Tour 1 :Pamukkale, this is a beautiful and spectacular natural site, unique in the world with its fairy-like, dazzling white, petrified cascade. Thermal spring waters laden with calcareous salts running oft the plateau's edge have created this fantastic formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The thermal waters have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Situated on the plateau are both the thermal center with its motels and thermal pools and the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Hierapolis
Here you should not miss the chance for a swim over the ancient remains in one of the thermal bathes.

Tour 2: Ephesus, an antique jewel
The most well-known and most interesting destination however might be Ephesus. A highlight of any visit to Turkey. This antique city gives you the best idea of an earlier towns structure. Buildings like the famous Celsius library, the Hadrian arc, the harbour allee and the Amphi theatre will leave you with an unforgettable impression.

These site about 160 km North of Bodrum can be reached in approximately two and a half hours by bus. Excavated carefully by Austrian archaeologists the ruins of Ephesus offer an overwhelming sight and cause by this a revitalization of this former blossoming metropolis. Because of its fantastic coastal position and owing to financial preference of many rulers through several culture epochs , Ephesus was the most important city of Minor Asia. The Greeks founded Ephesus already in the 11. Jh. v. Chr. and very soon it became the center of culture, trade and power. Many historians refer to Ephesus as the starting point of western civilization and occidental thinking.
After the fall of the Roman empire the progressive silting was no more stopped. Settling shifted into the neighboring city Selcuk and today Ephesus is about 5 km far away from the sea.

Tour 3 :Iassos and the market in Milas
The remains of the antique Roman city Iassos you can visit just on the other side of the Gulf of Guelluek, the fish market here only recently excavated, very often was mentioned in ancient history.

And you should visit a typical Turkish weekly market. Milas is only 50 km or in other words 40 minutes away from Bodrum. This is one of the biggest and cheapest markets in this region.

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Tour 4 : Dalyan and Caunos
By the side of the river Dalyan the fishing village Dalyan and next to it Caunos with its rock tombs attracts many tourists. This area is also a nature and wildlife preserve.
High on the cliffs above Caunos you can see the unique and magnificently carved Lycian rock tombs. This funeral culture unique in history, was done only by the Lycians. It dates back to 400 B.C and some of them were re-used by the Romans were again-used.

There are also hot springs worth an attendance. The Dalyan delta is a natural conversation area and the home for the sea turtles. But of course you can only visit at determined times.

Tour 5 : Priene
Priene was one of the most active ports of the Ionian Federation. Making the site of particular interest is the system of geometric planning introduced in the 4th century BC by Hippodamos of Miletos.

Didyma
Didyma only possesses a single monument, but it is nevertheless a marvelous site. The Temple of Apollo was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Many times looted and burned, the sanctuary is still impressive and of an elegant beauty. The colossal temple was surrounded by a portico of double colonnades. Not far from the site is the beautiful beach of Altinkum

Miletos
Miletos, like Priene, was a great Ionian port and the native city of several philosophers and sages. The theatre itself justifies a visit. The ruins of the Faustina baths are well preserved and there is an archaeological museum. war.

Tour 6 : Village tours

Only a few kilometers out of from Bodrum you discover the second face of Turkey. Tranquil life and typical. Turkey pure and a hospitality you will find nowhere else. Watch carpet making the way it is being done many many years ago.

Tour 7 : Boat Trip : Departure from hotel to Boat. Cruise to the bays Aquarium, blue cave 3 different bays, lunch barbeque on deck, swimming and transfer to hotels.

Tour 8 :Day trip to Cos/Greece
After only 20 minutes on the hydrofoil you will arrive the Greek island of Cos that is just opposite of Bodrum.
A day trip to this birthplace of Hippocrates will add color to your holidays. Many traces of its ancient past are here, like the tree of Hippocrates (center of town) and the Asklepeion of Hippocrates (bit out of town). Do your shopping before the Greeks have their Siesta (most of the facilities are closed then). Keep that in mind as well, as you are planning your trip on a Sunday. Cos itself is a nice and tidy Greek town.

Daily tour Cos: This is the most common tour, either you book the slower ferry boat or the fast Hydrofoil, by the slow clearance at the Bodrum passport control, out of the boats arrive at the same time in Cos.
Another point, you start at 9 AM and about 10 or 10:30 AM you are in Cos (50% of the shops in Cos close for lunch) and about 4 PM you have to be back for the return. Only a few kilometers out of from Bodrum you discover the second face of Turkey. Tranquil life and typical Turkey pure and a hospitality you will find nowhere else. Watch carpet making the way it is being done many many years ago. The tours include Lunch, Local drinks, professional tour guide, transportation, Sight seeing and a Turkish Coffee house.
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Tour 9 :Hamam - a Turkish bath in Bodrum is a must:
Hamam, that’s the word for the Turkish bath - surely an unforgettable part of your holiday and the massage is the best part. On the marble slab the guest will receive a pummeling from head to toe, let the expert scrub of all those dead cells, relax again, and then drift away while the masseur straightens out all those knots and tense bits.
All you have to do then is to wash your hair and put on loads of sun cream before emerging.
After that you can relax with a Cay (Turkish tea) and you feel reborn. You'll feel just as smug as thr active types for a lot less effort.