Shared Sunken City of Kekova Boat Tour including lunch
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(26)
Very well organized Food very good Tour very good Definitely recommended
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung und Ihre freundlichen Worte! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen unsere Organisation, das Essen und die Tour so gut gefallen haben. Ihre Empfehlung bedeutet uns viel. Wir würden uns freuen, Sie bei Ihrem nächsten Aufenthalt in Kaş wieder an Bord begrüßen zu dürfen. Bis bald!
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
Dear Fernando, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the boat, our carefully selected stops, and especially our crew. Your kind words about our team and the food mean a lot to us, as creating unforgettable experiences around Kaş and Kekova is always our top priority. We hope to welcome you on board again for another amazing day at sea. Safe travels and see you again soon!
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.
It was a wonderful tour, a great captain, a great crew, especially lunch which was more delicious than I expected, we had all kinds of cold drinks and transportation, and the villages we visited were all beautiful in their own way. A very convenient location for boat tours.
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 😊
Really enjoyed this tour, Kaptan Ergun and his crew did a fantastic job. We were taken to some lovely sheltered spots for a swim in turquoise waters and sailed by the Sunken City with commentary. We also had a stop at Kale Kastle were we were given free time to go ashore and explore. The boat is extremely well maintained and clean. Lunch was provided and you are able to purchase drinks on board at very reasonable prices. Value for money and a great day out. Would highly recommend.
Fabulous tour — delicious and fresh food, comfortable boat, and exquisite experience all around. Don’t bother with any other tekne/boat tour. This is the best one!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I’m delighted you enjoyed the food, the comfort of the boat, and the whole experience. Your trust and recommendation mean a lot to us. Hope to welcome you back on board soon! 😊🌊 Sevgiler, Ergun Kaptan ⚓️💙😊
As before the trip was well organised, the captain and crew friendly and helpful, the itinerary exactly right and the food very good indeed. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌊 It was a real pleasure to welcome you back on board. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the organization, the itinerary, and our food once again. Your kind words mean a lot to me and my crew. We look forward to seeing you again for another beautiful day at sea! ⚓️😊 Best regards, Captain Ergun 💙
An unforgettable experience! We would like to sincerely thank Captain Ergün and his crew for the extraordinary boat tour. The boat was very comfortable, the ride pleasant and relaxing. We would particularly like to highlight the attentive Service, the delicious catering and the excellent food – everything was perfectly organized down to the last detail. Captain Ergün and his team have given us a fantastic day that we will remember for a long time to come. Highly recommended – we would love to come back!
Vielen, vielen Dank für Ihre wundervollen und herzlichen Worte! 💙⚓️ Es freut mich und mein Team unglaublich, dass Sie unseren Ausflug als unvergesslich und traumhaft erlebt haben. Wir legen großen Wert darauf, unseren Gästen Komfort, köstliches Essen und einen rundum entspannten Tag auf dem Meer zu bieten — und zu lesen, dass Ihnen all das gefallen hat, ist die schönste Belohnung. 🌊😊 Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie bald wieder an Bord begrüßen zu dürfen – für einen weiteren traumhaften Tag in Kaş! Liebe Grüße, Kapitän Ergun 💫
