Kaş itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · Antalya, TürkiyeJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 30
- Per day
- ≈ 3,500 TL
- First stop
- 08:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Kaş itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 30 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Kaş signature day: ancient harbour and turquoise pebbles
- Day 2 Kekova boat tour: sunken city, Gökkaya and Simena
- Day 3 Turquoise bays: Kaputaş to Limanağzı
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 6 and 7 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 3,500 TL a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:30–22:00
Kaş signature day: ancient harbour and turquoise pebbles
Culture
Antiphellos Ancient Theatre
The only ancient theatre in Anatolia right on the sea, with free entry. On the way out, stop by the huge Lycian rock tomb just above Uzun Çarşı. Go around 9:30 to see it in peace before the tour buses arrive.
Free- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Bi'Lokma Bahçe
A family-run place in Andifli Mahallesi serving home cooking since 2001. Try the karnıyarık (stuffed aubergine), mantı (Turkish dumplings) and hünkar beğendi (lamb on smoky aubergine purée), and ask for a seat in the green garden. Arrive around 12:30, before the crowds.
≈ 700 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Big Pebble Beach
Kaş's signature pebble beach, within walking distance of the centre. Bring your own towel and you skip the sunlounger fee; municipal sunloungers cost about 150 TL.
≈ 300 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Uzun Çarşı
Handmade sandals, silver jewellery and boutique shops, with room for bargaining. Late afternoon light is best for photos.
≈ 150 TL per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Smileys Restaurant
Inside Kaş Marina, they catch their own fish by rod. Ask for the catch of the day and request a table with a marina view; booking is recommended.
≈ 1,600 TL per personLandmark
Meis (Kastellorizo) Island Viewpoint
A waterfront strip you can walk from central Kaş; watch the lights of the Greek island come on across the water. Completely free, and a romantic way to end the day.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- TaşbahçeA spread-style breakfast and lunch table with sugar-free marmalade, acuka (walnut and pepper paste) and plenty of olives. Head here if Bi'Lokma is full.
- Small Pebble BeachIf Big Pebble is crowded, move to this small cove closer to the town centre. The water is calm and it suits families.
Day 2 · 09:00–21:00
Kekova boat tour: sunken city, Gökkaya and Simena
Culture
Kekova Boat Tour (Sunken City, Gökkaya Bay, Kaleköy Castle)
Departs from Kaş Fishing Harbour; includes 5 swim stops and lunch. When the boat anchors at Kaleköy, leave time for the path up to the castle: entry is about 190 TL, paid separately (Museum Pass not valid). Board early and try to grab a shaded spot by the jetty.
≈ 4,600 TL per personTickets: GetYourGuide- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Kaş Marina Evening Walk
A good way to ease tired feet after the tour. The moored boats are lit up and the ice cream shops are open.
Free- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Deniz'in Sesi Balıkçısı
Fresh fish and regional meze by the sea. Try the stuffed mussels and the catch of the day, and ask for a table on the waterfront.
≈ 1,500 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Ehlikeyf MeyhaneKnown for its evening entertainment and meze. If Deniz'in Sesi is full, come here for a rakı and fish table.
- ÜçağızA quiet fishing village in the Kekova area. The tour boat may stop here too, and it makes a good break for tea on the wooden jetty.
Day 3 · 09:30–22:00
Turquoise bays: Kaputaş to Limanağzı
Nature
Kaputaş Beach
Reached by a 187-step staircase; entry is about 60 TL per person. Go early for a spot: the free parking pockets along the road fill up fast.
≈ 300 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Blue Cave Boat Tour
A small boat hired by negotiation from a boatman at Kaş harbour. The cave can only be entered by sea and the visit takes 15-20 minutes. Midday is best for the play of light.
≈ 400 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Limanağzı Bay
A few minutes by boat from Kaş harbour: neighbouring calm bays with no waves. At the small beach tavernas you can eat fresh köfte or fish in a bread roll; the price covers the boat and lunch.
≈ 800 TL per person- 4 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Türkmen Sofrası
A tradesmen's restaurant run by Nedim and his family, on the main road from the mosque to the bus station. Ask for the home-cooked dish of the day: good value and filling.
≈ 450 TL per personLandmark
Panorama Viewpoint Hill
Kaş's best-known sunset spot: by day you look out to Meis Island, by night to its lights. It can be crowded, but the view is worth it.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Helios MeyhaneKaş breakfast plus meze and fish in one place. A good evening alternative if Türkmen Sofrası is closed.
- Aquarium BayIf Limanağzı is hard to reach, head to this clear cove in the same area. It is reached by boat and you can see the seabed very clearly.
Day 4 · 09:00–21:00
Kaş underwater and the Çukurbağ Peninsula
Nature
Kaş: Scuba Diving Experience
An instructor-led trial dive in Kaş, considered Türkiye's diving capital; equipment, boat and insurance are included. For those without a licence, you get a 20-25 minute underwater trip at about 5 metres depth.
≈ 2,650 TL per personTickets: GetYourGuide- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Maşuk Meyhane
Known on Liman Sokak for its süt balık (milk-poached fish) and lentil piyaz (lentil salad). Ideal for a light but filling lunch after your dive, and lunchtime prices are lower than in the evening.
≈ 700 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Çukurbağ Peninsula
A coastal road winding between boutique guesthouses, with quiet coves away from the tourist rush. Explore on foot; entry is completely free.
Free- 3 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Demeti Meyhane
With its garden ringed by lemon trees, it is ideal for summer evenings. The meze selection is rich and booking is recommended.
≈ 1,300 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- HideawayServes spread-style breakfast and light lunches at cushioned tables. Come here if Maşuk is full.
- Gökkaya BayReached on a short boat trip from the boatmen. You can swim in the pirate cave, and it is a quiet alternative to Çukurbağ.
Day 5 · 09:30–21:00
Ancient Phellos and art in a mountain village
Culture
Phellos Ancient City Walk
A climb of about 30 minutes on a forest path via Çukurbağ village. Sturdy shoes and plenty of water are essential, and there are almost no crowds.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Elden Ne Gelir Ceramic Workshop
The workshop of Sibel Düzel, who has been making ceramics for 22 years in Pınarbaşı village, on the slope below Phellos. Let her know in advance via Instagram, or you may find the door closed.
≈ 1,000 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Kaş Köy Sofrası
Set in nature on the Sarıbelen road. A spread table full of village cheese, olives, jam and fresh gözleme (stuffed flatbread).
≈ 600 TL per person- 5 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Voyn Meyhane
In Andifli Mahallesi, with seafood and breakfast plates in one place. Try the artichoke with pistachios and the rum-flavoured prawns.
≈ 1,200 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Çınarlar Kahvaltı EviA calm lunch stop with a large garden. If Köy Sofrası feels too far, switch to this alternative close to the town centre.
- Kaş King's Tomb (Lycian Rock Tomb)If you can't book the workshop, take time to study the huge Lycian sarcophagus above Uzun Çarşı in detail. Completely free and central.
Day 6 · 08:30–17:30Day trip
Patara Valley: Xanthos, Saklıkent and Patara Beach
Culture
Xanthos Ancient City
The UNESCO-listed Lycian capital, about 1 hour from Kaş by dolmuş or car. Entry is separately ticketed, and there is more shade early in the day.
≈ 300 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Saklıkent Canyon
One of Europe's deepest canyons, ranking second, with a wet crossing where you hold onto a pole. Rent water shoes; the water is ice cold.
≈ 150 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Ayşe Pancake House
A family-run gözleme place in Gelemiş village. Ideal for a hearty meal after the canyon; try the herb and cheese gözleme.
≈ 500 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Patara Beach & Ancient City of Patara
Türkiye's longest beach (18 km), woven together with ancient ruins. The entry fee (about 15€) covers both the archaeological site and the beach. Shade is scarce, so bring a hat and umbrella.
≈ 700 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Cafe Inn PataraA small but tasty cafe in Gelemiş. If Ayşe Pancake House is full, come here for breakfast items or a light lunch.
- Letoon Ancient CityA UNESCO-listed sanctuary very close to Xanthos. If Xanthos is crowded or closed, go here instead: it is quieter to explore.
Day 7 · 10:00–15:00Day trip
Kalkan and Üzümlü village: farewell tour
Food
Üzümlü Village Gözleme Houses
A vineyard village above Kalkan, famous for thin sac-griddled gözleme that taste like a mother's touch and for homemade jams. There is no signboard, so ask at the café on the village square and they will point you the way.
≈ 550 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Kalkan Old Town
Cobbled streets draped in bougainvillea. The boutique shops allow some bargaining, and in the midday heat the shaded streets are the better choice.
≈ 200 TL per personNature
Kalkan Public Beach
A Blue Flag municipal beach with completely free entry. It has small pebbles, so water shoes will come in handy.
FreeFood
Salonika 1881 Restaurant
Among the stone streets, known for its homemade burgers and meze. Ideal for a farewell lunch, and calm early in the day.
≈ 800 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Cafe Del-MarA practical choice for lunch in central Kalkan. If Salonika 1881 is full, come here.
- Kalamar BayIf Kalkan Public Beach is crowded, head to this bay with pedalos and canoes. The entry fee is included in the activities.
Hidden gem: Elden Ne Gelir Ceramic Workshop
The workshop of ceramicist Sibel Düzel, who has worked alone for 22 years in Pınarbaşı village, right at the foot of ancient Phellos. It is an art pocket completely outside Kaş's 'diving and boat tour' image, and appears in no classic travel guide.
- How to get in
- About 20 minutes by private car from central Kaş via Çukurbağ village to Pınarbaşı; the last 500 metres are an unsigned forest road. If you turn up without notice, the owner may not be home, and the workshop door is usually closed.
- Local tip
- Before your visit, say you want to shape a piece with your own hands. Sibel Düzel serves tea in the garden of the house below the workshop and explains the production process; she will fire the piece you choose and ship it to you.
- When
- April-October (in winter the village road and workshop sometimes close)
- Contact
- Instagram @eldennegelir (DM ile en az 1 gün önceden randevu iste)
Good to know: 7 things that make a Kaş trip easier
- In Kaş, cash (TL) is still preferred at tradesmen's restaurants and village markets. Cards sometimes fail in small places, so carry cash.
- The main transport within town and between villages is the dolmuş (minibus). Services are infrequent, so plan your evening so you don't miss the last one.
- Tipping 5-10% of the bill is common in restaurants but not obligatory. On boat tours, a small extra tip for the captain and crew is expected.
- A light shawl covering shoulders and knees is useful at ancient cities and castles. On beaches with stairs such as Kaputaş, non-slip shoes are essential.
- In July the midday heat (12:00-16:00) is very high. During these hours, choose shade or the sea, reapply sunscreen often and drink plenty of water.
- When negotiating with private boatmen (Blue Cave, Limanağzı), settle the price before boarding and ask whether it is per person or per boat.
- In villages such as Üzümlü, Pınarbaşı and Çukurbağ, ask permission before entering locals' gardens or taking photos.
Spending: ≈ 24,600 TL per person for 7 days
- Food9,900 TL
- Entry and tours11,500 TL
- Local transport2,200 TL
- Other1,000 TL
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Kaş?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6 and 7; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Kaş cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 3,500 TL per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Kaş?
The first stop is at 08:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which places in Kaş should you book in advance?
In this plan, it's worth booking ahead for: Kekova Boat Tour (Sunken City, Gökkaya Bay, Kaleköy Castle) (day 2), Kaş: Scuba Diving Experience (day 4).
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.