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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

St Peters Castle Visit the Castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. Today the castle’s rooms are used as a museum where finds from the Bronze Age, Mycenaean, Archaic, and Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine period are exhibited. The castle also houses the largest underwater archeological museum in Turkey. It is one of the few of its kind in the world. The reconstruction of a ship-wreck the museum itself is worth a visit. Mausoleum See what is left of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum. The Mausoleum, King Mausolus’ tomb, is at the origin of the funerary monuments of great dimensions and sumptuous architecture. Mausolus was the ruler of the Caria Kingdom between 377 and 353 BC; he made Halikarnassos its capital. The Amphitheatre Visit the ancient theater The Theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum.

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

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

This is a great tour to take while on your holiday to Turkey to see some of the most popular sites of this beautiful country. Witness some of Ephesus’s time-honoured monuments including the Great Theatre and Library of Celsus on a guided walking tour of one of the best-preserved archaeological site in the world 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 and witness the pure white travertines. Remember to bring your camera for the excellent photo opportunities to be had to remember this amazing country. This tour includes accommodation, coach transport, and some meals.

Visit some of Turkey’s most stunning outdoor settings—without the hassle of navigating the countryside on your own. This tour packs multiple Daylan excursions into a single action-packed outing. You’ll stop at an ancient harbor, 9th-century rock-cut tombs, and two wildlife-filled beaches. Enjoy free time to relax, topped off by a boat cruise. Lunch and hotel pickup are included, making this a scenic, worry-free day trip.

Expand your beach vacation in Bodrum to include an overnight two-day adventure to Ephesus and Pamukkale. You’ll enjoy convenient end-to-end transportation with a private guide and go at an unhurried pace. First, visit the ancient city of Ephesus and then onwards to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale. With three meals and accommodation at a four-star hotel included, all that’s left for you to do is enjoy the sights.