00:00I'm Lili Douse
00:02and this is Grand Voyager
00:04In this series I travel the world to discover incredible places
00:09filled with culture, luxury and adventure
00:13Along the way I meet the people, taste the flavours
00:17and experience the moments that make each destination unforgettable
00:27Today I am travelling to southwestern Turkey.
00:31A place known for its rich heritage.
00:34and stunning coastline.
00:37Ma courts Wagner and welcome to Bodrum.
00:40In this episode I will be discovering
00:42its ancient history, Ajyan charm
00:45and the craftsmanship that really does make this place magical.
00:50I'm starting my journey in Bodrum's historic centre.
00:54In ancient times, it was once the capital of a powerful Greek kingdom.
00:59Dominating the coastline is Bodrum Castle, a crusader fort built by the Knights of St. John.
01:06We call this castle St. Peter's Castle, because St. John Knights also had their respect to St. Peter's.
01:12And then they said, we call this city Petronium, the city of Peter's.
01:18This castle was one of several christian strongholds
01:22established by the knights in the region.
01:25Knights came from across Europe
01:27and that mix of nationalities is still visible today.
01:31This is one of the most important castles
01:34and in this place five different towers we have
01:37from five different countries.
01:40I always call this one earlier EU
01:42because we have French, Italian, German,
01:48البقاء مقابل على التسوية
01:49جوارتنا في أحضور
01:49في دروية ستوى أنزعنا
01:51كيف تجعلها الأسل
01:53للتمرج إلى جلبية الناس
01:58من الطعام
01:58هذه المناسبة
01:59جمعت مقابل معنا
01:59يدلل المكان
02:00بالنقص داخل
02:02وجهة أحضور
02:04تجربت المنزل
02:04كذلك تلك العديدة
02:06لإنقصار
02:07تجربة بلاد
02:08اليوم
02:08كوتيار المتعال
02:13ايضا عرش عن عرشات مصنوبة
02:15تنسي قرح البحر مصنوبة
02:21التي توجد الكثير من المنطقة
02:24في راتق الفتاة
02:26على خارج من مقابلات كملاسة
02:27دواربات السببت
02:27منقل هذه المتصادف
02:30لبعض الكثير من جزء كمسيح
02:33وكل هذه الأسفلات مصادرين
02:37لذلك يجب علينا التجارة في المضيح البيت
02:41لنظر إلى 3,000 عاماً في العامين
02:44المنزل تحديد الكثير من الأعلى
02:45تحديد لتحديد البلدل
02:50ومعنى سيارات ومعنى قصودة
02:55تحديد الكثير من المنزل
02:59بعد ان يتجاهل المنزل ، نذهب إلى تأتي من الصورة واحدة للتجارة
03:04واحدة ، انتظار تقديم من المنزل
03:05بدرجم قدتظات على الدرس للمساعدة
03:11إنه مرحبًا حتى يمجزن هذه المنزل الأمور
03:18سنصل إلى مرحبًا أخرى من المنزل
03:20تتظاهل بدرجم قدتظات على بضرجم قدرة
03:22نحن نحن على المقرحة من المنزل
03:25مباشرة هنا لديه يوجد هذه المعروفة التي أشياء المدينة
03:28والذي أوليها عقلت 350 و الهوالي
03:31والذي أوليها عاملين
03:34ومع الهوال للمنزل الهدى
03:36ومعها لمنزل الهدى
03:38ومعها لبنزل من البنزل
03:40هذه المنزل أماني حتى الـ 1920s
03:45عندما اخترتكار الأخيرة
03:46وعندما يكون الاتفادات
03:48ويقدرون حتى الآن يكون لأشياء الشباب
03:50officials of Bodryams heritage
03:54Bodryam is a place shaped by its coastline and its connection to the sea
03:59During my time here I'm staying at 6th Sense's Cap trovare
04:03a luxury wellness resort located just north of the city
04:08Set between the hills and the sea
04:11is designed to blend in with nature
04:13موسيقى
04:15جدًا داخل مكتور وفق الملونيزات يجعل الى النوم يجعل التعليف أعطاق
04:22الطريقة والمعيش على الهجوم على المستخدم والمشارج مع الهجوم
04:28نمتج كبير كبير لتجعل قد تجربة تجربة تجربة تجربة تجربة تجربة تجربة تجربة المحضم
04:42وكما يسمى الهدفات المتابعة
04:45بعد التجارة المتابعة
04:47أذهب إلى مجرد
04:48إنه مرحبا ومع مجرد
04:50ولكنه مجرد يتعرف على المجرد
04:53مع مجرد المتابعة
04:56مثل هذه المجرد المتابعة
04:58تشعر بالتجارة على مجرد
05:00عندما تريد أن تتحرك ومع تحرك
05:03هذا المجرد الأمور الأمور
05:07Next I head down to the hotel's wellness area
05:10which includes pools, hammams and treatment rooms
05:15My visit begins with a one-to-one screening
05:18to learn more about my health and well-being
05:20A sports scientist guides me through a series of tests
05:24from checking my blood pressure
05:26to measuring my body composition
05:29It gives me a clearer picture of my overall health
05:32and where I can make improvements
05:35I then have a facial to cleanse and hydrate my skin
05:38giving me a chance to slow down, relax and enjoy a quiet moment
05:45Afterwards I explore the hotel's gardens
05:47where fresh produce is grown for the restaurants
05:51Overlooking the sea I get to taste some of those ingredients
05:55alongside locally caught seafood
05:58Having fresh fish and amazing hummus by the sea
06:02This really is the perfect getaway
06:07Olive trees have shaped Turkey's landscape for thousands of years
06:11Just north of Bodrum is an organic olive farm near the village of Shenkoi
06:16Here I meet a local producer to learn more about olive growing
06:21How many trees would you say there are here in this village?
06:25Just in the village around one million
06:26And how many people are there?
06:29300
06:29300 people and a million olive trees
06:32So plenty more olives than there are people
06:35Yeah
06:35The annual harvest here takes place in October
06:38when the olives are ripe for picking
06:41How many olives does it take to make a litre of olive oil?
06:45Oh approximately six kilos
06:47That's a lot of olives to be picking
06:50Once collected the olives are quickly pressed to preserve their freshness and flavour
06:55They're very unique looking trees as well with their trunk system
07:00These trees can survive long periods of drought
07:03And some are believed to be up to 500 years old
07:07After exploring the olive grove
07:09Noyn invites me to his home to taste some of his locally produced oil
07:14While tasting olive oil you're looking for three main components
07:18The fruitiness, the bitterness and the pungency
07:20We begin the experience by taking in the aromas
07:25This one has an amazing smell to it
07:27As we taste the oil I pick up hints of nuts and black pepper
07:32We try several varieties each with its own unique flavour
07:38Next I head into the kitchen
07:40So since you've tasted all of these amazing olive oils
07:43I thought I'd show you a dish that uses them
07:45So today we're going to be making the classic stuffed grape leaves
07:48Known as sarma in Turkish
07:50We start by preparing the filling
07:52Combining bulgur wheat with herbs, spices, onions, garlic
07:56Homemade vegetable paste and plenty of olive oil
08:01Once the stuffing is ready we're going to roll them in these preserved grape leaves
08:06And also stuff our zucchini blossoms
08:08After we prepare our rolls we gently simmer them in water
08:12Once ready we head outside to enjoy them together
08:16So here we go
08:20Smelling amazing looking I mean
08:23Tasting this classic Turkish dish with new friends
08:26Is the perfect way to end my time in this part of Turkey
08:30From the olive trees to the plate
08:32It's been simply delicious
08:37Turkey's Aegean coast is known for its rugged hills and historic monuments
08:43To explore them I'm heading out on a boat with a local resident
08:48This is one of the most incredible coastlines
08:51What's so special about the Aegean Sea?
08:54It's people, it's color, the green behind it
08:57And all the ancient history hidden all around the background
09:01We are now in the ancient region of Caria
09:05That lies south of Ephesus and all the way towards the ancient Kaunos
09:11And it's been for a few thousand years the center of civilizations
09:16It's great for swimming because of the temperatures
09:19You can swim all year round
09:21The Aegean coast is full of hidden caves and clear waters
09:25The boat trip has shown me more of this historic region
09:29But there still is so much more to discover
09:34Leaving the Aegean Sea behind
09:36We change into our sports gear
09:38And head to Lake Baffa to explore some ancient ruins by e-bike
09:42So here we are right next to Lake Baffa
09:46And we are here at the village of Kapukurum
09:49Which is the ancient name of Heraclea
09:51You can see some of the ruins around here
09:53Actually over there, all around us, right behind us are the ruins
09:58So what makes this place special is the combination of all
10:01We set off along the shoreline, cycling between huge rock formations
10:07As we ride, we see more of what remains of the ancient city
10:11So the mountains that surround this area are called the Latmos Mountains
10:15It was very famous in the ancient times
10:17And the lake was actually a harbor
10:19It was connected to the sea
10:21And the city here called Heraclea was once a port city
10:25It was surrounded with city walls like two kilometers all around the mountain
10:30And it would take the olives and all the goods from the mountains to the port
10:35And then ship them all across the Mediterranean and the Aegean
10:38Most of the ruins are from the 4th century BC
10:44We continue along the cycle trail
10:46Passing olive trees and even a herd of grazing cows
10:50The e-bikes make it much easier to cycle through the rocky terrain
10:55And to see some sights up close
10:57I just want to show you something cool
10:59It's a temple dedicated to Andinion
11:05It's about a myth for the moon goddess falling in love with the local shepherd
11:10And this temple is thought to be dedicated to this local shepherd
11:15A love story
11:17It's a pretty amazing temple for a love story
11:20Yeah
11:22Exploring Lake Baffer by e-bike is a unique way to experience its stunning landscapes
11:27And incredible history
11:29Surrounded by the mountains and ancient ruins
11:32It's been a ride to remember
11:35Bodrum has been full of history and adventure
11:38And this feels like the perfect way to end my time here
11:43There really is so much to explore here in Bodrum
11:47From stunning landscapes to ancient architecture
11:50And incredible cuisine
11:52But now, time for my next adventure
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