Bodrum 4x4 nature tour with optional buggy ride

Bodrum sights and shopping tour

This Bodrum tour delivers a great mix of sights and activities. Highlights include the Gumbet Windmills, Myndos Gate, the ancient theatre – and even leaves time for a gold centre visit and a while to explore the old town at your own pace.Start things off with a visit to the stately Gumbet windmills, which overlook the bay, before heading on to the Myndos Gate – which dates back to the 4th century BC. The ruins of the gate are all that remains of a wall that once encircled ancient Halicarnassus, as Bodrum was known in ancient times. Next, you'll swing by a jewellery centre for the chance to barter your way to a great deal on gold, silver and more. When the expert jewellers dazzle you with theie items, be sure to haggle for the best price. Or if you'd prefer not to buy, just let them know.Then you'll have a guided visit to Bodrum's theatre, which is a wonderfully preserved example of an ancient Greek public arena architecture. The rest of this Bodrum city excursion is dedicated to retail therapy, as you hunt for bargains at local leather and Turkish delight shops, before enjoying some free time to explore the city and browse the shops on your own.

ATV or buggy off-road tour from Bodrum

Rev up for an off-road adventure on this guided tour. Choose your ride – an ATV or a buggy – and get ready to tear through rugged terrains, splash through muddy trails and zoom through forests. Perfect for adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike, there's pure excitement in store as you cruise through the Turkish countryside. With top-notch safety gear and an expert guide leading the way, you're in for an adrenaline-packed adventure. Just remember, this is no place for your Sunday best – it's going to get muddy!

Pamukkale Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience & Hierapolis Visit

Pamukkale is spectacular seen from the ground – but even better with bird's eye views. See one of Turkey's top natural treasures from above with this hot air balloon experience. You'll need to rise and shine well before sunrise, but it's all worth it. Soar over the cotton-white calcium terraces before touching down to visit the Roman ruins of Hierapolis, too.

Bodrum 4x4 nature tour with optional buggy ride

Ready for a day of exploring? You'll meet the crew in Torba, jump in your 4x4 and cruise up to Omerli Tepe for views over the peninsula, followed by a coffee break in Camlik. Then, it's into the Black Valley to see the water reservoir, wishing tree, turtle lake and Black Forest. After lunch in Etrim, you'll head to the Tomato Eco Village for optional zip-lining and, if the weather's playing ball, pool time and a foam party. If you're not quite ready to slow down, you can hop into a buggy for an optional off-road ride before heading back.

White water rafting experience on the Dalaman River

This full day tour is a chance for thrill-seekers to conquer the bubbling whitewater rapids of the River Dalaman. You'll head out in a raft with an expert guide, so no experience is required. Then after the action, you'll sit down to lunch and the chance to pick out some top photos and videos from your day.

Bodrum Turkish Bath with Transport

Turkish baths are synonymous the world over with relaxation and rejuvenation. The bath house, or hammam, has been a central part of life in Turkey for centuries, and with good reason – they're a serious refresher for the mind, body and soul. Change into your swimwear in a cubicle, wrap yourself in a towel and step into the marble-tiled hammam or steam room. Relax on a heated marble bench and let the warm steam open your pores and ease the toxins from your skin. Then lie on a warm stone slab for an exfoliating body scrub, receive a bubbly foam massage, before rounding off your pampering with a 20-minute massage with essential oils – bliss (the oil massage is optional and can be selected by guests via modality). Once you've cooled off, you'll come away feeling utterly refreshed.

Bodrum 4x4 and boat cruise tour with optional buggy safari

Ready to dive into Bodrum's wild side? In Torba, you'll hop into a 4x4 after a quick briefing before heading up to Omerli Tepe for views over the peninsula. Then, it's on to the Tomato Eco Village for a coffee break, where you can try the zip-line or relax by the pool. If you're up for more adrenaline, you can join the optional buggy safari instead for an off road ride through the hills. Afterwards, you'll make your way to Yaliciftlik Pier and board a traditional gulet for an afternoon sailing with lunch and stops for swimming and snorkelling at three different bays.

Bodrum scuba diving

The warm, crystal-clear waters that surround the Bodrum peninsula are perfect for scuba diving. With The Diver's Club, you'll have a safe and professional day out on the water, with PADI-certified instructors taking care of you all the way. You'll get kitted out and talk through the dive plan before boarding the boat. If you're a first timer, you'll take part in a one-on-one discovery dive, learning the basics and gaining your confidence. Or, if you've already racked up a few dives and are certified, you'll have the chance to dive in two different spots, alongside an instructor. Family or friends who are just along for the ride can swim and snorkel in the bays that you'll visit across the day and you can all tuck into a buffet lunch to keep your energy up. Whatever depth you get to, the instructors will be on hand to point out the wealth of marine life, like damselfish, wrasse and octopus – who love hiding in the rocky reefs.

Bodrum all-inclusive gulet boat cruise by Outback Yachting

With turquoise seas beckoning you to discover more of Bodrum's beautiful coastline, this all-inclusive cruise is the ultimate mix of exploration and relaxation. You'll sail out on a gulet operated by Outback Yachting to while away the hours on your guaranteed sunbed, with swimming stops, drinks and al fresco lunch. Step aboard tour traditional gulet, and discover a vessel that's all polished masts and lacquered decks. You'll set sail along the crimped coastline of Bodrum, where chilling out, sunbathing, enjoying drinks from the bar and taking in the ever-changing views are the order of the day. Your captain will drop anchor from time to time, so you can cannonball into the Aegean. It's idyllic snorkelling territory, so don't forget to bring your snorkelling gear along. When the lunch bell rings, you'll find an array of Turkish treats including meatballs, meze and salad laid out on the captain's table – all complete with local wine, beer and soft drinks from the bar.

Day trip to the Greek island of Kos

Just across the water from Turkey is the Greek island of Kos. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches and classical antiquities, a catamaran or ferry ride will take you to its capital, Kos town, where you'll have the day to explore on your own.Prepare to be charmed by the town, where ancient and modern sit side by side. Dip into the shops and boutiques in the streets behind the harbour or sip coffees in the square, admiring the huge plane tree – it's said that Hippocrates held lessons under it 2,400 years ago. And admire the sea views from the battlements of the 15th-century Knights' fortress. History lovers will also want to see nearby Asklepieion. One of Greece's most important classical sites, its marble temples mark where the world's first hospital once stood.Or if you fancy some R&R, take your pick of the town's beaches. Its shores are laced with sandy sweeps perfect for getting in some sunbathing and swimming before your ride back. And remember, you'll need to cross the borders – sometimes with lengthy security and passport checks – between Turkey and Greece in this tour, so a valid passport or photo ID is needed.