🧭 Kekova's Unique Route
The stops you will explore on this special route: 🏝️ Kekova Island | ⚓ Shipyard Bay | 🏛️ Sunken City | 🏰 Kaleköy (Simena) | 🗿 Ancient Lycian Sarcophagi
📜 Legendary Tour Program
- 🕙 10:30 - We Anchor: Leaving the modern world behind at Üçağız's ancient harbor, we glide towards the Lycian era of about 2000 years ago.
- 🏊 Aquarium Bay: We greet the day with a refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters.
- ⛪ Shipyard Bay: Experiencing the unique privilege of swimming among the ruins of the ancient harbor beneath the shadow of the apse of a Byzantine church.
- 🏺 Sunken City (Dolchiste): As our boat slowly progresses along the shores of Kekova Island, we witness the silent testimony of history, the submerged stone steps and streets that sunk due to the earthquake in A.D. 141. (Note: Swimming and diving are prohibited here as it is a protected area).
- 📸 Pirate Cave: A brief photo stop in a mysterious atmosphere.
- 🍽️ Gökkaya Bay & Lunch: We sit down to a table full of freshly prepared, delicious dishes in a peaceful embrace.
- 🐚 Burç Bay: After lunch, we embrace the purest shades of blue in calm and clear waters.
- 🏰 Kaleköy (Simena): Free time in this village, known as "Paradise on Earth," which has no road access. We greet the iconic Lycian sarcophagus in the sea and climb to the medieval castle to enjoy a panoramic view from the world's smallest ancient theater.
- 🍉 Return Trip: As we sail back to Üçağız, we refresh ourselves with a serving of fresh fruit, shaking off the fatigue of the day.
🍱 Our Delicious Menu
Our rich lunch options included in the tour fee:
- 🍗 Main Course: Grilled Chicken, Meatballs, or Fish option.
- 🥗 Side Dish: Fresh Seasonal Salad, Pasta, and French Fries.
- 🍎 Dessert: Fresh seasonal fruits at the end of the day.
🎒 Things You Should Bring
- 🩱 Swimsuit and Towel
- 🧴 Sunscreen and Sunglasses
- 👟 Comfortable sandals or shoes for climbing
- 💵 A small amount of cash for personal expenses and drinks
🏛️ A Time Travel in the Bluest of Waters: Kekova and the Sunken City Boat Tour We are embarking on an unforgettable exploration towards the heart of Kekova, one of the most legendary routes of the Mediterranean, with the assurance of MyMavitur, where history whispers beneath the waters. As we set sail from the port of Üçağız Village, built on the ancient ruins of Teimiussa, we leave the modern world behind and glide towards the traces of ancient peoples who lived in harmony with the sea, 2000 years ago. After greeting the day in the crystal clear waters of Aquarium Bay, we experience the unique privilege of swimming among the ruins of the ancient harbor in the shadow of the apse of a Byzantine church in Tersane Bay. In one of the most enchanting moments of the tour, as our boat slowly moves along the shores of Kekova Island, we witness the silent testimony of the Sunken City Dolchiste, submerged by the great earthquake in 141 AD, with its stone steps, walls, and streets resting just beneath the surface. After a break in the mysterious atmosphere of the Pirate Cave, we sit down at our table filled with fresh delicacies in the tranquil embrace of Gökkaya Bay, and after lunch, we embrace the purest shades of blue in hidden paradises like Burç Bay. One of the highlights of our journey, the "Heaven on Earth" Kaleköy (Simena), which has no road access, greets us with the iconic Lycian sarcophagus in the sea, and when you climb the stone stairs to the medieval castle, you are welcomed by the world's smallest ancient theater, diving into a panoramic feast of history. With the guidance of our professional tour guide, you will feel the story of every corner deep in your bones, and this seven-hour dream will conclude with the enjoyment of comfort provided by our professional team and fully equipped boat, along with fruit offerings and a smile that will never fade from your face. Get ready to write the most unique story of your life with MyMavitur and discover the hidden treasures of the blues in this ancient Lycian land where nature, history, and the sea are one spirit. ⚓ Full Day with Meals – Departing from Üçağız Village We are embarking on an unforgettable exploration towards the heart of Kekova, where history whispers beneath the waters, with the assurance of MyMavitur. 🌊