Top Bodrum Shore Excursions

Discover the vibrant village of Etrim on a private 4-hour tour from Bodrum. After pickup from your hotel or port, private air-conditioned transportation takes you to the locally known Carpet Village. Etrim is the perfect place to buy authentic handmade souvenirs, including carpets, soap, and pottery.  Explore cafes, carpet workshops, a tobacco farm, and more with your private guide. The well-rounded tour also includes lunch at a local restaurant.

Leave the crowds of Bodrum behind and enjoy a day of relaxation, adventure, and exclusivity on a private 5-hour chartered boat tour on the Aegean Sea. It's the perfect opportunity to take your Turkish vacation to the next level. Reserved for your party alone, a high-class vessel takes you to four or five of the area's most impressive bays and beaches, where you can swim, snorkel, and sunbathe.

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.

Sample Istanbul’s best bits and benefit from the undivided attention of your guide on this 4-hour private sightseeing tour – ideal for cruise visitors with just one day in port. Step off your ship and dive into the heart of historic Istanbul, as you tour the magnificent Blue Mosque, visit the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia and walk around the grand Hippodrome. Finish with a visit to the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you can practice haggling over everything from carpets to Turkish delights.

Go shopping at the weekly bazaar in Turgutreis for the chance to browse authentic Turkish goods from surrounding villages. Practice your bargaining skills and discover a range of fresh foods along with textiles, spices, and more.

Take in a trio of historical highlights on this 4-hour shore excursion from Bodrum port and learn all about the city’s dramatic history from your private guide. Make a beeline for the hilltop Bodrum Amphitheater for a marvelous view along the coast, then see the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Finish with a visit to Bodrum Castle, where you can stroll the battlements, delve into the dungeons and visit the fascinating Museum of Underwater Archaeology. 

This semi-private tour by minibus hits the highlights of Bodrum. Visit the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), the 500-year-old Bodrum Castle, and Bodrum Amphitheater. You’ll also visit the Windmills of Bodrum—a site with seven abandoned windmills that offers great views of the city. Lunch is included and multiple departure times are available.

Make the most of your time in Bodrum port with this private 3-hour shore excursion and visit two of Bodrum’s headline acts. Start by viewing the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then make your way to the hilltop Roman Amphitheater, which dates back to the 2nd century AD. This intimate private tour is also covered by Viator’s worry-free policy and guarantees on-time return to your cruise ship. 

Take a break from crowded cruises and rigid tour schedules with this private boat tour. Book your boat for any day and any time and once you’re on board, use your time the way you want. Read a book or sunbathe in the Turkish sun, sail around Bodrum’s coastal landmarks for some great photo opportunities, go snorkeling in the area’s many small natural harbors or even try your hand at fishing.

A guided cultural tour of Bodrum Castle Underwater Archeology Museum Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and Theatre with a private guide and A/C van.

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.

Enjoy the historical highlights on this full-day shore excursion from Bodrum port and learn all about the city’s dramatic history from your private tour guide.

When your cruise ship docks in Bodrum, explore the area in comfort with a private guide and vehicle. Personalize your departure time and tour itinerary with a choice of top attractions such as the Castle of St. Peter, Bodrum Amphitheater, Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus; entry fees are extra. Have the option to go shopping in Etrim Village, and sample some of Turkey's excellent cuisine during a restaurant lunch (own expense).

Discover Istanbul’s culinary delights on a 5-hour evening food tour of the capital. Led by an expert local guide, your tour includes visit to all the food hotspots around the city that many tourists don’t even know about. Check out a traditional ‘simit’ bakery, grill your own kebabs on an open fire in a barbeque restaurant, and visit a ‘meyhane’ (Turkish tapas bar) for meze and live music! Numbers are limited to 8 people on this small-group food tour, ensuring you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Private tour with your preferred language Guide and car or Minivan. Minimum 2 pax up. Entry fees and meals own expense. Customized tour all around Bodrum can visit any place or make swimming stops. Fullday up to 10 hours. Can also visit Villages , bays

Christmas Dinner at Bodrum's most elegant vineyard, tasting delicious chefs menu and meeting the owner of the wineyard. Menu will be ; Welcome Nibbles Mulled Wine around the fire on the decorated terrace with fun appetizer bites First Course Cream of wild mushroom soup with herb flavoured croutons Served with Karnitas 2014 Second Course Homemade seafood ravioli topped with artisan goat cheese Served with Karnas Zinfandel 2017 Third Course Slow roasted wild boar roast with roasted vegetables Served with Karnas Shyrah 2016 OR Fish patties topped with almond sage sauce and roasted vegetables Served with Karnas Zinfandel Rose 2018 Dessert Christmas Pudding or spiced apple crumble Served with home made orange liquor