Demre Myra and Kekova Tour from Antalya [314535P9]
Traverse the picturesque coastline towards Demre, the ancient city of Myra, where a world of wonders awaits. Delight in a captivating boat tour to witness the awe-inspiring Sunken City of Kekova, immersing yourself in its mysterious allure and indulging in a refreshing swimming experience. Prepare to be captivated further as you explore an array of ancient ruins and landmarks, ranging from the magnificent Lycian rock-cut tombs to the revered St. Nicholas Church. Replenish your energy with a delectable buffet lunch in Demre before returning to Antalya, cherishing the memories of a truly remarkable day. This comprehensive itinerary also includes a delightful boat tour and an opportunity for a blissful swimming stop, ensuring an unforgettable adventure along Turkey's mesmerizing Turquoise Coast. With convenient round-trip transit from your Antalya hotel, traveling becomes an effortless experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wonders that await.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration of the journey amounts to 11-12 hours, wherein five and a half hours of the entire tour duration have been allocated to the transfer process.
INCLUDED
- Insurance
- Boat Ticket
- Lunch
- Professional Guidance Service
- Entrance Fee of Myra and St Nicolaus Church
- Transportation
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Our Antalya tour will start in the morning with our comfortable vehicles picking you up from your hotel. This is one of the most beautiful road trips that will take us from Antalya to Kekova with various lagoons, lakes and other nature scenes. We will see beautiful bays hidden in the bosom of the Taurus, which will appear after each turn. Then, we will have a coffee break to relax at the "Falcon Hill" with its magnificent view at around 9-10 am.
- Our first stop will be Myra, which was the capital of the Lycian Civilization for a long time. Here is also known as the place where Kybele became Artemis. The story of the city starts with embossed rock tombs, and reaches the sea by Adriane Harbor. The ancient theater of the city, built above the rock tombs, is expanding downwards. The carvings on both sides of the graves in the river necropolis are worth seeing as proof of ancient art. This magnificent theater belonging to the Roman period is one of the few ancient theaters that have survived today. Our experienced guides will open the mystery of this ancient city with you.
- Our next stop will be the Church of Saint Nicholas, which is located right next to Myra. The cleric who lived in Anatolia known as "Santa Claus" worldwide, known mostly as Santa Klaus in European countries. The importance of today's Italy to Sicily Island, Naples, Bari, Germany's Freiburg, and even the patron saint of New York City in America, commemoration is held on December 6 of each year. The place where the real St. Nicholas lived is on the Mediterranean coast which never snows. With his benevolent attitude towards children in distress, his protective personality turned into a sympathetic old man who appeared on Christmas nights and brought gifts to children. As you stroll through the magnificent St. Nicolaus church, witness the traces of charity, solidarity, and love.
- Lunch is included on the tour and we will enjoy and open buffet at a lovely local restaurant near the St Nicholas church.
- Kekova is the name of a region of fascinating islands, bays, and ancient cities. Kekova has a sorely seen attraction along the shore of the Island, a sunken city is observed. The geological movements of the Island and earthquakes caused the city on the Island to be submerged, creating a strange scene with half of the city underwater and half above. Teimiussa, and Simena are the main Lycian settlements in the area. We will witness the miracle of this underwater city that resembles Atlantis with our two-hour boat tour in Kekova, and also, you may relax by getting cool during swimming breaks. After the end of our Kekova boat trip, our comfortable vehicles that will be on the way back will drop you back at your hotels. Thus, we ensure that the guests participating in the Kekova Tour will make unforgettable memories.
