Shared Sunken City of Kekova Boat Tour including lunch
Overview
Shared Sunken City of Kekova Boat Trip including lunch.
One of the most exciting boat trips is to visit the sunken city of Kekova. A terrible earthquake in the 2nd century AD caused a downward shift of land and submerged the ancient houses. You will travel by our vehicle to Ucagiz Village and then take a boat to Kekova area where you will witness the remains of the ancient city.
The ancient Lycian sunken city of Simena is often referred to as Kekova-Simena. The city is a charming mix of ancient, medieval and modern history making it interesting as well as beautiful.
The day begins with a drive to Üçağız village from our office in Kas center to board the boat which will then stop for a swim at Aquarium bay.
One of the most exciting boat trips is to visit the sunken city of Kekova. A terrible earthquake in the 2nd century AD caused a downward shift of land and submerged the ancient houses. You will travel by our vehicle to Ucagiz Village and then take a boat to Kekova area where you will witness the remains of the ancient city.
The ancient Lycian sunken city of Simena is often referred to as Kekova-Simena. The city is a charming mix of ancient, medieval and modern history making it interesting as well as beautiful.
The day begins with a drive to Üçağız village from our office in Kas center to board the boat which will then stop for a swim at Aquarium bay.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Local taxes
- Entry/Admission - Larsoy Travel & Tourism Office || ️ Kekova Boat Tour || Rent a Car || Rent a Motorbike || ️ Meis Ferry Ticket ||
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Larsoy Travel & Tourism Office || ️ Kekova Boat Tour || Rent a Car || Rent a Motorbike || ️ Meis Ferry Ticket ||, Andifli, Liman Sk. 4 B, 07580 Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
DEPARTURE : 9:30
RETURN : 18.00
Shared Boat Tour of the Sunken City in Kekova- from Kas Harbor including lunch on board start around 10:00 from our Larsoy Travel and Tourism Office at the center of Kas.
Spend a day on the water with our brand new 24 meter Traditional Wooden boat , relaxing in the sun, swimming in the refreshing sea and experiencing awe-inspiring ancient ruins, all from the comfort of our boat. Our experienced captain will guide us to the region’s best swimming spots, sharing interesting information along the way. We’ll explore the quaint village of Kalekoy and photograph the sunken city of Kekova, all with the energy provided by a delicious lunch and the warm Mediterranean sun.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: İnönü Koyu, Bayındır, 07580 Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
We’ll board the boat and set off on our journey through the calm waters towards Kekova. You be offered refreshments in the sun as we continue on our scenic 1.5 hours cruising to our first stop, Inonu Bay, where you’ll have to chance to swim
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kekova Island, Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkiye
Approaching Kekova, our second stop is the aptly named ‘Aquarium Bay’. Dive into the crystal clear waters and swim amongst the colorful sea life as we cook your tasty lunch of barbequed chicken and a variety of Turkish salads and appetizers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tersane Koyu, Kekova Turkiye
After lunch we’ll continue to ‘Tersane’, the site of an ancient shipbuilding yard. From here you’ll get more and more immersed in history as we cruise over the famous sunken city, a Lycian city left underwater by earthquakes in the 2nd century CE. We’ll take lots of pictures of these submerged stone ruins glittering in the water before heading towards Kalekoy.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sunken City Ruins of Simena, The Mediterranean Sea, Kekova 07570 Turkiye
We cruise over the famous sunken city, a Lycian city left underwater by earthquakes in the 2nd century CE. We’ll take lots of pictures of these submerged stone ruins glittering in the water before heading towards Kalekoy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castle of Simena, Demre (Kale) Turkiye
Kalekoy village, only accessible by boat or on foot, was built on top of and amongst the ruins of the ancient city of Simena. You’ll have an hour of free time here to explore the shops lining the narrow streets, walk up to the top of the castle, photograph the Lycian sarcophagi, or just enjoy some homemade ice cream by the sea.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Larsoy Travel & Tourism Office || ️ Kekova Boat Tour || Rent a Car || Rent a Motorbike || ️ Meis Ferry Ticket ||, Andifli, Liman Sk. 4 B, 07580 Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
DEPARTURE : 9:30
RETURN : 18.00
Shared Boat Tour of the Sunken City in Kekova- from Kas Harbor including lunch on board start around 10:00 from our Larsoy Travel and Tourism Office at the center of Kas.
Spend a day on the water with our brand new 24 meter Traditional Wooden boat , relaxing in the sun, swimming in the refreshing sea and experiencing awe-inspiring ancient ruins, all from the comfort of our boat. Our experienced captain will guide us to the region’s best swimming spots, sharing interesting information along the way. We’ll explore the quaint village of Kalekoy and photograph the sunken city of Kekova, all with the energy provided by a delicious lunch and the warm Mediterranean sun.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: İnönü Koyu, Bayındır, 07580 Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
We’ll board the boat and set off on our journey through the calm waters towards Kekova. You be offered refreshments in the sun as we continue on our scenic 1.5 hours cruising to our first stop, Inonu Bay, where you’ll have to chance to swim
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kekova Island, Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkiye
Approaching Kekova, our second stop is the aptly named ‘Aquarium Bay’. Dive into the crystal clear waters and swim amongst the colorful sea life as we cook your tasty lunch of barbequed chicken and a variety of Turkish salads and appetizers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tersane Koyu, Kekova Turkiye
After lunch we’ll continue to ‘Tersane’, the site of an ancient shipbuilding yard. From here you’ll get more and more immersed in history as we cruise over the famous sunken city, a Lycian city left underwater by earthquakes in the 2nd century CE. We’ll take lots of pictures of these submerged stone ruins glittering in the water before heading towards Kalekoy.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sunken City Ruins of Simena, The Mediterranean Sea, Kekova 07570 Turkiye
We cruise over the famous sunken city, a Lycian city left underwater by earthquakes in the 2nd century CE. We’ll take lots of pictures of these submerged stone ruins glittering in the water before heading towards Kalekoy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castle of Simena, Demre (Kale) Turkiye
Kalekoy village, only accessible by boat or on foot, was built on top of and amongst the ruins of the ancient city of Simena. You’ll have an hour of free time here to explore the shops lining the narrow streets, walk up to the top of the castle, photograph the Lycian sarcophagi, or just enjoy some homemade ice cream by the sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
LutchmanLall_J
September 2023
The price, the Captain, the staff, the boat and facility's were excellent- definitely recommend this team to all that visit Kas and Turkey. beautiful.
The price, the Captain, the staff, the boat and facility's were excellent- definitely recommend this team to all that visit Kas and Turkey. beautiful.P6993MAcarolinew
August 2023
We have been on many boat trips and this was by far the best. It was excellent. You were shown to your seating area, there was a reasonably priced bar and the food provided was of a good standard and variety. The boat stopped in several places for swimming and at the village to walk up to the ca...
We have been on many boat trips and this was by far the best. It was excellent. You were shown to your seating area, there was a reasonably priced bar and the food provided was of a good standard and variety. The boat stopped in several places for swimming and at the village to walk up to the castle or sit and taste the delicious iced cream. No Loud music, mixed nationality couples and families.Tomtagg
August 2023
Wow! Highly recommended trip! We were looked after from Start to finish and had the most memorable day! It was really good value for money. The boat was spotless and there were many different places to sit. The snorkelling and sightseeing spots of aquarium bay, Simena, the sunken city and shipyar...
Wow! Highly recommended trip! We were looked after from Start to finish and had the most memorable day! It was really good value for money. The boat was spotless and there were many different places to sit. The snorkelling and sightseeing spots of aquarium bay, Simena, the sunken city and shipyard bay were stunning. The water is crystal clear. Take snorkels! The food was excellent at lunch and we had a complimentary tea or coffee mid afternoon and watermelon. Captain Ergun took our pictures with a drone too. We all loved it!! Thank youFearless62037279521
August 2023
This was a fabulous experience from start to finish. Beautiful views, lots of swimming, and a lovely cool breeze on the boat. Nice lunch of fish/chicken and salads and a knowledge commentary. No loud music which was fabulous. Just peace and serenity. Drinks available at the bar (at extra cost). E...
This was a fabulous experience from start to finish. Beautiful views, lots of swimming, and a lovely cool breeze on the boat. Nice lunch of fish/chicken and salads and a knowledge commentary. No loud music which was fabulous. Just peace and serenity. Drinks available at the bar (at extra cost). Everything was taken care of. We reclined on sunlounges upstairs with an overhead shade canvas. Loved it!TravisL628
September 2020
Very kind owner who was responsive to all our emails and even refunded us when we had to pull out last minute, much appreciated and Thanks again
Very kind owner who was responsive to all our emails and even refunded us when we had to pull out last minute, much appreciated and Thanks againRywith22
September 2020
I booked this tour after looking at a few of the other reviews and decided it would be perfect since we could see so many different ruins along the trip and the swimming was a bonus. I really had no idea what we were in store for. I didn’t recall seeing the length of time the tour was for anywh...
I booked this tour after looking at a few of the other reviews and decided it would be perfect since we could see so many different ruins along the trip and the swimming was a bonus. I really had no idea what we were in store for. I didn’t recall seeing the length of time the tour was for anywhere so the wife and I originally had a whole day planned out and it was to be started with a 2 hour (or so) boat trip. Boy, were we wrong :) As soon as the boat left the harbor, we found out it was actually a 9 hour trip!! We were totally freaked out at first, but it ended up being one of the best adventures we’ve ever had! We sailed through the Mediterranean Sea (the bluest, clearest water we’ve ever seen), swam amongst Roman & Lycian Ruins, explored a tiny Island where the people and surroundings seemed to be frozen in another time & hiked up to a beautiful castle where the views were absolutely breathtaking. The trip was fantastic from beginning to end. There was time to relax on the covered deck or in the sun. The people on board the ship were very courteous, there was plenty of food, snacks and drinks on board as well. One of them had a drone and captured photos of us swimming in the lagoons and sent them to us free of charge. All of the areas we saw had a history, that they explained (in various languages). If I could give 10 stars, I would. Highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great time out on the water.