Dalyan Mud Bath Boat Trip from Fethiye – Rock Tombs & Iztuzu Beach

Dalyan Day Trip from Fethiye – River Cruise, Mud Baths and Turtle Beach

This Dalyan mud bath boat trip from Fethiye is an easy-going day tour for anyone who wants nature, a little history and plenty of time in the water. After your hotel pickup you drive to Dalyan and board a boat that winds through quiet channels framed by tall reeds and green mountains, passing beneath the famous rock-cut tombs before stopping at the mud baths and ending on one of Turkey's most precious beaches.

Day Trip to Fethiye from the Greek Islands (Rhodes)

Guests staying on Rhodes can enjoy the Dalyan Mud Bath Boat Trip as a day trip from the Greek islands to Turkey — from Rhodes the ferry takes about 85 minutes, so the excursion can be planned between the morning and evening sailings. Pickup is at the Fethiye ferry terminal, and the tour is timed so you can catch the return ferry comfortably. 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 river cruise – a peaceful ride through the reed-lined channels of the delta
• Lycian Rock Tombs – temple-style graves carved into the cliffs, admired from the boat
• Mud baths and thermal pools – coat yourself in mineral-rich mud, then soak in warm water
• Lunch on board – a freshly prepared meal during the cruise
• Iztuzu Beach – free time to swim and sunbathe where the river meets the sea

The Dalyan delta is one of the loveliest natural settings in southwest Turkey. Its quiet channels wind between reed beds towards the open sea, and the cliffs above the river hold the rock tombs of ancient Kaunos – temple-like facades carved for the rulers and nobles of the city in Lycian style. Seen from the water, they are the defining image of the region and a reminder of how long people have treasured this landscape.

The mud baths are a light-hearted highlight: you spread the grey, mineral-laden mud over your skin, let it dry in the sun and rinse off in the warm thermal pools, a ritual many visitors find both relaxing and fun. Iztuzu Beach, also called Turtle Beach, is a long golden sandbar and a protected nesting site of the endangered Caretta Caretta sea turtle. This daily excursion runs at a gentle pace, with guide, boat trip, lunch and mud bath entrance included; drinks are paid separately. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and comfortable shoes for a relaxed daily tour that suits families and couples alike.