A relaxed route along the Lycian coast: ancient Myra, sunken Kekova and Kaş
Your voyage
A laid-back "light" route from Finike along the Lycian coast. Short passages between anchorages, ancient Myra with its Lycian rock tombs, the sunken city of Kekova right beneath the keel, the charming town of Kaş and the wild bays of Gökkaya Gulf. More rest and history, fewer miles.
For whom: For those who want history and pretty towns without long passages: short, easy hops, plenty of swimming and snorkelling over ancient ruins.
Route: Finike → Andrea Dorya → Demre (Myra) → Kekova → Underwater Museum → Kaş → Gökkaya Gulf → Finike
Day by day
A start from Finike marina and the first bay.
Airport pickup and transfer to Finike marina, boarding and provisioning, the passage to Andrea Dorya bay, a first swim and fishing.
🌙 Overnight: Andrea Dorya bay
Ancient Myra and Lycian tombs.
The ruins and museum of ancient Myra, the Church of St Nicholas, Lycian rock tombs, swimming, SUP and the beach.
🌙 Overnight: Demre (anchor or berth)
A sunken city beneath the water.
Snorkelling over the sunken city, a fish restaurant ashore, SUP and swimming in crystal-clear water.
🌙 Overnight: Kekova (anchor or berth)
A buoy over the underwater museum and a sunken plane.
We arrive around 3 pm and pick up a buoy above the underwater museum. Some head to the beach by dinghy, others paddle the SUP and spot statues scattered across the seabed; for those who love to dive we hand out masks and fins — dive down to the sunken plane, amphorae and ancient statues.
🌙 Overnight: On a buoy (underwater museum)
The Lion Tomb and a cosy town.
Snorkelling over ruins at 5–6 m depth, a walk around Kaş, the market and fish restaurants, diving with an instructor (by prior booking).
🌙 Overnight: Kaş (anchor or berth)
Wild bays and the Lycian Way.
Snorkelling, SUP, spearfishing, short hikes along the Lycian Way to ancient ruins.
🌙 Overnight: Gökkaya Gulf
The return passage and an evening in town.
A calm passage to Finike, an evening stroll along the promenade, the beach and dinner at a restaurant.
🌙 Overnight: Finike marina
Breakfast and the airport transfer.
Breakfast, packing, the transfer to the airport.
🌙 Overnight: Disembarkation in the morning
The route is authored and flexible: stops can be reordered and adjusted to the weather and your wishes.
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Pricing
| Season | Per cabin (2 berths) | Whole yacht (up to 6) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr – 25 May | €1,000 | €3,000 |
| 26 May – 30 Jun | €1,100 | €3,300 |
| 1 Jul – 25 Oct | €1,200 | €3,600 |
| 25 Oct – 25 Nov | €1,000 | €3,000 |
| 25 Nov – 25 Apr | €800 | €2,400 |
* Price is per double cabin; the whole yacht = 3 cabins (up to 6 guests), one company, private. That is ≈ €400–600 per person in a shared cabin. A 15% deposit secures the booking; meals are paid separately (ship's kitty). Prices in euros.
Pricing and details updated: July 2026
An experienced captain, safety gear aboard, calm sheltered coves. The route is chosen with the weather and your comfort in mind.
Reviews
“Seven unforgettable days! Crystal-clear water, the silence of the bays and a starry sky. A complete reset.”
Vladimir, Saint Petersburg July 2025 · The Lycian Questions
The route is "light": passages are short — from 30 minutes to 3–4 hours — with plenty of time for swimming and rest in between. The skipper picks the calmest legs based on the weather.
Ancient Myra with its Lycian tombs and the Church of St Nicholas in Demre, the sunken city of Kekova with snorkelling over the ruins, the underwater museum with a sunken plane, amphorae and statues, and the picturesque town of Kaş with its Lion Tomb.
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