From Bodrum: Dalyan, Turtle Beach, and Mud Baths Day Trip

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ID: GYG622024-1038519
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Country: Turkey

Duration: 12:00 hours


Description

Discover the ancient city of Caunos on a day trip from Bodrum. Take a boat trip to Iztuzu Beach, a nesting area for sea turtles, and relax at the sulfur baths.
Embark on a unique journey through Dalyan and the surrounding areas. Drive from Bodrum to Dalyan, a small town unspoiled by buildings. Take a boat trip to the Iztuzu Beach, visit the sulfur baths, and explore the ancient city of Caunos.

Take a 45-minute boat trip to the Iztuzu Beach, which is famed as one of the last nesting areas for the Caretta caretta Sea Turtles. Between May and September, the female turtles come to the beach to lay their eggs, care for them, and finally take their young to sea.

Take a 15-minute boat trip to the sulfur baths, which is a unique and rewarding experience. The mud at the baths contains sulfur and other elements that are beneficial to your skin and make you feel refreshed and revitalized. There is a small spa here where you can relax and be pampered.

Visit Caunos, the ancient city located near modern Dalyan. Caunos was founded in the 9th century BC. Once a Mediterranean city port, it now lies several kilometers from the sea, due to silt build-up from the Dalyan River. Caunos is famous for its rock-cut tombs. These tombs were graves for the kings and gentry of the city. As the pagans believed in resurrection, they placed food, money, jewelry, and other valuables at the entrance of the tombs. Unfortunately, due to grave robbing, these items do not remain today.

Highlights

  • Discover the ancient city of Caunos, founded in the 9th century BC
  • Relax and be pampered at a small spa at the sulfur baths
  • Take a 45-minute boat trip to Iztuzu Beach, a nesting area for sea turtles
  • Learn about the history of the area from your guide
  • Explore the rock-cut tombs that were graves for the kings and gentry of Caunos

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Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.