Bodrum, Turkey - Advice Requested

[Goldygolfer]

Hi everyone - We are scheduled to be in Bodrum for one day - 10am to 10pm later this month.

 

This is a port which we have not visited before and would appreciate advice re the "must sees", "must dos", etc.

 

Should we be looking to book a tour perhaps, or it is an easy DIY port ?

 

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[maryann ns]

Bodrum is a fabulous do it yourself port and was one of my favourites on our incredible cruise last year. Here are some previous threads:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1274590

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=698234

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1239519

[Goldygolfer]

Thank you very much Maryann for your very prompt reply. I had tried the search function before posting my request, but somehow missed these threads. I have now had a look at all three and have found them very helpful. Thank you.

 

I notice that you were on the Azamara Quest in November last. We are doing a 31-day Istanbul to Singapore on the Quest in a little over 2 weeks. Really looking forward to it.

[manoftheworld]

my cruise on Norwegian jade 12th DEC 2010. what do you re-command for sightseeing ??

thanks

terry

[TLCOhio]

Hi everyone - We are scheduled to be in Bodrum for one day - 10am to 10pm later this month. This is a port which we have not visited before and would appreciate advice re the "must sees", "must dos", etc. Should we be looking to book a tour perhaps, or it is an easy DIY port ? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

Below are some visual samples and ideas for this wonderful and charming port of Bodrum. The main castle is very interesting and a must-do. It has "all of it" with its castle/fortress aspect, plus its gardens, museum, wildlife, etc. Lots there to see and experience.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For lots of interesting details, great visuals, etc., from our July 1-16 Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. Don’t be shy and feel free to ask any questions of interest. This posting is now over 22,900 views. Appreciate those who have “tuned in”.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

 

 

Bodrum Castle and next a view from the Castle to our cruise ship:

 

 

 

 

 

Bodrum harbor and city views:

 

 

 

 

 

At Bodrum along the Turkish Coast, here's a religious tower and view of the town in background:

 

 

 

Historic ruins at Mausoleum site:

 

[Goldygolfer]

Thanks Terry in Ohio for the great photos. It looks wonderful. Can't wait to see it for myself next week.