Bodrum - Hisaronu - Bodrum Itinerary

Bodrum is one of thirteen districts within Mugla and is known for being an important tourism center due to its many unique features. The tour will depart at 4:00 pm from Bodrum, and we will guide you through the popular sites, shopping attractions, hotspots, historical attractions, and relaxing destinations. The route will also include pleasing swimming spots and beaches that are located within the district.

Today will be a day of relaxation and refreshing swimming spots. We will start our day at Palamutbuku Beach, which lies in a heavenly corner of Turkey, 25 kilometers from Datca. The beach is known for its long, pebbled coastline and pristine waters. Described as a garden of Eden with its unique green and blue color tones, it is the perfect destination for tour members to go swimming and snorkeling along with enjoying the assortment of beautiful tea gardens and restaurants. The tour will then guide us to Inceburun, which is where the great mountains, beginning in Knidos and extending east, meet the sea. It is home to fantastic, clear swimming waters and a tranquil atmosphere, along with being one of the coolest points on the peninsula.

Tour members can today see and discover one of the most beautiful and award-winning bays in Turkey. The country is filled with spectacular bays and beaches, but Aktur Bay, which is in Bodrum on the Datca Peninsula, is in a league of its own. This bay is home to pine-scented trees, a long, sheltered sandy beach, and crystal-clear waters, perfect for tour members to enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun's hot rays. For our adventurous guests, you may decide to venture into the surrounding forest and hike up the hills to find some of the most spectacular views that overlook this picturesque bay.

Our tour today will start by visiting Emel Sayin Bay, also known as Bencik Bay, a quiet and peaceful spot perfect for relaxing and admiring the pretty natural scenery. We will then move to Orhaniye, which is in the Hisaronu Gulf and is one of the most well-known tourist spots in the region. There are various beautiful beach and pine tree areas to admire. Next on our agenda for today is a visit to Kizkumu Beach, famous for its unique natural formation. Kizkumu Beach stretches over a submerged path for 600 meters, giving visitors the feeling of walking on the sea. The tour will continue to Selmiye's surroundings, one of the world's oldest civilizations with dozens of ruins from the Carian period, where tour participants can explore the ancient Selimiye Castle.

Today, tour members will be able to enjoy Dirsekbuku, which is the last sheltered bay in the southwest of Hisaronu Bay. This location is usually filled with the smell of fresh village bread cooking on open fires from the local restaurant, along with many picturesque views. We will then continue onto Kiseli Island, home to enchanted anchoring spots and the ruins of a windmill. The last part of our journey for today will take us to Bozburun, a town in the district of Marmaris. Tour members can admire the spectacular scenery, explore the many boat-building establishments, and indulge in the freshest fish available at one of the many eateries.

Our first stop for today is the port town of Datca, situated on the narrow Datca Peninsula on the Aegean Sea. Here we will see many sites and attractions, such as an old neighborhood with stone roads and bougainvillea-covered walls, along with quaint cafes and restaurants. The tour will take us to Knidos Harbor, a beautiful natural harbor that was once used by the ancient Greeks and served as a trading hub during the Roman and Byzantine periods. The site includes an amphitheater, a temple to the goddess Aphrodite, and a 4th-century B.C. sundial. It has amazing scenery of the remains of ancient Greek ruins, including an amphitheater that is situated next to the bay.

Karaada Island, which the Greeks once ruled, is our first stop for today. The small island in the Aegean Sea is a hot spot for boat tours and a popular tourist destination. Our next stop for today is Poyraz Bay, a popular destination for novice and experienced divers. There are numerous rock formations beneath the water's surface, as well as an abundance of marine life such as octopus, moray eels, starfish, and several species of small fish. The journey will then lead to Meteor Bay, which lies west of Bodrum. The bay is formed by a large meteor hole. Tour members can take the opportunity to jump over the rock platform into the deep turquoise water of the Sea Creator along with exploring the mysterious rock caves. Our journey will lead us into Bodrum for a relaxing evening under the stars.