Bodrum City Tour: 5-Hour Private Excursion with Lunch
ID: GYG38951-48822
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore the ancient city of Bodrum on a 5-hour private tour. Visit historic Crusader Castle, the centerpiece of the site, and the Underwater Museum of Archeology. Marvel at the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.
Begin your ancient Bodrum tour at Crusader Castle, which is the first structure that most visitors see, whether approaching from land or sea. The castle now houses Turkey's Museum of Underwater Archeology, which holds treasures that have been excavated from Turkish waters.
During the 5-hour private tour you’ll see St. Peter's Castle, the Myndos Gate, the Roman Amphitheater, and many more relics of Bodrum's ancient past.
The Museum of Underwater Archaeology is home to the world's oldest known shipwrecks. See the Glass Wreck Hall, late Bronze Age shipwrecks, the Carian Princess Hall, and the amphoras, which were used for transporting and storing olive oil and wine.
Next you’ll visit the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The mausoleum was built in 355 B.C. by Artemisia, the sister and wife of King Mausolos.
See the historical windmills standing near the Bodrum harbor. The windmills are made of stone and lined with wooden planks, and were in use from the 18th century until the 1970s.
Stop at the Myndos Gate, built by King Mausolus in the 4th century. This is the only surviving gate of the 2 original entrances to ancient Halicarnassus.
The last site on your tour is the Ancient Theater of Halicarnassus, which dates to the 4th century B.C. If you’re interested, you’ll have time for some shopping before heading back.
Highlights
- Tour Bodrum Castle and the Bodrum Underwater Museum of Archeology
- Visit the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
- See the restored Antique Theater, one of the oldest of its kind in Anatolia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As this is a private tour please indicate when booking what time you would like to start your tour. Bring a camera and a sun hat and wear comfortable walking shoes.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors
All participants who are over 18 years and older must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 3 months. Participants must also present a negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts. Participants who cannot be vaccinated must present a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts and proof of medical complications. Students who are under 18 years old may present proof of regular school testing instead of proof of vaccination. Participants who are under 7 years old and not in school do not require proof of vaccination or a negative test
Masks are optional for this activity
Pick-up at your Bodrum hotel is provided, or from the cruise port.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
