From Bodrum Port: Full-Day Tour with Castle and Mausoleum

From Bodrum Port: Full-Day Tour with Castle and Mausoleum

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Explore Bodrum’s top landmarks on a full-day tour. Visit Bodrum Castle, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, and a local carpet workshop.

Highlights

Step back in time as you explore the medieval Bodrum Castle
Discover the Museum of Underwater Archaeology and its artifacts
Visit the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders
Learn about traditional weaving techniques at a local carpet workshop
Capture stunning photos of the Bodrum Windmills and the peninsula

Description

Begin your full-day adventure at Bodrum Cruise Port, where your guide will welcome you and lead you through the city’s most remarkable landmarks. Start your morning at Bodrum Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in the Mediterranean. Explore its towers, walls, and courtyards while hearing captivating stories of knights, conquests, and seafaring. Inside the castle, visit the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, home to artifacts from ancient shipwrecks — including amphorae, glassware, and a reconstructed merchant ship. Continue to the Ancient Theater, a Greco-Roman structure overlooking Bodrum Bay that once seated thousands. Then head to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Though the monument now lies in ruins, its historical importance is unforgettable. The cultural highlight of the day will be a visit to a local carpet workshop, where skilled artisans demonstrate traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. Learn how to distinguish silk, wool, and cotton carpets and discover why Turkish carpets are admired around the world. In the afternoon, stop by the Bodrum Windmills, set on a hilltop between Bodrum and Gumbet. These 18th-century stone windmills offer stunning photo opportunities with panoramic views of the peninsula.

Includes

Professional guide Private new brand vehicle Transportation to and from the port Entrance to Bodrum Castle Visit to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology Visit to the Ancient Theater Visit to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Visit to a local carpet workshop Visit to Bodrum Windmills

Important Information

Please write your cruise ship name. Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking. Bring a camera for photo opportunities. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended for sun protection.