Turkish Cultures and Bodrum Castle
Energy Level
Duration
5.5 hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
No
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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The medieval castle and museum include treasures recovered from sunken wrecks that date back to the Bronze Age
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The Bodrum Castle stands where the famed Mausoleum of Halicarnassus once stood — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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Visit Etrim, a very authentic village with a population of only around 300 inhabitants and a proud family-owned carpet weaving tradition
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Etrim was settled during the Ottoman Empire 500+ years ago, and the locals are mainly farmers, herders, and carpet weavers
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Visit a local home where handmade rugs are woven, and enjoy traditional snacks in the village of Etrim
Need to know
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Approximately 50-minute drive from Bodrum Castle to Etrim Village
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Approximately 40-minute drive back to the Bodrum port
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Sailors must be able to navigate steps throughout this Shore Thing
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Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
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Cancellations made within 48 hours or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty for this Shore Thing
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The local currency is the Turkish Lira ₺
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Sailors will have the opportunity to purchase carpets; the time spent on site will depend on how many sailors are interested in making a purchase
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Sailors should eat a large breakfast before going on tour as only a few local snacks are provided
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
