Daily Fethiye Tour from Dalyan – Oludeniz Blue Lagoon, Kayakoy & Market

Fethiye Day Trip from Dalyan with the Blue Lagoon and Kayakoy

This daily Fethiye tour from Dalyan links three of the best-loved corners of the Lycian coast in a single, easy-going day: the busy harbour town of Fethiye, the abandoned stone village of Kayakoy and the turquoise lagoon of Oludeniz. It is a relaxed day tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup in Dalyan and lunch included, ideal for travellers who want to see more of the region without changing hotels.

• Scenic mountain drive between Dalyan and Fethiye
• Free time at the Fethiye market to shop for Turkish goods
• Lunch at a well-known restaurant close to Kayakoy
• The story of the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy told by your guide
• Swimming break at the Oludeniz Blue Lagoon
• Air-conditioned transport and return to your hotel

Fethiye sits on a sheltered bay at the foot of the Taurus Mountains and has grown into a lively resort, with most of its hotels, cafes and restaurants gathered around the marina. The town is also known for its weekly Tuesday market, a colourful place for textiles, spices, dried fruit and souvenirs. Above the town lies Kayakoy, known in Greek times as Levissi: a hillside of roofless stone houses and chapels left empty after the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the 1920s. Today it is an open-air memorial and one of the most atmospheric sights in southwest Turkey.

The finale of this daily excursion is Oludeniz, whose name means Dead Sea in Turkish because its lagoon is so calm. Framed by pine-covered hills and a long pebble spit, the Blue Lagoon is among the most photographed views in the country, and a short swim here rounds off the Oludeniz day trip perfectly. Bring swimwear, a towel, sun cream and some cash for the market; entrance fees for the places in the programme are covered.