Tour overview
Dalyan sits on a river channel lined with reeds, beneath cliffs carved with Lycian-style rock tombs. This trip brings you from Bodrum by road and then onto the water: a river boat carries the group through the channel, and you walk among the ruins of Kaunos, an ancient harbour city whose theatre still sits on the hillside above the old shoreline.
The reference programme runs on Thursdays and Sundays from about 06:30 to 19:00, because Dalyan is a long drive east of the Bodrum peninsula. Besides Kaunos, the day includes the mud baths, where guests cover themselves in warm mud, let it dry and then rinse in a sulphur pool. An open buffet lunch is served during the day, and a licensed guide explains the history.
Hotel transfers, the river boat trip, the licensed guide, entrance fees for Kaunos and the mud baths, and the buffet lunch are included. Breakfast and drinks are extra, so plan to eat something before the early pickup or buy breakfast on the way. Bring swimwear and an old towel for the mud baths, a hat and comfortable shoes for the uneven paths at Kaunos.
Tour highlights
- River boat through Dalyan’s reeds
- Ancient Kaunos and its hillside theatre
- Mud baths and buffet lunch included
Tour details
Route and stops
- Hotel pickup around 06:30 and drive from Bodrum to Dalyan.
- River boat through the reeds and guided visit to ancient Kaunos.
- Buffet lunch and mud baths, return to Bodrum around 19:00.
The route may change with weather and visitor restrictions.
Access and comfort
For history lovers and curious travellers based in Bodrum who accept a long day. Not for guests who dislike long coach journeys.
Check before booking
- Thursday or Sunday date
- Hotel pickup time
- Dietary needs for lunch
Why does the trip start so early?
Dalyan is several hours’ drive from Bodrum, so an early start leaves enough time for the boat, Kaunos and the mud baths.
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Prices and inclusions
From €126.96 · per adult
Included
- Hotel transfers
- River boat trip
- Licensed guide
- Kaunos and mud bath entrance fees
- Open buffet lunch
Not included
- Breakfast
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Adult fare; send children’s ages and we will confirm the family price.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Are entrance fees included?
Yes. Entrance to Kaunos and the mud baths is included, together with the river boat, guide and buffet lunch.
Why does the trip start so early?
Dalyan is several hours’ drive from Bodrum, so an early start leaves enough time for the boat, Kaunos and the mud baths.
Is breakfast included?
No. Breakfast and drinks are paid separately. Lunch is an included open buffet.
