Top Bodrum Cultural Tours

Discover the beautiful blue waters of Bodrum Bay on this full-day boat cruise. Sail along the coasts of the Bodrum Peninsula and take in the beautiful views of the Taurus Mountains. Stop to swim at a number of spots throughout the day and soak up the sun on secluded beaches. Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard and relax the day away in the Turkish sunshine.

Visit UNESCO-protected Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary on a full-day trip from Bodrum. Take a walking tour around the ruins of Ephesus, once a great Roman sea port. See highlights including the Library of Celsus and Great Theater, and hear about life here 2,000 years ago. Then, visit the House of Mary, where a chapel marks what many believe to be Mary’s last home. Lunch, entrance fees, and transport included.

Learn how to make the perfect wine and food pairings during a 2- to 4-hour tasting and dinner at Karnas Vineyards. Relax during the scenic drive from your Bodrum hotel into Turkish wine country. Begin with a welcome glass of Zinfandel on arrival, then take a tour of the cellar. The 4-course meal includes a variety of pairings with local olive oil, jam, cheese, and various hot dishes.

Bodrum is one of Turkey’s most scenic beach resorts, but the most stunning spots are out on the open water. During this fun-filled cruise along the Bodrum coastline, you’ll hop a sailing boat to discover out-of-the-way islands and caves, including hidden spots only accessible to boats. Bathe in an all-natural hot spring, snorkel in crystal-clear water, and dine on a delicious onboard lunch.

Experience the beauty of Turkey's Aegean coast on a full-day boat tour from Bodrum. Visit hidden bays and beaches, go swimming and snorkeling in the turquoise sea, and soak in the sights from the sundeck. You'll get great value on this all-inclusive boat excursion that includes lunch served on board the boat, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Relish a relaxing boat ride along Turkey’s mesmerizing Bodrum peninsula on a full-day cruise from Bodrum. Marvel at the sun-soaked coastline brushed in verdant hillsides as you sit back on the deck of your boat. This cruise stops at pristine spots to snorkel, swim, walk and even takes a break at the island of Kara Ada renown for its mineral-rich waters, a popular destination for yachts. During the day, enjoy a complimentary lunch, plus soft drinks, beer, and wine are provided at your own expense.

Visit the hot springs at Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis on a full-day tour from Bodrum. Have time to bathe in natural hot springs, walk along the travertine rock formations of Pamukkale, and more during a tour that includes lunch, dinner, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Dodge the airport crowds and taxi queues by pre-booking a private arrival transfer from Bodrum airport, direct to your central Bodrum or Bodrum peninsula hotel. Transfers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and your driver will greet you at your arrival terminal and help with your luggage. Best of all, you’ll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned car, so you can arrive stress-free and ready to start sightseeing.

The warm, clear waters of the Meditteranean Sea are teeming with colorful fish and coral reefs. With this tour, cruise out along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast and dive in to discover the underwater wonders on a guided scuba diving excursion. Explore various diving and snorkeling spots, and enjoy two scuba dives adapted to your experience level.

Fit all of Istanbul's attractions at the top of your bucket list into one packed day, with the help of an expert local guide. Stroll Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet neighborhood, brimming with iconic buildings and storied streets. Tour the Blue Mosque, one of the most important sites in the Muslim world. Delve into history of the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Istanbul Hippodrome as well as the 'sunken palace' of Basilica Cistern. And you won’t want to miss the and the bustling Grand Bazaar or savory 3-course lunch.

Combine a visit to UNESCO-listed Pamukkale Hot Springs with time to explore the Roman city of Hierapolis during this full-day excursion from Bodrum. Time travel to this former Roman settlement, exploring landmarks like the baths and ancient necropolis. Then head to the thermal pools for a soak in the mineral-rich waters, in use since ancient times. Entrance fees and a buffet lunch are included.

Recall the days of ancient Rome on this full-day trip to Ephesus from Istanbul by air. With a professional guide, explore spectacular Greco-Roman Ephesus, Turkey’s archaeological showpiece. Stroll the ancient streets to marvel at the 2nd-century Celsus Library, the Great Theater and crumbled shops, bathhouses and temples. Bookend your trip with visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque and the ruined Artemis Temple. Opt to return to Istanbul or enjoy a drop-off in Kusadasi after your tour. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience.

Step into antiquity on a full-day trip from Bodrum to the Ancient City of Ephesus that explores the ruins of a thriving Roman port and Meryemana, the Virgin Mary’s House. With an experienced guide to lead the way through the historic sites you’ll learn about daily life, religion, and culture in ancient Ephesus, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This full-day Ephesus tour includes round-trip transport from the Bodrum Peninsula, lunch, and entrance fees at the Ancient City of Ephesus.

Wander the marble-paved streets of ancient Ephesus, see the UNESCO-listed terraces of Pamukkale, and visit the Roman spa city of Hierapolis on this 2-day trip from Bodrum. Witness Ephesus’ time-honored monuments including the Great Theatre and Library of Celsus on a guided walking tour of the well-preserved archaeological site dating back to the 2nd century BC. Then, visit the Greco-Roman city built above Pamukkale, with the opportunity to dip into its thermal pools. Three-star hotel accommodation, coach transport, and several meals are included.

Discover the ancient city of  Ephesus on this full-day trip departing from Bodrum. A comfortable air-conditioned coach takes you from your modern Bodrum hotel back in time 2,000 years, after a stop for breakfast (own expense). Your expert guide leads you through historic ancient Roman sights like the Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Enjoy lunch, included on the tour. This tour is great for history buffs and novices alike.

This tour, which is prepared for those who want to know the city of Bodrum and learn thousands of years of it’s history, is active every day except Mondays (April 1 - November 30). After meeting with your guide, we walk in the narrow streets of the city of Halicarnassus - where Herodotus, the Father of History, once wandered. We visit the city's corridors from past to present. First visit is to Zeki Müren Museum- former house of the well known Turkish singer who was resident of Bodrum and than we stroll around the historical houses with interesting architecture in the Cretan neighborhood. We proceed to Naval Museum and we listen to the story of sailors and sponge-hunters identified with the history of the city and see one of the world's most important collection of sea shells. Visit the Mausoleum-one of the 7 Wonders of the World, and watch the breathtaking view of Bodrum from the Antique Theater. We see the windmills, cisterns and many other works of the Ottoman era in this tour.

Experience the rhythms of rural life in Turkey on a tour to a small village near Bodrum. Includes village tour, lunch with a local family, and round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Highlights : Cappadocia with its famous rock-hewn churches and frescoes, Cappadocia Valley, Underground City where Christians lived in fear and faith, Pamukkale and its thermal spa.you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims.

Experience the geological wonder of Pamukkale and the ruined city of Hierapolis on this day trip from Bodrum. Witness the spectacular white terraces and pools of Pamukkale, known as ‘Cotton Castle’ to the Turks, which have been formed by the calcium of cascading hot springs. Then, explore Hierapolis, a Greco-Roman city built near the springs. View its colonnaded roads, theater and necropolis, and perhaps swim in Pamukkale’s modern thermal pools or Roman-built Cleopatra’s Pool (own expense). An included lunch adds an extra enjoyable touch.

07:00am Leave for Pamukkale 09:00am Stop for a traditional Turkish breakfast 11:30am Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis 02:00pm Try some delicious samples of the Turkish cuisine 03:00pm Leave for Bodrum

Take a unique boat tour to the fascinating volcanic island of Nisyros. Reach the picturesque harbour of the island after about an hour and discover the traditional way of life and authenticity of the island. The bus takes you up a winding road until you reach the largest accessible volcanic crater in Europe. On the way up you will see a rugged landscape with strange trees and shrubs on one side, while you enjoy the magnificent view of the sea and the surrounding islands on the other. Once at the top admire the view of the active volcano crater – four kilometres in diameter – and look out onto a unique lunar landscape. In the afternoon stroll through the narrow streets of the port of Mandraki, enjoy a traditional lunch in one of the many traditional taverns or visit the famous monastery. Be enchanted by the magic of the island&nature.

You will discover the hidden beauties of Bodrum only with us. Hidden pyramids, endemic trees (4th. Iced Age Period Dates Palms etc.), archaeological sites and more that you can only reach by 4x4. You will be super comfy in our 4x4 vehicles as they are luxurious with leather seats and AC. We guarantee you a pleasant trip and a lot of fun.

Arrival transfer from Bodrum Airport or Bodrum bus station 4 nights hotel in Bodrum 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners Bodrum City Tour Bodrum Village tour All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach Professional English-speaking tour guides Return transfer to Bodrum Airport or Bodrum bus station

Visit one of the best preserved Roman ruins in Turkey on a private full-day tour from Bodrum to Ephesus. Walk around Ephesus with your private guide and see the UNESCO World Heritage Site up close, with highlights such as the Library of Celsus and Marble Street. Afterward continue to the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary, and learn more about the history of the region.