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A private full-day tour from Kalkan that mixes a glass-bottom cruise around Kekova’s Sunken City with snorkel stops, hiking to Simena Castle and visits to Myra’s rock-cut tombs and the St. Nicholas church. Expect an 11‑hour, well-paced combination of boat time and archaeological exploration.
A private full-day tour from Kalkan that mixes a glass-bottom cruise around Kekova’s Sunken City with snorkel stops, hiking to Simena Castle and visits to Myra’s rock-cut tombs and the St. Nicholas church. Expect an 11‑hour, well-paced combination of boat time and archaeological exploration.
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The day starts before dawn in Kalkan, when the harbor slips into motion and the sea takes on the color of hammered turquoise. On a private boat you push off past chalk cliffs and small coves; the water seems to tug at the hull as you head for Kekova and the ruins that still lie half-breathed beneath the surface.
moderate.
11 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short swims, light hikes and walking on uneven ancient sites.
Basic swimming ability is recommended for snorkeling stops, but the boat provides ladders and life jackets; non-swimmers can still enjoy glass-bottom views and onshore sites.
No — the Sunken City is a protected area where swimming and anchoring directly over ruins are prohibited; views are from the boat or glass-bottom sections.
Tour pricing typically includes transfers, lunch and boat services but small local entrance fees for sites like Kaleköy castle or museums may be paid on-site; confirm with the operator before booking.
Yes — this private tour includes hotel pickup and return within the Kalkan area; pickup specifics are confirmed at booking.
This coastline formed the western edge of ancient Lycia; earthquakes and subsidence in late antiquity created the partially submerged city sites and preserved rock-cut tombs and theatres.
Kekova is a designated protected area to safeguard submerged archaeological sites and marine habitats; visitors should avoid anchoring in restricted zones and use reef-safe products.
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