BODRUM- BODRUM CASTLE AND ARCHEOLOGİCAL UNDERGROUND  WATER MUSEUM -MAUSELEUM AT HALICARNASSUS,

MILAS  HEKATOMNOS MAUSELEUM  AND GÜMÜŞKESEN MONUMENT – THE  ANCIENT CITIES of EUROMOS and IASOS -BODRUM                145 KM

First you’ll visit Bodrum Castle(St.John castle) .Bodrum Castle was builted by Saint Jean Knights in 1406-1522. When they were building this castle, they used the stones from Bodrum Mausoleion. There are French, Italian, British, Germany, Spanish towers. When Turks attached Rhodes island in 1522, Saint Jean Knights was started to leave here in 5 january 1523. The castle was using for prison in 1895. Here is bombed by English and French millitary in first world war, in 1915.

The castle grounds include a Museum of Underwater Archaelogy and hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year.The first underwater scientific excavations in the world took place at Turkish coasts in the 1960’s and the Castle was arranged, in 1964, as Bodrum Museum in order to ensure the protection and preservation of the findings. Due to its rich underwater collection that includes artefacts from 14th century B.C. to 16th century A.D., in 1981 the name of the museum was changed to Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum. Bodrum Underwater  Archaeology Museum received the European Museum of the Year Award in 1995.

You will see the world's oldest known shipwrecks Uluburun , a hall of recovered glassware and the Carian Princess exhibition which evokes the last days of the ancient greatness of Halicarnassus. Glass Wreck Hall, Late Bronze Age Shipwrecks, The Carian Princess Hall and the amphoras . In ancient times amphoras were used for transporting and storing Olive Oil and wine

Next explore the site one of the seven wonders of the ancient world , The Mauseloum was built by Artemisia, the sister and the wife of King Mausolos, B.C. 355.The mauseloum was destroyed in an earthquake; and the ruins were used in building of the Halikarnassus Castle

Then we drive to Milas to the ancient city of Euromos where we visit the Temple of Zeus.It's one of the best preserved classical designed temples in the country and dates back to the 6th  century BC.

Next stop is the Mausoleum of Satrap Hekatomnos, pointed as the discovery of the century in the archaeological world, was built at a position dominating the ancient Mylasa  city and can be seen from any point of the settlement.

The Mausoleum is the predecessor of Halicarnassus Maussolleion, accepted as one of the  seven wonders of the ancient world, and is included in Temporary World Heritage List of  UNESCO.

Then you’ll drive to the ancient city of Euromos.

Euromos ruins, located just off the Söke-Milas road, are frequently overlooked by travelers who do not realize that an olive grove hides one of the best preserved ancient temples in Asia Minor. Meanwhile, if you just turn off the road as indicated by a signpost, you will see a magnificent view of the ancient temple of Zeus. More inquisitive tourists can also find the remains of an ancient theater, city walls, and an agora.

The city, located in the region known as Caria, was known from the 5th century BC as Cyramos (Hyramos). During the reign of King Mausolus of Halicarnassus (the 4th century BC) the city was subordinated to Milas and lost its independence. At the same time, its name was changed to Euromos (meaning 'Strong'), which resulted from the program of Caria Hellenization implemented by Mausolus.

In Roman times, Euromos was granted the status of an autonomous city, but soon afterward it was completely abandoned. The most probable reason was the Antonine Plague that broke out in the western part of Asia Minor in 166 AD. The scholars suspect it to have been either smallpox or measles. In subsequent years, an epidemic spread throughout the entire territory of the Roman Empire, and within 20 years decimated its population.

You’ll have Lunch before the visit of the ancient city of Iasos.

Then you’ll visit the ancient city of Iasos.In Iasos archaic city that is located in Kıyıkışlacık Village at a distance of 26 km to the District centre. Roman monumental grave that is one of the biggest buildings of the archaic city and that is known as Balıkpazarı .

Iasos (or Iassos depending on the source) is over 4.000 years old, according to archaeological finds. It was a wealthy little town, with an income generated mostly from the flourishing fishing trade, which still thrives up until the present day. The Carian settlement was a colony of Argos and was founded with the help of Miletus. As a member of the Delian League, Iasos got caught up into the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC).

From remains dating back to the Bronze Age to a wealth of ceramics with Minoan influence, and then, of course, bigger structures such as the Bouleuterion, The Customs Building, or the Mausoleum, now home to the Iasos Museum.

End of the tour you’ll drive back to the hotel in Bodrum.

BOAT TRİP or BODRUM -STRATONIKEIA & LAGINA-AKYAKA-BODRUM                   290 KM

Today you’ll drive to the ancient city of Stratonikeia and ‘’Lagina Hekate’’. Ancient city of Stratonikeia, the city of retired gladiators, a member of UNESCO World Heritage Tentative Lists.

Stratonikeia Ancient City, located in Eskihisar neighborhood of Yatağan, on the roadside at the 7th km of Yatağan – Milas highway. In the ancient city of Stratonikeia, the remains of nearly 3 thousand years whole have preserved with the settlement texture since ancient times. A Hellenistic parliament building and an Ottoman-era mansion stand on both sides of the stone paved road. All of the ancient buildings can reached by stone paved roads of the Ottoman and Republican eras. Apart from the ancient period temples and churches, mosques, bath buildings from the Roman and Principalities, fountains from different periods, and roads from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Republic periods, as well as village squares from the Ottoman and Republic periods were taken under protection in the ancient city. In this respect, Stratonikeia has a different settlement and urban texture.

You are going to visit the sanctuary of Stratonikeia named as ‘’Lagina Hekate’’

The sacred area of Lagina ,which is an important cult center of Carians ,is the religious center,and Stratonikeia,which is 11 km away from here,is the political center of the region.As we learn from the inscriptions still present Lagina and on the walls of Stratonikeia bouleuterion,these two cities are connected to each other by a sacred road.

Then you’ll have Lunch at the tradıtıonal local restaurant in the village of Bozüyük(Güzelköy)

After you had your Lunch,arrive to the little cute aegean town ‘’Akyaka’’.This little 25-minute trip in this exquisite stretch of Akyaka town will perhaps be the most beatiful boat tour you will ever do in you life.You can take colorful photos in the forest where many different bird species live.

2nd OPTION :BOAT TRİP(EXTRA )

Today you’ll start to visit the bays of Bodrum by boat depending od the weather conditions.The boat trip will start app. At 10:00 and finisched app. At 16:00 o’clock.you’ll have lunch on the boat .you’ll visit app 4 bays with swimming breaks.You’ll set yourself free to enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful and spectacular beaches. This full day boat trip excursion is an ideal activity for all as it combines a relaxing setting, excitement, adventure and spots of unparalleled natural beauty. In addition, this Boat Trip forms the perfect opportunity to get away from the crowds and swim into refreshing, crystal clear waters and visit some unspoiled and breath-taking beaches.

End of the day you drive back to the hotel in Bodrum

BODRUM -DALYAN (MUD BATHS -KAUNOS ANCIENT CITY-IZTUZU  BEACH)-FETHIYE                    250 KM

Today you’ll visit first Dalyan mud bath .Mud bath is said to be good for rheumatism,lower back pain, and sciatica. Also, sulfur in the mud bath is effective against the wrinkles and stretching your skin. For this reason, Dalyan mud bath, beauty mud or beauty bath is also called. According to the rumors, the Egyptian queen Cleopatra also made a mud bath in Dalyan and even owed its beauty to these baths.

After entering the facility, you enter the pool where there are natural muds. After entering the pool because of the amount of sulfur inside the pool, it’s beginning to smell like rotten eggs. By removing some amount of mud from the bottom, such as cream, you should not leave a gap on you. After you have found your place in the mud, including your face, you should rest yourself in the sun for a while, you should let the mud dry on.

You feel that your muddy body you are releasing to the sun begins to stretch slowly. After about 30 to 40 minutes, you arrive at the shower room where you can reach the staircase and take a shower under the flowing cold water. After being washed thoroughly, enter the pool where the thermal water pool is located. Thermal water having a temperature of 39 degrees; having sulfur, fluoride and radioactive gases. Therefore, thermal waters; from rheumatism to nervous diseases, joint and lime disorders, kidney diseases are said to be good for many diseases.

After the visit of mud baths ,you’ll continue by boat to visit ‘’ the hidden paradise Dalyan ‘’ . you arrive 20 minutes to the ancient city of Kaunos.

Ancient City of Kaunos near Dalyan, Turkey is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. Kaunos was an ancient city founded in the 9th century BC, and it was quite important by 400 BC. It was located on the border between Lycia and Caria, and the city's culture had characteristics of both empires. The city was once an important trading post on the sea, though today it is set back a few miles from the sea since the coastline has moved over the centuries. The receding coastline, attacks from various tribes, and a malaria epidemic led to the decline of Kaunos, and the city was abandoned by the 15th century. The ruins include a well preserved theater, parts of the old city walls, and an acropolis. There's also a basilica, Roman baths, two Hellenistic temples and four Roman temples. From the acropolis, you can enjoy a gorgeous view of the ancient city. The theater could hold 5,000 people and is still occasionally used for events. Nearby you can also see Lycian tombs in the rocks above the Dalyan River.

End of the visit of the ancient city Kaunos you’ll have Lunch by the river at the local restaurant and continue by boat to the İztuzu beach

This begins extending vertically from the bottom of the mountain to the sea, yellow sand beach of Dalyan Delta, which close the mouth of gold and thin. The crystal clear sea İztuzu which Sigma has a coastal beaches, velvety taste are left under your feet as you walk.

İztuzu beach is a 4.5 km long Mediterranean beach near Dalyan town of Ortaca district of Muğla Province. The beach is one of the rare beaches between sea water and fresh water. The beach is also called "Turtle Beach" because Caretta caretta lay their eggs. The areas where the eggs are marked are regularly marked so as not to damage the eggs by the swimmers on the beach. According to the decision taken in 1988, the beach is closed between 20:00-08:00 in order not to disturb the turtles and it is forbidden to make noise or light around it. There is also a treatment center on the beach where injured turtles are treated.

End of the visits ,you’ll drive to the hotel in Fethiye

FETHIYE- BOAT TRİP at ÖLÜDENİZ- FETHIYE 20 KM

‘’Ölüdeniz’’, named the “dead sea” in Turkish due to its calmness, Ölüdeniz is one of Turkey’s most popular – and overwhelmingly most frequently photographed – beaches, thanks to its spectacular setting along a gorgeous blue lagoon.

You’ll get on the boat and see ‘’ölüdeniz ‘’, the’’Butterfly Valley and turquoise colored bays’’ and have Lunch on the boat

Fethiye Ölüdeniz Boat Trip will help you a great deal to get rid of your stress accumulating all over the year. As you know, getting in touch with nature is the best known way to reduce stress on people. As you can see the lush nature of Fethiye while lying down on your sun bed, seeing the turquoise color of the bays will give you peace of mind. Being away of the traffic and stress of the big cities even for a short time and spending time with your family and your loved ones in such a paradise will comfort you. Do not forget to bring your camera. Even in the pictures you take, you can see the relief in your face.

All the coasts of Fethiye in the Aegean Region are magnificent. During the tour you will be able to see four or five of these magnificent coasts. Our boat captain will create the most beautiful route for you depending on weather conditions. You will only enjoy the beautiful tour with your loved ones and family, and have a souvenir photo filled with plenty of beautiful moments. Swimming in the deep blue water you will be proud of yourself as you have chosen Fethiye for your holiday.

End of the boat trip ,you’ll drive back to the hotel in Fethiye

FETHIYE -THE ANCIENT CITIES of LETOON and XANTHOS-SAKLIKENT- YAKAPARK-TLOS ANCIENT CITY - TELMESSOS-KAYAKÖY (GHOST  VILLAGE ) -FETHIYE          140 KM

Today ,you’ll start to visit the ancient city of Letoon.

You’ll drive to the ancient city of Letoon.It is estimated that the ancient city of Letoon,located in Kumluova Quarter of Seydikemer,was established in the seventh century BC.Letoon was the religious center of Lycia in the Ancient Age.The temples of Leto,Apollo and Artemis in this sanctuary are of great historical importance.

The ancient city ,which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List with the date of 09.12.1988 and number 484,is on the Lycian walking route.

Your next stop is the ancient city of Xanthos.The ancient city of Xanthos,located in Kaş,Antalya,which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List,was used as the most important administrative center of the Lycian civilization and as the capital in the 2nd century B.C.It is seen that the pillar tombstones and rock tombs of the Lycian era have reached today.

In some ancient cities,you can only see the traces of a single civilization,but here you have the opportunity to see all cultural elements from the roman,Archaic and Byzantine periods , in Xanthos.This is the most important factor that distinguishes Xanthos from other ancient cities.

After the visit of the ancient city of Xanthos ,you’ll drive to Saklıkent Canyon and national park.

Saklıkent Canyon,located on the Antalya border of Seydikemer district,is a natural wonder tourism center in the literal sense of the word.It is estimated that the canyon was formed by geological cracking thousands of years ago.The length of the canyon is about 18 km and its height varies between 200 and 600 meters.At some points ,it is almost impossible to see the sky from here,as the range of rocks narrows to 2 meters.At Saklıkent Canyon,you are first greeted by Eşen Stream flowing with a wonderful glow.By walking on the wooden ladder laid on the iron pier ,you reach the immaculate spring gustin from under the rocks .

You’ll have lunch at ‘’YAKAPARK ‘’

After the Lunch you’ll drive to the ancient city of Tlos.

The ancient city of Tlos is on the Unesco World Heritage Temporary List and is one of the oldest settlements in the geography known as the Lycia Region.The Acropolis at the entrance of the ancient city ,which is recorded as Dlawa in hittite documents in the 14th century BC and as Tlawa in the Lycian inscriptions,greatly impresses those who see it with its dominant appearance.

At the foot of the acropolis are several rows of seats ,stadiums,baths,theaters and remains of churges.The most important structure of Tlos standing is its theater.However,the stadium is also of great importance.Tlos is also known as the sports city of Lycia.Tlos is the shining star of the region in terms of archeology,culture ,religion and economy in the historical process.It bears the traces of the settlement that continued uninterruptedly from the Neolitic period to the Iron Age.Even in the written sourches of the Hittites,(Anal,Annual) Tlos is mentioned as the country.Tlos , an important center in terms of Christian history,is one of the most important episcopal centers of Lycia.This religious significance continued until the 12th century.

Next stop of the tour is Telmessos .(Roman Theater)

Overlooking the main road that runs along the Fethiye harbour is Fethiye Roman Theater (also known as Telmessos Theatre, from the city's name in classical times). Built into a hillside, the semicircular theater, occasionally described as an amphitheater, was constructed in the Hellenistic (Greek) style and could once hold some 5,000 to 6,000 spectators. During the Roman period, in approximately the 2nd century AD, a stage building was added, and Fethiye's theater remained in use until about the 7th century. Unfortunately, after an earthquake struck the town in 1957, many pieces of masonry were removed from the theater by local residents for use in rebuilding, and even after excavation by archaeologists in the 1990s the site remained in a poor state of preservation. Fethiye theater is currently undergoing an ambitious restoration, after which it is expected to host open-air performances again – just as in ancient times.

Then you’ll drive to a fantastic place where natüre meets history,‘’Kayaköy’’ Ghost village. (ancient Karmylassos).Kayaköy is an eerie ghost town of 4000-odd abandoned stone houses and other structures that once made up the Greek town of Levissi. Today this timeless village, set in a lush valley with some vineyards nearby, forms a memorial to Turkish-Greek peace and cooperation.

During the population exchange between Greece and Turkey, all the Greek people were moved to Greece and the city stayed abandoned and untouched so far.

Walking among Kayaköy's crumbling, empty houses and through the narrow lanes can be rather eerie, but the deserted village has a surreal beauty to it. There are a couple of churches and chapels, of which the most significant is the Panayia Pyrgiotissa (built in 1888), where a few fragments of frescoes and mosaics can still be seen.

End of the visit of Kayaköy,you’ll drive back to the hotel in Fethiye

Transfer to the Airport of dalaman