields of Gallipoli, visit the ancient ruins of Troy, and continue to the charming coastal village of Assos. Explore Pergamon, once a great center of learning, before reaching the world-renowned ancient city of Ephesus and the vibrant resort town of Kusadasi.
Each stage is designed to balance cycling with cultural discovery, supported by a vehicle to ensure comfort and safety along the way. Evenings are spent in welcoming boutique hotels and local accommodations, allowing you to relax and enjoy traditional Turkish hospitality. Optional excursions, from boat trips to cultural shows, let you add even more depth to your journey.
This is more than just a bike tour—it’s a chance to experience Turkiye’s history, culture, and landscapes in the most authentic way possible, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
General Information
What’s Not Included
International flights
Meals not listed
Tips
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Optional excursions
What’s Included
9 nights hotel & boutique accommodation
Daily breakfast
Support vehicle for cyclists
Local English-speaking guide
Transfers & luggage handling
1
DEPARTURE FROM CANADA
Overnight Flight / Meals: In-flight
Pedaling Toward Adventure
Depart Canada on your overnight transatlantic flight to Turkey. Ahead of you lies a cycling journey through history, culture, and landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world.
2
ISTANBUL
Overnight in Istanbul / Meals: Dinner
Welcome to the Crossroads of Continents
Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey’s vibrant cultural capital. Transfer to your hotel, rest, and in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner where you meet your cycling group and guide.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Sail between Europe and Asia under the stars with live folk music, dance shows, and traditional Turkish cuisine.
3
ISTANBUL CITY RIDE
Overnight in Istanbul / Meals: Dinner
Exploring the Old City on Two Wheels
Begin your cycling adventure with a guided bike ride through Istanbul’s historic peninsula. Pass Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar, experiencing the city at a relaxed pace.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Topkapi Palace Guided Tour
Step inside the palace of Ottoman sultans with its lavish courtyards and treasures.
4
GALLIPOLI – TROY – CANAKKALE
Overnight in Canakkale / Meals: Breakfast
Historic Battlefields & Legends
Travel to Gallipoli for a cycling tour of the WWI memorials, Anzac Cove, and Lone Pine. Continue to Troy to see the ancient ruins and replica wooden horse. End the day in Canakkale.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Gallipoli War Museum
Visit the local museum with artifacts, photographs, and personal stories from the Gallipoli campaign.
5
PERGAMON – KUSADASI
Overnight in Kusadasi / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Ancient Healing & Aegean Views
Cycle through Pergamon, exploring the Asclepion, one of the ancient world’s great healing centers. Continue along the Aegean coastline toward Kusadasi, known for its beaches and resorts.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Pergamon Acropolis Visit
Explore the dramatic hillside ruins including the steepest theater of the ancient world.
6
EPHESUS RIDE
Overnight in Kusadasi / Meals: Breakfast
Walking Through Ancient Streets
Cycle to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved cities of antiquity. Explore the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and the Great Theatre. End with a visit to the House of Virgin Mary.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Evening Turkish Bath
Relax with a traditional hamam experience after a day of riding.
7
PAMUKKALE
Overnight in Pamukkale / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Thermal Terraces & Ancient Hierapolis
Ride into Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and enjoy the stunning natural setting.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Cleopatra’s Antique Pool
Swim in warm mineral waters among fallen marble columns, said to have been a favorite of Cleopatra.
8
KONYA – CAPPADOCIA
Overnight in Pamukkale / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
From Sufism to Fairy Chimneys
Cycle toward Konya, spiritual home of the Whirling Dervishes. Visit the Mevlana Museum before continuing into Cappadocia, a land of surreal landscapes.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
Witness the mystical Sema ritual performed by Mevlevi dervishes, symbolizing the spiritual journey.
9
CAPPADOCIA RIDE
Overnight in Cappadocia / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Valleys & Underground Cities
Cycle through Göreme Valley with its cave churches and frescoes. Ride past Paşabağ fairy chimneys, Devrent Valley, and explore an underground city carved by early Christians.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Take to the skies at sunrise for breathtaking views of Cappadocia’s unique terrain.
Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant
Evening entertainment with regional dances, music, and unlimited drinks.
10
ANKARA – RETURN TO CANADA
Meals: Breakfast
Farewell Turkey
Transfer to Ankara, Turkey’s capital, for a panoramic visit including the Mausoleum of Atatürk. In the evening, depart for your return flight to Canada, carrying unforgettable memories of cycling through Turkey’s history and landscapes.
1
DEPARTURE FROM CANADA
Overnight Flight / Meals: In-flight
Pedaling Toward Adventure
Depart Canada on your overnight transatlantic flight to Turkey. Ahead of you lies a cycling journey through history, culture, and landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world.
2
ISTANBUL
Overnight in Istanbul / Meals: Dinner
Welcome to the Crossroads of Continents
Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey’s vibrant cultural capital. Transfer to your hotel, rest, and in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner where you meet your cycling group and guide.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Sail between Europe and Asia under the stars with live folk music, dance shows, and traditional Turkish cuisine.
3
ISTANBUL CITY RIDE
Overnight in Istanbul / Meals: Dinner
Exploring the Old City on Two Wheels
Begin your cycling adventure with a guided bike ride through Istanbul’s historic peninsula. Pass Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar, experiencing the city at a relaxed pace.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Topkapi Palace Guided Tour
Step inside the palace of Ottoman sultans with its lavish courtyards and treasures.
4
GALLIPOLI – TROY – CANAKKALE
Overnight in Canakkale / Meals: Breakfast
Historic Battlefields & Legends
Travel to Gallipoli for a cycling tour of the WWI memorials, Anzac Cove, and Lone Pine. Continue to Troy to see the ancient ruins and replica wooden horse. End the day in Canakkale.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Gallipoli War Museum
Visit the local museum with artifacts, photographs, and personal stories from the Gallipoli campaign.
5
PERGAMON – KUSADASI
Overnight in Kusadasi / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Ancient Healing & Aegean Views
Cycle through Pergamon, exploring the Asclepion, one of the ancient world’s great healing centers. Continue along the Aegean coastline toward Kusadasi, known for its beaches and resorts.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Pergamon Acropolis Visit
Explore the dramatic hillside ruins including the steepest theater of the ancient world.
6
EPHESUS RIDE
Overnight in Kusadasi / Meals: Breakfast
Walking Through Ancient Streets
Cycle to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved cities of antiquity. Explore the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and the Great Theatre. End with a visit to the House of Virgin Mary.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Evening Turkish Bath
Relax with a traditional hamam experience after a day of riding.
7
PAMUKKALE
Overnight in Pamukkale / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Thermal Terraces & Ancient Hierapolis
Ride into Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and enjoy the stunning natural setting.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Cleopatra’s Antique Pool
Swim in warm mineral waters among fallen marble columns, said to have been a favorite of Cleopatra.
8
KONYA – CAPPADOCIA
Overnight in Pamukkale / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
From Sufism to Fairy Chimneys
Cycle toward Konya, spiritual home of the Whirling Dervishes. Visit the Mevlana Museum before continuing into Cappadocia, a land of surreal landscapes.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
Witness the mystical Sema ritual performed by Mevlevi dervishes, symbolizing the spiritual journey.
9
CAPPADOCIA RIDE
Overnight in Cappadocia / Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Valleys & Underground Cities
Cycle through Göreme Valley with its cave churches and frescoes. Ride past Paşabağ fairy chimneys, Devrent Valley, and explore an underground city carved by early Christians.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Take to the skies at sunrise for breathtaking views of Cappadocia’s unique terrain.
Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant
Evening entertainment with regional dances, music, and unlimited drinks.
10
ANKARA – RETURN TO CANADA
Meals: Breakfast
Farewell Turkey
Transfer to Ankara, Turkey’s capital, for a panoramic visit including the Mausoleum of Atatürk. In the evening, depart for your return flight to Canada, carrying unforgettable memories of cycling through Turkey’s history and landscapes.