3 Day Winter Gateway Bodrum

Winter Break Holiday

Introdcution

Avoid the summer queue's and enjoy a relaxing hassle free winter break. Winter is a fantastic time to explore the historical and cultural sights of Bodrum City, avoid the crowds and go as you please.

Day One - Arrival Transfer & Free Time

Welcome to Bodrum, on arrival you will be greeted and transferred from your arrival point to Hotel Kalender where you will spend the next 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

After check in the rest of the day is yours to spend exploring the fascinating resort of Bodrum.

You could visit V the Castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle was built by the Knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. After being defeated in Smyrna (The ancient name of Izmir), the Knights came to Halikarnassos and began the construction of the castle.The Amphitheatre is another one of Bodrum's most popular historical attractions. The Theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. Built in the time of Mausolus, it is one of the very few surviving pre-Hellenistic theatres in Asia Minor and thus one of the oldest. It had a seating capacity of about 13.000 spectators. The hillside theater that dates from the 4th century BC was built to seat 5.000 people. When rediscovered, it was not in very good condition and therefore has been recently restored. The view of the town from there is beautiful. No holiday to Bodrum would be complete without a visit to the Mausoleum and See what is left of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Day Two - Traditional Turkish Village Tour

After a freshly prepared Turkish style breakfast you will depart for the breath taking scenic drive up to a Traditional working Turkish village for a cultural day.

Anybody who has travelled extensively will tell you that the Turks are the friendliest people in the world. The authentic villages located inlands can help you to examine the different aspects of the same region. Even, half an hour distance makes a big change of environment, colours, sounds as well as the lifestyle of people. Walking through small streets, visiting a village house, the hot welcome of the village chief, watching women weaving carpets, the cemetery, the mosque, children shouting 'hello', the coffee house where men sit around and laze away the day while drinking their tea chatting and playing games will all be helpful to understand their life. In the end, a short exhibition of carpets weaved by the young ladies of the village will take place. At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day Three - Free Time & Departure Transfer

After breakfast you will have free time to finish your exploration of Bodrum City, before its time to check out and be transferred to your departure point for you onward journey home.

3 Day Hotel Kalender Winter Getaway Includes;

Arrival Transfers - Bodrum Harbour, Bus Station or Bodrum Airport
2 Nights Bed & Breakfast at Hotel Kalender
Daily Traditional Turkish Village Tour
Departure Transfer - Bodrum Harbour, Bus Station or Bodrum Airport