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From Kos: Independent Day Trip to Bodrum

1. From Kos: Independent Day Trip to Bodrum

After being picked up from the port in Kos, take a stunning boat cruise across the Aegean Sea to Bodrum. Once you have passed through passport control and customs, enjoy a full day to explore this incredible ancient city on your own.  When you arrive in the port, gaze in awe at the beautiful white houses built amphitheatrically on the hillside, dozens of sailboats and yachts, plus one of the most imposing castles in the world. Take a walk along the picturesque streets and admire the architecture. Take in the historical sights and ancient ruins, including the Castle and the ancient Greek city of Halicarnassus, the Windmilles, and the ancient Greek Theatre with 13,000 seats. If you are not a history lover, take a stroll through the small streets and get to know the local cuisine instead. Enjoy a Turkish coffee or tea at a traditional coffee shop, or try 'kebab' and other traditional 'mezedes' and sweet 'kazandibi' - some of the most popular Turkish specialties. After that, head into the really big bazaar for a chance to practice your bargaining skills. Shop for all kinds of souvenirs, folk art, crafts, and clothing. Soak up the incredible lively atmosphere and enjoy the aromas of the spices and local produce. Many stallholders accept euros and almost everyone speaks Greek or English. For a truly Turkish experience, visit a Turkish bath for a little relaxation. Discover how Turkish bathhouses have held a special place in the Turkish culture for hundreds of years. Relax in the steam roam while a highly skilled masseur works away the stresses and strains that have built up in your body during the year. At the end of your incredible day trip, take the boat back to Kos Port in time for your onward journey. 

Rhodes to Marmaris Full-Day Trip by Boat

2. Rhodes to Marmaris Full-Day Trip by Boat

Embark at the tourist port of Rhodes and cross the Aegean to the magical seaside resort of Marmaris. Discover how Marmaris has evolved from a tiny fishing village into a popular tourist resort with numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and a bustling marina. Explore at your own pace and use the time to visit the medieval castle on the hilltop. Stroll around the Old Town to see the traditional houses and visit a museum with archaeological finds from Knidos, Datça, and various shipwrecks. Try the local cuisine or go to the bazaar to purchase spices, traditional artwork, and sweets. Take an optional shopping tour of Marmaris by bus. Enjoy a walk along the promenade and swim in the cooling lagoon along the 10 km long beach before the return boat trip to Rhodes.

Full-Day Jeep Safari from Bodrum

3. Full-Day Jeep Safari from Bodrum

You won’t want to miss this unforgettable adventure and the chance to see another side of Turkey. On this full-day jeep safari you’ll travel through the landscape of the Bodrum mountains, far from the main streets and city life of Bodrum, and through narrow, dusty valleys, rivers, and mountain ranges. Not only can you be a part of this great adventure but you’ll also have an opportunity to participate behind the wheel of a 4x4. Visit a small Turkish village, swim in a mountain river, and enjoy lunch at a small local restaurant. You’ll drive through romantic ravines and fertile fields into the high Bodrum mountain range the pine forests and remote parts of the region. In the late afternoon, after an extended drive through the mountains and valleys of Bodrum, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Marmaris Jeep Safari: Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch

4. Marmaris Jeep Safari: Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch

In the morning you’ll be picked up at your hotel and head to at a meeting point, where others will join you in preparation for this full-day jeep safari. In all, 5-15 jeeps will depart in a convoy for the countryside surrounding Marmaris. Head up into the mountains, where you’ll take in stunning views of Marmaris and other small villages. During the day you’ll stop at the Turgut waterfall and have some time to swim at the area’s beautiful beaches. Enjoy a typical Turkish lunch prepared for you in a small village. Your jeep will take you inland through pine forests, and you’ll enjoy fantastic unspoiled scenery, and see flocks of sheep, wandering goats, and villagers in traditional dress riding on donkeys.

Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class

5. Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class

At 09:30, you will be picked up from your hotel or the cruise ship port. At your first stop, you will meet your host and culinary guide for a cup of tea. Next, you will drive to the farmers’ market to shop for the ingredients to make your lunch. Your lunch will comprise of three cold starters, one warm entrée, and a main course. At the market, you will meet local food purveyors selling homegrown olives, wild seasonal greens, vegetables and homemade noodles, jams, pickles, breads, and cheeses. Once you have bought all the necessary ingredients, you will drive to the chefs home in the farming area of Bodrum. Your final stop is her kitchen where you be will guided through the delicious secrets of regional Aegean cookery, a special and particularly healthy branch of Turkish cuisine. You can either join in with the cooking sessions or watch while sipping a glass of Turkish wine. Either way you will be given written recipes of each dish. You will be served lunch with the view of the mythological Aegean Sea. At 14:30, you will drive back to your original location in Bodrum.

Marmaris Horseback Riding Safari Tour

6. Marmaris Horseback Riding Safari Tour

This horseback riding safari is not a just a tour but also a chance to communicate with animals and good natural therapy. The spirit of fun and adventure runs deep so saddle up and enjoy a truly unique Marmaris adventure on some wonderful horses. After you are picked up from your hotel, it will take about 20 minutes of driving to reach Camlı Village. Once you arrive, you will receive some tips and information and take a short break before your ride. The horseback riding safari lasts for about 1-hour with your guide riding through the trees and across a river. Before heading back to your hotel, have the chance to purchase some photos or DVDs of your experience.

Bodrum City Sightseeing Walk

7. Bodrum City Sightseeing Walk

After meeting with your guide, begin walking through the narrow streets of the city. Start at Bodrum Castle, built by the St. Jean Knights on the site of a Turkish Castle built by sailors of the Menteşe Principality in 1261-1269. Bodrum Castle now serves as the Museum of Underwater Archeology. Visit the Mausoleum - one of the 7 Wonders of the World - and admire the breathtaking views of Bodrum from the Antique Theater. During this tour you will also visit the classical site of Myndus and the former house of a well known Turkish singer who used to live in Bodrum.

Kos: Explore More in Kos

8. Kos: Explore More in Kos

Explore the true essence of Kos on a semi-private safari tour in a 6 seater premium off road vehicle, with an experienced driver-escort. Discover the chapel of Profitis Ilias and mount Dikaios through unpaved mountain routes. Travel through wild and dense vegetation, non-tourist places, get unique panoramic views with photo stops, and taste traditional local flavors. Follow an off road route to the inland of Mount Dikaios. Explore Mount Dikaio of Kos, enjoy the best panoramic view off the island from above, and learn about local cultures and histories. Discover hidden chapels in the forest and enjoy the most scenic views of the Aegean sea and the islands of Nisiros, Kalimnos, Pserimos and Bodrum. Continue to the peaks of mount Dikaios, full of amazing sights and historical treasures. Reach a traditional local tavern in Zia village to fill your appetite. Be served a dish with salad and traditional Mousaka for lunch, accompanied by bread and water. Go to the Aliki wetland, where you can take some great pictures and enjoy the flamingos during Spring and Autumn. End the day with a drive back to your hotel full of memories, breathtaking panoramic views and insight information about the island.

Marmaris Village Tour

9. Marmaris Village Tour

This village tour is a good activity for people who want to explore Marmaris without any rush and good transportation links. This tour focuses on real village life and the local people. Stop at the watermill in Bayır Village andvisit the mosque in Turgut Village to find out about the local ritual customs. After lunch in an authentic atmosphere as you are hosted by a local family in their traditional house. On return journey, take photo breaks to capture beautiful scenes.

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What people are saying about Muğla Province

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 4 reviews

Very well organized, the local agency explained everything via WhatsApp the night before. Ticket redemption was no problem. The ship was good, nice staff. Punctual departure both when driving there and back. Time in Bodrum is enough for shopping or sightseeing. It is best to go to the exit of the ship shortly before arrival, then you avoid long queues at passport control. Will do the trip again next time we visit Kos.

Everything worked out perfectly. From the hotel transfer to the catamaran ride to Bodrum. We had a very nice tour guide who explained everything to us. You could have taken a tour of Bodrum Castle, but we didn't want that. I can only recommend it, Bodrum is very beautiful and if you want to go shopping, you are in good hands here and at a good price. Of course you have to act.

Very, very relaxed excursion with great stops. Great driver who was always concerned about our well-being and had many interesting things to tell. Very tasty food - a great selection. Time flew by!

Cheap efficient, on time but was a longer journey than expected.

It was a super relaxed round trip by boat...recommended.