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From Marmaris: Dalyan, Turtle Beach & Köyceğiz Tour w/ Lunch

1. From Marmaris: Dalyan, Turtle Beach & Köyceğiz Tour w/ Lunch

Visit some of the top destinations on the Turkish Riviera with a day trip from Marmaris or İçmeler. Make your way to Turtle Beach near Dalyan and keep an eye out for the locals, admire Köyceğiz Lake, look out at the Lycian Tombs, and enjoy lunch on this full-day tour. Set off from Marmaris or İçmeler with pickup from your hotel in the morning. Once you arrive at Köyceğiz Lake, transfer from the bus to a boat and cross the lake. Take a dip in the hot water pools at Sultaniye or have a soak in the mud baths, a popular activity with locals and tourists alike. Enjoy a lunch of salad, pasta, and barbecue chicken or meatballs served on the boat. Sail through the Iztuzu Canal and, from the boat, admire the Lycian Tombs that are built into the cliffs and date back to the 4th century BC. Try your hand at crab fishing and see if you can catch some Blue Crabs. Arrive at the Dalyan Delta and look out for the Caretta Caretta or Loggerhead Turtles at the famous Turtle Beach. These large creatures can weigh between 300 to 400 pounds and the area is monitored by Turkey’s Environment and Forestry Ministry.

From Marmaris: Dalyan Cruise, Turtle Beach & Mud Baths

2. From Marmaris: Dalyan Cruise, Turtle Beach & Mud Baths

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.

Dalyan: Full–Day Mud Bath & Turtle Beach Tour from Fethiye

3. Dalyan: Full–Day Mud Bath & Turtle Beach Tour from Fethiye

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.

Dalaman/Sarigerme: Dalyan Turtle Beach Mud Bath & King Tombs

4. Dalaman/Sarigerme: Dalyan Turtle Beach Mud Bath & King Tombs

Boat Trip: Once we reach the Dalyan, we will board the charming river boats and start our tour across the beautiful Koycegiz Lake. The lengthy of this remarkable lake is a delightful experience on its own. The lake itself is a powerful sight, as it is created by gathering flows of several rivers and smaller mountain streams, and later flows into the great Dalyan river. Mud Baths in Dalyan: At its delta with Dalyan River, Koycegiz creates numerous rejuvenating baths and hot springs, known for their high-quality mineral mud and pleasant thermal springs. You will get to test these mud baths by yourself and enjoy some fun dips and swims in the warm mud pools. The place is also equipped with fresh-water showers, so you can clean yourself afterwards, and freshen up. Lunch break & Caunos: you will get to have open buffet lunch in a cute restaurant, while our guide tells you something about the scenery around you. After that point we will be taking a break near the ancient Rock Tombs of Caunos. These impressive tombs are said to be built high up into the mountain, so that the angels could reach the dead easily. Turtle Beach: After having information about the tombs, we will get to see the gorgeous Turtle beach, and take a swim nearby. It is a gorgeous stretch of beach about 4,5 kilometers long. It is naturally set so that it creates a barricade between the salt waters of Mediterranean, and fresh waters of Dalyan river. This famous beach is the breeding place of the protected species of Loggerhead turtles. Maybe some of you will even get to see a Loggerhead turtle up close if it swims near enough. Return to Sarigerme: Once our refreshing visit to the Turtle Beach is over, we will head back. We are expected to arrive back to Sarigerme at approximately 18.00.

Bodrum: Aqualand Entry Ticket

5. Bodrum: Aqualand Entry Ticket

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at the amazing Phalarope Aqualand water park near Bodrum. The first and largest water park in Turkey, Phalarope Aqualand covers more than 40,000 square meters and features 24 different rides, slides and other thrilling aquatic attractions. Brave the hair-raising kamikaze slider or face the challenge of the near vertical slides. Ride the waves of the swimming pools, and let the little ones let off steam in the dedicated kids zone. There's even a huge Jacuzzi for you to soothe away your aches and pains! Top up you tan, with plenty of space to sunbathe, and avail of the different restaurants and retail outlets when you feel like a change of scenery.

From Muğla: Half-Day Scuba Diving Experience in Oludeniz

6. From Muğla: Half-Day Scuba Diving Experience in Oludeniz

You can explore one of the most beautiful bays of Oludeniz- Oludeniz, Blue Cave, or Aquarium bay- on this half-day excursion. Scuba diving at Oludeniz is available 2 times a day. Our divers meet you at our office near Oludeniz beach, then you are taken to the boat. We provide you with personal, sterilized diving suits and equipment. We have a team of professional scuba-divers who will train you and escort you during your experience for your safety. All you have to worry about is just the number of fish types you see and feed!

From Marmaris: Day Trip to Dalyan with Lunch

7. From Marmaris: Day Trip to Dalyan with Lunch

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. 

Dalaman: Jeep Safari from Sarigerme

8. Dalaman: Jeep Safari from Sarigerme

Be collected from your accommodation in Sarigerme. The first stage of your journey takes you through a typical Turkish village and a beautiful liquid amber forest. Travel through the magnificent scenery of the environment and continue to the cold clear waters of the Yuvarlakcay River. Take your first break close to the Yuvarlakcay Spring. Go on a ten-minute walk through the canyon to the sources of the spring, where you will have a chance to cool off in the icy water. After lunch at a fresh trout restaurant, head into the more remote region which are only accessible by jeep. Explore little-known areas and deserted places of unsurpassed beauty. After having a break to sunbathe and swim at Asi Bay Beach, drive up to Bozburun Hill, 600 meters above sea level, where you can photograph the spectacular views of Dalyan, Koycegiz Lake, and Iztuzu Turtle Beach.

Full-Day Tour of Bodrum, Dalyan

9. Full-Day Tour of Bodrum, Dalyan

This tour will bring you on a unique journey through Dalyan and the surrounding areas. From Bodrum you will drive 3 hours to Dalyan. Dalyan is a uniquely beautiful small town unspoiled by buildings. The Iztuzu Beach which is located 7 kilometers away is accessible by a 45-minute boat trip. The beach is famed as one of the last nesting areas for the Caretta caretta Sea Turtles. Between May and September, the female turtles come to the beach to lay their eggs, care for them, and finally take their young to sea. The tour will take you on a 15-minute boat trip to the sulfur baths which is a unique and rewarding experience. The mud at the baths contains sulfur and other elements which are beneficial to your skin and make you feel refreshed and revitalized. There is a small spa here where you can relax and be pampered. The next stop is Caunos, the ancient city located near modern Dalyan. Caunos was founded in the 9th-century BC. Once a Mediterranean city port, it now lies several kilometers from the sea, due to silt build-up from the Dalyan River. Caunos is famous for its rock-cut tombs. These tombs were graves for the kings and gentry of the city. As the pagans believed in resurrection, they placed food, money, jewelry, and other valuables at the entrance of the tombs. Unfortunately, due to grave robbing, these items do not remain today. See these wonderful historical sights and allow our guides to bring you back in time with their knowledge and stories of the past.

Muğla: Muğla For Those Who Cannot Get Enough Of Discovering

10. Muğla: Muğla For Those Who Cannot Get Enough Of Discovering

Get to know the city at your own pace with the interactive application you download to your phone. Interact with the city's top attractions and discover interesting facts and legends. Start your journey by downloading the GeziBilen Digital Guide application and continue by following the map on the relevant route. On this route, you can listen to the history of all these works from us. Not only with its sea and bays, but Muğla is also an important city in terms of Islam. There are wonderful places of worship in this region. Now, while visiting these holy places of Muğla, we will also get to know the city.

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From pick up to drop off this trip was amazing, tour guide explained everything in great detail and each stop there was an explanation and plenty of time to enjoy the activities. The food that was served was very tasty and a good size portion. Would definitely recommend doing this trip

A great day out for all ages. The mud baths and spa weren’t my cup of tea but the rest of the family enjoyed the experience. Saw some turtles and the ancient tombs were my highlight. Highly recommended and everyone was great from the tour guide to the boat crew.

We had a lovely day I fell in the mud bath be careful step-in slowly because there a holes you can drop in haha

Brilliant day trip, highly recommend this boat trip. Loved every minute of it.

Great day our, well worth the money and we were very well looked after