Same Day Return Ticket: Tour will leave Kas in the Morning and after visiting Meis, you will get back to Kalkan in the same day.
One Way Ticket: This is ticket type is only one way.
Looking to add some extra adventure and excitement to your holidays? Kalkan Meis Island Tour is the ideal option for those who seek to make their holidays more special. Its close proximity and its charming character make this tiny Island a popular option for a full day excursion. Get to know the authentic lifestyle of the people, taste some characteristic Greek recipes and relax in an irresistibly beautiful landscape.
On the morning of Kalkan Meis Island Tour, a vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Kalkan and drive you towards Kas, where the port from which the ferry departs is. The ride is approximately 30 minutes and you will be travelling with a comfortable and modern vehicle. Once you arrive at the port, you need to pass through the passport and customs control and then enter into the ferry boat. As the boat starts its journey, take the chance to snap some photos of the endless blue colour of the Mediterranean Sea. The boat trip from Kas to Kastelorizo Island takes about 30 minutes.
When you arrive there, you have free time to explore the Island depending on your own individual interests. If you wish to explore the charm and beauty of this tiny Island you can walk around the main harbour and the village. This settlement is the only one on the Island and includes some imposing neoclassical houses of significant architectural importance. With narrow streets, variety of colours and welcoming people, this amphitheatrically built settlement will steel your heart immediately.
For those who are interested in sightseeing, Meis Island features an archaeological museum which is located in Kavos district. The collection includes ancient findings from the Ancient Megisti as well as from the early Christian and Byzantine periods. In addition, you may also visit the Folklore Museum in order to explore the culture and the traditions of the Island.
As a Greek Island, Kastelorizo showcases an impressive culinary tradition which is based on fresh and tasty products. Do not miss the chance to taste a freshly made lunch at one of the small and traditional tavernas accompanied by a glass of Greek wine. According the excursion’s schedule, at 16:00 participants should return to the ferry boat. Jest before departure, you can make your last minute purchases of souvenirs at the duty-free shop. Once you arrive back to Kas, a comfortable bus will be waiting in order to transfer you back Kalkan. This excursion ends once you arrive back to your hotel during the afternoon full of memories from your full day Greek exploration.
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Participate in a special and memorable excursion and visit the charming Greek Island of Meis. This tiny Island is ideal for a full day exploration as it is situated in a very short distance from the Turkish coastline. Kalkan Meis Island Tour will immerse you into the secrets of the authentic Greek Island lifestyle. It is also a great opportunity to relax and explore the culture and the peaceful landscape of an unspoiled Island.
Pick up: During the morning, a comfortable bus will pick you up from your hotel in Kalkas and drive you towards Kas which is situated at a distance of around 30 mintes. Once you arrive at the port, you will follow the passport and customs control and embark on the ferry boat.
Boat Trip: The distance between Kas and Meis is not long. Therefore you may enjoy the Mediterranean sun or take some spectacular photos of the Mediterranean Sea. In fact, this boat trip lasts for approximately 30 minutes.
Free time: Once you arrive at Kastelorizo you have free time to spend as you wish and according to your interests. The Island has only one main settlement which is characterized by typical neoclassical houses with wooden balconies. These colourful buildings are perfectly paired with the narrow streets and have a flawless elegant character.During your free time, those who are interested in sightseeing can visit two interesting museums. The first one is the archaeological museum which is locates at Kavos district. Its collection includes ancient findings from the Ancient Megisti and items from the early Christian and early Byzantine periods. The other one is the Folklore Museum which features a variety of everyday life items and clothes that represent the traditions and the culture of the people living in Kastelorizo.
Gastronomy: One of the things that visitors should do while in Meis is to enjoy a lunch at one of the small and traditional tavernas close to the harbour. These tavernas offer traditional and mouth-watering Greek recipes. Do not miss the chance to taste fresh fish and explore the rich variety of Greek wines.
Return: By 16:00 participants should return to the ferry. Once passport and customs control is done, you may proceed with your last minute souvenir shopping at the duty free shop. The ferry will then start on its way back to Kas. There, a bus will be waiting in order to transfer you back to Kalkan. This excursion ends once you arrive back to your hotel.
