Bodrum Peninsula things to do
Luxury Spa
After a long day touring the ancient wonders of the region, take the weight off your feet and unwind with a luxury spa day. Relax with a full menu of therapies – enjoy a massage or try a champagne bath in a Jacuzzi. Being in Turkey, you should also try an invigorating hammam ritual at a Turkish bath.
Visit Kos
See two fabulous countries on your luxury holiday to Turkey, and visit the neighbouring Greek Island of Kos. With regular ferries, you can explore famous sites like the ancient Asklepion of Kos, where Hippocrates is said to have received his medical training. Sit beneath the Tree of Hippocrates, where the renowned philosopher taught his pupils and sought inspiration.
Ancient City of Ephesus
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is where the Temple of Artemis once stood. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, there's little remaining of the temple now, but the ruins that are left behind are breathtaking in themselves. Giant pillars rise alongside the remains of ornate buildings and decorated archways curving against the blue sky.
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Built around 350 BC as the resting place for King Mausolus, this mausoleum was also one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. The magnificent tomb, with its monumental pillars and sculptures, once towered high above the land. Nowadays, the ruins offer a tantalising glimpse into the original beauty of the site.
Bodrum Castle
Also known as Saint Peter’s Castle, this imposing medieval site was built by the Knights Hospitaller. The fortress is still in excellent condition and its ramparts and battlements offer panoramic views of Bodrum's port. You'll also find the award-winning Museum of Underwater Archaeology at the castle, one of the most important museums of its kind in the world.
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