Mersin Bicycle Tour

​Escort Vehicle and Bicycle Transport Vehicle:

* Security: One or more vehicles that travel with you throughout the tour ensure your safety as a group. They protect you especially in areas where traffic is heavy or may be dangerous.

* Support: In case of any emergency or problem, escort vehicles can intervene immediately.

* Flexibility: When you get tired during the tour or if your bike has a minor fault, you can temporarily get on the escort vehicle or hand your bike over to the bicycle transport vehicle. In this way, you can have a rest or repair without being interrupted from the tour.

* Logistics Support: Escort vehicles can be used to meet your needs such as equipment, water or food when necessary.

Technical Service Support:

​Places to Visit:

Mersin:
Formerly known as İçel, Mersin is surrounded by Adana to the east, Antalya to the west, Niğde, Konya and Karaman to the north and the Mediterranean to the south. Mersin Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Mediterranean, offers visitors a pleasant experience with its yacht harbor, shopping malls, restaurants and cafes. Atatürk Park, one of the largest parks in Mersin, offers a peaceful environment with its walking paths, children's playgrounds and recreation areas.

Mersin Museum, which exhibits the history and cultural heritage of Mersin, has a rich collection of archaeological artifacts, ethnographic objects and works of art.

Mersin offers its visitors an unforgettable experience with its historical and cultural riches, natural beauties and modern living spaces. The city is an ideal destination for both those who want to make historical discoveries and for cycling.

Tarsus:
Tarsus has hosted many civilizations such as the Hittites, Assyrians, Persians, Romans and Byzantines. Tarsus was an important trade center during the Roman Empire. Saint Paul (Saul of Tarsus) was born here and played an important role in the spread of Christianity. It is also known that Cleopatra and Mark Antony met here.

St. Paul Church and Well:
This church and well, known as the birthplace of Saint Paul, is an important pilgrimage center for Christians. The church was built in the 11th century and was an important stop for Christian missionaries.

Cleopatra's Gate:
This structure, used as the entrance gate of Tarsus in ancient times, is known as the gate through which Cleopatra entered Tarsus. The gate was rebuilt in the Byzantine or Abbasid period.

Tarsus Historical Houses:
These houses, dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries, reflect the historical texture of Tarsus. They were built using adobe, stone and wooden materials.

Tarsus Waterfall:
Tarsus Waterfall, located on the Berdan River, is famous for its natural beauties. There are picnic areas and walking paths around the waterfall.

Tarsus Museum:
This museum, which exhibits the history and cultural heritage of Tarsus, has a rich collection of archaeological artifacts, ethnographic objects and works of art.

Ashab-ı Kehf Cave:
Ashab-ı Kehf Cave is a place considered sacred in Christianity and Islam. The cave hosts the legend of the Seven Sleepers, which is narrated in the Surah Al-Kahf of the Quran and known in Christianity as the "Seven Sleepers". According to the legend, seven young people and their dog Kıtmir, who escaped from the cruelty of the cruel ruler of the period, took refuge in this cave and fell asleep here for 309 years.
Kanlıdivane:
This settlement, known as "Kanytella" in ancient times, is located 13 km west of the Erdemli district. Kanlıdivane began to be inhabited from the Hellenistic Period (3rd century BC) and was inhabited continuously until the Late Antiquity (7th century AD). The city center is built around a large sinkhole. This sinkhole is 142 meters long, 95 meters wide and 50 meters deep, covering an area of ​​12,000 square meters.

There are many olive processing workshops and cisterns in the city. During the reign of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II, a sacred Christian center was established here.

Paradise and Hell Caves:
Paradise Cave is an ellipse-shaped depression. The mouth opening is 250 x 110 meters and its depth is 70 meters. At the base of the cave, there is a large cave entrance that is 200 meters long and 135 meters at its deepest point.
At the entrance of the cave, there is a small church made of cut stone with a rectangular plan. This church was built in the 5th century AD by a religious person named Paulus in dedication to the Virgin Mary. The church is reached by 300 steps.
The Hell Cave is located 75 meters north of the Heaven Cave. The mouth diameter of this sinkhole is 75 x 50 meters and its depth is 128 meters. Since the outer edges of the sinkhole have a concave formation, it is not possible to descend into this depression.

According to Greek mythology, Zeus defeated the hundred-headed dragon Typhon, who vomited fire, here and imprisoned him in the Hell Pit for a while before trapping him under the Etna Volcano.

Maiden's Castle:
The Maiden's Castle is located on a small island in the middle of the sea in the Erdemli district of Mersin. It is approximately 600 meters from the shore. The castle is surrounded by 192-meter-long walls and protected by eight bastions. There is a main entrance gate in the north of the castle and a gate opening to the sea in the west.