Marmaris
Pine-covered bays and yachts on the Aegean — where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean.
- Ideal for
- Families · couples · boat & gulet holidays · groups on resort programmes
- Airports
- DLMDalaman AirportBJVMilas–Bodrum Airport
- Season
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLowShoulderPeak
Marmaris sits in a deep natural bay surrounded by pine forest, with a marina, a lively town and quiet coves along the Bozburun and Datça peninsulas.
We operate Marmaris and İçmeler hotels, Dalaman and Bodrum airport transfers, boat days and gulet charters, and day trips to Dalyan and the surrounding coast.
Season May to October, peak June to September. Spring and autumn are excellent for touring.
- Boat days to the bays and Cleopatra Island
- Dalyan river, Kaunos rock tombs and İztuzu beach
- Gulet charters along the Bozburun peninsula
- Marmaris marina, castle and old town
- Turunç and İçmeler beaches
- Datça peninsula villages
Marmaris and the Muğla coast, bay by bay.
Marmaris is the base; İçmeler and Turunç are the beach resorts; the Bozburun and Datça peninsulas, Dalyan and Gökova are the quieter side; Fethiye, Pamukkale and Ephesus extend the programme. FlyNest operates it all — hotels, transfers from Dalaman, boats, guides and day programmes.
Pine-covered mountains run straight into clear, sheltered bays — swimming, boating and nature in one place.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) is about 90 minutes away, with Milas-Bodrum (BJV) as an alternative gateway.
A wide choice of family and couples’ resorts on all-inclusive, plus boutique hotels on the peninsulas.
Türkiye’s gulet heartland — from a day aboard to a private week around the Hisarönü and Bozburun gulfs.
How a Marmaris programme is built
Most programmes combine a beach base with two or three boat and road excursions, then add a peninsula, Dalyan or a culture extension for longer stays.
- 01Marmaris & İçmeler — the base
Resorts, marina, bazaar and nightlife. Most boat trips and excursions start here.
- 02The bays — Turunç & the peninsulas
Quieter beaches, gulet coves and village harbours at Bozburun, Selimiye and Datça.
- 03Dalyan & Köyceğiz — river and ruins
River boats, Kaunos rock tombs, mud baths and İztuzu turtle beach.
- 04Extensions
Fethiye and Ölüdeniz, Pamukkale and Ephesus, or a twin-centre with Istanbul.
Places
Marmaris
A busy marina town on a deep, sheltered bay, with the castle and old town at its heart and the Uzunyalı, Armutalan and Siteler hotel districts along the seafront.
- Netsel Marmaris Marina2 min
Netsel, the town’s main yacht marina, lined with restaurants, cafés and shops.
- Marmaris Grand Bazaar
Covered market in the old town for textiles, leather, spices, Turkish delight and souvenirs.
- Bar Street
Marmaris’ famous nightlife street, packed with bars and clubs from late evening.
- Marmaris Ferry Port (Rhodes ferries)2 min
Ferry port for scheduled services to Rhodes, about an hour’s crossing in season.
Choosing the right base on the Marmaris coast
- Walk to the marina, bazaar and promenade
- Widest hotel choice and boat departures
- Siteler is quieter and greener
- Calm, sheltered beaches
- Boats and water taxis to Marmaris
- Turunç is small and secluded
- Boutique and luxury resorts
- Gulet coves and village harbours
- Dalyan is closest to Dalaman Airport
Hotel portfolio
Properties FlyNest contracts and books. Each hotel has a full profile on Nestigo with live rates and availability.
Resort★★★★★TUI BLUE Grand Azur (ex D-Resort Grand Azur)
Large five-star resort on the Marmaris seafront, now in the TUI BLUE portfolio, suitable for couples, groups and conferences.
Resort★★★★★Elegance Hotels International
Five-star all-inclusive hotel on the Marmaris seafront, popular with families and groups.
Resort★★★★★Green Nature Diamond
Modern five-star seafront hotel, operating on all-inclusive in summer and on breakfast or half board in low season.
ResortGreen Nature Resort & Spa
Large all-inclusive resort with water slides and extensive pool areas, a value choice for families.
Resort★★★★★Blue Bay Platinum
Five-star hotel on a hillside above Marmaris bay with a private beach area and several pools.
Resort★★★★★Prime Beach Hotel (ex Ideal Prime Beach)
Five-star all-inclusive beachfront resort in Siteler, with a family beach and an adults-only (16+) beach section.
Resort★★★★★Grand Yazıcı Club Turban
Long-established five-star all-inclusive resort in landscaped gardens on the Siteler waterfront.
Boutique★★★★★Casa De Maris Spa & Resort Hotel
Adults-only (16+) five-star boutique resort by the sea, focused on couples.
Resort★★★★★Grand Yazıcı Club Marmaris Palace
Hillside all-inclusive resort above İçmeler bay, with a water park and private beach.
Resort★★★★★Martı Resort Deluxe Hotel
Five-star all-inclusive resort on İçmeler beach, with gardens and broad family facilities.
ResortMartı La Perla Hotel
Adults-only (16+) all-inclusive hotel in İçmeler, a short walk from the beach.
Resort★★★★★Turunç Resort Hotel
Five-star all-inclusive resort with a private beach in the quiet bay of Turunç.
ResortTurunç Premium Hotel
Beachfront all-inclusive hotel in Turunç with indoor and outdoor pools and a kids’ club.
Resort★★★★★D Maris Bay
One of Türkiye’s leading luxury resorts, on a private bay of the Datça peninsula with several beach clubs and restaurants.
ResortMartı Hemithea Hotel
Hillside resort above Hisarönü bay, a peaceful base for the Bozburun peninsula.
BoutiqueMehmet Ali Ağa Mansion
Restored 19th-century Ottoman mansion and boutique hotel in Reşadiye, near Datça.
Nature hotelDalyan Resort Spa Hotel
Riverside resort in Dalyan with views of the river and the Kaunos tombs.
Nature hotel★★★★Yücelen Hotel
Four-star hotel in Akyaka with indoor and outdoor pools, a short walk from the beach.
Resort★★★★★Hillside Beach Club
Five-star all-inclusive resort on its own bay near Fethiye, a reference product for families and couples.
Resort★★★★★Club & Hotel Letoonia
Large five-star all-inclusive resort on a private peninsula in Fethiye bay.
Resort★★★★★Liberty Lykia
Large five-star all-inclusive resort in Ölüdeniz with a private beach and free water park.
City hotel★★★★★Ece Saray Marina & Resort
Five-star hotel on the Fethiye marina waterfront, a refined base for couples and small groups.
Thermal resort★★★★★Colossae Thermal Hotel
Five-star thermal hotel in Karahayıt, used for overnights on Pamukkale programmes.
Tours & excursions
Scheduled and private excursions operated by our own team.
Marmaris bay boat trip with lunch
A full day on a large excursion boat around Marmaris bay, with swim stops in the island coves and the bays of the south coast.
Private gulet day
A traditional wooden gulet for your group only, with a captain, crew and lunch, following a route agreed with the captain.
Dalyan, Kaunos & İztuzu full day
Lake, river and sea in one day — boat from Köyceğiz to the springs and mud baths, the river past the Kaunos tombs, and the turtle beach.
Cleopatra Island & Akyaka
A boat crossing to Cleopatra Island and its protected golden sand, then the clear Azmak river in Akyaka.
Jeep safari through the national park
Open 4x4 jeeps on forest tracks behind Marmaris, with viewpoints, a river stop and village lunch.
Turunç & Amos by boat
A relaxed half-day by water taxi or private boat from İçmeler to Turunç, with a walk to Amos and a swim at Kumlubük.
Bozburun peninsula by road
A full day along the peninsula road to Hisarönü, Orhaniye’s sandbar, Selimiye and the harbour of Bozburun.
Datça & Knidos
Old Datça’s stone lanes, the ancient city of Knidos at the tip of the peninsula and a fish lunch at Palamutbükü.
Fethiye, Ölüdeniz & Babadağ paragliding
Tandem paragliding over the Blue Lagoon, a beach afternoon at Ölüdeniz and a stop at Kayaköy.
Saklıkent gorge & Kayaköy
Wading into the cold, narrow Saklıkent gorge, trout lunch by the river and the abandoned village of Kayaköy.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis day trip
The white travertine terraces, the Roman city of Hierapolis and a swim in the Antique Pool.
Ephesus day trip
The great Roman city of Ephesus with the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre, and the House of the Virgin Mary.
Pamukkale & Ephesus, 2 days
The two Aegean classics with an overnight at a thermal hotel near Pamukkale.
Scuba diving day
Introductory and certified dives from a dive boat around Marmaris bay, with instructor supervision.
Rhodes day trip by ferry
A day in the medieval old town of Rhodes, crossing from Marmaris by fast ferry.
Marmaris by night & Turkish night
An evening walk through the old town, bazaar and marina, with an optional Turkish-night dinner show and Bar Street.
Things to do on the Marmaris coast
Activities we can add to any stay, from a half day to a full programme.
- Scuba diving and PADI courses
- Gulet day trips and Blue Voyage cruises
- Tandem paragliding at Babadağ
- Jeep and quad safaris
- Sea kayaking in the bays
- Yacht charter, bareboat or skippered
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing in Akyaka
- Mud baths and hot springs in Dalyan
- Turkish bath (hammam) and spa
Ready-made programmes
Tested itineraries we adapt to each partner’s market, flights, hotels and budget.
ClassicMarmaris Short Break
Marmaris · 44nights · 5 days+
Marmaris Short Break
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Marmaris bay boat trip — Cennet Island, the coves of the south coast, Kumlubük and Turunç, with lunch aboard.
- 03Dalyan full day — Lake Köyceğiz, Sultaniye springs and mud baths, the river past the Kaunos rock tombs and a swim at İztuzu turtle beach. Lunch included.
- 04Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 05Check out and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
ClassicMarmaris Beach Week
Marmaris · 77nights · 8 days+
Marmaris Beach Week
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Marmaris bay boat trip — Cennet Island, the coves of the south coast, Kumlubük and Turunç, with lunch aboard.
- 03Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 04Dalyan full day — Lake Köyceğiz, Sultaniye springs and mud baths, the river past the Kaunos rock tombs and a swim at İztuzu turtle beach. Lunch included.
- 05Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 06Cleopatra Island & Akyaka — boat to the island’s golden sand and the ruins of Kedreai, then the Azmak river in Akyaka. Lunch included.
- 07Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 08Check out and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
NatureMarmaris, Peninsulas & Dalyan
Marmaris · 5Dalyan & Köyceğiz · 27nights · 8 days+
Marmaris, Peninsulas & Dalyan
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Marmaris bay boat trip — Cennet Island, the coves of the south coast, Kumlubük and Turunç, with lunch aboard.
- 03Datça & Knidos — Old Datça, the ancient city of Knidos and a fish lunch at Palamutbükü.
- 04Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 05Bozburun peninsula — Hisarönü, the Kızkumu sandbar, Selimiye and Bozburun harbour, with lunch by the sea.
- 06Check out and transfer to Dalyan. Afternoon at leisure by the river, with the Kaunos tombs floodlit in the evening.
- 07Dalyan river boat — mud baths, Kaunos ancient city and İztuzu beach. Lunch included.
- 08Check out and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
NatureBlue Voyage — Gulet Week
Marmaris · 1Bozburun & Datça peninsulas · 5Marmaris · 17nights · 8 days+
Blue Voyage — Gulet Week
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and transfer to Marmaris marina. Embark the gulet, welcome dinner and first night aboard.
- 02Cruise past Cennet Island to Kumlubük and Turunç; swimming, snorkelling and dinner aboard at anchor.
- 03Cruise around the cape to Bozburun; swim stops in the coves and an evening in the harbour.
- 04Short cruise to Selimiye; swimming in the bays and an evening at the village waterfront.
- 05Orhaniye and the Kızkumu sandbar, then the coves of Hisarönü bay.
- 06Bencik fjord and the northern coves of the Hisarönü gulf; a quiet night at anchor.
- 07Return towards Marmaris with a last swim stop at Cennet Island. Farewell dinner and final night aboard in the marina.
- 08Breakfast aboard, disembarkation and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
HoneymoonPeninsula & Turunç Honeymoon
Bozburun & Datça peninsulas · 4Turunç · 37nights · 8 days+
Peninsula & Turunç Honeymoon
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 03Private gulet day — coves chosen with the captain, lunch cooked aboard and swimming stops.
- 04Datça & Knidos — Old Datça, the ancient city of Knidos and a fish lunch at Palamutbükü.
- 05Check out and transfer to Turunç. Afternoon on the beach of the bay.
- 06Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 07Cleopatra Island & Akyaka — boat to the island’s golden sand and the ruins of Kedreai, then the Azmak river in Akyaka. Lunch included.
- 08Check out and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
Familyİçmeler Family All-Inclusive
İçmeler · 77nights · 8 days+
İçmeler Family All-Inclusive
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 03Marmaris bay boat trip — Cennet Island, the coves of the south coast, Kumlubük and Turunç, with lunch aboard.
- 04Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 05Dalyan full day — Lake Köyceğiz, Sultaniye springs and mud baths, the river past the Kaunos rock tombs and a swim at İztuzu turtle beach. Lunch included.
- 06Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 07Boat from İçmeler to Turunç, walk to the ruins of Amos and a swim at Kumlubük.
- 08Check out and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
CultureMarmaris & Aegean Classics
Marmaris · 3Ephesus & Pamukkale · 2Marmaris · 27nights · 8 days+
Marmaris & Aegean Classics
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 03Dalyan full day — Lake Köyceğiz, Sultaniye springs and mud baths, the river past the Kaunos rock tombs and a swim at İztuzu turtle beach. Lunch included.
- 04Drive to Pamukkale — Hierapolis, the travertine terraces and the Antique Pool. Overnight at a thermal hotel.
- 05Morning thermal pools, then drive to Selçuk. Afternoon in the village of Şirince. Overnight near Ephesus.
- 06Guided visit of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, lunch, then return to Marmaris.
- 07Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 08Check out and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
Twin-centreFethiye & Marmaris
Fethiye & Ölüdeniz · 3Marmaris · 47nights · 8 days+
Fethiye & Marmaris
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Ölüdeniz — Babadağ cable car or optional tandem paragliding, free time at the Blue Lagoon and a boat to Butterfly Valley.
- 03Saklıkent gorge and the abandoned village of Kayaköy, with a riverside lunch.
- 04Check out and drive from Fethiye to Marmaris, with a Dalyan river boat past the Kaunos tombs on the way.
- 05Marmaris bay boat trip — Cennet Island, the coves of the south coast, Kumlubük and Turunç, with lunch aboard.
- 06Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 07Cleopatra Island & Akyaka — boat to the island’s golden sand and the ruins of Kedreai, then the Azmak river in Akyaka. Lunch included.
- 08Check out and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
Twin-centreMarmaris & Istanbul
Marmaris · 4Istanbul · 37nights · 8 days+
Marmaris & Istanbul
- 01Arrival at Dalaman Airport (DLM), meet & assist and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- 02Marmaris bay boat trip — Cennet Island, the coves of the south coast, Kumlubük and Turunç, with lunch aboard.
- 03Dalyan full day — Lake Köyceğiz, Sultaniye springs and mud baths, the river past the Kaunos rock tombs and a swim at İztuzu turtle beach. Lunch included.
- 04Day at leisure on the beach — optional excursions available.
- 05Transfer to Dalaman Airport and domestic flight to Istanbul. Meet & assist on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
- 06Istanbul old city — Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
- 07Bosphorus cruise, the Spice Bazaar and an afternoon in Galata or Nişantaşı.
- 08Check out and transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for departure.
Programmes are a starting point. Day order, hotels, board basis, boat type and guide language are configured per partner and market.
- ✓Accommodation on the selected board basis
- ✓Dalaman Airport meet & assist and private transfers
- ✓Excursions by private or shared vehicle and boat, as indicated
- ✓Lunch where indicated in the programme
- ✓Gulet with captain and crew on Blue Voyage programmes
- ✓24/7 operations support during the stay
Recommended lunch stops
- Pineapple RestaurantMarmarisLong-standing restaurant on Netsel marina, international menu with marina views.
- Old-town meyhanes below the castleMarmarisSmall taverns with meze, grilled fish and live music in the evenings.
- Selimiye and Bozburun harbour restaurantsBozburun & Datça peninsulasFish and meze at tables on the water — ideal for peninsula lunch stops.
- Palamutbükü fish restaurantsBozburun & Datça peninsulasFamily-run beachfront restaurants on the Knidos road.
- Dalyan riverfront restaurantsDalyan & KöyceğizTables facing the floodlit Kaunos tombs; local blue crab is a speciality.
- Azmak river restaurantsAkyaka & GökovaFish and meze beside the cold, clear river in Akyaka.
- Fethiye fish market (Paspatur)Fethiye & ÖlüdenizBuy fish at the stalls and have it cooked at the surrounding restaurants.
- Saklıkent riverside platformsFethiye & ÖlüdenizTrout and gözleme on platforms above the river.
When to go
Warm sea, fewer crowds — ideal for gulets, culture trips and groups.
Peak beach season; hot days and the liveliest resorts. Book boats and hotels early.
Quiet season; many resorts close. Suitable for culture, nature and Dalyan programmes.
Transfers
| Route | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| DLM Airport→Marmaris | 80–100 min |
| DLM Airport→İçmeler | 85–105 min |
| BJV Airport→Marmaris | 150–180 min |
| Marmaris→Dalyan | 70–90 min |
| Marmaris→Datça | 90–110 min |
- !Dalaman (DLM) is the closest airport — around 90 minutes by road.
- !Gulet charters for July–August should be confirmed 3–6 months ahead.
- !Day trips to Rhodes require a valid Schengen visa for most of our markets.
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