The Sunken Island of Kekova, the Ancient City and the Church of St. Nicholas from Side

This tour is available from Antalya and Side. Please request the availability for your city in advance.

Our company offers you to explore the rich culture of Demre - Myra - Kekova. Walk by the sea and near the sunken Kekova Island and take in magnificent views. You will see sunken amphorae, Lycian sarcophagus, and a fortress. Ancient cities, ancient churches, thousand-year-old burials, places of pilgrimage and the turquoise coast will open before your eyes.

Highlights:

• Kekova Island
• Lycian sarcophagus
• Church of St. Nicholas the Saint
• Ancient City

Includes:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Antalya hotels, Side hotels)
• Transportation by bus
• Guide
• Lunch (buffet)
• Yacht cruise

Not included (Optional):

• entrance ticket to the Church of St. Nicholas the Saint (for guests over 9 years old) 250 TL
• entrance ticket to the Ancient City of the World (for guests over 9 years old) 180 TL
• breakfast (take a lunch box with you at the hotel)
• drinks

Please note: The tour takes place on comfortable buses with 17, 30, 40 or 54 seats (the size of the group depends on the season and the number of reservations). Take your passport with you (a copy of your passport or a photo on your phone, especially if you have children aged 7-8 years with you: to enter for they are free). The price for a child of 6-11y.o. is 28$, the price for a baby with a bus seat is 15$.

On this 1-day excursion we offer you to explore the rich culture of Demre - Myra - Kekova. Ancient cities, ancient churches, thousand-year-old burials, places of pilgrimage and the turquoise coast will open before your eyes. The current city of Demre was once called Mira and has a thousand-year history. For centuries, peoples have lived here and left numerous historical traces of their culture. One of the most important Christian saints served, died and was buried in this city St. Nicholas the Saint, Bishop of Myra (Myra is a city, Lycia is a country). You will be able to explore the culture of burial of the Lycians who lived on this territory 2500 years ago. They carved rocks to create tombs of an incredible beauty, which have been preserved to this day. On the engraved facade, scenes from the lives of the consumed tell us about their lives and achievements. Next to them is the GrecoRoman amphitheater, which once housed about 15 thousand spectators. Theatrical performances, performances of Emperors, gladiatorial fights and pilgrimage sermons of Bishops took place here. The end of your excursion will be a yacht trip, sailing from the port of Andriake. This port is of great importance in the history of the life of St. Nicholas the Saint, it was here that numerous scenes from his life took place. Walk by the sea and near the sunken Kekova Island and take in magnificent views. You will see sunken amphorae, Lycian sarcophagus, a fortress.

Itinerary:

05:00 - 06:20 : Pick-up from hotel.

9:00 - Breakfast and then visit to church of St. Nicholas the Saint, city of Myra.

Lunch and then cruise on a boat with visit to Kekova Island. There you will have a stop to swim.

15:30 - departure from the property.

18:30 - 19:30 : Arrival at the hotel.