👑 Marmaris✈ 95 km from DLM⏱ 95 min🎟 Island and beach entry is around €13 per adult for foreign visitors (free or discounted with Museum Pass Türkiye / Müzekart; young children free)

Private Transfer toSedir Island & Cleopatra Beach

From Dalaman Airport to Marmaris from €60 — your private transfer gateway to Sedir Island's legendary Cleopatra Beach.

From Dalaman Airport (DLM) · per vehicle€60EUR

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About this attraction

Sedir Island & Cleopatra Beach

Sedir Island floats in the Gulf of Gökova like a legend made real. Its Cleopatra Beach is covered in geologically rare ooid sand — perfect pearl-like grains that, the story goes, Mark Antony shipped from Egypt as a gift for Cleopatra. The sand is so precious it is strictly protected: you rinse off before entering, leave shoes and towels behind, and swim in roped sections. Above the beach lie the ruins of ancient Kedrai, including city walls and a beautifully preserved small theatre. The island is reached by a 20-minute boat crossing from Çamlı pier near Marmaris. SooTransfer brings you from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Marmaris — about 95 km in roughly 95 minutes — with fixed private transfers from €60, meet and greet, and pay on arrival.

Opening hours

Open daily in season (roughly May to October) from about 08:00 to 19:00, with shuttle boats from Çamlı pier every 20–30 minutes; last entry about 30 minutes before closing. Off-season hours are shorter (around 08:30–17:00) and boat service is limited and weather-dependent.

Entry fee

Island and beach entry is around €13 per adult for foreign visitors (free or discounted with Museum Pass Türkiye / Müzekart; young children free). The return shuttle boat from Çamlı pier costs extra, roughly €8–10 per person. Fees are set by the authorities and change seasonally — confirm on the day.

What to see / do

Highlights of Sedir Island & Cleopatra Beach

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The Legend of Cleopatra's Sand

The story goes that Mark Antony shipped this sand from Egypt as a gift for Cleopatra. Science adds its own wonder: the beach is made of perfectly spherical ooid grains found almost nowhere else on Earth.

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Ancient Kedrai Ruins

A short stroll from the beach, the city walls of ancient Kedrai and a remarkably well-preserved small theatre look out over the Gulf of Gökova — and exploring them is included in your island entry.

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The 20-Minute Crossing

Shuttle boats ply the sheltered Gulf of Gökova from Çamlı pier near Marmaris, framed by pine-covered mountains — the ride over is a mini cruise in itself.

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Turquoise, Glass-Clear Shallows

The roped swimming sections offer shallow, crystal-clear water that warms early in the season — gentle and inviting for families with children.

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A Beach Under Guard

Rangers enforce the rules that keep the ooids intact: rinse off before entering, go barefoot, keep towels and bags off the sand, take nothing away. Visiting feels like stepping into a living museum.

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Gökova's Pine-Fringed Scenery

Short paths lead across the island past ruins and viewpoints over the gulf — green hills, deep-blue water and flowering maquis in spring.

Practical tips

Trip tricks for Sedir Island & Cleopatra Beach

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Beat the Tour Boats

Aim for the first crossings from Çamlı before 10:00; by midday, day-trip boats from Marmaris fill the beach. Morning light is also best for photographing the pale sand.

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Pack for the Rules

You will shower off sunscreen before the beach, and shoes and towels stay off the sand — bring a hat, water and a dry bag. Basic facilities are available on the island.

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Let Your Driver Wait

Çamlı pier is only about 25 minutes' drive from Marmaris. Book a SooTransfer wait-and-return: your driver waits at the pier, your luggage stays locked in the vehicle, and there is no haggling for a taxi back.

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Make It Your First Stop

Landing at Dalaman with a Marmaris hotel booked? Çamlı pier sits close to the transfer route — ask us to break the journey there, or combine Sedir with Akyaka for a full Gökova day.

Pickup from your hotel

Transfer prices to Sedir Island & Cleopatra Beach

Fixed price in EUR for a private Eco Van (up to 6 guests) — larger Vito and V-Class options available at booking.

From

Vehicle

One-way

Round trip

Dalaman Airport (DLM)95 km · 95 min

Eco Van

€60

€120

Marmaris95 km from DLM

Eco Van

€60

€120

Round-trip includes up to 6 hours wait time. Need longer? Message us for a flat day-rate.

FAQ

Sedir Island & Cleopatra Beach transfer · frequently asked

How much is a private transfer from Dalaman Airport to Marmaris for Sedir Island?

SooTransfer runs fixed-price private transfers from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Marmaris from €60 for the roughly 95 km, 95-minute journey. The price includes meet and greet with a name sign, flight tracking, free waiting time and free child seats, and you pay on arrival. On request we can drop you directly at Çamlı pier for the island boat.

Is a private transfer better than a taxi or airport bus from Dalaman?

For most visitors, yes. Shuttle buses run on their own schedule to fixed stops, and airport taxis charge metered fares that often end up higher. A private SooTransfer from €60 gives you a door-to-door price fixed in advance, no waiting for other passengers, and 24/7 availability even for late-night flights.

How do I get from Marmaris to Sedir Island?

Drive or take a transfer about 25–30 minutes to Çamlı pier on the Gulf of Gökova, then board a shuttle boat — the crossing takes around 20 minutes, with departures every 20–30 minutes in season. Alternatively, full-day boat tours sail to the island from Marmaris harbour.

Why are towels and shoes banned on Cleopatra Beach?

The sand consists of extremely rare ooid grains that cannot regenerate, so the beach is strictly protected: rinse off before entering, walk barefoot, keep towels and bags off the sand, and swim only in the roped sections. Rangers monitor the beach, and removing sand is a punishable offence.

How much does a visit to Sedir Island cost in total?

Budget around €13 per adult for island and beach entry (free or discounted with Turkish museum passes) plus roughly €8–10 per person for the return boat from Çamlı pier. Fees change seasonally, so carry some Turkish lira and confirm prices on the day.

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Sedir Island & Cleopatra Beach taxi prices by pickup area

TÜRSAB licence D-12490 · €100,000 passenger insurance · Pay the driver on arrival

From DLM · fixed€60Sedir Island & Cleopatra Beach

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