Shared Sunken City of Kekova Boat Tour including lunch
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Overview
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.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea
- Lunch
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Tea and coffee
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
Itinerary
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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.
15 min Admission included -
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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
2h Admission free -
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Kekova Island
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.
2h Admission free -
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Tersane Koyu
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.
1h Admission free -
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Sunken City Ruins of Simena
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.
30 min Admission free -
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Castle of Simena
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.
1h Admission not included
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
We had a beautiful day tour with Captain Ergun! The group was fairly big, but the boat never felt crowded. Captain Ergun is lovely and explained the places we visited in both Turkish and English. He and his crew were attentive throughout the day, and the lunch was amazing. We had such a great time and would definitely recommend the tour!
It was all very well taken care of well organised and extremely relaxing. The cree was ever so nice
This is a must do when you are in Kaş. Had an amazing day out on the water with Captain Ergun! He's a fantastic captain and guide who really knows the coastline around Kaş. We stopped at some of the most beautiful coves I've ever seen, and when the wind picked up, he was flexible enough to change course and take us to unplanned spots to keep the day smooth and enjoyable. The lunch on board was great, and his crew was attentive and friendly the whole trip. You can tell they genuinely care about giving guests a good experience. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking to explore the hidden coves around Kaş with someone who really knows the history and the area.
Disappointment. All Kekova boat tours from Kas offer exactly the same tour. But, if compared to other boat tours from Kas we made, "Boat Trips Captain Ergun" has been under the average on various aspects, lunch included.
The boat, the staff, the time devoted to every attraction were great. The food excellent. But the staff is outstanding and make everything needed to make you live a great experiencie and they make it
Look no further than a day on the water with Kaptan Ergun Cruises. You’ll get excellent commentary, delicious and fresh food and you are in safe and friendly hands. The staff were very good, all under the guidance of the owner/operator. Lunch is served at your seat with two choices (chicken or fish), freshly prepared on board with various beautiful salads. Then later in the afternoon baklava and Turkish tea. We sat up top, which meant fresh air and fantastic views, just remember to pack a jacket in case the wind comes up. Pack your swimming togs too because there are several opportunities to take a swim in the beautiful water. All up, great value for approx 8 hours on the water.
What a pleasurable day we had on our Kaptan Ergun boat cruise. It was a full day of exploring the area, departing from Kas at 9.30am, returning around 6pm. The crew were very professional, gave interesting commentary in English and Turkish and safety of us all was clearly paramount. We were given a really lovely lunch which included various fresh salads and a choice of freshly cooked (and still hot) fish or chicken, served personally to every guest at the seat. Then later in the day beautiful baklava and Turkish tea. We were given plenty of time to swim at various locations, as well as a stop off at Kekova to visit Kale Castle. It was an excellent day and well worth the money we paid.
Absolutely spectacular day, thoroughly enjoyed. The itinerary was great with enough time on Kekova island and at swimming stops. Lunch was extremely delicious. The boat including the amenities was spotless. Most importantly the staff were amazing, so kind and personal. Many thanks 😊
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