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Turkey's standouts.
The 10 most-booked bodrum tours in Turkey. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Full-day Orak Island boat trip from Bodrum with crystal-clear swim stops, Turkish lunch and tea onboard. 6.5 hours, $41.
“Excellent from start to finish! 4 stops with lunch and afternoon tea. The staff were amazing, friendly and had great banter! You purchase drinks on board (with cash). Great value. The stops were beautiful! A lovely day out.”
Swim crystal-clear bays near Bodrum, enjoy an included BBQ lunch, and get hours on Orak Island from an easy 8-hour boat tour.
“The trip was well organised, you get 4 swim stops, good food and some music. It was nice to just chill on a boat in the middle of the ocean.”
Bodrum Orak Island boat trip, Turkish Maldives style: turquoise swimming bays and lunch included. Max 80, starts 11am.
“Was such an amazing day trip!! The swimming stops were the perfect length, there was plenty of room in the shade and sun on the boat, and the food was delicious! Drinks were also reasonably priced!! Definitely recommend!”
Bodrum boat trip to Orak Island with German Bay swims, 3-course lunch, and a Rabbit Nose stop. Optional hotel transfer. 6–8 hours.
“Another great boat trip in Turkey. Great value for money and the boat crew were genuinely nice guys.”
Private gulet sailing in Bodrum with a Turkish lunch, multiple swim stops on Bodrum’s bays and Karaada’s coves, plus flexible timing.
“Absolute best experience! Captain and his assistant were so accommodating and gave us the best experience. The boat was in perfect condition, the food was phenomenal and the stops we made were perfect for the entire family.”
A budget-friendly Bodrum boat day to Orak Island and Kızılburun bays with hotel pickup, BBQ lunch, and plenty of swim time in clear water.
“Nice experience but maybe to overcrowd because all the boats go to same places. This is not a fault of the tour operator. You have enough time to swimming, the food is good and drinks are not really expensive. It is a good thing to do in Bodrum”
A 4–5 hour private Bodrum city tour from your cruise port, built around Bodrum Castle, the Underwater Museum, and big Aegean views.
“It was a little difficult to find our guide Mert as we left the port, but all went well after we did. He took us to the major sights and explained what we were seeing and its history. Most importantly he accommodated our physical limitations and adjusted tour based on what we wanted to see…”
Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces and Hierapolis Roman ruins in one long day from Bodrum, with lunch and English guiding.
“The tour couldn't have been more perfect! Pamukkale truly is a paradise everyone needs to visit. The tour was carefully planned and led by a local guide, Nur Çoban, who made the experience even more enjoyable and enriching. It's not every day we're lucky enough to have a guide with such knowledge who genuinely strives…”
Private 6-hour VIP gulet cruise in Bodrum with snorkel gear, quiet coves, and a fresh onboard lunch with fruit and drinks.
“Fantastic experience and I would highly recommend. A private tour is definitely the way to go. The other boats were crowded and loud. Our boat took us to the most amazing coves and were the friendliest hosts. They provided pool noodles, a paddle board, snorkels and a speaker for us to use. The fish lunch…”
Ride horses through Bodrum’s pine forests and orange groves with hotel transfer, helmets, and a river swim. Beginner friendly.
“swimming with the horse was amazing as always wanted to do it the guides were very good egar to please but didn't understand everything we said but tried there best to help us.”
