Kekova Boat Trip from Kas
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Experience Highlights
Enjoy this boat trip from Kas to Kekova. Sail by boat to the uninhabited Kekova and explore the underwater ruins of the sunken city. Your local guide will accompany you and tell you about the history of the island.
Enjoy a day trip that also takes you to Kalekoy, Simena Castle and the bay. The tour lasts about 8 hours and includes lunch and, on request, transfers to and from your hotel in Kas.
- Discover the mysterious Sunken City and learn about the history of the region.
- Marvel at the views of the Mediterranean and the Turkish coastline as you relax on the boat and soak up the sun.
- Taste Turkish food at lunch on board.
What’s included
- Boat trip to Kekova from Kas.
- Professional guide.
- Lunch on board and tea.
- Transfers to and from the hotel in Kas (if requested at the time of booking).
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Step by Step
Get ready for this boat trip from Kas to Kekova. You will go with a professional guide to the island of Kekova, visit the village of Kalekoy, visit the castle of Simena and swim in the bay. You will also visit the ruins of Sunken City, the rock tombs of Ucagiz and Tersane Koyu. The tour lasts about 8 hours, includes lunch on the boat and, if you wish, you can request transfers to and from your hotel in Kas.
After a short boat ride, you will arrive at Kekova, an uninhabited island known for its scenery and the submerged ruins of the ancient city of Lycia. As you approach, you will see the remains of houses and ancient buildings submerged in the water, a reminder of the city that once existed there. At Kalekoy you will see some of the archaeological remains of what was once Lycia on dry land.
During the tour you can see the Simena Castle and have a nice walk around the town. You will also enjoy a full lunch on board included in the tour. You will have several traditional Turkish dishes to choose from as you relax and enjoy the views of the Turkish coastline.
In addition, you will have free time to swim or just relax on the deck of the boat while enjoying the sun.
The boat trip to Kekova from Kas includes a guide who will explain the history of the submerged city of Lycia and the rock-cut tombs of Ucagiz as well as the culture of the region. You will learn about the ancient city of Simena and its theatre, as well as about the conflicts between Italy and Turkey over this wonderful territory in the Mediterranean.
