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Day Trips · Malatya, Malatya

Karakaya Dam and Euphrates Canyon Cruise

  • Distance45 km (~28 miles)
  • Travel time45 minutes by car
  • TransportRental car (₺1,200–₺2,000/day/~$34–$56) or private taxi (₺500–₺700 return/~$14–$20); no regular bus
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • Best seasonMay–October
Karakaya Dam and Euphrates Canyon Cruise

How to get there

  • Private car or taxi only; no public transport to dam viewpoint

Location

Karakaya Barajı, Malatya Province, Turkey

38.2650, 38.1200 View on map