The Dalyan Tour is one of the most popular nature and cultural excursions from Bodrum. During this tour visitors explore the famous Dalyan Mud Baths, the Lycian Rock Tombs of Kaunos and the beautiful Iztuzu Beach, also known as the Caretta Caretta Turtle Beach.
The tour begins early in the morning with hotel pick-up from Bodrum and nearby areas. After a comfortable journey guests arrive in the Dalyan region where the first stop is usually the famous Dalyan Mud Baths. Here visitors can enjoy natural mud pools and relax in the thermal waters.
Afterwards guests take a boat trip along the Dalyan River where the impressive Kaunos Rock Tombs carved into the cliffs can be seen. The tour continues with a boat ride to Iztuzu Beach, where guests can swim and relax on the sandy beach.
The Dalyan Tour offers a perfect combination of nature, history and relaxation.
Tour Duration: Full day
Pick-up Time: 06:30 â 07:30 (Bodrum / Gumbet / Bitez / Ortakent)
Since tour vehicles are not allowed to enter the hotel area, please be ready outside the hotel’s security gate 5 minutes before the scheduled meeting time.”Departure Time
The tour typically includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, transportation by air-conditioned bus, professional guiding services, lunch, river boat cruise, mud bath entrance, and insurance. Drinks, breakfast, and personal expenses are usually not included.
This is a full-day tour, usually starting early in the morning (around 05:30) and returning in the evening (around 19:00â20:00). The total duration is approximately 14 hours, including travel time.
During the tour, you will visit highlights such as the Dalyan River, Kaunos rock tombs, mud baths, and Iztuzu (Turtle) Beach. A scenic boat trip through the reed-lined river channels is also included.
Yes, you will have several opportunities to swim. You can enjoy the mud baths, relax in thermal pools, and swim at Iztuzu Beach, which is famous for its natural beauty and as a nesting area for Caretta Caretta turtles.
It is recommended to bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable shoes. You should also carry some extra cash for drinks, breakfast, or personal expenses during the tour.
