Dalyan River Cruise Check Out Tour
Excursions & day trips

Dalyan River Cruise Check Out Tour

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 18 reviews
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£77.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: more than 8 hours
Do this because
  • Set sail on an eco-friendly cruise along the River Dalyan to Turtle beach
  • Pamper your skin in the Dalyan mud baths and soak in the sulphur pool
  • Break for lunch then dock at Iztuzu beach, a renowned turtle sanctuary
  • Use of a no-frills hotel nearby to freshen up and refuel for the flight home
  • Expert guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Dalyan and its wildlife
What to expect

If your return flight departs late in the evening, then this is a great way to make the most of your last day in Turkey. There's lots to look forward to, including a scenic Dalyan riverboat cruise, an anti-ageing mud bath and a riverside lunch. You'll also have some free time on Iztuzu beach, renowned for its turtle sanctuary. At the end of the day, you'll be able to freshen up and refuel before your flight in a nearby no-frills hotel. Ceren, one of our expert local guides, says, 'Nature rules at Iztuzu Beach, aka Turtle beach. A magical spot with a dramatic setting, new resorts were planned here in the 1980s, but these were scrapped and instead some areas of the 4km long beach are protected for nesting Loggerhead turtles.'

Cruise down the River Dalyan on an eco-boat designed to minimise impact on wildlife, heading for the mud baths. Treat your skin with the anti-ageing clay and have a dip in the warm sulphur pool. After a tasty lunch of freshly prepared local specialities at a riverside restaurant, rejoin your river boat to sail past the rock-hewn Lycian Tombs dating to 400BC.

Next, we'll set sail for Iztuzu beach, a haven of natural beauty. There's free time for swimming, sunbathing and enjoying the unblemished surroundings. Finally, we'll head back to a local no-frills hotel for a chance to freshen up. You won't go hungry either, with a buffet dinner to tuck into. And what's more, you'll have the use of a hotel room right up until the transfer to the airport.

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What's included
  • check Transport during tour and transfer to airport
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch and dinner
  • check Use of a hotel room to change and freshen up
  • check Exclusive TUI itinerary
What to remember
  • There's a donation to a local turtle rescue centre for every excursion sold
  • Drinks and sunbed hire are not included
  • Times for this excursion are based on the TUI Airways flight programme
  • Don't forget to remove jewellery before entering mud baths and sulphur pool
  • Expectant mothers should seek medical advice before entering the mud baths and sulphur pool
  • Guests should check transfer time to airport at the hotel reception
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 18 reviews from verified customers

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  • Nikki

    From United States of America - October 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Wi-Fi would have been useful at the hotel before the flight home Lovely day on the trip lunch was a little early at 1130 though

  • Amanda

    From United States of America - October 2023

    Travelled as a couple

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The mud baths were disappointing, the area needs some serious TLC, felt very shabby compared to a visit a few years ago.

  • Laura

    From United Kingdom - September 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Really impressed with the idea of not "wasting a day" waiting for our late flight. Everything had been well thought out & the pace was fair - never fe ...

  • Mike C

    From United Kingdom - September 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The trip itself was very enjoyable. Loved the little solar boat, trip down the river, seeing tombs, mud bath and beach. The boat guide was great. Real ...

  • Sam

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The overall experience was fantastic. We had a lovely day with a brilliant guide. The drinks on board were decent value and the activities were well p ...

  • Becks

    From United Kingdom - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This was money well spent. My flight was due to leave at 02:00 hrs. So I had a lot of time to kill in between. We were able to forget about our lugga ...

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