Stratonikeia Ancient City and Hekate Temple Tour from Bodrum

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore Stratonikeia & Lagina
Discover Stratonikeia, a unique open-air museum where history converges from Archaic to Turkish Republic eras. This rich layering led to its 2015 UNESCO Tentative List inscription. Then, visit Lagina, home to the world's only standing Hekate Temple. Feel the ancient goddess's mysterious power in this vital cult center. Will you join this unique historical journey?

What's Included

Tour guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
They may choose to enter the historical sites of their interest, or skip them if they prefer.
They may choose to enter the historical sites of their interest, or skip them if they prefer.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guests joining the tour will be met at their hotel reception if they are to be picked up from a hotel, or at the airport, in front of the arrivals terminal with a sign bearing their name onit if they are to be picked up from the airport. Similarly, if they are to be picked up from cruise ship ports or yacht marinas, they will be met at the port, in front of arrivals gate with a sign bearing their name on it.

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Meeting point
Bodrum

You would be met in front of the arrivals terminal, prior to walking into the parking lot of the cruise port. The guide would hold a sign bearing your name on it.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
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    Stratonikeia Ancient City

    During your visit to the ancient city of Stratonikeia, you'll discover a unique place where different periods of history converge. It's a rare open-air museum where every step you take will be a journey through time. What makes Stratonikeia so special is its ability to showcase structures and urban fabric from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, Eastern Roman (Byzantine), Beyliks, Ottoman, and even the Turkish Republic periods all together. It's as if each era opened a new chapter on top of the previous one, carefully preserving the old while reaching the present day. Thanks to this rich historical layering, Stratonikeia, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2015, also stands out for its potential to be registered as a World Heritage site in the future. Exploring the traces of the past in this fascinating ancient city will surely be a delightful memory for you.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
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    The World's Only Standing Hekate Temple: Lagina Get ready for Lagina, one of the most special places in Turkey and the world! It's home to the only standing temple dedicated to Hekate, the mysterious ancient goddess. Located in the heart of Stratonikeia Ancient City, Lagina's architecture and millennia of beliefs will draw you into the depths of history. You'll feel Hekate's mysterious power.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Full-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
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Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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