Take the maze of shady streets with their 1001 shops or enjoy a tea sitting at the harbor under the imposing fortress of Halicarnassus while admiring the numerous majestic sailboats.
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In less than an hour, leave Greece behind for a day and discover Bodrum, the “SaintTropez of the Aegean Sea”.
Once you have arrived at the harbor, you are entirely free and thus deciding how you want to spend the day. The possibilities are numerous:
- You can join a free panoramic tour and learn more about the city and its history
- Bodrum is of course famous for its markets and you can “shop ‘til you drop” in the bazaar, making sure to use all your bargain skills
- If you are more after culture, you should definitely visit the remarkable Museum of Underwater Archeology. It is located in the majestic Castle of the Knights of St John that welcomes you as you enter the harbor. The Museum presents in a creative and exciting way the underwater discoveries of ancient shipwrecks in the Aegean Sea. The collections are phenomenal and the museum being nestled in the Castle and overlooking the sea, it offers many enchanting views.
- There are many possibilities to treat your body to a healing steam bath or a soothing massage in a traditional hamam.