From Kas: 3 Night Gulet Cruise to Demre via Kekova

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4 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Sail from Kas to Demre via Kekova on a 3-night, 4-day shared gulet cruise with full-board meals and up to 12 guests in six en-suite double cabins. Board in Kas on Tuesday around 14:00 and explore Hidayet Bay or Limanagzi, Inonu Bay, Aperlai and Kocakari. Cruise past the protected Sunken City and explore Kalekoy independently. On Day 3, reach Karemlik/Caretta Beach around 17:30 for an included, separate organized canoe excursion where cool mountain freshwater meets the Mediterranean. Look for wild loggerhead sea turtles; sightings are not guaranteed. This excursion is distinct from the gulet's included onboard canoe and paddleboard use. Spend your final night in Cagilli Bay and finish at Andriake Harbour in Demre around 10:00 on Friday. The cruise starts and ends at the harbour, with no Demre museum programme. Bays and timings depend on weather, sea conditions and the captain.

What's Included

Bed linen
Afternoon tea or coffee with cookies
Yacht insurance
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Separate organized Karemlik/Caretta Beach canoe excursion on Day 3 around 17:30
Use of onboard snorkelling and fishing equipment, paddleboard and canoe
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
3 nights in a shared en-suite double cabin aboard a traditional gulet
Professional captain and crew service
Harbour and mooring fees, charter taxes, fuel and onboard water supply
Other optional land tours and entrance fees, payable directly on site by travelers
Bath and beach towels (bring your own), and personal travel insurance
Optional crew gratuities (7–10% recommended)
Airport transfers and transport to or from the harbour
Optional alcoholic and soft drinks, purchased onboard at menu prices
Optional Simena Castle entrance: EUR 4 per person, payable directly on site

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet the YourTourKey crew at Kas Harbour (Kas Belediyesi Yat Limani) at approximately 14:00 on Tuesday. Show your booking confirmation and board the gulet. The crew will welcome you and help you settle into your shared en-suite double cabin.

End point

The cruise ends at Demre Cayagzi (Andriake) Harbour at approximately 10:00 on Friday, Day 4, after breakfast onboard in Cagilli Bay. Onward transport and airport transfers are not included.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Kas Harbour, Hidayet or Limanagzi, and Inonu Bay

    3 stops
  • 1

    Board your gulet at Kas Harbour at approximately 14:00 on Tuesday. Meet the captain and crew, settle into your shared en-suite double cabin and begin your three-night cruise to Demre. The gulet has six double cabins for up to 12 guests, with two guests sharing each cabin.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hidayet Bay Beach

    After leaving Kas Harbour, cruise to Hidayet Bay or Limanagzi, depending on availability and sea conditions. Enjoy lunch onboard and time for swimming in the clear Mediterranean water before continuing towards Inonu Bay.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Continue to peaceful Inonu Bay in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner onboard at approximately 20:00 and spend your first night at anchor aboard the gulet.

    11 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Inonu Bay, Aperlai and Kocakari Bay

    3 stops
  • 4

    Wake up in Inonu Bay and enjoy breakfast onboard around 09:00. Afterwards, cruise back towards Aperlai along the Lycian coast, with time to relax and enjoy the scenery.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Aperlai Ancient City

    Cruise back to Aperlai and enjoy lunch onboard around 13:00 beside the ancient Lycian settlement. Spend time swimming and relaxing in the bay before continuing towards Kocakari in the afternoon.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    KocakarI koyu eski kalIntIlar

    Continue to Kocakari Bay in the afternoon for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing onboard. Enjoy afternoon tea or coffee around 17:00 and dinner around 20:00, followed by your second night at anchor.

    13 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Sunken City, Kalekoy, Caretta canoeing and Cagilli Bay

    4 stops
  • Sunken City Ruins of Simena (Pass by)

    After breakfast onboard in Kocakari Bay around 09:00, cruise through Kekova and past its protected Sunken City. View ancient remains along the shoreline and beneath the water directly from the gulet. Swimming and diving are prohibited in this archaeological area.

  • 7
    Castle of Simena

    Reach Kalekoy around 13:00 for lunch onboard and time to explore the village independently. Wander through the stone lanes or choose to visit Simena Castle for views over Kekova. Castle entry is optional and costs EUR 4 per person, payable directly on site. Return aboard afterwards to continue towards Karemlik/Caretta Beach.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Karemlik Bay & Beach

    After Kalekoy, reach Karemlik/Caretta Beach around 17:30 for your included, separate organized canoe excursion. Paddle where cool mountain freshwater meets the Mediterranean and look for wild loggerhead sea turtles; sightings are not guaranteed. This excursion is distinct from use of the gulet's onboard canoe and paddleboard, which is also included. Reboard afterwards and continue to nearby Cagilli Bay for dinner and your final night onboard.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 9

    After the Karemlik/Caretta Beach canoe excursion, return aboard and cruise to nearby Cagilli Bay (Cagilli Beach). Enjoy dinner onboard around 20:00 and spend your final night at anchor before returning to Demre the following morning.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Breakfast in Cagilli Bay and arrival in Demre

    1 stop
  • 10
    Andriake Harbour

    Enjoy your final breakfast onboard in Cagilli Bay around 08:30 before the short cruise back to Demre Cayagzi (Andriake) Harbour. Disembark around 10:00 on Friday, Day 4, and say goodbye to the crew. Your three-night cruise ends at the harbour. No Demre museum or heritage tour is scheduled before or after this cruise; onward transport and airport transfers are not included.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The captain and crew communicate in English and Turkish. Visits ashore are independent; shore visits involve walking.
  • Bring swimwear, your own bath and beach towels, sun protection and cash for local fees and purchases. Bed linen is provided; towels are not. Tell us dietary requirements before departure.
  • The route, overnight bays and canoe tour depend on weather, sea conditions and the captain’s decision. Turtle sightings are not guaranteed. Swimming is prohibited at the protected Sunken City.
  • Standard fares are for a shared en-suite double cabin. Solo travellers share with another solo traveller. The gulet has six double cabins for up to 12 guests, with two guests sharing each cabin.
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Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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