Etrim Village(Tony the best tour guide) - My family and I had Tony as our host to Etrim Village 30mins away from Bodrum. This was the BEST experience. Tony took us to visit a 92 year old resident who was a widow, she welcomed us into her home and was the sweetest lady ever,, visited the local Mosque and had a tour. This village is such a peaceful and friendly village and they produces their own carpets/rugs which are wool on wool and I purchased a little souvenir. I honestly will recommend this trip a 100% and thanks a million Tony for your kindness. I will visit again

Amazing experience - Our tour guide was extremely lovely and answered any questions we had. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time! The village is lovely, much like everyone there we met. The lunch they provide was amazing, my partner and I enjoyed it a lot. Our tour guide even offered to take photos of us which was a lovely touch. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bodrum.

Wonders of the artisans and Turkish village - The trip started by being collect at the hotel. A clear warmth day followed surrounded by deep green forest mountain, at the left the turquoise Egean sea. Approaching the village is the Mosque. Upon arriving I was introduced to the traditional ways of living and meet the old lady who keeps alive the hand production of carpets, she has passed the skills to her daughter. In the show room a display of master pieces of carpets was enjoyable. Finally the outing conclude with a delicious traditional food. Highly enjoyable and recommend.

Village tour from Bodrum - Highly recommend this day trip to Etrim..our tour guide tony is very familiar with the area and knows how to show you around! The village is famous for it's carpets and you get to see the carpet workers up close as well as visit other sites in the village (including local mosque)...A must visit for anyone who visits Bodrum

Great Private Village Excursion! - Tony from Private Village Tours provided an amazing tour of a village near Bodrum. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience memorable. Highly recommended!

A glimpse into Turkish village life - We had an interesting half day in our guide Tony's (aka the Captain) home village. The village is up in the hills and offers a nice alternative to coastal activities and historical tours. Tony is very friendly and cheerfully fielded all our questions. As with rural communities around the world, many of the younger generation have gone to check out life in the cities, leaving the population of Trim on the older side. However, a visit to the town is a good reminder of how wonderful it is to be part of a community where everyone knows and cares for the welfare of their neighbours. The houses each sit on a plot of land where a variety of food is grown and you get the sense they don't need much from outside the village. After a huge lunch at the one restaurant, there is a rug co-op visit with a brief demonstration and a glass of local wine (not super pressured to buy, which was appreciated). It was a lovely day despite the rain and I would definitely recommend.

Simple and Great! - Tony was fantastic. Super friendly, good sense of humor, and helpful. He has great pride in his town and culture. Definitely recommend!

Very nice experience - Thanks so much for this nice experiencia to know more about the Village in Bodrum. Very kind people. for sure i recomend for people that want to learn more about the culture and local Turkish people

Village tour - The trip to village was amazing. The host was knowledgeable and we learned a lot. Also, the lunch was delicious! The carpet shopping was entertaining.

Wonderful Day Weaving Together - We had an absolutely marvelous day exploring the village culture of Etrim, where we got to experience the authentic, everyday life of Turkey. The locals were incredibly hospitable, welcoming us into their homes, sharing delicious food, and introducing us to the ancient art of weaving. I’ve never had more appreciation for Turkish rugs than after tying knot after knot myself — it gave me a new perspective on the skill and patience required for this incredible craft. The village was full of life, and I particularly enjoyed making friends with the local cats (bribed with a few fries, of course!). We were even invited into the home of one of the oldest residents, where we learned more about the traditions and daily lives of the villagers. The fresh orange juice was a highlight — so refreshing and flavorful. The weaving workshop was fantastic, and the prices for the Turkish rugs here were by far the best I’ve seen. It was such a pleasure to chat with the artisans and learn about their beautiful creations. The entire experience was topped off with a feast of local dishes that was as generous as it was delicious. I cannot recommend this tour enough, and I truly hope to return in the future — whether to help weave or to take home another piece of this incredible art from Etrim.