SIGNATURE PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Meis Island Tour from Antalya
Antalya · Kaş, crossing to Greece
A short crossing, and an entirely different country waiting on the other side.
- Type
- Private Boat Crossing & Island Day
- Duration
- Full day, approx. 6–7 hours including the crossing
- Location
- Antalya · Kaş, crossing to Greece
- Guide
- Private Guide (Kaş departure)
A Different Country, Thirty Minutes Away
Meis, known in Greek as Kastellorizo, is the easternmost inhabited Greek island — closer to the Turkish coast at Kaş than to any other Greek land. The crossing takes roughly half an hour by boat, and requires a valid passport and a routine passport-control stamp on arrival, since you are genuinely leaving Türkiye for Greece for the day. Few excursions on this coast involve an actual international border.
The island itself is small and immediately distinctive — a horseshoe harbour lined with pastel-coloured Ottoman-Greek houses, backed by dry cliffs and a scattering of tavernas. It is a place to walk the waterfront, look up at the hillside fortress the island takes its name from, and — for those who want it — climb the cliff steps to the Monastery of St George, before returning to Kaş by the same short crossing.
Experience Highlights
- A Genuine International Crossing — A real passport-stamped border crossing to Greece, not just another Turkish coastal excursion.
- A Distinctive Harbour — Pastel Ottoman-Greek houses around a horseshoe harbour, unlike anywhere on the Turkish side of the coast.
- The Hillside Fortress — The Castello Rosso ("red castle") that gives the island its name, overlooking the harbour.
- Optional Monastery Hike — Cliff steps up to the Monastery of St George, for those who want a longer walk with a view.
- A Short, Self-Contained Day — Out and back from Kaş within a single day, without the logistics of a longer island-hop.
Your Private Itinerary
Your private journey may include:
- Departure from Antalya — Private transfer to Kaş, on the coast west of Antalya.
- The Crossing — Board the boat to Meis, with passport control on arrival at the island.
- The Harbour & the Castello Rosso — Walk the waterfront and the streets beneath the hillside fortress.
- Free Time & Optional Monastery Walk — Time at leisure — a taverna lunch, the small museum, or the climb to St George for those who wish.
- Return Crossing — Boat back to Kaş and private transfer to your onward point.
What’s Included
Included
- Private guide and transfer from Antalya to Kaş
- Return boat crossing to Meis
- Assistance with passport control on arrival
Not Included
- Lunch on the island, unless requested in advance
- Greek entry requirements you are responsible for (a valid passport is required)
- Personal expenses
Designed Around You
The day can be paced around a relaxed harbour walk and lunch, or extended to include the climb to the Monastery of St George for those who want it. A valid passport is essential — let us know your nationality when booking so we can confirm entry requirements.
Private for 2–8 guests
Sea conditions can affect the crossing; your guide will confirm feasibility closer to your date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need a passport?
Yes — a valid passport is required, since this is a genuine crossing into Greece. Let us know your nationality when booking so we can confirm any specific entry requirements.
How long is the boat crossing?
Roughly 30 minutes each way between Kaş and Meis.
Can the crossing be rough?
It can be, particularly in windier conditions — your guide will advise on the day and reschedule if needed for comfort and safety.
Is there much to do on the island?
Meis is small — the appeal is the harbour, the fortress, the tavernas and, optionally, the walk to the monastery, rather than a long list of sights.
How much does this experience cost?
Pricing depends on group size and departure point — send us your dates and we'll confirm private pricing.