Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 04:30 - 22:00

Tour Program

• Transfer of participants from their hotels by air-conditioned bus
• Departure for Demre Mira Kekova trip from Antalya
• Stop for breakfast at the restaurant at the foot of the mountains
• After breakfast, visit the sunken city of Kekova.
• Starting the yacht tour, swimming, information from the guide, seeing the underwater ruins
• Return to the port, take the bus, arrive in Demre
• Lunch break - buffet,
• St. Nicholas church and tomb visit - guided tour
• Last visit place Mira - Lycian rock tombs and amphitheater.
• Completion of the tour and return to Antalya
• Transfer of visitors back to their hotel

Includes:Round-trip Transfer Service, Insurance, Guidance Service, Kekova Yacht Tour, Lunch,Myra Amphitheater Entrance Ticket,

Excludes:Church Entrance Ticket, Drinks

Recommended:Swimwear, Breakfast, Towel, Money, Camera

Content

Explore the ancient wonders of Demre, Myra, and Kekova on our guided tour from Antalya at an affordable price.Demre Myra Kekova from Antalya offers historical sightseeing and visits to Turkey's landmarks. It's a tour to the ancient part of the country, where the first steps in spreading Orthodox Christianity were taken.
Excursion to the Church of Saint Nicholas in Antalya is a popular choice among history enthusiasts and Orthodox Christians. Hundreds of thousands of tourists, mostly Orthodox Christians, visit the city of Demre annually to see the house, church - the preaching place of Saint Nicholas, and his tomb. Excursions are organized several times a week with an English-speaking guide and group.

Ancient city of Demre
The ancient city of Demre is known as one of the important port cities of Lycians. The earliest settlements date back to the 4th century BC. The city gained popularity during the Roman rule. Between the 1st and 2nd centuries, during the Roman Empire, it prospered in terms of trade. Saint Paul, the Roman imperial ambassador, would stay in the city of Andriake in Myra every time he returned to Rome, which greatly contributed to the city's development. Over time, Demre became an important administrative and religious center during the Byzantine period. Saint Nicholas served as a bishop in this city in the early centuries and had a very positive influence on the region's inhabitants. Demre gradually became a renowned pilgrimage center for Christians. The historical Church of Saint Nicholas, an ancient Byzantine church located in the central district of Demre in the Gokzey area, has been actively used for worship throughout the centuries. It is also the site of the tomb of Saint Nicholas, who was one of the early bishops in the Christian world. All these historical treasures and ancient sites can be visited during the first part of our Demre Myra Kekova tour from Antalya. The church has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was built on the foundation of an ancient Christian temple in 520 AD, where Nicholas the Wonderworker spread Orthodox Christianity.
Ruins of the ancient city of Myra, located 2 kilometers from the city center, are one of the six major ancient cities of the Lycian sovereignty that can be seen during our Demre Myra Kekova tour from Antalya. From the findings discovered during the research, it was found that it was founded in the 5th century BC. The word "Myra" means "Place of the Mother Goddess" and has Greek origins. Additionally, one of the factors that make this region very important is that it was where Saint Nicholas served as a bishop. Many ancient artifacts were discovered during the excavations. Among the ruins, the theater, built in the Roman style, is the best preserved. It is located south of the Acropolis. Monuments depicting theatrical masks and mythological stories are also among the most prominent remnants of the theater.

Kekova Sunken City
Kekova, the sunken city, was once under the influence of the Lycian civilization and later came under the rule of the Roman Empire. In the Lycian language, Kekova is known as Dolichiste. Kekova was restored and developed during the Byzantine period, but its development was hindered by Arab invasions. Unfortunately, the island was submerged due to severe earthquakes in the 2nd century. Consequently, the city earned the name "sunken city." The island stands out with its unique history and extraordinary nature. It captivates visitors with 272 plant species, 26 of which are endemic to the island. As the majority of the island is underwater, the city can be observed by sailing on a yacht with a glass bottom. During this boat tour, which serves as the third and final part of the Demre Myra Kekova excursion from Antalya, you can see the submerged city houses, cisterns, churches, chapels, and a military tower in Kekova. Additionally, you can witness water cisterns, rock tombs, and Lycian sarcophagi.