Istanbul and Bodrum
A city on both shores of the Bosphorus and white Bodrum on the Aegean
Five days in two very different places: a big city on two continents and Bodrum with its villas on the hills above the sea. A short domestic flight connects them.
Who it is for
- Anyone choosing between a big city and a resort
- Buyers of villas and flats by the sea
- Families considering a move to Turkey
In Istanbul we look at neighbourhoods on the European and Asian shores: where families live comfortably and where people buy for rental. Bodrum is chosen for the sea, the marinas and a calm life outside the season.
A lawyer explains at a separate meeting how a foreigner buys a home in Turkey and what to check before the deal.
- Flats in Istanbul neighbourhoods on both shores
- Villas and residences in Bodrum
- New developments and resale homes
Programme 5 days
A sample programme. The exact contents and dates are agreed with the host team.
- 01Istanbulthen a flight, 460 км
- 02Bodrum
Straight-line distances between stops. The exact route is set in the trip programme.
Arrival in Istanbul
- Meeting and check-in
- An evening walk by the Bosphorus
EveningWelcome dinner with the group
Istanbul
- Neighbourhoods on the European and Asian shores
- Flat viewings
- Prices and rentals with a local agent
EveningFree evening
Flight to Bodrum
- Domestic flight
- Getting to know the peninsula: marinas, bays, villages
EveningDinner by the sea
Bodrum
- Villa and flat viewings
- Meeting with a lawyer: how a foreigner buys a home in Turkey
EveningDinner with people who have already moved
Wrap-up
- Answers to your questions
- Comparing options and next steps
EveningFree time before departure
Included
- Viewings and meetings as agreed
- Meetings with local agents and a lawyer
- Transport within the programme
- A coordinator throughout the programme
- Dinners listed in the programme
- A summary of the neighbourhoods and properties you viewed, after the trip
Paid separately
- Flights to the start of the programme
- Domestic flight, unless stated in the terms
- Accommodation, unless stated in the terms
- Visa and insurance, if required
- Personal expenses
- Transaction services, if you decide to buy
The programme is run on the ground by a host team in Turkey: local agents, lawyers and guides. Who runs a specific trip and who the contract is with is stated in the terms before payment. BRIDGES Tours puts the programme together and handles your request.
Group dates are being confirmed. Send a request to hear first, or we will arrange a trip for your dates.
Questions
Can I travel on my own dates?
Yes. Send a request with your preferred period and we will suggest dates and a programme for your goals.
Do I have to buy property after the trip?
No. The trip is for seeing the country, neighbourhoods and homes before you decide. Any purchase is a separate decision, made without pressure.
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the dates, the number of participants, accommodation and the programme. You get it before you confirm your place.
What documents do I need to send a request?
None. Your name, email, number of participants and preferred period are enough.
Trip request: Istanbul and Bodrum
Tell us where you would like to go and what you want to see. A manager will contact you, clarify the details and suggest a programme.
After you send it, a manager will contact you by email or phone. We use your data only to answer your request.
