Marmaris itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · Muğla, TürkiyeJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 29
- Per day
- ≈ 1,900 TL
- First stop
- 09:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Marmaris itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 29 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Marmaris Castle and Icmeler
- Day 2 Boat trip: Kizkumu, Selimiye and Orhaniye
- Day 3 Turunc and Kumlubuk
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,900 TL a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–20:30
Marmaris Castle and Icmeler
Culture
Marmaris Castle
Suleiman the Magnificent's fortress with a small archaeology museum. It's cool in the morning, with marina views from the walls. Museum Pass accepted.
≈ 60 TL per personShopping
Marmaris Bazaar
The old bazaar below the castle sells honey, leather and textiles. Haggling is normal.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Icmeler Beach
A 15-minute dolmus (shared minibus) ride from Marmaris. The bay is shallow, calm and clean, sunbeds cost extra, and there is a free public beach section.
≈ 150 TL per personFood
Icmeler Bazaar Fish Restaurant
Fish and meze on the Icmeler seafront. Good for a late lunch after the beach.
≈ 800 TL per person- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Marmaris Netsel Marina
Stroll the marina for yachts, cafes and sunset, with restaurants for dinner.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Marmaris Fishermen's Harbour RestaurantA fish restaurant in the centre.
- Marmaris Public BeachA free beach on the central seafront and an alternative to Icmeler.
Day 2 · 10:30–21:00
Boat trip: Kizkumu, Selimiye and Orhaniye
Nature
Kizkumu Beach
Take the 09:30 boat from Marmaris (about 1,000 TL, lunch and drinks included). It's a sandbar in the middle of the sea in Orhaniye Bay, where you walk 600 m through the water.
≈ 1,000 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Selimiye Bay
Lunch and swimming on the boat. The bay is calm, with a village jetty.
FreeNature
Cleopatra Island
The last swim stop, with a small island and clear water. The return is at 18:00.
Free- 3 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Marmaris Kordon Fish Restaurant
Fish along the seafront strip. A good evening option after the boat trip.
≈ 900 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Marmaris Harbour MeyhaneMeze and raki.
- Rabbit IslandAn alternative island stop on the tour route.
Day 3 · 10:00–19:00
Turunc and Kumlubuk
Nature
Turunc Beach
30 minutes from Marmaris by dolmus or water bus. A pine-scented bay with deep, clear water. Sunbeds cost extra.
≈ 150 TL per personFood
Turunc Seafront Restaurant
Grilled fish and meze on the seafront.
≈ 700 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kumlubuk Beach
A quieter sandy bay behind Turunc. Swim at sunset.
≈ 100 TL per personCulture
Amos Ancient City
A hill above Kumlubuk with a theatre and sunset views. Allow a 20-minute climb.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Turunc Village BreakfastGozleme (stuffed flatbread) in a village house.
- Turunc WaterfallA small waterfall behind the village, reached on foot.
Day 4 · 10:00–18:00
Selimiye and Bozburun
Landmark
Selimiye Village
A fishing village on the Bozburun Peninsula with stone houses, a marina and a quiet bay. Stop for coffee.
FreeNature
Selimiye Public Beach
The village beach, with calm water and free entry.
FreeFood
Sardunya Restaurant Selimiye
Selimiye's seafront restaurant, serving seafood borek (filled pastry) and meze.
≈ 900 TL per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Bozburun Marina
A village known for its wooden gulet boatyards. Walk the marina at sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bozburun Fish RestaurantFish in Bozburun.
- Sogut Village BeachA quiet village beach beyond Bozburun.
Day 5 · 09:00–20:00
Paradise Island and Gunnucek
Nature
Gunnucek Nature Park
A forest of sweetgum trees next to Marmaris. Walk in the morning for the shade.
≈ 30 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Paradise Island Beach
Reach it by water bus from Marmaris or by car. There is a bay and a beach club, with boats to the Phosphorescent Cave.
≈ 200 TL per personFood
Paradise Island Restaurant
The island restaurant serves grills and salads.
≈ 700 TL per person- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Marmaris Ataturk Statue Beach
An evening walk on the central seafront, with ice cream and sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Marmaris Bazaar Kofte RestaurantKofte with piyaz (bean salad) in the bazaar.
- Nimara CaveA prehistoric cave on Paradise Island, reached on foot.
Day 6 · 09:30–17:15Day trip
Dalyan and Iztuzu
Culture
Kaunos Ancient City
1.5 hours from Marmaris. A Carian city reached by boat from Dalyan, with rock tombs across the river.
≈ 150 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Iztuzu Beach
A loggerhead turtle (caretta) nesting beach with 4.5 km of sand. Sunbeds cost extra, you can come by boat or dolmus, and shade is scarce.
≈ 50 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Dalyan Bazaar Fish Restaurant
Fish beside the Dalyan river, with a view of the rock tombs.
≈ 800 TL per personLandmark
Dalyan Rock Tombs
Lycian rock tombs seen from the riverbank. A good photo spot.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Dalyan Mud BathsThe Sultaniye hot springs and mud, as an alternative to the beach.
- Dalyan Koyum RestaurantHome cooking in Dalyan.
Day 7 · 09:30–14:00
Marmaris morning and a gentle goodbye
Shopping
Marmaris Friday Market
On a Friday, expect a big market (honey, herbs, textiles). Otherwise, head to the Marmaris covered bazaar.
FreeFood
Marmaris Honey House
Taste and buy Marmaris pine honey, with breakfast.
≈ 300 TL per personNature
Marmaris Seafront Promenade
One last walk from the castle to the marina.
FreeFood
Marmaris Kordon Tea Garden
Tea and toast by the sea for a farewell.
≈ 200 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Marmaris Bazaar Breakfast PlaceBreakfast in the bazaar.
- Marmaris Marina BazaarShops around the marina.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Marmaris trip easier
- From central Marmaris, dolmus and water buses run to Icmeler, Turunc and Paradise Island. For Selimiye-Bozburun and Dalyan, a car is the most practical option.
- Buy boat tours from the seafront stalls the day before (about 1,000 TL, lunch included). Bring shallow-water shoes for Kizkumu.
- Summer heat reaches 38°C: swim between 12:00 and 16:00 and visit the ancient cities in the morning.
- Marmaris pine honey and seafood borek are local specialities. Haggling in the bazaar is normal.
- Public beaches in the centre, Icmeler and Selimiye are free. Beach club sunbeds cost 300-1,000 TL.
- Dalaman Airport is 1.5 hours away. The Havas airport bus leaves from the bus station.
Spending: ≈ 13,200 TL per person for 7 days
- Food8,300 TL
- Entry and tours2,400 TL
- Local transport1,800 TL
- Other700 TL
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Marmaris?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Marmaris cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,900 TL per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Marmaris?
The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.