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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)

PS : 10 Euro per transfer discount is applied if you book your Bodrum hotel from our agency:
Turkey Gay Friendly Hotel Accommodation



 

Other Travel Activities and Hotels in Bodrum

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
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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
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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.
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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.
See Details
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..
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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