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Spend a day cruising from Marmaris to Dalyan: swim in hidden bays, float in sulphur-rich mud baths, glide past ancient rock tombs and relax on Iztuzu, a five-kilometer turtle nesting beach. This full-day boat trip blends easy swimming and cultural sights with practical logistics for travelers.
Spend a day cruising from Marmaris to Dalyan: swim in hidden bays, float in sulphur-rich mud baths, glide past ancient rock tombs and relax on Iztuzu, a five-kilometer turtle nesting beach. This full-day boat trip blends easy swimming and cultural sights with practical logistics for travelers.
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Operated by Arbek Travel · Marmaris, Muğla
The sun lifts off Marmaris harbor like a promise: gulls thread the air, fishermen braid ropes along the quay and a long wooden gulet rocks gently at the pier, ready to cut a slow wake toward Aquarium Bay.
easy.
9 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on sand and steps from small boats.
The full day lasts approximately nine hours (around 540 minutes), with multiple swim stops and time ashore at the mud baths and Iztuzu Beach.
Yes—complimentary hotel pickup is offered for central Marmaris and Icmeler hotels; confirm pickup time with the operator at least 24 hours before departure.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, an old pair of flip-flops for mud and change of clothes; showers are available to rinse off the mud.
Lunch is included but simple (chicken nuggets, rice, salad and bread); drinks are typically extra and should be paid for onboard.
Iztuzu Beach is a key nesting site for Caretta caretta, but sightings depend on season and time; avoid disturbing nesting areas and follow guides’ instructions.
The tour is marketed as suitable for most fitness levels, but there are boat-to-boat transfers and sand/uneven surfaces—contact the operator to discuss specific mobility needs.
The rock-cut tombs are remnants of the ancient city of Caunos (Kaunos), reflecting Carian, Greek and Persian influences dating to the 4th century BC.
Iztuzu is a protected nesting beach for endangered loggerhead turtles; visitors should follow local rules to avoid disturbing nests and support conservation efforts.
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