From Kas: Day Trip to Kekova, Demre and Myra | La Vacanza Travel

From Kas: Day Trip to Kekova, Demre and Myra

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Türkiye, Antalya, Kas
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  • 10 hours
  • Kas
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

If you are staying in the quaint town of Kas (Kaş), take advantage of our day trip to Kekova and Demre (Myra) for ancient ruins and striking turquoise waters that are just too good to leave!

Highlights of the boat trip include the underwater ruins of the Sunken City, wandering around the village of Kaleköy (ancient Simena), and swimming in numerous stunning bays such as Burç Bay, and Karemlik Bay, where you can go on the exploration for sea turtles! Once we reach land again, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Lycian history, with a visit to the Museum of Lycian Civilizations and the fascinating rock-cut tombs of ancient Myra, to name a few.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kas, Kas, Turkish Mediterranean Coast

Kaş is a town that has something for everyone, with its lively centre, boutique shops, amazing sunsets, and incredible views of the coastline. With this tour, you can explore sites further afield with ease, as we start with a morning transfer from pick-up point in Kaş.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Demre (Kale), Demre (Kale), Turkish Mediterranean Coast

We’ll head to Demre harbour where the boat awaits you for the start of your trip to Kekova. Once the anchor is raised, away we go!


Stop At: Kekova, Kekova, Turkish Mediterranean Coast

Discover the fascinating secrets of Kekova’s history on this unique adventure around the Sunken City. The ancient city of Dolchiste was flooded due to an earthquake in the 2nd century, and its resulting underwater ruins never fail to leave an impression.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kekova Island, Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkiye

Since this is a protected area, swimming is not permitted here, so what better way to explore the site than by cruising alongside the ruins on our glass-bottom boat, giving you the chance to capture unforgettable photos.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kalekoy Harbour, Kas 07570 Turkiye

Our boat will drop anchor in Kaleköy port (ancient Simena) for one hour,

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castle of Simena, Demre (Kale) Turkiye

Giving you time to visit this small authentic village that’s home to castle ruins and a necropolis.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sunken City Ruins of Simena, The Mediterranean Sea, Kekova 07570 Turkiye

A hike up the hillside will give you magnificent views of the Kekova region. If you’d prefer to admire Simena Castle from down below, you can use your remaining time to take another dip in the gorgeous blue waters.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: AsIrlI AdasI Deniz MagarasI, Demre (Kale) Turkiye

Pirates Cave
Discover this intriguing naturally-formed cave, which is renowned for its large size and curved entrance.


Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gokkaya PlajI ve Koyu, Kapakli Mahallesi Asırlı adası kuzeyi, Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkiye

Esmeralda Bay
Time for a lunch and swim break at beautiful Esmeralda Bay where you can enjoy peace and tranquility during this fun journey.

Burç Bay
Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of this area during a swim break in Burç Bay, where the water feels cooler due to cold underwater natural springs!

Gokkaya Bay
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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Andriake Ancient City, Demre (Kale) Turkiye

Karemlik Bay
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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Santa Claus Museum, Muze Cad., Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkiye

Our tour continues with the Santa Claus Museum in Demre town centre. Originally built in 520 A.D., this interesting archeological building started its operation as a church, built in memory of St. Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century patron saint.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Church of St. Nicholas, Demre (Kale) Turkiye

Here you can explore the remains of this former church, taking yourself back in time to when the ancient city of Myra still existed.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rock tombs in Myra, Demre (Kale) Turkiye

There is plenty of time to explore the two highlights of this stop: a Roman-style theatre (the largest in Lycia!) and eerie rock-cut tombs carved into the cliffs above.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Myra Antik Kenti, Alakent Mahallesi, Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkiye

Your chance to discover Demre’s most famous archeological site! A true step back in history as you observe some of Myra’s most significant ancient ruins dating as far back as the 5th century B.C.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kas, Kas, Turkish Mediterranean Coast

We hope you enjoy the sights we’ve shown you on this tour. At the end of the day, we’ll take you back to the picturesque town of Kaş, where your tour officially ends.


Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions
  • St. Nicholas Church entrance fee (12 euro)
  • The Ancient City of Myra entrance fee (9 euro)
  • Simena Castle entrance fee (4 euro)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Smiley's, Andifli, İskele Sk., 07580 Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours


User's Reviews

Gemalista

03 Dec, 2023

What an amazing tour!!!!! You will not be disappointed!! My cousin and I had such a lovely day. I especially enjoyed the fact that this is a small boat with only 8 people including the captain Ozden and his lovely wife Fitnat. Be sure to have your bathing suit because you will have lots of time to swim in beautiful turquoise waters. We listened to Turkish music and all of us just danced and came together as if we had been friends forever. Such a warm atmosphere created by out hosts. The tour continued by bus to the jaw-dropping Rock Tombs of Myra and 5th century B.C. Amphitheatre. It was a long fun-filled day! If I return to Turkey I will definitely do this tour again!!! Shoutout to Ozden, Fitnat and our bus driver for making this day so memorable!!!

ELENI_A

20 Sep, 2023

It was a wonderful day sailing around Turkish coast. It was almost a private tour, since we were only 6 people and our lovely captain and his wife. We combined swimming and visiting ancient Lycian places. The lunch was excellent and rich. Thanks to "Sail'nstay" and Ibrahim!

michelletL6984LZ

18 Sep, 2023

If you are looking for a day trip that combines swimming in the bays of the Aegean coast with sightseeing- sunken city, ancient city Myra, St Nicholas church. Look no further. We spent a lovely and memorable day with Kaptan ozden and his wife fiknat. They attended to all of our comforts. The boat had a covered middle deck and a sunny upper deck. Lunch prepared by fiknat was delicious. the memories from this day trip will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Alan_P

05 Sep, 2023

The trip to Myra itself was stunning and worth the journey in its own right. We had done a boat trip to Kekova before, but it was nice to travel from a different start location. The final stop at Turtle Bay was amazing to see turtles in the wild. The visit to St Nicholas's Church was probably not worth the entrance fee, but was interesting to see. The tour operator was very helpful despite the low number of us on the day.

Rhonda_V

08 Jul, 2023

There were some initial communication issues but after they were resolved I had a wonderful day. I would recommend visiting Myra

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