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The perfect 3 days in Kaş: Day 1 a full Kekova sunken city boat trip from Kaş Harbour with lunch and swim stops, Day 2 a slow morning at Kaputaş Beach plus the old town and a sunset drink, Day 3 your choice between adventure (diving, paragliding, Saklıkent Gorge) or a quieter half-day boat tour. Couples and families have alternative plans below.
Three days is the sweet spot for a first visit to Kaş. This easygoing plan mixes the must-do Kekova boat trip with beach time, the bohemian old town and one day trip — without rushing.
Day 1 — Kekova boat trip
Start with the headline experience: a full-day boat trip to the Kekova sunken city, Simena castle and the swimming bays. You'll be back by early evening — perfect for dinner and a stroll through the old town's lantern-lit lanes.
Day 2 — Beaches & the old town
Take it slow. Head to Kaputaş Beach in the morning, then return to wander Kaş's boutiques, galleries and cafés, and see the ancient Lycian rock tombs above town. End with sunset drinks — or a short sunset cruise from the harbour.
Day 3 — Your choice: adventure or relax
Pick your pace. For adventure, go diving, paragliding, or sea-kayak over the Kekova ruins, or take a day trip to Saklıkent Gorge. For relaxation, choose a quieter bays-and-snorkel boat tour close to town, or simply enjoy a beach club. Fly home glowing.
Alternative: a family-friendly 3 days
If you're travelling with children, swap day 1's full Kekova route for the shorter Kaş Bays & Islands tour — three swim stops, lunch on board, no long sea legs. Keep day 2 as Kaputaş Beach plus the old town. For day 3, the half-day Blue Cave boat tour is perfect for kids: gentle snorkelling, an electric-blue cave to peer into, and you're back by lunch for naps or a beach club.
Alternative: a romantic 3 days for couples
For a milestone trip or honeymoon, splurge on day 1 with a private sunrise Kekova charter — sunken city in golden light, no other boats. Day 2 a slow morning, a long lunch in Kalkan's harbour, late-afternoon swim at Kaputaş, sunset dinner on a rooftop. Day 3 a private sunset cruise back in Kaş — just your group, the crew, drinks and the colours.
Practical tips: timing, transfers and dinner reservations
Book the boat trips at least 2-3 days ahead in season; Kekova day tours sell out by late afternoon for the next morning. Arrange your Antalya or Dalaman transfer for the day before day 1 so you're rested. For dinner the night you're tired (usually after the Kekova day), reserve early — the best restaurants book up by 19:00 in July and August. Allow 90 minutes to drive to Kaputaş including beach time; minibuses run every half hour from the town centre.
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