Kaunos

Hotel Pickup: We pick you up from the hotel you are staying in Marmaris at 08:30 in the morning. Arrival to Dalyan: After about an hour’s bus ride, we arrive at the mud baths in Dalyan. Famous Mud Baths: Dalyan is famous for its sulphurous hot springs and rejuvenating baths, naturally made on the confluences to Dalyan river. One of those naturally made miracles is the famous spa. Here you will get a chance to cover yourself with the mineral mud baths and relax. Basically, you will have some amazing fun time playing in the mud, while also benefitting your health. Lunch:Once our local cuisine chefs prepare a delectable meal, we will eat in our restaurant near the river canal. You will be able to enjoy the magnificent view, while our guides tell you several legends about our surroundings. Enjoy your food while listening to some amazing stories and myths about the ancient Rock Tombs at the city site of Caunos. Dalyan River: After visiting the famous mud baths, we will board a lovely river boat and sail across the great river canal of Dalyan. The crossing of this captivating lake is an outstanding experience all by itself. Dalyan rşver gathers its power from several rivers and mountain streams, and then it narrows at one point and flows to the Turtle Beach. Turtle Beach: Once the lunch is over, you will get to swim near the Turtle beach, and if you’re lucky enough you will be able to see the Loggerhead turtles moving around the beach. Returning to Marmaris: After Marmaris Dalyan & Turtle Beach Tour ends and you leave the boat, our bus will drive you back to your hotel in Marmaris at approximately 6pm.

Enjoy a relaxing full-day tour of Dalyan on Turkey’s Lycian Coast, sailing by boat across the turquoise sea to Turtle Beach (officially known as Iztuzu Beach). Departing from Marmaris, admire the remarkable rock cut tombs of the Kings of Kaunos along the coast. Founded around the 9th-century BC on the border of the Kingdom of Lycia, Kaunos became an important Carian city around 400 BC and its culture reflected aspects of both kingdoms. The tombs were designated for the kings and other powerful people of the city, and filled with food, money, jewelry and other valuable items. Marvel at the Dalyan Canal as it weaves its way from Köyceğiz Lake to the beach, a peninsula jutting out from the mainland. Famous for the endangered loggerhead turtles (Caretta Caretta) that lay their eggs in the sand, as well as blue crab, the beach is now protected to help conserve the turtles, making it out of bounds to the public from May through September. Jump into a mud bath for an indulgent and therapeutic wallow before your return transfer to Marmaris.

Enjoy a relaxing full-day tour of Dalyan on Turkey’s Lycian Coast, sailing by boat across the turquoise sea to Turtle Beach, officially known as Iztuzu Beach. Departing from Fethiye, admire the remarkable rock cut tombs of the Kings of Kaunos along the coast. Founded around the 9th century B.C. on the border of the Kingdom of Lycia, Kaunos became an important Carian city around 400 B.C. and its culture reflected aspects of both kingdoms. The tombs were designated for the kings and other powerful people of the city, and filled with food, money, jewelry and other valuable items. Marvel at the Dalyan Canal as it weaves its way from Köyceğiz Lake to the beach, a peninsula jutting out from the mainland. Famous for the endangered loggerhead turtles that lay their eggs in the sand, as well as blue crab, the beach is now protected to help conserve the turtles, making it out of bounds to the public from May through September. Jump into a mud bath for an indulgent and therapeutic wallow before your return transfer to Fethiye.

Soak in the mud baths of Dalyan, see the ancient rock-cut tombs of Caunos, and watch out for turtles at Iztuzu Beach on a tour from Bodrum. Have a lunch made of local dishes by the riverside and enjoy boat rides between attractions as well. Your tour begins in the morning with a pickup from your hotel in Bodrum. Hop on the bus and sit back as you pass by beautiful landscapes during your drive. Stop for a breakfast break (which is at your own expense) on the way. Arrive in the quaint town of Dalyan and board a boat to reach the mud baths and spa with thermal pools. Revitalize in a mud bath that contains sulfur and other elements said to be beneficial for your skin and help you to loosen up. Relax at the spa before having lunch by the riverside. After lunch, make your way to the former city of Caunos, founded around the 9th century BC. Once a Mediterranean port, Caunos is now known for its rock-cut tombs of kings and important people. Visit the tombs and hear about the grieving rituals of pagans and unfortunate grave robbing. From Caunos head to the sea by boat and arrive at Iztuzu Beach, otherwise known as Turtle Beach. See the over 4 miles of sandy beach stretch and go to the turtle rehabilitation station to learn how the loggerhead sea turtles nest and care for their eggs at the beach and see them if you are lucky. Take an hour and a half to spend at Iztuzu Beach before boarding your boat back to Dalyan to catch your return bus to Bodrum. On the way back to your hotel, have a short refreshment break (at your own expense) at a restaurant.

Embark on a boat trip from Marmaris to Dalyan and Turtle Beach. Relax on the sunbeds, enjoy a drink from the bar, and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of Kizilkum Bay. Start your day with pickup from your hotel and head to the harbor of Marmaris. Board your boat and set off through the crystal-clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. Relax on the sunbeds and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Kizilkum Bay. Continue to the Dalyan delta, where you can see the ancient rock tombs of Kaunos. Stop at the famous Iztuzu Beach, also known as Turtle Beach, where you can see the loggerhead turtles that nest on the golden sands. Relax and become younger in mudbaths. After some time on the beach, board the boat and enjoy a delicious lunch on board. Return to Marmaris in the late afternoon and end your tour with drop-off back at your hotel.

Be collected from your accommodation in Marmaris at 8:30 AM and travel 45 minutes to Koycegiz. When you arrive, board your riverboat and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Koycegiz Lake. Visit the thermal springs and mud baths, which provide secret health benefits. The waters are rich in blue-hydrogen and radon, which relieve joint pain and aid the musculoskeletal system. In the vicinity of the village of Dalyan, there are 12 springs with different chemical compositions of water. Continue your tour and sail through the narrow ducts of the river. See rock tombs built between the 5th and 4th centuries BC during the oligarchy of the ancient city of Kaunos. They are the best examples of Lycian graves in the territory of Turkey. Return to your boat and be served a mouth-watering meal. The final stop will be at Turtle Beach. The unique sandy Iztuzu beach is where Caretta-Caretta turtles lay their eggs. The beach is a natural reserve and is under state protection but you can swim in the freshwater lake beside the beach. If you are lucky, you will see turtles on the beach. In the evening, from May to October, the beach is closed. Be dropped off at your accommodation around 7:30 PM.