What to do in Turkey when chartering a yacht in this magic country?
The Dalyan River Tour to ancient Caunos is an absolute "must" during a cruise along the south-west coast of Turkey. It is fun to hop aboard a local style of putt-putt boat, better known as a “piyade” for a half-day tour that takes you up through the mouth of the Dalyan river and along the winding, reed-lined channels of its delta to the site of ancient Caunos.
The gentle swish of the water against the reed beds is relaxing as you sit in the shade, taking in the beauty of the delta with its dramatic backdrop of tall mountains. This delta is a nature conservation area home to many birds, fish, reptiles and most importantly, the Loggerhead Turtle, or “Caretta Caretta”, which come every year to nest on the long sandy beach at the mouth of the river. Whilst en route to the ruins, your English-speaking guide will tell you about the lake at Koycegiz from which water flows into the Dalyan River and the "fishing weirs" which gave the river its name and the locals of the town, a source of income.