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Bodrum, Turkey Shore Excursions - Castle of St. John & Gumusluk Bay

Private Bodrum shore excursions from the cruise port - the 15th-century Castle of St. John, the site of the Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the peaceful village of Gumusluk. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.

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Bodrum Shore Trips - Highlights of Bodrum Highlights of Bodrum

Bodrum Shore Excursion - 4 Hours

This half day Bodrum shore trip visits the famous Castle of St. John and the site of the Mausoleum, which was one of the Seven Wonders of ancient World. You enjoy panoramic views from a couple vantage points above the town.


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Bodrum Shore Trips - Bodrum and the Gumusluk Bay Bodrum & Gumusluk Bay

Bodrum Shore Excursion - 8 Hours

This full day Bodrum shore trip visits the famous Castle of St. John and the site of the Mausoleum, which was one of the Seven wonders of ancient World. After lunch, you visit the peaceful village of Gumusluk to enjoy free time for swimming or shopping.


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Bodrum Shore Excursions - Castle of St. John & Gumusluk Bay Cruise Excursions

Bodrum is a whitewashed port town on Turkey's southwestern Aegean coast, built atop the ruins of ancient Halicarnassus. Our Highlights of Bodrum tour visits the famous Castle of St. John, a 15th-century fortress built by the Knights Hospitaller, and the site of the Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with panoramic views from a couple of vantage points above the town.

For a fuller day, our Bodrum & Gumusluk Bay tour visits the same castle and Mausoleum site, then continues after lunch to the peaceful village of Gumusluk for free time to swim or shop. All Bodrum shore excursions from Private Shore Trips include an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. Reserve with a $50 deposit.

Frequently Asked Questions - Bodrum Shore Excursions

What is the Castle of St. John?

The Castle of St. John (also known as Bodrum Castle) is a 15th-century fortress built by the Knights Hospitaller, anchoring the harbor and housing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, with shipwreck artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age.

What is the Mausoleum at Bodrum?

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its site is included on both of our Bodrum tours.

What is Gumusluk?

Gumusluk is a peaceful village on the Bodrum Peninsula, included on our full day Bodrum & Gumusluk Bay tour, with free time to swim or shop after visiting the castle and Mausoleum site.

What is the back-to-ship guarantee on Bodrum shore excursions?

Our back-to-ship guarantee means that if an unforeseen delay during your private Bodrum shore excursion prevents you from returning to the cruise pier before your ship departs, we will arrange and cover the cost of transportation to your next port of call. This guarantee applies to all private Bodrum tours booked through us. Your tour must be scheduled to return to the ship 1.5 hours prior to ship departure.

Bodrum Shore Excursions & Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Ports

Book a Bodrum excursion directly or explore other Eastern Mediterranean cruise ports below:

Bodrum Cruise Port - Private Excursions
Highlights of Bodrum Private Shore Excursion - 4 Hours Bodrum & Gumusluk Bay Private Shore Excursion - 8 Hours
Turkey & Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Ports
Kusadasi Shore Excursions Izmir Shore Excursions All Mediterranean Shore Excursions
Custom Bodrum Excursion Request Large Group & Custom Bodrum Tours