Kaunos is an archaeological site opposite Dalyan, in Muğla Province, with remains including an ancient theatre, Roman bath and temple. If you’re checking Kaunos tickets or opening hours, compare the official sources before setting out: their prices and closing times differ.
- Location: Right bank of the Dalyan Stream, opposite Dalyan and within Çandır Village, Köyceğiz.
- From the hotel: About 14 minutes by car from an apart hotel in Dalyan.
- Hours: Official sources give different closing times; Turkish Museums publishes seasonal hours.
- Admission: Official sources show conflicting prices for non-Turkish adults.
Which Kaunos details can change?
Kaunos opening hours, ticket prices and admission rules are the details to verify before your visit. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says archaeological-site visiting hours can change with seasonal conditions and advises contacting the responsible museum directorate.
The Ministry describes Kaunos as a former commercial port that lost its harbour character as the sea filled with alluvium. Today, the site includes an acropolis on a hill 152 metres high, an ancient theatre at its foot, and remains of a basilica-type church, a Roman bath and a temple.
The rock-cut tombs visible from Dalyan date to the 4th century BCE and were also used in the Roman period.
Where should you verify Kaunos tickets and fees?
Check both official sources because their admission prices for non-Turkish adults do not match. Turkish Museums gives an adult price of €3 for non-Turkish citizens aged 8 and above; the Ministry’s fee table gives a foreign-visitor fee of €20. The Ministry’s fee table also gives entry with MüzeKart for Turkish ID-card holders, and MüzeKart is valid for Turkish citizens.
Free admission applies to Turkish citizens aged 0–18 and 65 and above, non-Turkish children aged 0–8, and university students studying art history, archaeology or museum departments. Confirm eligibility and the applicable fee directly before you go.
How do you check Kaunos opening hours?
Compare the Ministry’s Kaunos page with Turkish Museums, since their closing times differ. Kaunos is open every day, with opening at 08:30 and closing between 17:30 and 19:30; the Ministry page gives a closing time of 18:30.
The ticket office closes between 17:30 and 19:30, while the Ministry page gives 18:00. Turkish Museums gives summer hours of 08:30–19:30 from 1 April to 1 November and winter hours of 08:30–17:30 from 1 November to 1 April.
For current details, check the official site before you go, comparing the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Turkish Museums. The Ministry advises contacting the responsible museum directorate when confirming visiting hours.
What access, facilities and visitor details are listed?
Facilities include a café, shop and restroom. The Ministry gives the address as Dalyan Beldesi, 48800, and the telephone numbers 0252 614 1150 and 0252 614 9548.
Kaunos stands across the stream from Dalyan. For context on the archaeological site and its setting, read this guide to visiting ancient Kaunos from Dalyan.
A quick pre-visit checklist
Before leaving, confirm the applicable admission fee, the day’s closing time and when the ticket office shuts. Check whether any admission exemption applies to you, and contact the responsible museum directorate if the published hours remain unclear.
If you’re planning to combine the site with time in Dalyan, this Dalyan and Kaunos day itinerary covers both in one day.
FAQs
Do official sources show the same Kaunos ticket price?
No. Turkish Museums and the Ministry’s fee table show different prices for non-Turkish adults, so confirm the current fee with the official sources before visiting.
Is Kaunos open every day?
Yes. Closing times differ between official sources and may change with seasonal conditions.
What facilities are available at Kaunos?
Facilities include a café, shop and restroom.