Daily Kastellorizo Tours from Kaş
The easternmost island of Greece, just a short boat ride from Kaş: a harbour of colourful mansions, a red Knights’ castle, a Lycian rock tomb and the Blue Grotto. Send us your dates and we will plan your day on Kastellorizo.
Tours on Kastellorizo
Send us your dates and the number of guests, and we will plan your day on Kastellorizo with the ferry from Kaş. Our Kaş and Meis day tours from Antalya are listed below.
Kastellorizo in pictures
The harbour of Megisti, the hills of the island and the view of Kastellorizo from Kaş.
Photo credits
Wikimedia Commons: Camcool11 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Unior (Public domain), ANTONIOS PETROPOULOS (CC BY-SA 4.0), 1point8 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Camcool11 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sp!ros (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sp!ros (CC BY-SA 4.0), Camcool11 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Volker Höhfeld (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Ferry from Turkey to Kastellorizo
Kaş → Kastellorizo
Ferries to Kastellorizo leave from Kaş and take about 20 minutes. In summer there are sailings most days, in winter fewer. Tell us your dates and we will confirm the crossing for your trip.
Why visit Kastellorizo?
Kastellorizo, also known in Turkish as Meis and in Greek as Megisti, is the smallest and easternmost inhabited island of the Dodecanese, only about 9 km² in area. It lies right in front of Kaş, so close that the lights of each town can be seen from the other.
Its one village wraps around a deep natural harbour, lined with tall neoclassical mansions painted in bright colours. A century ago the island was a busy trading port; today it is quiet and charming, and became known around the world through the Oscar-winning Italian film Mediterraneo (1991), which was shot here.
What to see in Kastellorizo
The village is small and everything near the harbour can be seen on foot. The Blue Grotto is reached by small boat, and the monastery and Paleokastro by footpath or taxi.
The harbour
The heart of the island, a curve of colourful mansions, cafés and fish tavernas around the water. Sea turtles are often seen swimming in the harbour.
Castle of the Knights
The ruined castle of the Knights of St John on the rock above the harbour. Its red stone gave the island its Italian name, Castello Rosso, and the view from the top looks straight across to Kaş.
Lycian rock tomb
Below the castle, a tomb cut into the cliff in the style of ancient Lycia, a reminder that the island faced the Lycian coast in antiquity.
Museums of the island
Near the castle, small museums show the history of Kastellorizo, with old photographs, costumes and finds from the island.
Blue Grotto
A large sea cave on the south-east coast, entered by a low opening. In the morning the sunlight turns the water and the walls a bright blue. Boats leave from the harbour.
Churches of Horafia
On the square behind the harbour stand the large churches of the island, including the cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen, whose granite columns are said to come from ancient Patara on the Turkish coast.
Monastery of Agios Georgios tou Vounou
A monastery on the plateau above the village, reached by a stepped path, with a cool painted crypt under its church.
Paleokastro
The remains of the ancient acropolis of the island on a hill west of the village, with walls and a cistern.
Mandraki
A small bay on the other side of the castle hill, with a quiet waterfront and a short walk from the harbour.
Arriving on Kastellorizo by ferry from Kaş
Ferries from Kaş arrive in the harbour of Megisti after a crossing of about 20 minutes. In summer there are sailings most days, and it is easy to go over in the morning and come back in the afternoon. In winter the service is reduced.
Bring your passport. Greece is in the Schengen area, so check whether you need a visa before you travel. Tell us your dates and we will confirm the ferry, or join one of our Kaş and Meis day tours below.
Where to stay in Kastellorizo
There are only a few small hotels and guesthouses on the island, all in the village around the harbour. Prices are on request: send us your dates and we will check availability.
Harbour of Megisti
Rooms in restored mansions on the waterfront, with the harbour and the castle outside your window.
- Mediterraneo Hotel · price on request
- Megisti Hotel · price on request
Where is Kastellorizo?
Kastellorizo lies just off Kaş on the Lycian coast of Turkey, only about 2 km from the Turkish shore.
Kastellorizo questions and answers
How do I get to Kastellorizo from Turkey?
Ferries to Kastellorizo leave from Kaş and take about 20 minutes. In summer there are sailings most days, in winter fewer.
Can I visit Kastellorizo on a day trip from Kaş?
Yes. Kastellorizo is one of the easiest Greek islands to visit for the day from Turkey. A few hours are enough for the harbour, the castle and a boat trip to the Blue Grotto.
Do I need a visa to visit Kastellorizo?
Greece is in the Schengen area. Depending on your nationality you may need a Schengen visa. Bring your passport for the border check.
Do you offer tours to Kastellorizo?
Yes. We run Kaş and Meis day tours from Antalya, and we can plan a day on the island for your own dates.
What is the Turkish name of Kastellorizo?
In Turkish, Kastellorizo is known as Meis. Its Greek name is Megisti.
Plan your Kastellorizo trip
Send us your dates and the number of guests. We will check the ferries and reply with your full plan.