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: |
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:
08:30-09:00Pick up |
Pick up from your accomodation with an airconditioned bus. The exact pick up times will be given on your arrival when meeting our representetive. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 12:00-12:40
River boats |
Back to small boats and heading up the river toward King Tombs. | |
| 12:40-13:15
King tombs |
Break against the King Tombs for 30 min for information and pictures. | |
| 13:30-14:30
Lunch |
Lunch time on the boats served at first deck while traveling toward our last target Turtle beach (Iz Tuzu) | |
| 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. | |
| 16:30-17:30
Koyceyiz |
Getting back on the boats and returning back to Koyceyiz. | |
| 17:30-18:15
Returnal |
Heading back to Marmaris and delivering everyone back to their accomodations. |
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Once again Brendon excels with his amazing service! I messaged him last minute 2 days before we were due to arrive in Olu Deniz to ask if her served this... read more 
Lou B
May 5, 2023 A great friendly guy and very fast at replying if needed any help. Suggested a boat trip I wasn’t thinking of doing and it turned out being my favourite day.... read more 
ethancE5009TX
April 17, 2023 Again & Again I send a friend for his honeymoon trip to Marmaris , and with a simple call to Brendon all was adjust in a skilled professional way.... read more 
GUSS B
January 13, 2023eaglesdare A tour agency that provides everything you need.
Brendan has impeccable English and able to share his advice and recommendations regarding the best excursions for you and your... read more
August 29, 2022paul m As a large family of 17, we decided to do a few day trips with "Brendan from E good travel", having read some wonderful reviews about him and his company....we... read more
August 25, 2022Raudziuviene 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
April 19, 2022
Program:
08:30-09:00Pick up |
Pick up from your accomodation with an airconditioned bus. The exact pick up times will be given on your arrival when meeting our representetive. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 12:00-12:40
River boats |
Back to small boats and heading up the river toward King Tombs. | |
| 12:40-13:15
King tombs |
Break against the King Tombs for 30 min for information and pictures. | |
| 13:30-14:30
Lunch |
Lunch time on the boats served at first deck while traveling toward our last target Turtle beach (Iz Tuzu) | |
| 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. | |
| 16:30-17:30
Koyceyiz |
Getting back on the boats and returning back to Koyceyiz. | |
| 17:30-18:15
Returnal |
Heading back to Marmaris and delivering everyone back to their accomodations. |
- Once again Brendon excels with his amazing service! I messaged him last minute 2 days before we were due to arrive in Olu Deniz to ask if her served this... read more Lou B
May 5, 2023 A great friendly guy and very fast at replying if needed any help. Suggested a boat trip I wasn’t thinking of doing and it turned out being my favourite day.... read more ethancE5009TX
April 17, 2023 Again & Again I send a friend for his honeymoon trip to Marmaris , and with a simple call to Brendon all was adjust in a skilled professional way.... read more GUSS B
January 13, 2023eaglesdare A tour agency that provides everything you need.
Brendan has impeccable English and able to share his advice and recommendations regarding the best excursions for you and your... read more
August 29, 2022paul m As a large family of 17, we decided to do a few day trips with "Brendan from E good travel", having read some wonderful reviews about him and his company....we... read more
August 25, 2022Raudziuviene 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
April 19, 2022
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