BODRUM DAILY TOURS Gay Friendly
Tours By Leading Gay
Travel Agency of Turkey
General Information:
*All cars used in the tour have air-condition and in very good
order.
*All tours have full insurance provided by our local tour
operator.
*All tours are guided by professional licensed tour guided,
selected carefully.
Attention:
We apply 5 Euro per person discount for daily Bodrum Tours, if
you book your Bodrum Hotel from our agency (for minimum 3 nights
hotel reservations)
For private tours we work with experienced gay or
gay-friendly guides. Regular versions of the daily tours are not
exclusively gay and are organized in cooperation with other
non-gay tour companies.
TOUR 1: DAILY EPHESUS TOUR FROM BODRUM
INCLUDING PICK UP & DROP BACK TO BODRUM
HOTELS: Full day tour of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary from Bodrum
(Wednesday - Saturday)
Available from 06:00 till 19:30 on Wednesday -
Saturday(between April-October)
Pick up/return times can change depending on the locations of
hotels. Price: 65 Euro per person. Price includes: Hotel pick up/drop back, transportation,
guide, entrance fees and lunch
Private Ephesus and House of
Virgin Mary Tour from Bodrum.
Flexible pick up time, gay friendly guides, private
transportation. Price: Please ask. Price
depends on total number of participants
You will visit: Ephesus - (Efes) Enter through the Magnesia Gate and
begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this
Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the
Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and
the Great Theater. The Theater had seating for 25,000, was the
site where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians, and is used today
for a local spring festival.
House of the Virgin Mary - The Vatican has
recognized this small house in the Solmissos Mountains as the
final resting place of the Virgin Mary. A small shrine dedicated
to St. Mary was found when the ruins of the house were first
discovered. Lastly visited by Pope Benedict in his 2007 Turkey
visit.
What you see along the way: From Kusadasi, you travel north
to St. John’s Basilica, passing the Byzantine fortress at Selcuk
and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Continue to Ephesus Open
Museum then up to the House of Virgin Mary located in Bulbul
Mountain. After the visit head for the upper gate of Ephesus. By
the end of touring Ephesus, return to Kusadasi.
Special note: Ephesus tour requires walking long distances
over uneven surfaces
Library of Celcus
EPHESUS: During both the Hellenistic and Roman periods
Ephesus was the most important port and cultural center of
the eastern world. The remains of the city are still spellbinding
today. Of all the ancient cities of Turkey, Ephesus is
the best preserved and most visited in all ages and is as popular
as it was in ancient times. This is due to the miraculous
discovery of the House the Virgin Mary. The city had
splendid buildings and was dedicated to the Goddess Artemis,
whose temple was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The main monuments that we will see during the visit of this
fascinating city are: the street of Arcadiane, the majestic
theatre, marble road, library of Celsus, market place street of
the Curettes, baths of Scholastic state agora, prytaneion, odeon.
The town of Seljuk, is dominated by a Byzantine citadel close to
the basilica of St. John built in the 5th century, on the site of
tomb of the Apostle. Seljuk has also an exceptionally fine
archaeological museum
TOUR 2: PAMUKKALE TOUR FROM BODRUM
INCLUDING PICK UP & DROP BACK TO BODRUM HOTELS !
Pamukkale & Hierapolis daily tour from Bodrum. (Monday &
Friday) Available from 06:00 till 19:30 on Mondays
and Fridays (between April-October)
Pick up/return times can change depending on the locations of
hotels. Price: 65 Euro per person. Price includes: Hotel pick up/drop back, transportation,
guide, entrance fees and lunch
Private Pamukkale & Hierapolis from Bodrum.
Flexible pick up time, gay friendly guides, private
transportation. Price: Please ask. Price
depends on total number of participants.
Pamukkale hot springs
Visiting the
amazing white colored travertines, hot spring pools and water
terraces have been created by nature in millions of years on the
mountain slopes of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis
which has the biggest ancient Necropolis of Turkey with 1200
gravestones. Pamukkale (Hierapolis) is one of the most enchanting
and remarkable sights in the whole of Turkey with the great
dazzling white plateau, almost 400 feet high, rising in a curtain
of stalagmites and shallow pools, giving one into another on
hundreds of different levels, and ancient city of Hierapolis
located on this plateau. The great baths were constructed in the
second century and are so well-preserved that they now serve as a
museum.
TOUR 3 - EPHESUS & PAMUKKALE TOUR
FROM BODRUM (2 DAYS)
This is a
combination of Tour #1 and Tour #2, including 1 night
accommodation in Pamukkale. Bodrum Departure Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour Package (2 days)
Available Wednesday - Thursday with Bodrum departures
between April-October
Day 1: Pick up from Bodrum Hotels a around 06:00 am.
Full day tour of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
Transfer to Pamukkale.
1 night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale. Day 2: Pamukkale & Hierapolis daily tour. Return to Bodrum
Hotel around 19:30
Pick up/return times can change depending on the locations of
hotels. Price: 130 Euro per person. Price includes: Hotel pick up/drop back, transportation, 1
night hotel, guide, entrance fees and lunch
Private Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour Package from Bodrum (2 days)
Flexible pick up & return time, gay-friendly guides, private
transportation. Price: Please ask. Price
depends on total number of participants.
TOUR
4: DAILY DALYAN & CAUNOS TOUR
FROM BODRUM
INCLUDING PICK
UP & DROP BACK TO BODRUM HOTELS !
Daily Dalyan & Caunos tour from Bodrum. (Tuesday & Sunday )
Available from 06:00 till 19:30 on
Tuesday & Sunday
(between April-October)
Pick up/return times can change depending on the locations of
hotels. Price: 65 Euro per person. Price includes: Hotel pick up/drop back, transportation,
guide, entrance fees and lunch
Private Dalyan & Caunos daily tour from/to Bodrum.
Flexible pick up time, gay friendly guides, private
transportation. Price: Please ask. Price
depends on total number of participants.
Main street of Dalyan
Rock Tombs
Mud bathing in Dalyan
This area is
national 'treasure' of the country with its unique wildlife and
nature. Tour bus will take you first to Dalyan (Caunos), and there
you will board on to a boat going up the river which will take you
first to the mud baths and then to a restaurant for lunch and
finally to the lovely beach for a long and joyful swim break;
where the endemic Caretta Caretta turtles lay their eggs. These
turtles can live up to 120 years, and they are in danger of being
extinct. High on the cliffs above the Dalyan river you can see
magnificently carved Lycian royal rock tombs. In addition to the
turtles, the Dalyan delta is also home to many sea creatures like
crabs, which can be ordered as a delicious sea food at a little
cost. The area between the reeds and a maze of waterways. Enjoy a
day of peaceful nature.
TOUR 5: BODRUM VILLAGE TOURS
Turkish village woman weaving
carpet
Bodrum Village Tour (Half day afternoon)
Available from 13:00 till 17:00 everyday
(between April-October)
Price: 25 Euro per person. Price includes: Transportation,
guide, and lunch
This tour gives you opportunity to learn more about Turkish
village life. Among other things, you will visit the school,
the mosque, some village houses and village cafe. During the visit
you will also see the women weaving carpet and get information
about religion, habits and tradition. Lunch in the village
(included), give you idea about the variety of the Turkish
kitchen.
TOUR 6: BODRUM DAILY BOAT TRIP
Daily Boat Trip in Bodrum. (Wednesday )
Daily tour boats
Departure from boat marina at 10:00 am on every
Wednesday
(between April-October) Price: 55 Euro per person. Price includes: Open buffet lunch, unlimited local drinks Hotel pick up/drop back, transportation,
guide, entrance fees and lunch
Private daily boat tours from Bodrum.
Flexible pick up time, gay friendly staff, private boat. Price: Please ask. Price
depends on total number of participants.
Daily boat trip is a holiday classic of Bodrum. The only way to
see the beautiful islands and beaches around the coast of town,
unreachable from the land. At the Black Island (Kara Ada), you can
bath in the grotto where the warm mineral waters flowing through of
the rocks are believed to beautify the complexion. Seize the day with swim breaks
at Babla Bay, Camel Beach and Aquarium; a delicious lunch and
drinks inclusive on the boat and the gratuitous sun above.
TOUR 7: BODRUM JEEP SAFARI TOUR
Bodrum Jeep Safari Tour
Available from 10:00 am till 17:00 everyday
(between April-October) Price: 65 Euro per person. Price includes: Safari jeeps and lunch.
We offer touring the forests, mountains and villages around Bodrum
by jeeps, covering approximately 130 km distance. For those who
are ready to explore the nature, join one of our unforgettable and 'must-do' safari
tours. You will really enjoy driving the jeeps yourselves !
TOUR 8: BODRUM DIVING TOUR
Daily tour boats
Bodrum Diving Tours
Available everyday
(between April-October) Price: 70 Euro per person. Price includes: Transportation, diving guidance/teacher and
lunch
This is the only way to explore Bodrum's underwater world! Are you
ready to explore miscellaneous species of the underwater? Accompanied by
professional divers, you will make a total of two dives in a
choice of 3 coves. Opportunity of diving to 7 meters depth for new
beginners, accompanied and instructed by professional diving teachers.
Professionals can dive to 30 meters depth 2 times.
TOUR 9: BODRUM FISHING TOUR
Bodrum Fishing Tours (Wednesday,
Thursday Friday)
Available from 10:00 am till 17:30 o'clock
every Wednesday, Thursday Friday
(between April-October) Price: 45 Euro per person. Price includes: Transfer from your hotel, all fishing
equipments (rods, reels, bait etc) and lunch (chicken barbeque +
spaghetti + salad and catch of the day), fully licensed and
professional captain, on a 32 people capacity boat with full
insurance and life jacket's changing room. All drinks are extra.
TOUR 10:
TURKISH NIGHT
TOUR
Available from 21:00 am till 24:00 o'clock
every Wednesday, Thursday Friday
(between April-October) Price: 45 Euro per person.
TURKISH NIGHT TOUR
A night's event where you will experience the traditional Turkish
ways and styles of entertainment. Turkish folk dances, traditional male
belly dancers (zenne) and female
oriental belly dances can be watched where you can even participate as well,
if you dare.
Unlimited food and local drinks included.
TOUR 11:
BODRUM AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
We also offer
private transfers from Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Hotels, with
2006 & 2007 model cars. All drivers are subjected to special tests
by our local transfer operator.
Bodrum Airport - Hotel transfer prices based on the type of
the vehicle (for one way, per transfer)
VIP : 105 Euro (VITO 2006)
Regular Car : 60 Euro (FORD CONNECT 2007 or FIAT DOBLO 2006)
Mini Van: 80 Euro (VOLKSWAGEN VOLT 2006)
Midi Van: 110 Euro (PRESTIJ 2007)
Bus : 180 Euro (SAFIR 2007)
BODRUM
WEEKLY BOAT CRUISE
Bodrum-Gokova Bay-Bodrum Embarking every Saturday in summer
season.
Including tax,
accommodation on gullet boats with en suite baths, breakfast,
lunch, dinner, board games and basic snorkeling equipments
GREEK ISLANDS BLUE
CRUISE (NEW)
Bodrum - Kos - Nisyros - Tilos - Rhodos - Symi - Datca -
Knidos Embarking every Sunday from July 6th
till August 31st
Including tax, custom charges, accommodation on gullet boats,
breakfast, lunch, dinner, board games and basic snorkeling
equipments
HOTEL
HARMONY Location: Bodrum Center.
Officially gay and lesbian friendly hotel at the very center
of Bodrum is highly recommended for budget travelers,
The staff and
administration is very gay friendly and ready to help you.
DELFI
HOTEL & SPA - NGF Location: Center.
As well as accommodation with restaurants, outdoor
swimming pool, pool bar etc, its additional Spa
establishment has Turkish Bath, fitness center, skin &
body care and hair art units.
BODRUM ATRIUM HOTEL - NGF Location: Center. Hotel Atrium is located just at the
center of the town, practically close to night life, sea
nature and history, but on a very quiet street. It has out
door swimming pool is surrendered by trees..
EL VINO HOTEL & SUITES 4*
(+) - GF Location: Center.
Officially Gay Friendly. Very special deluxe boutique
accommodation in downtown Bodrum. The hotel has all
tastefully decorated 10 standard 10 suite rooms.
Early reservation is highly recommended.
L'AMBIANCE RESORT 4* + - GF Location: Center.
Officially Gay Friendly,
L'Ambiance is an exceptional all inclusive resort
accommodation only 1 km away from the Bodrum downtown
nestled in an historical, quiet area where the Myndos Gate
is.
HAWTHORN KARACA RESORT 5* - GF Location: Turgutreis, Bodrum Officially Gay Friendly Accommodation in Bodrum,
Turkey.
Hotel has a stunning panoramic view over the Mediterranean
sea, exceptional quality and style, it is the perfect
destination for those seeking natural beauty, deluxe
accommodations, fine cuisine and...
THE MARMARA BODRUM 5* - GF Location: Center.
Inspired by the architecture of the medieval Bodrum Castle
and the nearby Greco-Roman antique theatre, Bodrum's most
original and unique hotel. Provides special discounts for
our clients.