Demre, Myra, Kekova Tour with Sunken City Boat & St. Nicholas Church
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient ruins of Myra
- Discover the Sunken City of Kekova
- Visit the historic St. Nicholas Church
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the coast
- Learn about the rich history of the region
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Demre, Myra, and Kekova
- Boat tour to the Sunken City of Kekova
- Visit to St. Nicholas Church in Demre
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
This amazing exploration starts during the morning. On a pre-scheduled time, a vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Antalya. During your excursion you will be travelling with a comfortable, modern and fully air conditioned vehicle in order to enjoy a pleasurable and relaxing experience.
By the moment you reach the shore, the bus will drive you towards the ancient city of Myra. This settlement is known for its rock-cut tombs and its impressive amphitheater. The tour guide will let you know important information about the history and the importance of this ancient city.
Demre forms the last stop of your excursion. Right after that, a lunch break follows. The lunch will be served at a local restaurant and includes some mouth-watering and freshly made recipes.
The bus will then drive you towards the charming harbor for a memorable boat trip. The boat trip is the ideal way to explore the sunken ancient city of Kekova. During the boat trip, you will have the chance to observe and admire ruins of several structures of this sunken ancient city. For those who like to relax, the boat is ideal for sunbathing on the upper deck. The boat trip is also an amazing opportunity to admire the crystal clear waters and the peaceful landscape.
The exploration continues towards Demre, at the Church of Saint Nicholas. This religious place of interest is a popular destination as it features a marble sarcophagus and many people believe that is the original tomb of St. Nicholas. Currently, the Church serves as a museum and receives thousands of visitors every year. The tour guide will let you know how Saint Nicholas is connected to Santa Claus.
Once the lunch break is over, the bus will continue on its way back to Antalya. Antalya Kekova Sunken City Tour ends when you arrive back to your hotel. By that moment, you will be full of energy, long lasting memories and positive emotions.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; check for availability in other languages.
- Confirm the pickup location and time upon booking.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with minimal breaks.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle.
- Consider bringing a camera to capture the scenic views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Do not forget : Swimsuits, Sunglasses, Towel, Sun Cream, Hat, Comfortable Shoes, Camera
Traveler reviews
Nice trip,...
Nice trip, interesting stops, but a pity you can't even walk around on Simena. Excellent guide.
Public bus and do it yourself
It's 3 part tour 1. Kekova island .. It's fun but feel like a stretch after a while . Maybe better music system can help. 2. Church you need to buy tickets separateky . 3.. Myla is absolutely worth the old gladiator arena vibe I specifically asked about drop off location before making the booking and they promised me that I would be provided drop off. Then it changed to drop off at bus station . At last they dropped me off middle of nowhere and basically asked me to do hitchhiking . Completely unprofessional . It's not a country where people speak English well.
Myra is magical!
We had lots of fun, especially with the boat trip The old city of Myra is magical and unbelievable. It is a bit far from Antalya though.
Amazing views, guide and overall experience
The experience was just amazing, I mean great value for money, a very nice informed guide and our tour agent Eric handle everything perfectly for us, he made sure we were well prepared and ensured we had a nice time. :D
Great experience
Very nice tour. Eric handled my reservation and made it really easy Gave me all the details for my pick up from hotel. The tour guide was amazing, can't remember her name, I just remembered her name means Queen. She was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and sweet. I also had some time to relax at the boat.