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BODRUM 37.00N 27.30E.

Bodrum was the city of Halikarnassos in ancient times, an important port in the center of the old world, home to one of the wonders of the ancient world, the Mausoleum. Modern Bodrum is to Turkey, what Cannes is to the South of France. It is everything and anything you want it to be, historic, interesting, relaxing, lively and within 10 minutes of unspoiled countryside.

An imposing Crusader Castle overlooks the harbor and the International Marina. When you have had enough of the many harbor-side bars, restaurants and historical sights, there is still a whole peninsula to explore. Mountains and green valleys, traditional villages and isolated beaches, all within view of the warm clear waters of the Aegean Sea.

A twice weekly market attracts people from the villages around the Bodrum, adding another dimension to this popular resort.

It is the only Aegean resort that has an all year round scheduled ferry service to Greece (Kos island).

There is a weekly passenger/ vehicle ferry service between Bodrum and Istanbul during the summer season.

Altitude Sea level.

Airport Bodrum (BJV), 35Km from city center. Private transfer.

Resorts Gumbet, Bitez, Bagla, Akyarlar, Turgutreis, Yalikavak, Gumusluk, Gundogan, Turkbuku, Torba, Yaliciftlik.

Transport Taxi, Coach, Mini-Bus, Ferry, Airport Service Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
● Bodrum Castle, Museum of Underwater Archeology.
● Mausoleum.
● Amphitheater.
● Euromos.
● Labranda.
● Pamukkale.
● Mylassa.
● Iassos Antique Cities.
● Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.
● Milas Carpet Village.

Local Excursions  
● Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary.
● Bodrum Peninsula: Gumusluk (Myndos), Daily Sailing Gulet Cruises.
● Comlekci: Milas Carpet Village Village Crafts, Pottery, Carpet Making.
● Pamukkale: Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Calcium Falls, Karahayit, Thermal Springs.
● Dalyan: Kaunos, Thermal Mud Baths, Iztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach), Lycean
● Kos: Greek Island Day Return Ferry Trip. Guided sightseeing excursion.
● Scuba Diving.

Overnight Excursions  
● Pamukkale/ Ephesus: Antique cities of Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Ephesus, two days - one night.