Meis (Kastellorizo) day trip
A Greek island lunch, twenty minutes from Kaş harbour.
Meis — Kastellorizo in Greek — floats two kilometres off Kaş: a single pastel amphitheatre of a harbour, far from the rest of Greece and blissfully aware of it. The morning ferry makes the crossing in about twenty minutes; you clear passport control, walk the waterfront, and order fried calamari where the water laps the tables.
Fill the day with the tiny lanes above the port, the museum, a swim off the rocks, and — sea permitting — the Blue Cave by local boat, one of the Mediterranean’s brightest. Afternoon ferry home; you have technically been to Greece between breakfast and dinner.
Highlights
- Twenty-minute international crossing from Kaş harbour
- The pastel harbour bowl of Kastellorizo — one of Greece’s prettiest
- Blue Cave boat trip when the sea allows
- Greek taverna lunch on the waterfront
Included
- Return ferry ticket (when booked as such)
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Blue Cave boat (~€10–15)
- Museum entry
You complete your booking on the licensed operator's or agency's own channel. Prices shown are typical 2026-season starting prices with licensed operators.
Questions people actually ask
Do I need a visa for Meis?
Meis is Greece, so Schengen rules apply. Travellers holding a valid Schengen visa or visa-free nationality simply bring their passport. For Turkish citizens, an express visa-on-arrival scheme for the islands has applied in recent seasons — confirm the current rules with the ferry operator when booking.
How long is the ferry from Kaş to Meis?
About 20–30 minutes each way. Morning departure out, late-afternoon return is the standard day-trip pattern.
Should I bring euros?
Yes — cards are widely accepted, but small tavernas, the cave boat and kiosks are easier with some euro cash.
Is the Blue Cave guaranteed?
No — entry depends on the swell, since the cave mouth is low. Calm mornings give the best odds, and the light inside is best before midday.