DALYAN KOYCEGIZ TOUR (KAUNOS TRIP)
Dalyan Koycegiz is a little cost town hiding a lot of history and naturel surprises. The day proceeds like a little adventure. The day starts with picking you up from your accomodation in the morning with airconditioning bus and fallows with reaching Dalyan Koycegiz lake in 90 mins. After a short visit of the town itself you will get to small river boats and lead our way through the green channels of African Queen passages. Most of you might not know but it is named of the British movie African Queen filmed in this geography in early 50’s. Moving through the channels will give you a feeling of adventure of Indiana Jonhs. Dont worry about the crocks lol.
Above the river’s sheer cliffs are the weathered façades of Lycian tombs cut from rock, circa 400 BC. The ruins of the ancient trading city of Kaunos are a short boat trip across the river.
Why You Choose Dalyan – Köyceğiz Trip?
- This 10-hour-tour is a fascinating adventure and a real chance to have a closer look at the mesmerizing nature of Mugla province.
- You will be impressed by the treasures found in this region: impressive rock tombs, gorgeous Iztuzu Beach, winding Dalyan river and many others.
- Everybody will have a great time in the thermal mud baths. Cover yourself with natural mud to get your skin renewed. Bathing in mud is highly beneficial for the whole organism.
- You will learn amazing facts about the ancient city of Kaunos as well as the life of loggerhead turtles. By the way, there is a specialized hospital for turtles right on the beach that is open for visiting.
Availibility:
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Everyday /
1st April-31october
Duration:
10 hours |
Included in Price: |
Pick up from hotel
Drop back back to hotel
Lunch
Guiding services
River boats,
Insurance,
Entrance fees to Mud baths, King Tombs and Turtle beach |
Excluded in Price: |
Drinks,
Ice cream,
Snacks
Pictures and video record |
Recomended: |
Swimming costume
Sun cream
Towel
Sun glasses
Snorkelling equipments
Money
Camera |
King Kaunos
According to mythology Kaunos was founded by King Kaunos, son of the Carian King Miletus and Kyane, and grandson of Apollo. Kaunos had a twin sister by the name of Byblis who developed a deep, unsisterly love for him. When she wrote her brother a love letter, telling him about her feelings, he decided to flee with some of his followers to settle elsewhere. His twin sister became mad with sorrow, started looking for him and tried to commit suicide. Mythology says that the Calbys river emerged from her tears.
Iztuzu or Turtle Beach
The south of Dalyan Koycegiz on the Mediterranean coast, lies Iztuzu Beach, near the village of the same name is a popular area for sunbathing and swimming. There are regular boat and minibus services to the beach. Visitors should be aware of the wooden stakes in the beach to mark nesting sites. The road route is particularly scenic, offering views of Sülüngür Lake. In 2008 İztuzu Beach was proclaimed winner in the category Best Open Space (Europe) by The Times because of the eco-friendly exploitation of the beach. In 2011 Dalyan and İztuzu Beach were proclaimed Best Beach Destination by many worldwide review sites.
The beach is well known for the Caretta caretta (Loggerhead sea turtle), an endangered species that are existing for about 45 million years. International animal protection organizations monitor and protect the turtles’ nesting grounds in Turkey. The beach is closing between 20.00 and 8:00 hours during the period that the turtles lay their eggs and hatchlings go out to sea (May to October).
Program:
08:30-09:00
Pick up
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Pick up from your accomodation with an airconditioned bus. The exact pick up times will be given on your arrival when meeting our representetive. |
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09:00-10:15
Koyceyiz |
Bus trip from Marmaris to Koycegiz for approximate 75 min. When we reach the lake of Koyceyiz we get transfered to small river boats and start our journey down the river. |
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11:00-12:00
Mud baths |
Reaching our first target Thermal Mud baths and thermal springs. The ones who wish to swimm in the pools or in the mud has got 60 min free time. |
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12:00-12:40
River boats |
Back to small boats and heading up the river toward King Tombs. |
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12:40-13:15
King tombs |
Break against the King Tombs for 30 min for information and pictures. |
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13:30-14:30
Lunch |
Lunch time on the boats served at first deck while traveling toward our last target Turtle beach (Iz Tuzu) |
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14:30-16:30
Turtle beach |
Break on Turtle Beach for 2 hours. The ones who love to swimm can either swimm in the sea waters or walk only 50 ms and reach the river waters. Iz tuzu ıs a national park. |
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16:30-17:30
Koyceyiz |
Getting back on the boats and returning back to Koyceyiz. |
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17:30-18:15
Returnal |
Heading back to Marmaris and delivering everyone back to their accomodations. |
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August 29, 2022
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August 25, 2022
Brendan has been amazing helping us with our trips. Brendan even noticed that the weather was going to be a bit rubbish on one of the days we had... read more a boat trip booked and found us an alternative for a day with better weather at no extra cost. His prices were the best I saw while we were out. The jeep safari is a must do, me and the family had such as great day filled with laughter. Be prepared to get very wet.
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April 19, 2022
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Well where do i begin? Me and my partner went to Mamaris for the first time in October 2021. We did not know what to expect and were quite nervous.... read more We wanted to do lots of excursions and make it a holiday to remember. With browsing through the internet we came across E-Good travel with excellent review so thought hey it must be good right. I gave Brendan a message who was so polite, helpful and informing right from the first message. He agreed to meet us at our hotel the day we got there and was happy to answer all my questions leading up to the holiday. Brendan settled a lot of anxieties for our first holiday. He even sent a photo of him and his van to ensure safety which i thought was so good of him!
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Guys, i recommend E-Good travel for all your excursion needs! You will not be disappointed. Even if you are unsure of what to do, a quick chat with Brendan will ensure your trip is organised well and packed with fun! Dont forget he also does executive private airport transfers... nothing but CLASS! Arrive in style at your hotel with the help of the main man Brendan and his trusted and reliable team.
Thank you so much Brendan! We miss you and cannot wait for the next holiday...... you really are a beautiful person with the kindest heart! You made our first holiday to Mamaris one to remember... ❤
roxannak506
November 8, 2021
I was in Marmaris in the end of September 2021. It was great vacations and my good luck was to know about so great man like Brandon and all Egood... read more travel team. I booked several excurssions and all of them was best - organized . I visited gorgeous Dalyan river, Aegean island , Cleopantra island and so on. It was amazing and I feel myself comfortable because Brandon was always in touch with me through what’s up and also change for me excurssions when I overslept the time of start . Sorry me ((( it’s not me that’s magic air of marmaris 🙂 I recommend all egood team because it’s best company in Marmaris with patient, kind, professional people which always help you with every problem . Excurssions are best but these guys do more than they must . Thank you for your professionalism and care ! I am fall in love in Marmaris ♂️
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October 8, 2021
Well where do i begin? Me and my partner went to Mamaris for the first time in October 2021. We did not know what to expect and were quite nervous.... read more We wanted to do lots of excursions and make it a holiday to remember. With browsing through the internet we came across E-Good travel with excellent review so thought hey it must be good right. I gave Brendan a message who was so polite, helpful and informing right from the first message. He agreed to meet us at our hotel the day we got there and was happy to answer all my questions leading up to the holiday. Brendan settled a lot of anxieties for our first holiday. He even sent a photo of him and his van to ensure safety which i thought was so good of him! We arrived 21st october 2021 and Brendan met us as promised right on time! We went to his office and discussed all the excursions we wanted to do. He planned an amazing week for us! He was so welcoming and polite, helping us in every way we could! We booked buggy safari, jeep safari, turkish bath, parasailing and go karting: all of which i will DEFO recommend everyone doing. All the trips ran smoothly and on time with all drivers polite and respectful. Such good fun.... the jeep safari was my favourite with a 40 minute water fight where we all got really competative 😎. When our return home came (very sad times 😔🤣) Brendan went out of his way to ensure we had everything prepared to minimise our stress. From communicating in the UK prior to our holiday, right through to when we left... Brendan was always there if needed. We cannot thank Brendan enough for all his assistance, absolutely amazing person inside and out. We are even returning with our children in 2023 and the first stop will be E-Good travel to see our friend Brendan! Guys, i recommend E-Good travel for all your excursion needs! You will not be disappointed. Even if you are unsure of what to do, a quick chat with Brendan will ensure your trip is organised well and packed with fun! Dont forget he also does executive private airport transfers... nothing but CLASS! Arrive in style at your hotel with the help of the main man Brendan and his trusted and reliable team. Thank you so much Brendan! We miss you and cannot wait for the next holiday...... you really are a beautiful person with the kindest heart! You made our first holiday to Mamaris one to remember... ❤
roxanna k
October 1, 2021
I was in Marmaris in the end of September 2021. It was great vacations and my good luck was to know about so great man like Brandon and all Egood... read more travel team. I booked several excurssions and all of them was best - organized . I visited gorgeous Dalyan river, Aegean island , Cleopantra island and so on. It was amazing and I feel myself comfortable because Brandon was always in touch with me through what’s up and also change for me excurssions when I overslept the time of start . Sorry me ((( it’s not me that’s magic air of marmaris 🙂 I recommend all egood team because it’s best company in Marmaris with patient, kind, professional people which always help you with every problem . Excurssions are best but these guys do more than they must . Thank you for your professionalism and care ! I am fall in love in Marmaris 🧚♂️
Аня И
September 1, 2021
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