Kekovo-Myra-Demre tour from Antalya is a day trip to one of the nicest natural and historical parts of Antalya in Turkey’s Mediterranean region.
Demre (Myra) is a small district of Antalya province which is located 140 km away. Demre's name derives from the river nearby. It was established in 5th BC. Demre was one of the most important cities of Lycia which is one of the ancient regions of Anatolia (present Turkey). It is also one of the most important places for Christianity. Because St. Nicholas chose Demre as his home and final resting place.
Myra antique city is located 2 km from Demre town center. It has an ancient Greek amphitheater with the capacity of 11000 and the rock-cut tombs of the Lycian necropolis.
Church of St.Nicholas is located 3 km west of Demre town. The saint to whom is referred to as Santa Claus. Santa Claus was the bishop of Myra.
Kekova island and Sunken city; It is located 4 km West of Demre harbour.İt is a roky island covering 4,5 km2.No inhabitant in the island. Because of the earthquake in 2nd AD., Some parts of Kekove stayed under the water and are now called Sunken City. The only way to see around the Kekova island Sunken is by taking a boat tour. We offer you a boat tour taking 2 hours to discover the beautiful ruins of Sunken city and İslans of Kekova.
Culture, history, nature are all in one in this tour. Kekova-Myra-Demre tour from Antalya is a tour not to be missed!
KEKOVA-MYRA-DEMRE FROM ANTALYA TOUR ITINERARY:
-Picking up from hotels/apartments in Antalya and around
-Breakfast break
-Visit Myra ancient city, ancient theater, and rock-cut cemetery
-Get on the boat, visiting the sunken city, Kekova island, and break for swimming
-Take off the boat and lunch at Myra, Visiting Myra St. Nicholas Church
-Departure from Myra
-Break near Antalya
-Drop-off at your hotels & apartments in Antalya.
PRICE INCLUDES:
-Pick-up and drop off from hotels and apartments in Antalya
-Guide
-Lunch
-Boat cruise along with the sunken city ( 2 hours)
-Myra ancient city entrance fee
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
-Drinks
-St.Nikalous museum enterance fee
ADDITIONAL INFOS & TIPS:
-Take your swimming suit, towel shoes, sunglasses,camera