Kekova Island (Kekova Adasi) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Kekova Island in 2026?

There’s no admission fee to Kekova Island, as it’s not possible to land on the protected island. However, you’ll need to take a boat or kayak tour to see Kekova’s famous sunken city. Full-day group tours of Demre, Myra, and Kekova Island start at US$55, and kayaking excursions begin at US$50.

Q: What is Kekova Island known for?

Kekova Island is best known for its sunken city, the now-submerged ruins of an ancient Lycian city located along the island's shore. The island is also renowned for its clear Mediterranean waters and as a point of interest along the long-distance hiking trail, the Lycian Way.

Q: How do you get to Kekova Island from Kaş?

The only way to reach Kekova Island is by boat or kayak; many half- or full-day boat cruises depart from nearby Kas. It takes about two hours to reach the island by boat or about a 35-minute drive to Demre harbor, from where it’s a 25-minute cruise to Kekova.

Q: Can you swim in the waters around Kekova Island?

No, the coast around Kekova Island is government-protected, and swimming or scuba diving in and around the sunken city is strictly prohibited. However, there are many beautiful beaches and bays nearby, and most boat tours include stops to swim and snorkel in the warm Mediterranean waters along the way.

Q: What is the history behind the Sunken City of Kekova?

The now-uninhabited island of Kekova was once home to the ancient Lycian cities of Simena and Teimiussa. Around the second century AD, the island was partially submerged after an earthquake, leading to the city being abandoned. The unique “sunken city” can now be seen along the island’s coast.

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Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kalkan: Small Group Day Trip to Kekova Island, Demre & Myra

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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From Kas: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

Explore Turkey’s gorgeous water with this hassle-free group kayaking tour, which leaves from Kas and includes all transport, kayaks, and lunch so you don’t need to plan a thing. Learn about the history of the region from your guide, take a few swims in different spots, and go on a hike to a beautiful viewpoint, if you like. At the end of the day, head back to Ucagiz for lunch, then head back to Kas.

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From Kas: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kas: Kekova Island Sunken City & Historical Sites Boat Tour

The Sunken City Ruins of Simena form one of Turkey’s most fascinating historic highlights, an ancient Lycian port that was flooded after an earthquake. Visit the city and a wealth of lovely bays on this day-long boat trip from Kaş harbor around Kekova Island, with lunch and afternoon tea included. Swim in Aquarium Bay, Tersane Koyu, Camlik Bay, and more, with time ashore to explore pretty Simena.

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Kas: Kekova Island Sunken City & Historical Sites Boat Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Journey back to ancient times on this day tour to Kekova, Demre, and Myra from Antalya, including lunch and hotel pickup. Cruise out on a glass-bottomed boat to view the sunken city of Kekova and cool off with a swim in the Mediterranean, then admire the ancient city of Myra, famous for its remarkable Lycian necropolis. Finish the day with a visit to the church of Saint Nicholas in Demre.

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

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Full-Day Kaş Kekova Boat Trip

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Shared Sunken City of Kekova Boat Tour including lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Sea kayaking Over The Sunkencity Of Kekova From Kas - Kalkan

Embark on an unforgettable 6-hour journey sea kayaking through the mystical Sunkencity of Kekova. View 3000-year-old ruins up close and personal as you paddle along the captivating Mediterranean coastline. Experienced guides will provide a thorough briefing on the day's route and equip you with everything you need for the adventure. After exploring the picturesque Kale Köy (Simena) and enjoying a delicious lunch, continue your paddling journey to Üçağız Village (Teimusa).

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Sea kayaking Over The Sunkencity Of Kekova From Kas - Kalkan

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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From Ucagiz: Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Highlights of the boat trip include the underwater ruins of the Sunken City of Kekova, wandering around the village of Kaleköy (ancient Simena), and swimming in numerous stunning bays such as Burç Bay With a reliable crew, an exciting tour program, and excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy unique destinations with your loved ones, and even get the chance to meet new people on this shared day tour. Highlights include the ruins of Simena Castle with amazing panoramic views of the coast, as well as pristine bays such as Aquarium and Tersane Bay, offering the chance to swim among ancient underwater ruins.

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Kas: Day Trip to Kekova Island

9 hours

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Suitable for travelers looking for an evening activity in Kekova, this tour takes you on a scenic sunset cruise. Take a relaxing boat journey from Demre Harbour to explore the Pirate Cave, Gokkaya Bay, and Burc Bay for a refreshing swim. Get the chance to encounter turtles, see the Sunken City and stop by Kekova Island. Sail past Simena Castle and enjoy another swim before heading back to Demre Harbor.

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Kekova Sunset Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Sunken City Kekova Demre and Myra Day Tour from Kemer

Discover three of the Turquoise Coast’s most fascinating historic sites on this full-day tour from Kemer, including lunch. Start with a cruise on a glass-bottomed boat to view the sunken city of Kekova, an ancient Lycian city now lying on the seabed. Back on land, explore the ancient city of Myra, renowned for its rock-cut tombs, and visit the church of Saint Nicholas in Demre, home to the tomb of St. Nicholas.

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Sunken City Kekova Demre and Myra Day Tour from Kemer

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kekova Kayak tour begin with a safety briefing and paddle instruction and then the fun begins! You will then enter the water at 09:00 and start your first paddling session from Üçağiz to get accustomed to the kayak and practice proper navigation. We depart Ucagiz at 09:20 am with motorized support vessel to escort us, and paddle southwest down the coast towards the Kekova Island and arrive Tersane bay at 10:15 am and followed by a swimming break. From there the group will slowly paddle over the ancient Lycian Sunken City of Kekova. After an exciting of adventure, we’ll head to Simena Castle and arrive at 11:30 am, park in Kaleköy (ancient Simena Castle) for 45 mins. A hike up the hillside will give you magnificent views of the Kekova region. In the afternoon we head back towards Theimussa for an up close view of more impressive Lycian sarcophagi and then return to our Kayak base. Following this you will move on to Üçağiz to enjoy lunch at 13:15 pm

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Private Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $175

Price varies by group size

Kekova boasts some of Turkiye’s most picturesque, historically rich scenery—but the most impressive views are glimpsed from the water. On this boat tour, soak up scenery without tiring your legs. Drift past a captain-picked selection of sights, including the Sunken City Ruins of Simena, which isn’t visitable by land. Indulge in an open-buffet lunch and swim in silent bays, with the convenience and luxury of a fully crewed boat.

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Kekova Private Full-Day Boat Trip

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $756

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Private Kekova Boat Cruise from Demre Harbour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $416

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Summer, the best season to spend your day soaking up the sun on a boat trip from Demre, visiting Kekova’s most beautiful bays along the Mediterranean sea. This daily boat trip gives you plenty of time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Turkish coastline, including Gökkaya Bay, a popular destination for exciting water sports, and Karemlik Bay, which is a great spot for finding turtles!

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From Demre: Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Demre - Myra and Kekova Sunken City Tour from Antalya

Have you ever heard of myth of Atlantis? If so, ensure that by enrolling in Antalya Demre, Kekova Sunken City tour you will be enjoying the resemblance of it: We will take you to a place which looks like it belongs to a fairy tale with its sunken ruins of an ancient city, under the crystalized turquoise sea. Basically, this tour is a source of historical and natural wealth, and the best way to enjoy both of them at the same time. Thus, leave the crowd, noise, tiredness, rush, routines of the city and buildings behind, and get your camera ready to capture artistic shots!

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Demre - Myra and Kekova Sunken City Tour from Antalya

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $35

This kayaking tour around the coast of Kekova Island is well-suited to kayakers of all experience levels, from expert paddlers to tourists trying something new. If you’re a first-timer, learn how to kayak in a picturesque bay opposite Kekova. Once you’ve finished learning the ropes, paddle out to the island and savor its many highlights: secluded harbors, underwater ruins, labyrinths of rock. No matter how skilled you are, discover all sorts of ancient and wild sights from your kayak.

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Ucagiz: Sea Kayaking & More in Kekova

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $69

From Kas: Day Trip to Kekova, Demre and Myra

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $76

Antalya: Demre Myra Kekova Tour w/Boat Trip

Explore the ancient Lycian civilization around Antalya. On this day tour, you’ll get to visit some of the most outstanding archaeological sites of the region. Wander the ruined city of Myra and take a relaxing boat trip to Kekova Island to see the remains of the sunken city, Simena. Enjoy a full day of natural beauty and fascinating history in a convenient and well-organized trip from your hotel.

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Antalya: Demre Myra Kekova Tour w/Boat Trip

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kalkan: Day Trip to Demre, Myra and Kekova Island

While visiting the charming town of Kalkan, don't miss out on our day trip to Kekova and Demre (Myra) for a dose of history and breathtaking turquoise waters that are too beautiful to ignore! The boat journey's highlights include exploring the underwater ruins of the Sunken City, strolling around the village of Kaleköy (also known as ancient Simena), and taking a dip in several stunning bays such as Burç Bay and Karemlik Bay, where you can even search for sea turtles! Upon our return to land, you'll have the chance to delve into Lycian history by visiting the Museum of Lycian Civilizations and admiring the fascinating rock-cut tombs of ancient Myra, among other attractions.

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Kalkan: Day Trip to Demre, Myra and Kekova Island

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $87

Sail Turkey: 18-39's Olympos to Fethiye Gulet Cruise

4 daysFree Cancellation

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From Demre: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

This trip is for anyone wanting to have 'a go' at kayaking or have never paddled before. If you are looking for an easy, guided trip with no hassle whilst enjoying the renowned beauty of the Kekova area, then this is the trip for you! This is a 100% Sea kayaking sight-seeing trip, passing all of Kekova's top landmarks, such as the Sunken City of Kekova, Simena Castle, Tersane (Shipyard) Bay, Theimussa (Ucagiz) and many others, all from the seat of a kayak. See Kekova as it is meant to be from the Turkish Riviera. If you are a complete beginner or novice don't worry, this is a physical activity similar to going for a long brisk walk.

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From Demre: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $81

Demre, Myra & Kekova Sunken City Boat Tour

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $128

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What are people saying about Kekova Island (Kekova Adasi)

Full-Day Kaş Kekova Boat Trip

Christopher_R, Jul 2026

The boat tour and tour...

The boat tour and tour guide were great, they took us to multiple swimming spots and served a delicious lunch. Highly recommend.

From Kas: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

Aybike_A, Jun 2026

Yaşar was a great group...

Yaşar was a great group leader. He was friendly, funny, and engaging. He made the experience comfortable and fun! The scenery was absolutely gorgeous. A small boat follows along in case of any emergencies and also is a good space to carry belongings that you want to keep out of the kayak or keep dry. They also take photos of people in the group so you don’t have to worry about pictures, but it’s nice if you have a waterproof camera.

Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

Amy_N, Jun 2026

Absolute best tour!

Absolute best tour experience ever. The tour is packed full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including swimming, snorkeling, the underground city, and a castle hike. Lunch was fantastic, and Yassr provided lots of helpful information and did a great job keeping the group together and laughing. Absolute must if you’re in this part of Turkey (and worth the drive if you’re not.)

From Kas: Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

Justis_S, Jun 2026

It was our first time to...

It was our first time to do Kayaking in the sea. Mr Yasar made us comfortable and also provided good historical information about the place. We had a great and memorable time..!!!

Kas: Kekova Island Sunken City & Historical Sites Boat Tour

Eram_A, Sep 2023

Very recommended!

One of the best experiences I had in Turkey. The sea water was amazingly blue and clean. Very beautiful scenery where ever you look. The captain was so friendly. He told us stories about the places we passed by. We went to a number of beautiful islands and met friendly people. The meal was absolutely delicious and full of flavors. Also, it contained many varieties. The weather in April was cool, but the water was cold+ we forgot our swimsuit, so we didn’t have the chance to swim.