Turkey · SUNKEN CITY & KEKOVA TRIPS
In high season the good sunken city & Kekova trips are gone a fortnight out and the best of them go sooner. Below: 15 to book before you fly, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of the Antalya to Kekova day tour, with Lycian ruins, St Nicholas Church, a boat trip, swimming, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Levent was a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable and gave lots of information in an easy to understand way! A highly enjoyable trip and very well organised!”
Review of the Kas to Kekova boat tour, with swim stops, Simena Castle, sunken ruins, lunch, prices, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Really enjoyable tour on Captain Ergun’s ship! All staff on board were super friendly, including Ergun himself, and Larsoy Travel were also very accommodating (let me keep my bags on-site and then gave me a motorbike ride to the bus station!). Would recommend for anyone wanting to check out Kalekoy and Kekova!”
Paddle past Kekova’s ruins, swim in quiet coves, and visit Simena on a small-group kayak tour from Kas with lunch included.
“Threat day, safe and very enjoyable day with a very knowledgeable guide, highly recommend for the whole family.”
Review of the Kaş Kekova boat tour, with swimming bays, the Sunken City, Simena Castle, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“A great day on the water with an excellent lunch. Swimming spots were not rushed and the guide was an awesome guy. I’d definitely take a trip with this company again!”
Review of the Kekova, Demre, and Myra day tour from Antalya, covering boat views, St. Nicholas Church, ancient ruins, lunch, costs, and travel time.
“Lovely drive along mountainous coastline. Relaxing boat trip but don't get to see as much of sunken Kekova as would have liked. You couldn't see anything through the glass in the boat. Interesting visits to St Nicholas church and stunning Myra.”
Paddle above Kekova’s sunken ruins, visit Simena Castle, swim in Tersane Bay, and enjoy lunch on this small-group Kaş kayak tour.
“This is a must if you are in Kas. Unit did an amazing job to take us around and show us on the tour. Very kind service from start to finish. We stayed very close to their office so we walked to meet up point otherwise they can pick you up. Lunch was also amazing and so fresh from the restaurant. Umit was an amazing guide and even took pictures and videos for us that were stunning. Having some basic knowledge in kayaking is good to know. Bring water proof bags and keep valuables in the boat and just enjoy! Would highly recommend you do this. It is a half…”
A practical review of the $71 Kaş day trip to Kekova, Demre, Myra, Simena, swimming bays, lunch, and sea turtles.
“El barco, la organización y la comida muy buena”
Review of the private Kekova boat tour from Kaş, with Simena Castle, the Sunken City, swimming, water gear, and a barbecue lunch.
“We took a private boat from the Port of Kaleüçağız to Kekova Island and the Sunkken City. It was an amazing trip.... the views were stunning, the water was clean and refreshing and we swam the whole time. The Captain Coskun took such grRead more”
Review of Kalkan’s 9-hour Kekova boat trip, with swimming bays, sunken ruins, barbecue lunch, Simena Castle, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent trip. Fantastic lunch. The organiser had to adjust the order of the trip as we chose a windy day to sail but didn't affect the enjoyment. One minor feedback relates to the Sunken City which we didn't get to see the part emersed underwater as there was not a glass bottomed boat. This may have been due to the fact it was windy, or that the Turkish government have changed the rules as they said we couldn't stop. It would not have put me off going. You may just want to amend the advertising around this for future.”
Kayak Kekova’s Sunken City, swim at Tersane Bay, visit Simena Castle, and enjoy lunch on this active six-hour tour from Kaş.
“The tour guide Yasar is absolute legend. He did an excellent job guiding and explaining all the sightseeings, as well explaining how to do kayaking for beginners”
Review of the Deluxe Sunken City Boat Tour from Kas, with Kekova, Simena Castle, snorkeling, lunch, price, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful experience with Captain Mustafa and his wife on their spectacular boat. We are a family of 4 with two teenage daughters. The boat is gorgeous and is perfect for a small or larger group with lots of places to enjoy the sun or be in the shade. We made four stops for swimming in spectacular barely areas. The lunch and food they prepared for us was phenomenal - a multi-course lunch with dessert, tea and fruit to follow. Thank you for a wonderful experience I would highly recommend!”
Review of the Kemer to Kekova, Myra, and Demre tour, with boat views, ancient tombs, St. Nicholas Church, lunch, costs, and tips.
“This trip was ok, the boat trip was lovely (small group so not crowded on the boat) - we actually saw some turtles in the harbour which was very unexpected! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. There's not much to see of the sunken city at all, we couldn't see anything through the very dirty glass window on the bottom of the boat. Myra is a really brilliant site, but we were only there for 45 minutes which is nowhere near long enough to look around properly. Also had the classic unadvertised stop at a tourist trap on our way to the harbour - this time it was a zultanite…”
Review of the private Kekova boat tour from Demre, with castle ruins, swimming bays, turtles, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Fantastic day!! Beautiful sights, swam with turtles, great lunch, climbed to a castle and swam in beautiful bays. Couldn’t have asked for more!”
Review of the $57 Kekova boat trip from Kaş, with Sunken City ruins, Simena Castle, lunch, swimming bays, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Best boat trip I’ve ever been on! So many swim spots and even saw turtles. Would recommend to everyone !!”
Review of a private Kekova boat trip from Kaş, with Sunken City ruins, quiet bays, Turkish lunch, hotel pickup, and swimming stops.
“My family (Me, my husband and 2 daughters 10&13) from Australia had the most beautiful day out on the water with lots of swimming stops, amazing hospitality, beautiful lunch. Belly full of food and laughter. Captain Ali and his lovely daughter Elif were our incredible hosts. We learnt this is a family run boat and they are wonderful people. We had so much fun and were blown away how good the trip was. We’d spent a lot more on a private yacht in Kemer only a few days earlier and we all as a family agreed that the Estrella boat was 100 times better. So spacious and so comfortable. Captain…”
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