Dalyan Cruise: Iztuzu Beach, River Cruise and Mud Bath from Marmaris and Icmeler

Combine a day in the sun with Dalyan’s loggerhead turtles, Lycian tombs and mud baths on a full-day cruise from Marmaris! After leaving the city, enjoy a swimming stop in the clear waters of Adaköy peninsula before cruising east to the coastal village of Dalyan. Swim, sunbathe and turtle spot at İztuzu Beach; cruise along the Dalyan River to visit the local mud baths and thermal pools; and then cruise past the ancient King’s Tombs at Kaunos. A delicious lunch is included on board.

1. 1

   Marmaris

   30 min

   After picking you up from your hotel, we board our boat and our tour begins. Our first stop is Aquarium Bay and we take a swimming break here.

2. 2

   Iztuzu PlajI

   2 hours

   We approach the magnificent sandy beach where the caretta carettas nest, get on the small boat from our big boat and move into the canal.

3. 3

   Lycian Rock Tombs

   45 min

   During the cruise, we see the historical Rock Tombs and our guide gives brief information. The temple tombs what we see today are the remnants of the Kaunos necropolis that once had over 170 rock-cut graves. The tombs mostly date back to mid 4th century BC and have influences of Anatolian, Greek and Persian elements. Although the tombs are inaccessible now, their imposing sight (seen best from across the Dalyan River or even sitting in a boat in this river) is a memorable one. You can see these sights depicted on covers of tourist guides, travel brochures and even in some TV documentaries.

4. 4

   Dalyan Mud Bath

   1 hour

   The mud baths in Dalyan are rich in sulphur and contain minerals that soothe and rejuvenate your skin. Regular treatments can tighten up the skin, erase wrinkles and its said to be that the mud baths in Dalyan will make you look younger by 10 years! After having a mud bath in these pools, you wait for some time until the mud is dried down and now it’s time to clean off the mud pack at the hot springs. There are showers facilities near the mud baths, toilets and a cafeteria.

5. 5

   Iztuzu PlajI

   1 hour

   Iztuzu Beach; We take a swimming break for about 50 minutes at this beach. Because of the end of the Dalyan channel, which connects the Köyceğız Lake to the Mediterranean and parallel to the Mediterranean drags on, is 5km long sand beach Iztuzu and ranks among the most beautiful beaches of the world. With it fine sand beach and Mediterranean Sea fascinates the it visitors. The beach is strongly by becoming extinct threatened one of the most important nest Workstation for the Caretta sea turtles is there for the guests enter to the beach between 08.00 and 20.00 o’ clock.

6. 6

   Marmaris

   3 hours

   After swimming at the beach, we get back into our small boat and head towards our big boat. We arrive in Marmaris approximately two and a half hours later, around 19:30.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Don't forget to bring your towel and swimsuit.
• Photos and CDs are sold by independent photographers. Please have their contact numbers as we are not in contact with them.
• This tour is a full day tour (approximately 11 hours). Lunch is prepared according to the boat conditions and may not be enough for some of our guests. Lunch is not an open buffet, it is served in a plate with Chicken Nugget + Rice + Salad and 2 slices of bread. However, you can order any additional meal you want on the boat for a fee. All drinks, including water, are charged.
• You may need to have cash with you for all these. You can also pay for your extras on the boat with a credit card.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.