This 9-hour excursion from Dalaman offers you a unique experience on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. It combines relaxation in the Dalyan mud pools with the excitement of observing endangered sea turtles during a cruise through the protected Köyceğiz Dalyan area.

Detailed Itinerary

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Dalaman, Sarigerme, or Daylan at the agreed time. We will transfer you to Dalyan, where you will visit the local spa to enjoy a mud bath and thermal springs for one hour. These pools, rich in sulfur and minerals, are famous for their relaxing properties and benefits for the skin.

Subsequently, you will board a boat to explore the protected Köyceğiz Dalyan area. During the cruise, you will sail through stunning landscapes that appeared in the movie “The African Queen” and arrive at Iztuzu Beach, home to loggerhead sea turtles. You will have free time to swim in its waters and observe these fascinating animals.

After the maritime adventure, you will enjoy a typical Turkish meal at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Services Included and Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Transportation by minibus.
• Guide in English (the activity is conducted with a guide who speaks English and another language).
• Mud bath in Dalyan.
• Boat trip through the protected area.
• Typical meal.

Drinks are not included in the price.

Practical Information

The total duration of the tour is 9 hours. It is necessary to book at least 24 hours in advance, subject to availability. The activity is not wheelchair accessible and pets are not allowed. The voucher is electronic, so you only need to show it on your mobile phone.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less notice, arrive late, or do not show up, no refund will be offered.

Special Conditions

This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not reached, you will be contacted to offer alternatives. The tour operator is Akuamarin Travel, which complies with the Civitatis Sustainability Code, including practices such as not requiring printed documentation.

This excursion takes you into the interior of Turkey to explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the natural pools of Pamukkale, known as the “cotton castle,” and the Roman ruins of Hierapolis. It is a complete experience that combines nature and history in a day full of discoveries.

Itinerary

The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Dalaman at the agreed time. After a journey of approximately three hours north, you will arrive at Pamukkale, where its famous white travertine terraces await. You will discover the origin of their characteristic color and the properties attributed to these thermal waters.

After admiring the white cascades and unique landscape, you will head to the archaeological complex of Hierapolis. Here you will explore one of the most extensive necropolises of the Roman world, with tombs of illustrious figures, and the impressive Roman theater that once held up to 20,000 spectators in its heyday.

To recharge, you will enjoy a typical Turkish meal at a local restaurant. Finally, you will begin the return journey to your hotel in Dalaman, concluding the excursion after approximately 12 hours in total.

Tour Details

• Duration: 12 hours.
• Guide Language: The activity is conducted with a guide who speaks English and another language.
• Pickup: Includes pickup and return transfer to the hotel in Dalaman, Sarigerme, and Daylan.
• Transportation: Conducted by minibus.
• Tickets: Includes entrance to Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
• Meal: Includes a meal during the tour.
• Not Included: Drinks and entrance to Cleopatra’s Pool (100 TL, approximately €1.95 per person).
• Booking: You can book up to 24 hours in advance if spaces remain.
• Voucher: Electronic, to be carried on your mobile phone.
• Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.
• Pets: Not allowed.
• Minimum Participants: A minimum of 4 participants is required. If not reached, alternatives will be offered.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less notice, arrive late, or do not show up, no refund will be offered.

This excursion takes you from Dalaman to the impressive archaeological site of Ephesus, where you will explore one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in Turkey. Additionally, you will visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Isa Bey Mosque on a comprehensive tour that combines history, culture, and spirituality.

Detailed Itinerary

The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Dalaman at the specified time. After a journey of approximately four hours heading northwest, you will arrive at Ephesus to begin a guided tour. You will explore monumental gems such as the Temple of Hadrian, built in honor of the Roman emperor, and the majestic Library of Celsus, one of the most luxurious archives of the Roman Empire in the Eastern Mediterranean.

You will continue to the Roman Theater, an imposing horseshoe-shaped building with a capacity for 25,000 people, which blends Hellenistic and Roman elements. After discovering Ephesus, you will enjoy a Turkish meal at a local restaurant to recharge.

The next stop is the Isa Bey Mosque, one of the oldest architectural works from the Anatolian beylik period. The final highlight will be the House of the Virgin Mary, where, according to tradition, the Apostle Saint John brought Christ’s mother after the crucifixion. The tour concludes with your return to the hotel after approximately 12 hours in total.

Tour Details

• Duration: 12 hours.
• Language: The activity is conducted with a guide who speaks English and another language.
• Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, minibus transportation, English-speaking guide, meal, and entrance to Ephesus.
• Not included: Entrance to the House of the Virgin Mary: 40 TL (€0.78) per person.
• When to book: You can book up to 24 hours in advance if spaces remain. It is recommended to book in advance to secure your spot.
• Voucher type: Electronic. Bring it on your mobile device.
• Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.
• Pets: Not allowed.
• Sustainability Conditions: All services comply with the Sustainability Code, which includes practices such as reducing, reusing, and recycling, respecting cultural heritage, and supporting local communities. This activity does not require printing documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make a reservation? Choose the desired date and complete the form. Confirmation is immediate.

Is a minimum number of participants required? This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not reached, you will be contacted to offer alternatives.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less notice, arrive late, or do not show up, no refund will be offered.