It has been a natural progression that our Odysseys have greatly evolved as we strive to make bigger and better adventures. Once they were just rides across countries, covering great distances, crossing borders. Now, as we aim to deliver so much more, and maximise the best of the countries we travel in, inevitably things have become a little more complicated. But this is where the fun begins! And this is what makes our trips so unique, challenging and adventurous.
The Odyssey – from Asia to Europe – ancient rugged Turkey to the archipelago that is Greece, made up of 6000 islands, of which 227 are inhabited – we ride 8! – Lesbos, Kos, Kalymnos, Symi, Nisiros, Leros, Kefalonia, and of course Ithaka.
The above photo is stunning Symi, island no.5 of The Odyssey and a Venetian jewel of the Dodecanese Islands. Arriving by our gulets is magical. Riding along the shores over the challenging hills, down to Panormitis Monastery for a coffee and exploring around every corner is a phenomenal experience in itself. Then returning to your yacht for a spectacular lunch before sailing on to another island or swimming in the blue waters of the Mediterranean is unique and unforgettable.
The Odyssey travels by bike, luxury private gulet through the Dodecanese, speed boat across the Gulf of Corinth and private water taxi between the Ionian Islands. Plus a couple of ferries and one flight from Kos to Athens to bridge this Odyssey and get the very best from these epic countries. We skip between Turkey and Greece, smoothly managed by our local team of both Turks and Greeks (it is great when they work together so well!) without a hitch dealing with the port authorities and customs, a different support vehicle on every island….. One morning you are disembarking your gulet in Bodrum (Turkey), then sipping coffee on the hills of Kos (Dodecanese Islands) with views over the Mediterranean. By evening you will be dining under the Acropolis in Athens on mainland Greece!
We visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites – Troy, Ephesus, Pergamon, Delphi, Epidaurus and the Acropolis. Our tours are focused, timed and executed by our expert team of storytellers. The details are everything!
Dealing with these logistical challenges while experiencing the best roads, history, amazing food, wine and hotels is what makes our trips, not tours, but genuine Odysseys!
Let us do all the work. All you have to do is ride your bike and experience the adventure!