Daily Dalyan Tour from Selcuk – Mud Baths, Rock Tombs & Iztuzu Beach

Daily Dalyan Tour from Selcuk: River Cruise, Lycian Rock Tombs and Mud Baths

This daily Dalyan tour from Selcuk takes you south from the Ephesus region to one of the most scenic corners of the Turkish Aegean coast, where a reed-lined river winds between cliffs and wetlands towards the open sea. It is a relaxed, fully guided day tour that combines a boat trip, a natural mud bath and a beach afternoon, with hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned coach.

Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Kuşadası

Arriving in Kuşadası on a cruise ship? The Dalyan Tour is one of the shore excursions we regularly arrange for cruise guests calling at the port of Kuşadası. Because it runs as a private tour, we plan the timing around your ship: your guide and driver meet you at the cruise terminal, and the programme is adjusted to your all-aboard time. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Send us your ship name and the date of your call in Kuşadası and we will confirm availability.

Day Trip to Kuşadası from the Greek Islands (Samos and Patmos)

Holidaying on Samos or Patmos? The Dalyan Tour is an easy day trip from the Greek islands: take the morning ferry to Kuşadası, join the tour, and sail back in the evening (from Samos the ferry takes 45 minutes; from Patmos the ferry takes about 3 hours). We meet you at the Kuşadası ferry port with your private guide and vehicle and time the programme to the ferry schedule. For longer itineraries we check the ferry timetable first and confirm that the full programme fits your day. Please bring your passport and check the Turkish entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.

• Dalyan harbour: a long riverside promenade lined with traditional wooden boats, where your cruise begins
• Dalyan Delta cruise: a slow journey through the channels of the river delta
• Lycian Rock Tombs: temple-fronted tombs carved high into the cliff face above the river
• Sulphur mud baths: cover yourself in warm natural mud valued for its cleansing qualities
• Iztuzu Beach: a long sandy shore known as a nesting ground of the loggerhead sea turtle
• Turkish gold shop: a stop on the way to see local jewellery craftsmanship

Dalyan began life as a modest fishing village, and its very name refers to the traditional fish traps that are still set across the river. From the harbour your boat follows the delta past the Lycian Rock Tombs, carved in antiquity by the people of nearby Kaunos to honour their rulers. Seen from the water, the columned facades cut into the rock make one of the most memorable sights of this Dalyan day trip. Next comes the fun part of the day: the sulphur-rich mud baths, where guests coat themselves from head to toe and let the mud dry before rinsing off, a treatment long believed to be good for the skin.

The daily excursion ends on Iztuzu Beach, a protected strip of sand between the river mouth and the sea where loggerhead turtles come ashore to nest. Lunch is not included, so bring some cash for meals and drinks, along with swimwear, a towel and clothes you do not mind getting muddy. The drive from Selcuk to Dalyan is long, so expect an early start and a return to your hotel in the evening.