Marmaris is a resort that combines natural beauty with an astounding zest for life. Behind the palm tree-lined promenade a selection of bars, restaurants, and cafés provide a place to sit down and enjoy the picturesque sea views. The Old Town area of Marmaris is a fascinating place to explore, with its winding streets and attractive old buildings. The surrounding countryside offers the best in culture, due to the succession of scenic roads and sympathetic villages, which lead to ancient ruins and unspoiled beaches. A 16th-century castle stands on the hill overlooking the town and the coastline. Marmaris is built around a large natural bay at the foot of forested mountain slopes and it has two large marinas. The Dalyan Mud Baths near Marmaris is the perfect place for both adults and kids. You have to be caked in the mud for its alleged benefits to working. After washing it off in a 40-degree sulfur pool, it is claimed that your skin will be glowing and cleansed.
What's included
- Tour Guide
Highlights
Itinerary
10:00
Upon reaching Dalyon we will be transferred to a smaller boat to be taken up the stunning river delta which was used in the film ‘The African Queen’ starring Humphrey Bogart. This area is well known in Turkey as being one of the most unspoiled towns. As we travel up the river towards the King Rock Tombs, we will see all kinds of wildlife living in the reeds including turtles, birds, and fish.
Our first stop is to the King Rock Tombs which date back to around 3000 BC. Although there are several rock tombs around the area, the Kings Rocks Tombs are the most famous. These tombs are the resting place of the Kings of Caunos. They are carved in the style of Lycian Rock Tombs.
Our next stop will be the mud baths located on the River Koycegiz. The baths are popular tourists and celebrities alike and everyone loves having their photos taken in the mud! The mud is supposed to have a beautifying effect on the skin and is meant to help cure skin problems and gastric problems!
Our guide will then take you back to the port, again on the little boat so any photo opportunities you missed on the way up you get again on the way back to the port.