🏰 Bodrum✈ 36 km from BJV⏱ 40 min🎟 Since the restoration this is one of Turkey's flagship museums and priced accordingly — budget somewhere in the €10–20 range per adult and check the current gate rate before you visit

Private Transfer toBodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology

A Crusader castle guarding the world's oldest shipwreck cargo — Milas–Bodrum Airport to the gate in ~40 minutes, private transfer from €60.

From Bodrum Airport (BJV) · per vehicle€60EUR

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About this attraction

Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology

Bodrum Castle — the Castle of St Peter — was built by the Knights Hospitaller from 1402 on a rocky peninsula between Bodrum's two harbours, and its towers now hold the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, one of the most important collections of its kind anywhere in the world. Freshly reopened after a multi-year restoration, it displays the 14th-century-BC Uluburun shipwreck — the oldest known shipwreck cargo ever found — a hall of glass raised from a medieval wreck, and the gold of the Carian Princess, while peacocks strut the battlement gardens. Getting there is easy: Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) is about 36 km away, roughly 40 minutes by road, and a private SooTransfer starts at €60 in an Eco Van for up to six passengers — fixed euro price up front, pay after the ride.

Opening hours

Open daily. Summer (April–October) roughly 08:30 – 19:00 and winter (November–March) roughly 08:30 – 17:30, with last entry about an hour before closing. Hours shift with the season and individual towers or halls can close in rotation, so check locally before you go.

Entry fee

Since the restoration this is one of Turkey's flagship museums and priced accordingly — budget somewhere in the €10–20 range per adult and check the current gate rate before you visit. The Museum Pass Türkiye covers entry, young children typically go in free with ID, and student and senior concessions may apply.

What to see / do

Highlights of Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology

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The Uluburun Shipwreck

The star of the museum: a Late Bronze Age trading ship from the 14th century BC — the oldest known shipwreck cargo ever found, from copper ingots to royal luxury goods.

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The Glass Wreck Hall

A medieval merchant ship and its cargo of glass, raised from the Aegean seabed and displayed with the surviving hull timbers — underwater archaeology at its most vivid.

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The Carian Princess Gold

The gold crown, necklace and jewellery of a noblewoman of ancient Caria, discovered in a tomb near Bodrum — one of the Aegean coast's most dazzling finds.

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The Knights' Towers

The English Tower, the Chapel and the Italian Tower still carry the carved coats of arms of the crusader knights — each tongue of the order built its own stretch of the castle.

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Rampart Panoramas

Walk the battlements for views over both harbours, the marina and Bodrum's whitewashed amphitheatre of houses — the best lookout in town.

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Peacocks in the Gardens

Free-roaming peacocks parade between amphorae and Mediterranean gardens inside the walls — a favourite with kids and cameras alike.

Practical tips

Trip tricks for Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology

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Built for climbing

Ramps, stairways and uneven stone connect the towers — wear grippy shoes and allow 2–3 hours to see the castle and museum halls properly.

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Sun on the stone

There is little shade on the ramparts. Bring a hat and water in summer and duck into the exhibition halls — pleasantly cool — through the midday heat.

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Let the driver handle it

Your SooTransfer driver meets you at BJV with a name sign, and from hotels around the peninsula a private wait-and-return castle run beats hunting for taxis — free child seats, and the Eco Van takes six with luggage.

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Pair it with the old town

The castle sits steps from the marina and bazaar, with Bodrum's ancient amphitheatre and the Myndos Gate a short hop away — an easy full Bodrum day on foot plus one drive.

Pickup from your hotel

Transfer prices to Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology

Fixed price in EUR for a private Eco Van (up to 6 guests) — larger Vito and V-Class options available at booking.

From

Vehicle

One-way

Round trip

Bodrum Airport (BJV)36 km · 40 min

Eco Van

€60

€120

Bodrum36 km from BJV

Eco Van

€60

€120

Round-trip includes up to 6 hours wait time. Need longer? Message us for a flat day-rate.

FAQ

Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology transfer · frequently asked

How much is a transfer from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Castle and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology?

A private transfer from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Castle starts at €60 in an Eco Van for up to six passengers — it's a flat peninsula fare, with a Mercedes Vito at +€5 and a V-Class at +€10. The drive is about 36 km, roughly 40 minutes, with a fixed euro price quoted up front, free meet-and-greet with a name sign, flight tracking and payment after the ride.

Is a private transfer better than a taxi, bus or tour to Bodrum Castle?

The airport shuttle drops you at Bodrum's coach stop, leaving you to walk or find a cab with your luggage, and a taxi meter depends on route and traffic — with SooTransfer the €60 price is fixed before you land. Unlike a group tour, a private car runs on your schedule, door to door, with an English-speaking driver, free child seats and pay-on-arrival.

Is Bodrum Castle open again after the restoration?

Yes — the castle reopened after a multi-year restoration, with the ramparts, towers and the Museum of Underwater Archaeology's halls refurbished. Headline exhibits including the Uluburun shipwreck, the Glass Wreck hall and the Carian Princess gold are back on display.

How long do I need at Bodrum Castle?

Allow 2–3 hours to walk the ramparts, climb the towers and see the main museum halls; shipwreck enthusiasts can happily fill half a day. Most visitors pair the castle with lunch or dinner at the marina right below the walls.

What's inside the Museum of Underwater Archaeology?

Finds raised from wrecks along Turkey's coast, spread through the castle's towers and halls: the 14th-century-BC Uluburun ship and its cargo — the oldest ever found — the Glass Wreck hall, the gold of the Carian Princess, plus amphora fields and Bronze Age trade goods.