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Spend a full day from Marmaris exploring Koycegiz Lake, sulfurous mud baths at Sultaniye, the Lycian rock tombs of Kaunos and the protected sands of Iztuzu (Turtle Beach). Practical, sun-smart and conservation-minded, this tour mixes gentle travel with standout natural and historical sights.
Spend a full day from Marmaris exploring Koycegiz Lake, sulfurous mud baths at Sultaniye, the Lycian rock tombs of Kaunos and the protected sands of Iztuzu (Turtle Beach). Practical, sun-smart and conservation-minded, this tour mixes gentle travel with standout natural and historical sights.
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Operated by Arbek Travel · Dalyan, Muğla
The coach leaves Marmaris around 08:30 and you feel the Aegean light flatten over cork oak ridges as the road drops toward Koycegiz Lake. By mid-morning the tour swaps asphalt for water: a low-slung river boat that threads the reed-lined channel toward Sultaniye. Steam and the faint sulfur tang of thermal springs dare you to dive into the famous mud baths; laughter and mud-slicked skin follow, then a rinse under cold showers before lunch served on board.
easy.
11 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires boarding small boats and short walks on uneven terrain
The itinerary runs about 11 hours (approximately 08:30–19:30 including transfers, boat ride, mud bath and beach time).
Yes—entrance to the Sultaniye mud baths is included and showers are available to rinse off afterward.
Turtle sightings are possible but not guaranteed; nesting season and protected zones limit human access to certain areas to safeguard nests.
Bring small Turkish lira for optional purchases like souvenir jewelry, photos from independent photographers, and cafeteria items.
The region hosts ancient Kaunos, a Lycian city with cliff-cut tombs dating to around 400 BC and layers of Greek and Roman occupation.
Iztuzu is a protected nesting site; seasonal restrictions and boat rules minimize disturbance to turtles—follow guides and avoid flash photography at night.
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