Explore Bodrum

Discover a timeless destination where rich history and modern charm blend seamlessly together in one of Turkey's most captivating coastal cities. Known as Halicarnassus in ancient times, Bodrum today stands as one of the South Aegean's most popular seaside destinations, just a 20-minute drive from your accommodation. This comprehensive city tour takes you through millennia of history, from ancient Greek and Roman civilizations to medieval Crusader architecture and modern Turkish culture. Explore the magnificent 15th-century Castle of St. Peter with its five formidable towers, now housing a world-renowned marine archaeology museum displaying incredible treasures discovered by local sponge divers over the decades. Visit the birthplace of Herodotus, the father of written history, and walk through the ruins of the famous Mausoleum - one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, built in 355 BC by Mausolus and standing for 1,500 years. Discover how many stones from this wonder were later used in the castle's construction. Your personalized tour continues to Myndos Gate and the ancient Greco-Roman theatre before concluding with a scenic picnic on Gumbet Ridge, offering panoramic views of Bodrum's stunning bay and marina below.