Bodrum Day Trip: Explore Ancient Halicarnassus

Embark on an incredible day trip from Kos to Bodrum, Turkey. Explore the ancient city of Halicarnassus, birthplace of Herodotus, and immerse yourself in Turkish hospitality and culture.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bodrum City - Free time to explore the city of Bodrum
What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Travel 50 minutes from Kos port to visit another country and another continent. Discover Bodrum, or the ancient city of Halicarnassus, where Herodotus the Father of History, was born. Experience Turkish hospitality and culture on an incredible day trip.
Return Ferry tickets are included.
Transfer from/to hotel is included if option selected
Required…

Location
Geor. Averof 10
Georgiou Averof
Local supplier will contact you with a photo of the meeting point
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lolpom
Sep 26, 2024
Nice visit - Being able to travel to another country during our holiday. Market feels a bit chaotic. Walk around the harbour for better restaurants and shops.
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Stephen
Sep 23, 2024
Day trip to bodrum. Worth a visit lots to see and do. The culture between Greece and Turkey amazes me. - The boat trip over was lovely and relaxed. Lots of beautiful views to take in and the wind in your face kept us nice & cool. There’s plenty to do when you get there probably to much to see in the 5 hours you are there. The bodrum fort is interesting and the amphitheatre is a must see. Lots of shops and places to eat too. Would have liked more time to fit it all in. Sat at the back of the boat on the way back. You will get wet but I enjoyed it was fun.
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S890qisusanh
Sep 17, 2024
Very professional service - Everything went perfect from start to finish on our day trip to Bodrum. Our pickup was on time and very comfortable , a lady was waiting at the port to show us where to go and told us where our bus would be when we arrived back in the evening .We had a great day out and would definitely recommend Kos Activities and especially Lazoras who answered all our questions ,thanks Lazoras👍
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Lesley
Sep 10, 2024
Highly recommend - Great trip! Very clear and timely communication before and during the experience from the organisers. Would definitely recommend!
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Othman_a
Aug 25, 2024
Great experience - Had a very nice trip with viator. Excellent customer service. Although i missed the boat but they let me travel the next day without any extra charging. Thank you so much
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Martin_c
Dec 23, 2024
Nice 1-day trip - I really like Bodrum. It is a nice historical city. You should definitely go there for a 1-day trip!
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Meadow_s
Oct 5, 2024
On the way there was... - On the way there was fine, was told to arrive at the location for 8:30 and the boat took off at around 9:15. When we got to Turkey at around 10 they held a clock as we were getting off with the time set to 2:50, so you only get to stay there for nearly 5 hours not 6/7 as the trip states. You aren’t given an address for where the pick-up location is so you just have to remember where you got dropped off, this made me not want to go too far just in case. I arrived back at the port for 2:50 but we didn’t set off until 3:45, we spent nearly an hour just sat on the boat not knowing what was going on really when we could have spent this time doing other things. Overall, the trip was okay there’s a few things to do in Turkey like the castle and shopping but that was it really as you don’t want to go too far from the port. I would recommend if you are interested in seeing Bodrum but the waiting around on the boat and not getting the full time there was a bit annoying.
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Navigate22576132146
Sep 18, 2024
In and of itself, the tour with this operator is recommended. This time, however, not at all. - Before the absolutely delayed departure, we and all other passengers were also kept waiting for about 30 minutes in the scorching heat in blazing sun without saying a word. The crossing to Bodrum went smoothly and without incident. At the agreed time, we, like all other passengers, arrived at the port on time. Passport control and everything else went very well. Only our ship, the Appollon II, was not there. After more than 40 minutes of waiting again in blazing sun and scorching heat, this time without any information why, our ship finally arrived in the port. The return journey went as well as the outward journey. There was no reaction from either the tour operator or the shipping company. This is very disappointing and once again gives the impression that you can only pay and nothing else. Next time, another operator and a more reliable shipping company are guaranteed.
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Angelajv9645ol
Sep 11, 2024
Try buy leave fast! - The ferry was good through 🛃 was fast . It was very very busy (expected),BUT bodrum itself was a smelly🤢 place,you cannot walk without being hassled to buy and they get quite pushy🤨you got to say no and just ignore them...we bought stuff WE wanted and happy with it..had a lovely meal more into town price on Parr... Coming back was fast again through customs alarms going off left right and centre but security didn't once look🤣 strange but must be how they work some days🤷... Would we go again definitely not it's ticked off our list but no return I'm afraid.
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Terence
Oct 23, 2024
Kos to Bodrum experience Aegean Travel - The tour guide never turned up we were never directed to a boat. We never got to go on tbe trip. It was overall very embarrassing to be left standing not knowing what to do.
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