Greek Islands Bike & Boat

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches*, 2 dinners (does not include drinks). The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the meals. *Note that the included lunches and dinners are not clearly labelled on the daily itinerary as they depend on sailing conditions on the day and from time to time we may substitute one of the lunches for a dinner or vice versa, your tour guide will inform you locally when these will be included.

vegetarian, vegan, kosher, meat

21 speed trekking bike rental with pannier (electric bikes available on most trips for a supplement - limited supplies).

7 nights accommodation in a double cabin below deck with private bathroom (supplement applies for single use of a double cabin). If you are travelling by yourself you can pay the single supplement (limited no. of cabins). The compact cabins have a double bed or a twin beds.

E-Bikes rental or if you prefer, 21 speed trekking bike with pannier (advise at time of booking if you prefer a hybrid bike). The guides will carry bike locks for the group when cycling, or individual locks can be provided on request if you decide to bike alone (limited supply).

6 guided cycling tours on the different islands

Experienced crew including English speaking tour guide

Bed linen and towels

Entries to museums and archeological sites for group visits

Overview maps for daily cycle tours

Free wifi on board

Emergency hotline

Bottled water on board and during all activities ashore

BIKES

* E-bike rental is included in the trip price. These are a high-quality pedelec, powered usually by a Bosch motor capable of covering long distances, and characterized by their light weight and great components. Alternative drive systems may also be used. Standard components of our e-bikes in varying frame sizes include 28 inch hollow chamber rims with puncture-proof touring tyres, high-quality derailleur gears and break systems, a carrier, sturdy bike stand, touring saddle as well as mudguards and a pannier rack. With our e-bikes you can conquer the hills with a smile, they are a true declaration of independence for all who wish to cycle and seek the support of a little push. We offer a low bar/unisex frame for all guests up to 179 cm, and a high bar frame for people 180 cm+.

* A discount applies if you prefer a hybrid rental bike. These are a reliable, low maintenance, aluminium frame hybrid bike (women and men) in the suitable size (according to your height, provided at time of booking). They're equipped with 28 inch hollow chamber rims with puncture- proof touring tyres, high-quality derailleur gears and break systems, a carrier and a sturdy bike stand, touring saddle as well as mudguards and a pannier rack. All components provide the rider with an uncompromised cycle experience.

BRINGING YOUR OWN SADDLE AND PEDALS

Our rental bikes are equipped with flat pedals. Should you not want to be without your own click pedals (or own saddle – without the seat post), please bring them with you and let your tour guide attach them to your rental bike.

BRINGING YOUR OWN BIKE

We actively discourage you from bringing your own bicycles because the transport from your hometown to Greece by airplane is both costly and risky. The bicycles often get damaged during the transport and transfer taxis are often unwilling to transport bicycle boxes. In addition to the above mentioned it is very difficult to store the boxes on the boat during the week. If you still want to bring your own bicycle, please keep in mind that a bicycle with a gearshift (at least 21 gears) in a sound technical condition is required for this tour because the area is mostly hilly to mountainous. If you decide to bring your own bicycle you should double-check the condition of your brakes, tires and chains before the trip and put together an appropriate repair kit with spare parts (such as an extra tire tube). Exclusion of liability: Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH / Island Hopping and UTracks cannot be held liable for any damage that might be caused to your bicycle during loading, unloading or transfer.

Please be aware, that we have a weight limit of 22 kg (48.5 lb), if you bring your own bicycle. This limit is important to protect the health of our guides/crew members, than they have to lift the bikes on board.

We do not recommend bringing along private road bikes, as the thin tyres are not suitable for some of the surfaces encountered on this tour.

**E-BIKES: Privately owned e-bikes are NOT allowed on board due to the lack of space.

BICYCLE INSURANCE

We are offering a bicycle insurance against theft and damage for our Islandhopping bicycles (not insured: grossly negligent damages). Bike Insurance should be pre-booked and paid, or can be paid for in cash locally: EUR10 per person for hybrid bike, EUR20 per person for electric bike. Please note that normal travel insurance often does not cover loss or damage to rental bikes. If you do not take out bike insurance you will need to pay for the cost of the bike or repair of damages. Kindly take care of your rental bicycle/bike. Park it at safe places - not next to the sea to keep it away from salt water. Please keep in mind that you are responsible to compensate for any damage caused.

PANNIERS

For the duration of the tour you will be supplied with a waterproof pannier by Ortlieb, a practical way of carrying drinks, bathing gear, camera etc. To ensure that bike panniers remain waterproof they must be closed tight. Although panniers are manufactured from waterproof material, we cannot be held liable for any damage that might be caused to any personal belongings like mobile phones, cameras etc. The use of rucksacks (except for hydration packs) is in our opinion less practical than handlebar bags or panniers. The latter are more easily accessible.

MANDATORY HELMET

Cyclists are required to wear helmets by law in Greece. In order to guarantee optimum protection we request that you bring your own well fitted helmet and - for your own safety - wear it on all bike tours. Bike helmets can be provided free of charge if reserved prior to arrival (limited amount).

CYCLING GEAR ADVICE

Clothing:

You do not really need a special sports outfit for our cycle tours. Normal recreation clothes are quite sufficient. However, for our cycling tours most of our guests prefer wearing special cycling clothes made of synthetics that do not absorb but wick away sweat. Thus the clothes always feel dry which prevents the body from cooling off too quickly. Bicycle jerseys are usually cut longer in the back so that the bent-over rump is covered completely. They should be made of high-quality material closely lag the body and not flutter when riding at high speed. Wearing padded cycling pants prevents pressure discomfort and soreness. The cut of the crotch of men’s and women’s cycling pants differs considerably. Well-fitting cycling pants should be elastic, have an elastic waistband and should never pinch or constrict at the top and at the crotch or the legs. Paying attention to good quality, the right material, a good fit and sufficient freedom of movement assure that your cycling apparel - and with it cycling itself - will remain a long-lasting pleasure. Cycling apparel can be purchased at any cycling store where you can try on the clothes on the spot. You can also order from suppliers on the internet.

Helmet:

When buying a bicycle helmet we recommend getting advice at a specialist store since finding the optimum helmet depends on quite a number of things. Avoid at all cost buying a helmet because of its looks; the main criteria should be a perfect fit.

Gloves

Cycling gloves offer good protection against injuries (mainly abrasions). They improve your grip control and also help to avoid numbness in your hands which happens frequently on long tours. Like the helmets they are sold by numerous suppliers. When buying cycling gloves for the first time you should get advice at a specialist shop because cycling gloves should have optimum fit too and be suited to the intended purpose.

Handlebar bag

Bags attaching to the handlebars are a very useful accessory because they allow easy and direct access to important items such as camera or raingear. Handlebar bags are available from many suppliers in different sizes and with various attachment systems. The well-tried Klick-Fix principle is the most common. A good handlebar bag should definitely be water-proof and have a solid, easy to use attachment mechanism. It should never be too large since heavy handlebar bags influence the steering behaviour of the bike. A transparent map compartment at the top is very useful. Should you bring a handlebar bag with you, please keep in mind that our bicycles do not have a Klick-Fix attachment, so you need to bring the necessary adapters.