What day trips and excursions are available from Kemer, Turkey?
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TL;DR
From Kemer and Tekirova you can do boat trips, visit Phaselis ruins, Goynuk Canyon, and nearby beaches. Private yacht tours depart from Kemer port and run until 3pm.
On arrival before room check-in, the hotel bar opened for a full meal from 11:30am (pasta, salads, pizza, burgers) while rooms were prepared by 1–2pm.
Private yacht tours depart from Kemer port, fitting groups of around 9 people, and run until 3pm. Even rainy weather made the trip more memorable.
A boat runs from the hotel beach toward Cleopatra Beach. You can also walk there, but in June the heat makes the trek uncomfortable.
Walking left along the shore from the hotel leads to a quiet pebble beach near the Rixos resort with almost no crowds. Security lets you through if you explain you're heading to the beach.
A bus from Tekirova at 8am stops at Phaselis if you request it in advance. Expect heavy traffic on Fridays. Entry tickets are in Turkish lira — bring cash.
Goynuk Canyon is a must-see attraction near Kemer, but taxi from Tekirova is pricey. It's more convenient if you're staying in Goynuk itself.
A seafood restaurant (more of an outdoor cafe) in Kemer cost around 13,000 lira for two — that included 2 portions of shrimp (5 pcs each), squid salad, 2 beers, sea bream, and sea bass. Dining out in Turkey is currently expensive.