Boat & Bike Cyclades and Saronic Islands from/to Athens
Price for one tour per person
tour features
| Length | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Distance | approx. 106 mi./170 km by bicycle |
| Level | E-bike level 1 / hybrid bike level 2-3 |
E-Bike Level 1 / Hybrid Bike Level 2-3
Our cycle tours fit for both: hybrid and e-bikers. You have to decide beforehand, which bicycle you like to rent, if you decide to rent one. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or to spend time on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour.
Requirements for e-bikers (level 1): E-bike tours suitable for guests with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and the elevation meters are very manageable with an e-bike (23-35 km and 350 – 700 elevation meters per day).
Requirements for hybrid bikers (level 2 -3):
The bike routes vary in length between 23 – 35 km/14 – 22 mi. and 350 – 700 elevation meters per day and lead through hilly or mountainous terrain. There are some longer climbs; however, you are welcome to take breaks or push your bike if necessary. The roads are mostly asphalted. Your tour guide will inform you each day about the tour details. This tour is primarily a guided group tour however, upon consultation with your tour guides, it may be possible to cycle on your own along recommended, suitable routes. You are free to set aside a half or full day to swim or spend on board the boat, instead of taking a planned cycle tour.
Guided group pace: On our e-bike tour programs, the riding pace is determined by the cyclists on e-bikes. Guests who are taking part on these tours on a regular bicycle should have the necessary physical condition to keep up with this pace. Thank you for your understanding.
Requirement to wear a helmet
Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. It is advised to bring your own, well fitted, helmet with you as our rental helmet numbers are limited (reservation required).
Bringing Children
We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours with their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.30 m (4.3 ft.) for hybrid bikes and 1.50 m (5 ft.) for e-bikes.
Language
Due to our international audience all Island-hopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.
Accommodation
Deluxe ship THALASSA (shower/WC in each cabin)
The 38 x 7.6 m Thalassa is an impressive three mast motor yacht built in 2002. On board elegance and comfort combine to create one of the most majestic ships in our fleet. A true eye catcher in any harbour. The saloon and the 10 guest cabins are spacious and modern. The vast decks provide plenty of comfortable spaces to recline and relax. The crew spoil their guests at mealtimes with a delicious selection of local specialties prepared in the ships own galley.
Deluxe ship ERATO (shower/WC in each cabin)
The elegant motor sailer Erato offers all the comfort and luxury you could desire during your bike and boat adventure. The Bordeaux-red yacht immediately captures attention. The cabins are clad in fine wood while the saloon offers a warm and cozy atmosphere creating a homely ambiance onboard. The outdoor area boasts plenty of comfortable seating and space for you to relax under the sky. The friendly, attentive crew have spent most of their lives on the water and are dedicated to helping fulfill your holiday dreams. Not to be forgotten, the Erato offers a delicious range of traditional Greek cuisine, lovingly served at every meal.
Catering
The on-board chef is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and one or two warm meals a day. The catering starts with the dinner on the arrival day and ends with the breakfast on the departure day.
Internet availability
A free WiFi connection is available on your ship. On the open sea, reception cannot be guaranteed at all times. If you need stable Internet access during your voyage, we recommend that you take your laptop or tablet to a café or bar at the port. Free WiFi is offered almost everywhere. If you order something there, you can use the WiFi without restriction.
Reviews
What better way to experience Africa and wildlife than on a bicycle. This nine day bicycle tour exceeded my expectations. Lizelle, the owner of Panorama Pedals, obviously truly enjoys sharing “her South Africa” with her clients. She made us feel like family and she made every effort to accommodate everyone’s needs on the tour. The cycling was fun, the scenery and the wildlife spectacular and the food and accommodations excellent.
Yesterday we did a mounatainbike trail around 28km. We wanted to see a lot of nature while doing something sporty and Lizelle made a plan for us. The experience was amazing!
We had a great day with Lizelle. We are a family with two kids (age 9-12) and we cycled all day around the organge and lemon plantations. Highlights of the day were: orange pack house, hippos on the dam, lunch at Karros Embroiderie.
Liselle was a fantastic guide and we loved how she interacted with our kids.
thumbs up for Panorama Pedals.
Matthias, Sofie, Bregje and Lars
My partner and I took a tour with Lizelle of Panorama Pedals on her South Africa tour in July 2017. We cannot stress enough how fantastic this was – I still talk about it and think about it and it was one of the best holidays I have ever had. Fantastic company with Lizelke and our knowable and loveable guide Pietre who took great photos of us all. Lizelle has an amazing route planned for us which showcased her amazing country. Everything including accommodation, bikes, food, hospitality, company, was brilliant AND to see all the animals right there with us was just incredible. I loved it and will always be a very happy memory for me. Thank you live michelle from Australia xx
This is by far the best cycling holiday I have experienced to date. An African Safari was always on my bucket list, but to have it combined with a 9 day cycling tour was the ultimate.
Lizelle & Wendell took care of our every need and organised each day so that we experienced something special and different day to day. Riding with giraffes crossing the road and hippos in the dams were highlights. Their home cooking was delicious, the bikes were perfect for the road conditions and the sights were amazing. There was enough riding mixed with non riding so that we felt energized, challenged and could still take in all that South Africa has to offer. We were given the freedom to ride our own ride with directions to the next best meeting point; so we could ride on our own, ride with the others or take the van and meet everyone if the going was tough. I have no hesitations in recommending Panorama Pedals and would suggested if you were contemplating this trip to just book it. You won’t be disappointed. A huge thank you to Lizelle and Wendell for their hospitality and allowing us to share this experience.
We would not hesitate to recommend Panorama Pedals to anyone considering a trip to South Africa. Our experience could not have been better. Lizelle was the perfect guide– friendly, attentive, and extremely competent and organized. The entire trip was well-paced, with such varied experiences. We saw many beautiful rural spots and out-of-the-way places. Early May was a wonderful time of year to be there. Food and accommodations along the way were fabulous. Personal touches really made this trip memorable. And the biking! What a beautiful country to see by bike. This was truly a five-star trip.
Panarama Pedals is a bike tour company we used as part of a visit to South Africa. We have since recommended them to friends, some of which recently toured. Without exception, we all had wonderful experiences. The bike routes, safaris, accommodations, food, equipment, and cultural experience were all fabulous. Lizélle is an excellent guide who attends to every detail of the itinerary. Her support guides, drivers, and local resources are all professional and fun! Absolutely a great value for the experience!
So glad Panorama Pedals finally made it to TripAdvisor!
I had the privilege to be on the very first tour in 2017. Lizelle and her team are the perfect hosts, with a very professional yet personal service and attention to every need of their guests. The tour is very well organized, the equipment such as bikes and transportation are fantastic and the group size perfect for a very personal South Africa expedition with your very own guide. It’s a great experience to see the landscape and animals (safely) from up close and while moving by bike, and the tour caters to all levels of fitness. Go at your own pace and have the car pick you up if you are too tired – it is always very close to the group for refreshments or support.
Great views, good food, companionable company, nice events such as BBQs and picknicks make for a variety of experiences.
I have already recommended this tour to my friends and now to you. It’s fantastic from beginning to end and I don’t give that rating easily ;)
This trip had everything, beautiful varied scenery, comfortable accomodation, culture discoveries, amazing home made food, fab cycling under African skies and wonderful, knowledgeable, super competent guides.
From first pick up to last drop off this was a well put together spectacular trip! Lizelle is a master in logistics and planning and smoothly adapted to changing circumstances and kept the tour alive, interesting and on track. Wendel, who met every situation with a engaging demeanour and smile is a walking encyclopaedia of South Africas flora and fauna, culture and history, and runs a mean Braai! Both Lizelle and Wendel meshed together superbly for a unforgettable experience for us. The scenery was magnificent, the biking was a good range of challenging and relaxing. We saw a lot of wildlife and had some magical up close experiences! The food was amazing- nutritious, tasty and plentiful and the accomodations captured the spirit of Safari. One of us had a mountain bike and the other a e-bike and we both were happy with our choices and the quality of the bikes.
I have done a number of European cycle tours. This was different. No other tour combines great cycling and sightseeing with seeing the Big 5 ( We saw 4- couldnt find that lepord) . Cycling was varied, tar, hard sand and some rough stuff. Accommodation was brilliant again varied Game Lodges and a 3 star hotel that should be 5 star.
I’m hopefully going back next year.
I took an E Bike and at 68 years of age it meant I enjoyed it.
Meeting Lizelle was such a pleasure and she was very helpful in suggesting my cycling routes through avocado farms and elsewhere.
Hospitality from her and her family was unbelievable. Would definitely recommend Panorama Pedals to anyone for a lengthy tour
The cycling was amazing as well as the food and accommodation. The guide was also amazing and very professional
How easy to relax and recharge on a bicycle on a game farm! Lizélle & team, thanks for a great experience, loads of fun and wonderful meals around the fire in the lapa! Already looking forward to another trip!
Thanks Lizelle for an unforgettable time!!
Quality family time, beautiful scenery and great memories!
Cycling with the well organised and considerate (chef even) Lizelle, and “South Africa’s very own living wikipedia” Wendel as a guide, exceeded our expectations. Our Family of two teens and two adults got to experience a broad gamut of South Africa’s more remote and rural ecology and culture on two wheels. A rare gem of a tour.
Panorama Pedals in South Africa was extremely well organized – Lizelle and.Wendel are fantastic trip leaders. They organized great accommodations (private bush camps to the Coach House to Kruger Park Bush camps), provided great meals and were a wealth of information on South African history,tribes and animals. I would highly recommend the South African bicycle tour it was excellent.
If your are looking for an adventure this is the trip for you. It is visually, mentally and physically stimulating. Probably the most organized tour I have been on, the day starts early and ends with a fire around the boma with nothing but smiles on everyone’s face. The guides are a wealth of knowledge on the history of South Africa and wildlife. The bike rides through the country side, amongst the wildlife and climbing the mountains are a once in a lifetime opportunity. The interface with the wild life is up close and personal. We saw all the big 5 and much much more. Food and accommodations are all top notch. can’t say enough good things about this tour.
