Great Private Village Excursion! - Tony from Private Village Tours provided an amazing tour of a village near Bodrum. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience memorable. Highly recommended!

A glimpse into Turkish village life - We had an interesting half day in our guide Tony's (aka the Captain) home village. The village is up in the hills and offers a nice alternative to coastal activities and historical tours. Tony is very friendly and cheerfully fielded all our questions. As with rural communities around the world, many of the younger generation have gone to check out life in the cities, leaving the population of Trim on the older side. However, a visit to the town is a good reminder of how wonderful it is to be part of a community where everyone knows and cares for the welfare of their neighbours. The houses each sit on a plot of land where a variety of food is grown and you get the sense they don't need much from outside the village. After a huge lunch at the one restaurant, there is a rug co-op visit with a brief demonstration and a glass of local wine (not super pressured to buy, which was appreciated). It was a lovely day despite the rain and I would definitely recommend.

Simple and Great! - Tony was fantastic. Super friendly, good sense of humor, and helpful. He has great pride in his town and culture. Definitely recommend!

Very nice experience - Thanks so much for this nice experiencia to know more about the Village in Bodrum. Very kind people. for sure i recomend for people that want to learn more about the culture and local Turkish people

Village tour - The trip to village was amazing. The host was knowledgeable and we learned a lot. Also, the lunch was delicious! The carpet shopping was entertaining.

Wonderful Day Weaving Together - We had an absolutely marvelous day exploring the village culture of Etrim, where we got to experience the authentic, everyday life of Turkey. The locals were incredibly hospitable, welcoming us into their homes, sharing delicious food, and introducing us to the ancient art of weaving. I’ve never had more appreciation for Turkish rugs than after tying knot after knot myself — it gave me a new perspective on the skill and patience required for this incredible craft. The village was full of life, and I particularly enjoyed making friends with the local cats (bribed with a few fries, of course!). We were even invited into the home of one of the oldest residents, where we learned more about the traditions and daily lives of the villagers. The fresh orange juice was a highlight — so refreshing and flavorful. The weaving workshop was fantastic, and the prices for the Turkish rugs here were by far the best I’ve seen. It was such a pleasure to chat with the artisans and learn about their beautiful creations. The entire experience was topped off with a feast of local dishes that was as generous as it was delicious. I cannot recommend this tour enough, and I truly hope to return in the future — whether to help weave or to take home another piece of this incredible art from Etrim.

Great and informative trip - Tony was a great and informative tour guide. We saw a whole new side of Bodrum and Turkey that is quite unexplored. If you are visiting I highly recommend checking out this cute little village.

The best day in our Turkey week! - This a really good way to experience life of local Turkish people and life. We're good and fresh food. Guide spoke very good English. Highly recommended!

Unexpected private tour of a traditional village with a great lunch - Our guide spoke very good English. There was supposed to be another couple but unexpectedly we had a private your. We drove in a lovely vehicle to a quiet old fashioned village- such a treat after so much tourism in Bodrum. We saw a small village mosques. A tug weaving demonstration, and de died to buy a carpet.no pressure, good price. The lunch was terrific- about arose. Small dishes of salads and breads and chicken and beverages in surprisingly good local wines. They dropped us off at the castle and we toured the archeological museum and walked back to the ship. One if the best days on our cruise.

Respectful and genuine - One of the best tours I have done. The family/staff were lovely. There was a genuine care to support the work of the women in the village and ensure the guests are treated with respect. The food was so tasty. Yes, there is a sales aspect but it is their livelihood. It wasn’t pushy or uncomfortable