Turkish Riviera: What to See & Do: On the Water: Dalyan Çayi River

Dalyan Çayi River

If you’re traveling by gulet, you’ll have to ask the captain to arrange for one of the specially designed flat-bottomed boats to take you up the Dalyan Çayi River, which leads to Kaunos and the town of Dalyan. It’s a peaceful cruise through this expansive, mountainous region, whose cliffs hold hundreds of weathered Lycian tombs. Stop for lunch at one of the riverside restaurants, such as Safran, and take a dip at Iztuzu Beach.