Day 1: A flexible start around your arrival
Plan your first day around your flight and hotel check-in. An independent beach break or a short walk in the village may suit an early arrival; a late arrival is a good reason to leave time to rest. An independent beach day is not a tour booking: check transport, access conditions and any services separately.
The following days are a suggested way to choose excursions. Operating days and availability must be confirmed for your travel dates; this guide does not sell a linked itinerary at one package price.
Day 2: A shared or private boat trip in Gocek
If you want swimming stops and time to relax on board, consider the Gocek 12 Islands boat trip. Stops and their order can change with weather, sea conditions and the captain’s safety decisions. The name 12 Islands does not guarantee a stop at exactly twelve islands.
Shared boat or private boat?
A shared trip suits guests who want to spend a boat day with other travellers; a private boat suits a party wanting a separate boat for its own group. Private gulet pricing is per group: check the price unit and total quotation on the relevant product page. Do not assume a shared trip’s inclusions also apply to a private boat.
Day 3: Full-day Dalyan or half-day Iztuzu?
Choose according to how much time you want to set aside. These are different programmes; fit one of the options below into your day.
Dalyan for a river journey and varied stops
The Dalyan, Iztuzu and mud bath excursion is a full-day programme. It is an option for guests wanting a river journey, views of the rock tombs, the beach and other confirmed stops in one day. Check the current itinerary and inclusions on the tour page rather than expecting the same stop order on every date.
Iztuzu and the turtle hospital for a shorter outing
The Iztuzu Beach and turtle hospital trip is a half-day trip. Hotel pickup is at 10:30; pickup at Iztuzu for the return journey is at 12:30. The second time is not your arrival time at the hotel, and this guide does not give a hotel arrival time. Do not confuse this option with the full-day Dalyan river and mud bath programme.
Access to the centre depends on current visiting conditions. Turtle sightings are not guaranteed. Do not touch animals; follow staff instructions and conservation rules.
Jeep safari as a more active alternative
If you prefer an active outdoor day to a day at sea, consider the Jeep safari as an alternative for day two or three. Do not squeeze a second substantial programme into the same day as a full-day tour. Share children’s ages, mobility needs and your group’s expectations beforehand; suitability and the current route need separate confirmation.
Where can you join a Gocek boat trip?
You can join our Gocek boat trips with hotel pickup in Sarigerme or Dalyan. Guests staying in Gocek, or making their own way there, travel independently to the confirmed boat meeting point. Hotel pickup and boat departure are not necessarily at the same time: confirm details in writing for your date and hotel. This arrangement applies to Gocek boat trips; check the individual pages for pickup on other excursions.
A short checklist before booking
- Date, hotel or meeting area, group size and children’s ages.
- Shared or private trip, total price and price unit.
- What is included or excluded for transfers, meals, drinks, entry and equipment.
- Pickup or meeting details, current availability and arrangements for weather-related changes.
For boat and beach trips, pack swimwear, a towel, sun protection and drinking water; confirm separately what is provided on board.
Browse the day trips and choose according to your group’s pace. This guide helps with planning; it is not a booking or availability confirmation.
For guests planning a Sarigerme holiday, first-time visitors and travellers comparing local day trips.
Explore the area mentioned in this guide on the map.
FAQ
Is this a three-day accommodation or tour package?
No. It does not sell accommodation or a three-day package at one price. It helps you choose existing day trips to suit your days.
Can I join a Gocek boat trip from Dalyan?
Yes. Hotel pickup in Sarigerme and Dalyan is available for Gocek boat trips. Guests joining in Gocek make their own way to the confirmed boat meeting point. Pickup and meeting details need separate confirmation.
Does 12:30 on the Iztuzu trip mean arrival at my hotel?
No. Hotel pickup is at 10:30 and pickup at Iztuzu for the return journey is at 12:30. The trip is half-day; this guide does not specify a hotel arrival time.
Is the private gulet price per person?
Private gulet pricing is per group. Confirm the total quotation and inclusions for your chosen product; do not confuse it with shared-trip pricing.
Are the order of the three days and the tour stops fixed?
No. This is a suggested selection plan. Arrival time, availability, weather and safety conditions may change the days or tour itinerary. Confirm the current programme before booking.
