Go early, it gets very hot! Take one of the little rowing boats at the end of the jetty in Dalyan, stop at the traditional pancake house on the other side for fresh juice (great experience!), walk up to Kaunos and explore the ruins. Imagine what this was like when a major fishing port! All silted up now, but retains... More

This is the ruins of an old city close to the hotel but on the other side of the river. You can, I am told, go across the river and walk to it. Not sure if that is a good thing or not, but we hired a boat 40 lirer for 4 people with Osman Aslan on his bat the... More

The oldest archaeological site I have experienced.

Great to be able to wander everywhere. Fantastic ruins. Take a drink with you. Icecreams very very expensive.

a must while you are so near to the site, very interesting and we went by boat, take drinks with you as the little shop was closed

a good way to get a bit of exercise after the night before, but it a good idea to go in the morning when its cooler.The history of the ruins is interesting especially when you see how far away the sea is now.Theres also wild tortoises everywhere

The views and architecture are marvellous not to mention the wildlife

Abandoned village fascinating - wild tortoises. Sensational views of the river - good value for money

You have 2 ways to get to Kaunos, the long winding road along the lake edge or driving to Dalyan and getting a short boat trip. We didnt know this ! We followed the first signs for Kaunos which took us through some amazing scenery where we only saw 2 or 3 other cars. When we arrived it's obvious most... More