Kekova Sunken City: 15 Boat Days over Lycian Simena

1.Kekova Sunken City, Demre & Lycia Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 680 reviews · 12 hours · from $80Our pick

From Antalya, ride through ancient Lycia to Myra’s rock-cut tombs and amphitheater, then visit St. Nicholas Church in Demre and sail near Kekova’s submerged ruins. The 12-hour trip includes hotel transport, lunch and a yacht cruise, with a swim stop when conditions allow. English-speaking guides such as Levent and Ekrem have helped bring the sites to life.

“Levent was an exceptional guide with great knowledge is history regarding the sites. Good sense of humour as well!”

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2.Sunken City Kekova, Demre, and Myra Day Tour from Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Antalya to Kekova, Demre, and Myra on a guided coach trip with hotel pickup, lunch, and a one-hour boat ride. See the coast and the site of Kekova’s sunken city, visit Myra’s rock tombs and ancient theater, and learn about Saint Nicholas in Demre. The day is long, and entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Nice day out of Antalya, guide was Ok, spoke English, German and Turkish. Boat trip was Good, except glass bottom wasn't what I expected? Only a couple of Windows in hull bottom ? Bus driver was a little eratic, seemed he didn't know road very well ? Myra ancient city beautiful, st Nicholas church!”

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3.Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 9 hours · from $80

Spend a full day sailing Kekova’s bays, with transfers from Kalkan or Kaş, a buffet lunch and swim stops at places such as Tersane and Gökkaya. See the sunken city from the boat, then choose between Simena Castle and the village’s homemade goat’s-milk ice cream. Guides have included Mehmet, but the assigned guide may vary.

“We loved the whole day. beautiful scenery, swimming in gorgeous coves, the tour guide was very warm and funny. Lunch on the boat was absolutely delicious and lots to go round. Would definitely recommend, a perfect day!!”

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4.Sunken City Kekova Demre and Myra Day Tour from Kemer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $66

Travel from Kemer to Demre and the Kekova coast with a guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. The day combines a boat cruise past the sunken city, Myra’s rock-cut tombs and St. Nicholas Church. Swimming may be possible from the boat. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra, and the glass-bottom view can be limited.

“We were picked up on time from our hotel in Kemer. We were on the coach with another 15-20 people so the tour wasn’t too big and the guide spoke English. The coach was comfortable enough with AC. On the way to the boat trip we stopped for a bathroom/refreshment break. The trip from Kemer to the boat departure point took around 2 hours. We have also stopped at the semi precious stone shop which wasn’t advertised as a part of the tour. It was quite expensive even though the stop was short. We have then continued on the boat trip. It was a comfortable boat and quite big all…”

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5.Sunken City Kekova, Demre & Myra Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 43 reviews · from $78

Travel from your Antalya hotel to Myra’s rock-cut tombs and ancient theater, then take a boat toward Kekova’s sunken ruins, with time to swim or snorkel. A guide leads the day in English or Russian. Myra admission and lunch are included; St. Nicholas Church admission and drinks cost extra.

“If u just have limited time to visit demre, myra and kekova best way to get there just join this activity.”

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6.Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · from $45Best value

Set out from Demre Harbor on a seven-hour boat trip to Kekova. Cruise past the protected ruins of ancient Dolchiste, stop for an hour at Kaleköy and Simena Castle, and make time for swimming at bays along the route. Lunch is included; water sports, admission fees and personal expenses are extra.

“A perfect day out, I cannot recommend it enough. We had a fantastic day on a very well kept boat and great skipper. He cooked us lunch and it was delicious! Small group with only 4 others so lots of privacy too.”

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7.Demre Myra Kekova Sunken City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Antalya to Myra and Kekova on a guided day trip with hotel pickup, lunch, and a boat tour past the sunken city. You’ll see Lycian rock-cut tombs and Myra’s ancient theater, with an optional visit to St. Nicholas Church for an extra €17. The day starts around 7:00 am and can involve a long ride, so check your pickup details before booking.

“This was a lovely trip which packed a lot into a day. The rock cut graves at Myra are fantastic and we had plenty of time to explore the site. The guide was friendly and informative. The boat trip out to the sunken city was beautiful.”

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8.Demre, Myra & Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 36 reviews · from $78

Travel from Antalya, Belek, or Kemer to Myra’s rock-cut tombs and ancient theater, then take a boat to Kekova for views of submerged ruins and time to swim or snorkel. Lunch is included, but drinks and entry to St. Nicholas Church cost extra. English- and Russian-speaking guides lead this 9 to 10-hour tour.

“I really enjoyed the trip and our guide Alp was fantastic. He was really knowledgeable and honest. I found that really refreshing. I can’t praise him enough! Myra, Kekova and Demre are all beautiful and worth a visit however I must warn that If staying in Antalya area the drive is upwards of 3 hours with an early start so may not be suitable for kids.”

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9.Demre Myra Kekova Tour w/Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Antalya or Belek to Demre, where Myra’s Lycian tombs and ancient theater set the scene for a visit to St. Nicholas Church. Then head to Kekova for a boat trip past the sunken city. The English-language tour includes lunch, transport and Myra admission; the church ticket and drinks cost extra.

“by Sadha_M -"Our guide was well prepared and had a great knowledge about the places. The 3 hours bus ride was my favorite. Beautiful views and we really enjoyed it.”

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10.Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · from $45

Spend seven hours on the water from Ucagiz, with swim stops at Aquarium, Burç, Gökkaya, and Esmeralda bays, a boat-side view of Kekova’s Sunken City, and an hour in Simena village. Lunch, fruit, and a morning snack are included. Captain Mehmet is listed for the Memedim boat; English explanations have also been provided by guide Mustafa.

“Exceptional value for money, we were helped to easily find the right boat at the harbour. We booked last minute the evening before and we were able to reach the organisation for some details. We stopped in beautiful places to swim and to walk up to Simena Castle. Delicious lunch with meat that was grilled straight on the boat.”

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11.Demre,Myra,Kekova With Sunken City Boat Tour & St. Nicolas Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $60

Leave Antalya around 7 a.m. for a guided day trip to Myra’s rock-cut tombs and amphitheater, St. Nicholas Church, and Kekova’s submerged ruins by boat. Hotel transfers and lunch are included, but site entrance fees, breakfast, and drinks are extra. Expect a long day, with about six hours of driving.

“Nice trip, interesting stops, but a pity you can't even walk around on Simena. Excellent guide.Auto-translated”

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12.Kekova Guided Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $45

Leave Üçağız at 9:30 am with a guide and motorized support vessel, paddle past Kekova’s protected ruins, swim at Tersane Bay and spend 45 minutes in Simena. Yasar is one guide named by guests. Lunch is included; the castle entrance costs an extra 4 euros.

“What an amazing day on the water!! Amazing views!! We weren’t impressed by the sunken city, but we were so glad we booked this trip to have some peaceful time on the water. Kayaks were a perfect way to explore the area. The swim spot was one of the most amazing places we’ve ever swam. Our guide Yasar was wonderful!! One of the best parts of our trip. We highly recommend!!”

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13.Ultimate Kekova Island Kayaking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $57

Paddle three coastal sections around Kekova with a certified guide, passing the sunken city and stopping to swim. Lunch is served in Simena, where you can also make an optional short climb to the castle. Guides such as Barbaros lead the outing, with transport available from Kaş or Kalkan.

“Perfect day!! The timing and pace of the day was spectacular! Far better to take the time to see everything up close and explained in great detail! You can do this paddle as a beginner!! Two guides were with us to be sure a pleasant time was had by all!! Can't say enough great things about Barbados!!! Thanks a million for the perfect day! Take this trip!!”

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14.Kemer Demre Myra Kekova Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 11 hours · from $57

From Kemer, travel about two hours to Demre for Myra’s rock-cut Lycian tombs and Roman theater, then visit St. Nicholas Church and cruise past Kekova’s submerged ruins. The 11-hour tour includes hotel pickup, a guide, lunch, boat trip and Myra’s entrance fee. The church costs extra, and the boat’s glass bottom may not be available.

“trip was amazing. the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and informational. from start to finish.”

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15.Demre, Myra & Kekova Sunken City Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $132

Travel from Antalya to Demre, Myra, and Kekova with hotel pickup, lunch, and a professional art historian guide. The day pairs Myra’s rock tombs and theater with a roughly two-hour boat tour past the sunken remains off Kekova Island. St. Nicholas Church costs an extra 17 euros, and the long drive means an early start.

“If you have a lot of time to spare in Antalya, only then I would recommend this trip. Although the 5am wakeup call is definitely not worth it. Boat ride was nice, although couldn't see any of the underwater wrecks. Myra was ok. Then again probably not worth the 6-7 hour drive time.”

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