Private Bodrum City and Shopping Tour

First of all we will discover the rich history and culture of Bodrum and its iconic castle, from its Crusader origins to its role as a prison during the Ottoman Empire and visit the Underwater museum within. There after we will stop at the Mausoleum one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. And after that we will visit the theater with a beautiful view over the city. We can adjust the itinerary upon your arrival to your taste. We will show you the differences of the Modern and the more traditional life in the village which will give you a perfect image of Turkey. You can decide which historical sites you would lıke to vit upon your arrival.

1. 1

   Bodrum Castle

   1 hour

   Bodrum Castle (Turkish: Bodrum Kalesi) is a historical fortification located in southwest Turkey in the port city of Bodrum, built from 1402 onwards, by the Knights of St John (Knights Hospitaller) as the Castle of St. Peter.

2. 2

   Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

   1 hour

   The Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology was established in The Bodrum Castle in 1964. Initially, restoration of the castle was the priority; later, exhibition halls were created in the available space. Today, there are 14 exhibition halls in The Museum of Bodrum. As is clear from the name of museum, it includes mostly underwater artifacts.

3. 3

   Bodrum Ancient Theatre

   30 min

   The Theatre at Halicarnassus,[also known as Bodrum Antique Theatre (Turkish: Bodrum Antik Tiyatrosu, usually shortened as Antik Tiyatro), is a 4th-century BC[Greco-Roman theatre located in Bodrum, Turkey.The theatre is considered to be built in a similar style to Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

4. 4

   Bodrum City

   2 hours

   Shopping is a real pleasure in Bodrum, with its many shops lined in the narrow streets between whitewash buildings. Leather goods of all kinds, natural sponges and the local blue glass beads are among the bargains to be found in the shops of the city centre. Leather, carpet, jewellery, copper and souvenir shops are lined on both sides of main streets like Cumhuriyet and it’s often hard to resist the urge to walk in and start bargaining with the shopkeeper as you sip on the drink that’s offered to you as you enter. Look out for unique double-knotted Turkish carpets or kilims, steeped in the history and tradition of Türkiye. These carpets symbolise many different faces of Turkish culture.

5. 5

   Etrim Halicilik

   1.5 hours

   Etrim Village Carpet has been selling high quality Turkish carpets and kilims since 1986. Etrim's extensive collection offers styles for today´s home and office needs in a variety of designs. The history of weaving in Turkey goes back 2000 years and Turkish carpets and kilims are appreciated across the world for their quality and beauty. Each individual rug design takes months to complete and reflects a blend of beliefs, symbols and messages to reveal a desire or wish. Since the 19th century, Turkish kilims and carpets have been used to decorate homes and offices across the world. Etrim Village is a nomadic village situated 24km from Bodrum and guests are welcome to visit to experience local village life in Turkey. Etrim Village also offers weaving courses.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• No restrictrions except the Castle is very difficult to visit with a wheelchair

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.