Bodrum Castle |
Bodrum ;
Situated on a beautiful
peninsula, Bodrum,
home of the famous Greek historian
Herodotus, is
these days better known as a popular holiday resort.
Enchanting villages of houses painted in white and
trimmed with purple bougainvillea together with miles of
sandy beaches and ideal locations for water sports. |
Mausoleum |
Bodrum casts a magic spell. It
exerts a lasting fascination on everyone who visits,
irrespective of age, nationality or sex.
Bodrum retains its charm
despite the crowds and development. Women feel more beautiful,
men feel more intriguing. This is Bodrum's spell.
Bodrum, known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, was the
birthplace of Herodotus
and the site of King Mausolus'
Tomb, the
Mausoleum (4th century B.C.), one of the Seven Wonders of
the Ancient World. In the harbour, the
Bodrum
Castle, or the
medieval castle of St. Peter, is a fine example of 15th-century
crusader architecture, and has been converted into the
Museum
of Underwater Archaeology, with remains dating as far back
as the Bronze Age.
Bodrum Shore Excursion 1
Meet
with your guide and walk to
Bodrum Castle, known as the
Castle of St. John,
it sits high on a rocky peninsula on the site of the original
Carian settlement. Its towers rise majestically, dominating the
harbour front. Built of green stones, masonry and marble slabs
from the
Mausoleum,
the castle offers magnificent views from the ramparts to the
town and its picturesque harbour, as well as your anchored Ship.
The Castle complex
houses an excellent
Museum
of Underwater Archaeology
where you will see the displays of findings from the world's
oldest known shipwrecks' along Turkey's Turquoise Coast.
See the superb expositions in various sections of the
Castle. Walk through
the castle and see the displays of artifacts such as the Glass
Wreck Hall, Late Bonze Age Shipwrecks, The Carian Princess Hall
and the amphoras . In ancient times amphoras were used for
transporting and storing wine and Olive Oil.
Following your visit depart from the harbour by small coach,
drive through the narrow streets of Bodrum to visit the
Mausoleum.
See the remains of the city walls and the amphitheater looking
over the Harbour.
Continue driving to Turgutreis and Akyarlar and glimpse the
laced shores of Bodrum.
We'll be able to see the Greek Island of Cos from our vista
point and enjoy a delicious lunch at Gumusluk Cove, where the
Med meets the Aegean before returning to your ship early this
afternoon. Bon Voyage.
Duration: 6 hours
Underwater Museum |
Price
(Private tour basis)
| 2 person
(p.p) |
€ 60 |
| 3-4 person (p.p) |
€ 40 |
| 5-6 person (p.p) |
€ 35 |
| 7-8 person (p.p) |
€ 30 |
|
Bodrum |
Included :
Lunch, Luxury transportation,expert tour
guide,museum fees and all taxes.
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