Kas: (Small Group) Day Trip to Kekova Island, Demre & Myra
Description
One of the highlights of the boat trip is exploring the underwater ruins of the Sunken City. You can also wander around the village of Kaleköy (ancient Simena) and swim in several stunning bays, such as Burç Bay and Karemlik Bay. If you're lucky, you might even spot some sea turtles! Once the boat trip is over, you'll have the opportunity to learn about Lycian history by visiting the Museum of Lycian Civilizations and the fascinating rock-cut tombs of ancient Myra, among other sites.
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Itinerary
Kaş is a charming town that offers something for everyone. Its lively center, boutique shops, stunning sunsets, and breathtaking coastal views are sure to leave you in awe. With our tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore nearby sites with ease. We'll start with a morning transfer from the designated pick-up point in Kaş at 9:30 am.
We will meet at Demre harbour, where you'll board the boat for Kekova. Once the anchor is raised, we'll set sail.
Embark on an unforgettable journey around the Sunken City of Kekova to unveil its intriguing history. The ancient city of Dolchiste, which dates back to the 2nd century, was submerged by an earthquake. The remains of this underwater city are truly captivating and leave a lasting impression on all who explore them.
Swimming is prohibited due to protection. However, you can explore the site by taking a boat ride to admire the ruins and capture unforgettable photos.
Our boat will anchor at Kaleköy port, also known as ancient Simena, for one hour. During this time, you can explore the charming village, which houses castle ruins and a necropolis. A hike up the hillside offers stunning views of the Kekova region. Alternatively, if you'd like to stay in the water, you can enjoy another swim in the beautiful blue waters while admiring Simena Castle from below.
You can take some time to explore this charming, traditional village that boasts castle ruins and a necropolis. Castle entrance fee is not included.
Climbing up the hillside offers breathtaking views of the Kekova region. Alternatively, you can spend your time appreciating Simena Castle from below while dipping in the stunning blue waters.
Let's take a break for lunch and enjoy a swim at the beautiful Esmeralda Bay. It's the perfect spot for relaxation during our adventure.
Enjoy the peaceful ambience of this area during a swim break in Burç Bay, where the water feels cooler due to the cold underwater natural springs!
We’ll stop to swim in Gökkaya Bay, where you can experience the natural beauty of the area and opt to participate in one of the various exciting water sports on offer.
Explore this fascinating cave, which is known for its large size and curved entrance, formed naturally over time. There are no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors in the original text.
3 out of the 7 known sea turtle species can be found in the Mediterranean Sea. At Karemlik Bay, you’ll have the chance to look for these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
Demre Harbour After your fascinating trip on the water, our boat will drop anchor in Demre port, where your tour continues with a visit to a nearby museum.
During this stop, there are two main highlights that you can explore at your own pace. Firstly, there is a Roman-style theatre which happens to be the largest in Lycia. Secondly, there are eerie rock-cut tombs that have been carved into the cliffs above. You'll have plenty of time to explore both of these fascinating attractions.
Discover the most famous archaeological site in Demre! Step into the past and marvel at the ancient ruins of Myra, some of which date back to the 5th century B.C. During your visit, you'll be able to explore the two main attractions of this destination: a Roman-style theatre (which happens to be the largest in Lycia!) and eerie rock-cut tombs that have been carved into the cliffs above.
Our tour continues with the Santa Claus Museum in Demre town centre. Initially built in 520 A.D., this interesting archaeological building started its operation as a church, built in memory of St. Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century patron saint. Here, you can explore the remains of this former church, taking yourself back in time to when the ancient city of Myra still existed.
Originally built in 520 A.D., this structure served as a church for St. Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century patron saint.
We hope you've enjoyed the tour and we'll now take you back to the beautiful town of Kaş where the tour ends.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Everything is on the highest level. Very friendly driver, and people on the boat. The tour started with a nice air-conditioned transfer. The boat is medium sized, clean and very comfortable. Food was grilled fresh on the boat. Very calm and peaceful experience. Totally worth the value.
Excellent experience from start to finish. We went as a couple, there were only 8 of us in total: it was ideal. The host was extremely helpful and friendly, we enjoyed some great meals I recommend it wholeheartedly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We did this trip as a couple and honestly had such a great day. The boat ride around Kekova was beautiful, lunch was really good, and the walk up to the castle had amazing views. We also loved visiting Demre and Myra — it was a perfect mix of relaxing, sightseeing, and history. Everything was well organized and the small group made it feel much more personal. Would definitely recommend if you’re staying in Kaş!
For a boat trip, a lot of bus driving was involved. We got the opportunity to see the sites mentioned in the programme (except Kas), but they were not pointed out to us. Even less did we get an explanation or historical background. Lunch was OK, but no water was provider during the whole day. Swimming opportunities were plenty (more than two hours all in all).
Great excursion from since Kas. Effective communication and punctual driver to get us to Demre take the boat. Then small comfortable boat with shade, 20 people. Stops as on the description, Peaceful Mood, number stop swimming, paddle available. Excellent meal. Friendly team and turtles at the end!! Really good from a to z.
Fantastic view, nice boat, good service, many stops, good food. Very much in 1 experience. We had so much fun and would do it all again. We met nice people and the nature is amazing. They stop the bus near every museum also.
Small group on that boat make it really comfortable. The crew members were great and kind. The itinarry was well designed and with the good balance of discovery and swimming. We had a nice stop for lunch and all timings were just enough time to enjoy. We highly recommend this tour to anyone as we are sure they will be pleased.
