We aren’t scheduled to meet the boat until four, so there’s almost a full day to explore more of the history of Bodrum. A brisk uphill walk brings me to the ancient Amphitheatre above the city. The theatre itself is architecturally beautiful, but it also provides gorgeous views of the city, its castle and the Harbor. Another short walk, this time downhill, brings me to the ancient Myndos Gates that were damaged during a siege by Alexander …
Today we moved from the luxury of the Kempinski to the rustic charm of the Su Hotel, the accommodation recommended by Peter Sommers Travels. The Kempinski has been a delight from start to finish- they transferred us to our new hotel in a lovely Porsche Cayenne! This is a hotel I would certainly return to. The Su is a very different place, but charming in its own way. The car dropped us at the entrance to a …
One of the real pluses of traveling in Turkey is the well-developed system of public buses that are affordable and efficient. We caught a minibus into Bodrum from the front of our hotel and were deposited near the center of town about twenty minutes later. It cost about five Turkish lira, or $2.50 each. This is a busy town, an attractive destination for people from Istanbul looking for a seaside getaway and for Europeans, and to a …
Luck and some planning means we have a whole day to rest and recover from a ten hour flight and seven hour time change. Today will be devoted to leisure. The Kempinski Barbaros Bay (www.kempinski.com/en/bodrum/hotel) is the ideal spot for that. This five star property lies in a quiet bay outside of Bodrum. The view from our room at five thirty am – the joys of jet lag! – is of a gorgeous pink and blue sunrise …
The history of a people is often closely tied to its cuisine, so the combination of gastronomy and archeology on this cruise itinerary had strong appeal. Run by Peter Sommer Travels, this expedition has been earning rave reviews. It is a unique experience and adds a few new layers to cruising. Sailing on an ancient form of boat, the Turkish gulet (rhymes with ‘you bet’), re-invented for modern cruising, we will be experiencing the authentic flavours and …
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