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Private Bodrum Tour from Kusadasi

Private Bodrum Tour from Kusadasi
Type Private Tour
Payment No Prepayment
Entry Skip-the-Line
Focus History & Sea

Quick Information

Tour Highlights : Lake Bafa, Bodrum Castle and The Museum, The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Bodrum City Center.

Duration :  Approx. 10-12 Hours

Departures : Kusadasi, Izmir, Selcuk.

Price Includes

Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Transportation with a luxury Mercedes A/C Van with a separate driver.

All transportation costs & parking fees.

All insurances and Local Taxes.

Of course %100 Satisfaction.

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Tour Program

Private Bodrum tour from Kusadasi covers all the must-visit places in the area, such as Bodrum Castle, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, and more.

Pick-up from the Hotel

Bodrum tour from Kusadasi with vip mercedes

Your private tour guide will come to pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi with a private VIP vehicle and start your journey to Bodrum (approx. 2 hours 45 min).

Lake Bafa

Lake Bafa

On the way to Bodrum, the tour includes a stop at Lake Bafa, where you can enjoy beautiful photo opportunities and a relaxing coffee break.

Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology

Bodrum Castle and Underwater Museum

On arrival, you start your tour with Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. This historical fortification was constructed by the Knights of St. John in the 15th century and taken over by the Ottoman Empire in 1523. By Turkish Government turned it into a museum for the underwater discoveries of ancient shipwrecks in 1960 and inscribed it in the Tentative list of World Heritage Sites.

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

After a short free time for lunch in the town center, you will continue the tour with the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. It was a tomb built in 350 BC for Mausolus, a governor of the Achaemenid Empire in Halicarnassus. And it was identified as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Most of the marble columns and reliefs were later used to fortify the castle. Today, the word “mausoleum” is named after Mausolus.

After the tour transfer back to Kusadasi or Izmir.

Tour Prices & Special Notes:

Tour Prices

Number of Guests
Tour Price
2 People
189 € per person
3 People
139 € per person
4 People
99 € per person
5-6 People
89 € per person
7-8 People
69 € per person
9-10 People
49 € per person
11-14 People
39 € per person
Over 14 Guests
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Special Notes

Since we are sure that you will leave our Private Tour 100% satisfied, we do not request any pre-payment or deposit before the tour.

As this tour is a completely Private tour, the program is flexible according to your wishes. You can change the program as you wish before or during the tour at no extra cost.

 Bodrum can be very hot in summer, so we recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen and, a hat.

We guarantee cruise passengers arrive at the port before their ship's onboard time.

 Optionally, skip-the-line tickets will be arranged in advance and delivered to your guide to avoid waiting in the ticket line. You pay in cash for the tickets you used at the end of the tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kusadasi to Bodrum takes approximately 2.5 hours. It is a scenic drive, and we usually stop at Bafa Lake for a break.
Yes! Bodrum has beautiful bays. If you wish, we can customize the tour to include free time for swimming. Please inform your guide or driver.
Bodrum Castle and Underwater Archaeology Museum entrance fee is approximately 20-25 Euro. Mausoleum of Halicarnassus is around 3-4 Euro. (Fees are subject to change).
Lunch is not included in the tour price. Bodrum offers a wide variety of restaurants with excellent seafood and Turkish cuisine. Your guide can recommend a nice place according to your preference.
Since it is a private tour, the start time is flexible. However, we recommend starting around 08:30 AM to make the most of your day in Bodrum.
Tour payment can be made in cash (Turkish Lira, USD, or Euro) directly to your tour guide at the end of the tour. We don't require any pre-payment or deposit before the tour.

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