Turkey has to be seen to be believed! From the former capital of Istanbul, to the fairy-chimneys of Cappadocia and the stunning classical cities dotting the western coastline, the volume of sites is extraordinary. With such a range of opportunities the question as to where to travel in Turkey is far from straight forward. Corinthian’s destination guides and suggested itineraries are a good starting point, but we would encourage you to take advantage of our tailor-made holidays service. With their vast accumulated knowledge, and years of experience in designing luxury holidays in Turkey, our destination specialists will ensure that your holiday experience is seamless from the moment you contact us.
Bodrum is Turkey’s most sophisticated resort and is sited on a beautiful bay on the Aegean Sea. The whitewashed town is dominated by the Castle of Peter and is a mecca for yachting, while the surrounding wooded peninsula offers beautiful Mediterranean vistas, quiet bays, sleepy villages, and crystal clear waters as well as Turkey’s best beach resorts.
Bodrum was known as Halicarnassus in classical times when the town was famous as being both the birthplace of Herodotus (the father of history), and location of (the now almost non-existent) Tomb of Mausolus - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The town’s waterfront is dominated by the Castle of St. Peter which was built by the Knights of St. John in 1406 and is now home to the excellent Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Bodrum’s waterfront is lined by cafes and restaurants and is hemmed in by luxury yachts and traditional sailing gulets which use the town as the springboard for the ever popular Blue Cruises along the Aegean Coast. A wide selection of retail opportunities are available in Bodrum. During the summer months this chic resort becomes very lively after sunset with visitors seeking out the resorts finest dining and nightspots. The Bodrum peninsula with its blue flag beaches, windmills, quiet bays and beautiful scenery is well worth exploring. The sleepy village of Gumusluk is one of the most attractive in the region and a wonderful place to come and watch the sunset or enjoy a meal at one of the simple seafood restaurants lining the waterfront. It is also possible to discover the Bodrum peninsula from the sea. Gulet cruises (shared or private charters) are a quintessential Aegean experience and highly recommended for a day or more. Another attractive sightseeing option from Bodrum is to take a day excursion to the nearby Greek island of Kos.
Built by the Knights of St. John the Castle of St. Peter is now home to the excellent Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
A quintessential Aegean experience, a cruise on a traditional wooden gulet is highly recommended for a day or more.
The sleepy village of Gumusluk is a wonderful place to come and watch the sunset or enjoy a meal by the harbour.
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