Private, non-shared transfer to Kekova & Üçağız from your hotel: your driver picks you up in the hotel lobby, drops you at the Kekova & Üçağız entrance and brings you back at the time you choose. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and fixed at booking. Nearest resort area: Demre (~20 km, ~30 min).
Key facts
- Location: Üçağız, Kaleüçağız, 07573 Demre/Antalya, Türkiye
- Distance from resorts: Demre ~20 km (~30 min) · Kaş ~33 km (~45 min) · Finike ~48 km (~55 min)
- Time to allow: 3–4 hours including the boat trip
- Transfer: return trip from your hotel; you choose the return time
- Price: per vehicle, fixed at booking; entrance tickets not included
- Child seats: free, just request them when booking
About Kekova & Üçağız
Kekova is an uninhabited island of about 4.5 km² off the villages of Üçağız and Kaleköy in the Demre district; in antiquity it was called Dolichiste. Along its northern shore lie the remains of an ancient settlement destroyed by earthquakes in the 2nd century and partly submerged, visible beneath the shallow, clear water – hence the name 'sunken city'. Opposite, Kaleköy (ancient Simena) is known for its hilltop castle, a small theatre carved into the rock and Lycian sarcophagi standing in the sea; no road leads to the village. Üçağız (ancient Teimiussa), where the boat trips start, takes its name – 'three mouths' – from its three openings to the sea, and has ancient tombs along its shore. The Kekova area was declared a specially protected area in 1990 and is on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List.
Highlights
- Sunken ruins along Kekova Island's shore
- The hilltop castle at Kaleköy (Simena)
- Lycian sarcophagi standing in the sea
- Simena's small rock-cut theatre
- Ancient tombs on the shore at Üçağız
Visiting tips
The easiest way to see the sunken city and Simena is by boat from Üçağız harbour. The path up to the castle at Kaleköy is steep and stony, so wear comfortable shoes. The sun on the water is strong – don't forget a hat and sunscreen.
How the transfer works
- In the booking form choose your hotel as pick-up and Kekova & Üçağız as destination; for a return trip also set the return time. The price is shown instantly and fixed.
- You receive a confirmation e-mail and your driver's details via WhatsApp.
- Your driver meets you in the hotel lobby at the agreed time and drives you straight to the Kekova & Üçağız entrance.
- On the way back your driver picks you up at the same point at the agreed time and takes you to your hotel.
Transfers to other sights nearby
Kekova & Üçağız transfer: FAQ
How far is Kekova & Üçağız from my hotel?
By road approximately: Demre ~20 km (~30 min), Kaş ~33 km (~45 min), Finike ~48 km (~55 min), Kalkan ~58 km (~65 min), Kumluca ~65 km (~65 min), Fethiye ~137 km (~140 min). Times are estimates without traffic and can be longer at peak times in summer.
How much is the transfer, are tickets included?
The price depends on the vehicle class and is per vehicle, not per person; prices by area are in the table on this page, and the exact price for your hotel appears instantly in the booking form. Entrance tickets are not included.
How does the return work, does the driver wait?
The return is planned as a separate transfer: in a return booking you choose the return time and the vehicle comes to pick you up then, so you do not pay for waiting time.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Baby and child seats are free; just state the children's ages when booking.
Can you swim at the Kekova sunken city?
No. The area has been protected since 1990, and swimming and diving over the submerged ruins is not allowed. The ruins are viewed from the boat; swimming is usually possible in other bays where boats stop.
Can you drive to Kaleköy (Simena)?
No, there is no road to Kaleköy. The village is usually reached by boat from Üçağız or on foot along a footpath.
See also
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data. Opening hours and entry conditions can change; check official sources before your visit.