Demre-Myra-Kekova from Kemer: Sunken Island, the Ancient City and the Church of St. Nicholas
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Demre-Myra-Kekova from Kemer: Sunken Island, the Ancient City and the Church of St. Nicholas, Türkiye

4.4(5)
Duration
10 hours
Languages
English, Russian
Guests
1-30

This tour is available from Antalya, Alenya, Belek, Kemer and Side.

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. The distance from Kemer to Demre is about 100 Km.

Highlights:

  • Explore the Sunken Kekova Island
  • Learn about Lycian sarcophagus
  • Visit Church of St. Nicholas the Saint
  • Discover the Ancient City

Includes:

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

Not included:

  • Entrance ticket to the Church of St. Nicholas the Saint (for guests over 9 years old) - from 20 euro (optional)
  • Entrance ticket to the Ancient City of the World (for guests over 9 years old) - from 13 euro (optional)
  • 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 free). The price for a child is of 4-11 y.o., the price for a baby with a bus seat is child price. The approximate distance to Demre is about 150 km. Approximate pick up time: 07:00-08:00.

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 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 Greco-Roman 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, and a fortress.

Itinerary:

07:00 - 08:20 Pick-up from the hotels

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

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

15:30 Departure

17:30 - 18:00 Arrival at the hotels


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Free cancellation

Plans are subject to change, and sometimes unexpectedly. So you can cancel your event free of charge 24 hours before the start.
Anna Sakhno
With GetExperience since 2022
Customer Reviews
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August 2023
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Meeting point

Kemer, Antalya, Turkey

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