We recommend the full-day private boat trip to Kekova from Demre for a truly memorable experience with your friends and family. You will have the boat to yourselves and the crew’s full attention, leaving you to focus on enjoying the warm and sunny summer in Turkey.
Highlights include the breathtaking views from Simena Castle, and exploring the underwater ruins of the Sunken City of Kekova. You also won’t be disappointed with our pick of wonderful swimming spots, such as the stunning Aquarium Bay and Burç Bay.
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Demre (Kale) (Pass By)
Our Demre – Kekova boat trip can begin at a time that suits you, although we recommend 10 am so that we can fit in all of the amazing stops.
Andriake Ancient City (Pass By)
The boat departs from Demre harbour and cruises towards your first stop, as the day’s early-morning sunrays start to illuminate the sea.
Kekova (Pass By)
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.
Kekova Island (Pass By)
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 boat, giving you the chance to capture unforgettable photos.
Aquarium Bay
Soak up the sunshine at picture-perfect Aquarium Bay during a delightful swim break.
1 hour
Kalekoy Harbour
Our boat will drop anchor in Kaleköy port (ancient Simena) for one hour, giving you time to visit this small authentic village that’s home to castle ruins and a necropolis.
30 minutes
Castle of Simena
A hike up the hillside will give you magnificent views of the Kekova region.
30 minutes
Sunken City Ruins of Simena
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.
30 minutes
Gokkaya PlajI ve Koyu
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!
Gökkaya 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.
1 hour
AsIrlI AdasI Deniz MagarasI (Pass By)
Discover this intriguing naturally-formed cave, which is renowned for its large size and curved entrance.
Demre (Kale) (Pass By)
As the day draws to an end, we’ll bring you back to Demre harbour, where this private boat trip finishes. Demre is a small but interesting town with plenty more to experience, such as historical sites, beaches, and hiking the Lycian Way.
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