Excursions

There’s plenty to do in and around Dalyan without being organised – but if you’ve had your fill of the beach and lake, you might want to try the following…

Gocek’s 12 Islands Cruise
A wonderful lazy day exploring the Turquoise Coast around Gocek with lunch, swim spots and a chance of seeing dolphins.

Ephesus
Visit the spectacular Roman city of Ephesus, one of the wonders of the Ancient World and one of the largest and best preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. It is a stunning experience to walk through its marble streets and to admire the well-preserved library, amphitheatre and statue of the goddess Artemis. Ephesus is about 3 hours away from Dalyan.

Pamukkale

Pamukkale is a series of petrified waterfalls in the middle of Turkey’s cotton producing area, which is why it is known locally as the cotton castle. It originates with a spring saturated with dissolved calcium and the water cascades over a series of terraces, some shaped like water lilies, others like shells. You can walk along the terraces or bathe in the warm water of the spa complex. You may wish to combine a trip to Ephesus and Pamukkale staying overnight in Pamukkale.

Trout lunch at Yuvarlakcay
Relax on cushions over fast running water and feast on freshly cooked trout or oven-baked lamb. This mountain retreat is the perfect escape from the summer heat. If you’re feeling energetic you can walk to the source of the Yuvarlakcay River.

Saklikent & Tlos Combine history and adventure, with a visit to the Lycian city of Tlos and a challenging ramble through the hidden canyon at Saklikent.

From scuba diving to white water rafting, mountain biking to water-skiing – all are available in or near Dalyan. All the above can be taken as organised trips but if you want to adventure under your own steam, car hire is available or you can rent a bike to explore the local area. Click here for details from the Kaunos Tours website.