From Demre: Blue Cruise to Kas, via Kekova (4 Days/3 Nights) – Sail Turkey

Blue Cruise: Demre – Kekova – Kas

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

The Demre – Kekova Blue Cruise route from Kas (Kaş) offers you and your travel companions an unforgettable holiday. The Blue Cruise cabin charter service is also a convenient holiday option for solo travellers, with the opportunity to make new friends from across the globe.

During this unique journey, you’ll experience both entertainment and culture in the safe hands of our experienced crew, who will take care of your every need, leaving you to relax and enjoy the impressive, sparkling, blue-green waters around you.

No day will be the same, with highlights including the Museum of Lycian Civilizations, stunning views from Simena Castle, an overnight stay at wonderful Ufakdere Bay, and Limanagzi near Kaş.

1st Day : Demre

  • St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus Museum)

    Duration: 30 minutes
    Entrance fee: 17 euros (or free with Museum Pass Turkey or Mediterranean Museum Pass).

    The tour starts with an exciting visit to the Santa Claus Museum, where thousands of tourists and pilgrims flock every year due to its connection with the patron saint, St. Nicholas, the former bishop of Myra. You can visit his original resting place here and enjoy the decorative ceiling frescos and floor mosaics.

  • The Ancient City of Myra

    Duration: 1 hour
    Entrance fee: 13 euros (or free with Museum Pass Turkey or Mediterranean Museum Pass).

    The history of Myra’s ancient city dates back to the 5th century B.C. and served an important role during both the Lycian and Roman periods. In addition to its ancient theatre, some of the most well-preserved rock-cut tombs are carved into the cliffs above.

  • Museum of Lycian Civilizations

    Duration: up to 1 hour
    Entrance fee: 4 euros (or free with Museum Pass Turkey or Mediterranean Museum Pass).

    Andriake Port of ancient Myra was one of the most significant Lycian harbours and has been operating as a museum since 2016. When walking past the ruins towards the museum itself (converted from a 2nd-century granary), look for the agora, underground cistern, Roman bath, harbour structure, monuments, and synagogue. Imagine what life was like all those centuries ago!

  • Pirate Cave

    From Demre harbour, we’ll sail to “Pirates Cave”, where many seals choose to spend winter, and that rumour has it was used as a hide-out by pirates.

  • Karaloz Bay

    We’ll stop for dinner and stay the night in this beautiful, hidden bay.

2nd Day: Kekova

  • Simena Castle

    After breakfast, we’ll cruise towards Simena Castle, where our boat will anchor for two hours at Kaleköy (Simena) port. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the authentic hillside village that comprises around 30 households and explore the local surroundings.

  • Aquarium Bay

    Soak up the sunshine at Aquarium Bay while enjoying a delightful swim break.

  • Siçak Bay

    Dinner and overnight stay at peaceful Siçak Bay, weather permitting.

3rd Day: Siçak Bay and Aperlai

  • Aperlai Lycian Way Walk

    Wake up to a magnificent sunrise at Siçak Bay.

    After a delicious breakfast, you can follow the Lycian Way hike from Siçak Bay, leading to the ancient city of Aperlai. Here you will have approximately half an hour to explore its famous ruins. Our boat will be waiting for you at Aperlai Bay.

  • Ufakdere Bay

    We will head towards Ufakdere Bay for dinner and to spend the night.

4th Day: Kaş

  • Kaş Limanagzi

    After breakfast, we will sail to Limanagzi Port at 11.30 a.m.

    Enjoy a tasty lunch here, then cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters.

  • Kaş Harbour

    After a delicious lunch, we’ll head towards Kaş harbour, where we’ll finish our tour at 2 p.m.

Food Menu

  • Breakfast

    Cheese, olives, variety of jams, honey, butter, eggs, cucumber, tomatoes, tea, and coffee.

  • Lunch

    Vegetable dishes, rice / bulgur pilaf, pasta / cheese pastry roll, yogurt or caciki (tzatziki), and salad.

  • 5 O’Clock Tea

    Cakes, biscuits or pastries, tea or coffee.

  • Dinner

    Variety of appetisers, BBQ chicken, rice, sea bass or trout, meatballs or meat dishes, rice/ bulgur pilaf or pasta, salad, and fruit.

Included In The Price

  • Dishes

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and 5 O’clock Tea

  • A small bottle of water is complimentary on every meal.
  • Port charges and checkout procedures.
  • Clean linen and bath towels are provided. (Beach towels are not included).
  • Free use of equipment on board (mask, flipper, snorkel and fishing gear, etc.)

Excluded From The Price

  • Alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and bottled water are provided for a fee on the yacht.
  • Beach towels
  • Water sports
  • Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
  • Castle of Simena Entrance Ticket (€4)
  • Myra Entrance Ticket (€13)
  • Church of St. Nicholas Entrance Ticket (€17)
  • Museum of Lycian Civilizations (€4)
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