Gliding by boat over the ruins of a Lycian city partly sunk into the sea by earthquakes, then climbing to the castle among Lycian tombs at Kaleköy (Simena), reachable only by sea. A half-day sea route starting from Üçağız, between Kaş and Demre.
Things to experience at least once in Türkiye: the Eastern Express and the train to Lake Van, sunrise on Mount Nemrut, the Lycian Way, a Blue Cruise, the sunken city of Kekova, the Hittite capital, Selimiye and Kırkpınar, and skiing on Erciyes and Palandöken. We don't sell train, boat or ski tickets; each route links to the official sales channel. Places where seasons and hours may change carry a "check before you go" notice.
Getting there / tickets: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism · museums and archaeological sites
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Start: Üçağız (≈ 45 min from Kaş, ≈ 30 min from Demre) · stay 15 min
Most boats leave from Üçağız; Lycian sarcophagi can also be seen in the village itself.
≈ 20 min by boat · stay 40 min
On the island's north shore, the stairways, house foundations and harbour remains of a city that sank beneath the water in the earthquakes of the 2nd century can be seen in the shallows.
No swimming or diving over the sunken site. Location approximate.
≈ 10 min by boat · stay 40 min
A bay where the wall of an old shipyard still stands; a swimming stop.
Location approximate.
≈ 20 min by boat · stay 90 min
A village reachable only by sea: the sarcophagus in the water, Lycian tombs and the view over Kekova from the castle above. Lunch at the fish restaurants in the village.
Hours and prices change with the season; check with the official source before you go.
≈ 2 h 15 min · fast ferry + bus · Day trip
Why here: The first Ottoman capital. The Green Mosque, the Grand Mosque and Koza Han make an easy day trip; we suggest it if you are staying in Istanbul for more than four days. Not part of this route.
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Source: Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı (1947–2026)
Source: Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı (1947–2026)
