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Turkey · Boating
The journey
Escape the busy city life on this full-day tour from Bodrum to Dalyan, where nature, history, and relaxation come together. Cruise along the lush Dalyan River and admire the magnificent Lycian Rock Tombs carved high into the cliffs while learning about their ancient significance. Spend free time at Iztuzu Beach, where you can swim in both the river and the Aegean Sea and may even spot Caretta Caretta turtles. The experience also includes a visit to Dalyan's therapeutic mud pools, along with lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transfers for a stress-free day out.
Cruise along the lush Dalyan River and admire the magnificent Lycian Rock Tombs carved high into the cliffs while learning about their ancient significance.
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Day by day
According to the schedule, this tour begins during the morning time. An air conditioned and comfortable car will pick you up from you hotel and start driving you towards the first stop of the schedule.
At Cns Restaurant, a short breakfast stop will take place. The mesmerizing scenery will offer you the necessary relaxation and tranquillity so that you can enjoy your day tour.
After the breakfast, the bus will transfer you to the port from where the boat departs. With a spacious river boat, you will proceed with an incredible exploration of Dalyan. This river is an amazing natural wonder full of lush vegetation and colourful flora. An interesting highlight is that on the sides, you can observe ancient tombs that are carved into rocks. A professional tour guide will offer you interesting insights about these tombs and the importance of this ancient city.
Turtle beach is your next stop, which is one of the most photographed and known bays of the country. What makes this bay special is that, on the one side people can swim into the river water, while on the other side they can swim into the waters of the Aegean Sea. You will have some free time there to spend as you wish. Feel free to swim into both sides, river and sea, or relax on the sandy terrain. If you are lucky enough, you may also observe some loggerhead turtles.
After a tasty and freshly made lunch, the guide will take you to visit the mud pools in Dalyan. These pools form a pole of attraction for many people every year as their high concentration in minerals can be therapeutic for the skin and muscle pains. During your visit there, you can swim into the mud, enjoy the therapeutic benefits and relax, and have some fun with your friends or family.
Where this trip takes you
Dalyan River, Lycian Rock Tombs, Iztuzu Beach
The route
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Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Çarşı.
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