Demre Myra Kekova Tour From Side
15 Hours-
Wed / Sun
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15 Hours
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55 €
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30 € (Age 4–8)
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Free (Age 0–3)
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On the Day of the Tour
Overview
The Demre, Myra, and Kekova Tour from Side offers travelers an enriching cultural experience, diving into the heart of one of Christianity’s earliest cradles and its expansive history.
This excursion takes you to the ancient abodes of St. Nicholas among other sacred sites, providing a deep dive into globally recognized historical landmarks with the Demre, Myra, and Kekova Tour from Side. Additionally, the journey is peppered with fascinating attractions along the way! If you’re keen on exploration, get ready to unveil the marvels that await in these storied destinations.
Embark on a Culturally Rich Journey to Demre, Myra, & Kekova
Anyone located in the Side area is invited to join the Demre, Myra, & Kekova Tour. The pickup time from your hotel will vary depending on your exact location. An air-conditioned coach will collect you right from your hotel’s front door to start your adventure.
Visit to Ucagiz Village
Your journey begins with a scenic three-hour drive to Ucagiz Village, a picturesque coastal village. Along the way, you’ll pass through the holiday destinations of Kemer, Kumluca, and Finike. The drive offers stunning views of the Taurus Mountains and traditional nomadic settlements on one side, and the pristine Mediterranean coastline on the other.
Discover the Sunken City of Kekova
After a short breakfast halt near Antalya, you reach Ucagiz. From here, you embark on a boat tour to explore the Sunken Cities of Kekova. Aboard a two-story boat, you’ll sail over clear waters, with the opportunity to gaze at underwater ruins through the boat’s glass bottom. The experience of viewing ancient city remains beneath the sea is truly captivating.
Throughout the boat tour, your guide will share insights into the history of Kekova and the coastal city ruins. You’ll also have a chance to swim in a nearby bay close to the Island of Kekova, allowing you to swim above ancient ruins in crystal-clear waters. Following an hour on the boat, you return to the dock and proceed to a local restaurant in Demre for a delicious open-buffet lunch, prepared with fresh ingredients.
Explore the Historic St. Nicolas Church
The lunch features two main dishes, alongside four salads, rice, pasta, and soup. After lunch, the tour continues to St. Nicholas Church, where you’ll spend around 45 minutes. This sacred site draws numerous pilgrims each year.
The journey then leads to the Ancient City of Myra, famed for its remarkably acoustic amphitheater and stunning mountain-carved rock tombs. Following a restful hour at this enchanting site, you’ll board the bus back to Side, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Kekova is a must-see region, I recommend it to all travelers. Joinexcursions.com was successful in its business. Would recommend to anyone.
Through joinexcursions.com, we traveled to the birthplace of St. Nicholas. We went to Saint Nicholas Church after hearing the entire story. A lovely piece of art. It is unquestionably worthwhile to pay a visit. Demre, on the other hand, is not a large city, and there are several souvenir shops dotted around Saint Nicholas.
I had a great time on the Demre, Myra, and Kekova tour. The guide was excellent, and we learned a lot about Nicholas and his years in this city. It was an incredible experience!
My day tour was one of the best ever. An amazing ride along the coast and then over a mountain pass. The St. Nicholas Church, the Roman amphitheater, and the rock tombs are each unique in their own way and definitely worth a visit.
A wonderful tour that I can highly recommend. The ruins of Myra are a must-see for any history enthusiast, and the boat trip to Kekova was simply magical. The crystal-clear water and the opportunity to swim near the sunken city were the highlights for me. The team was also very friendly and helpful. A fantastic experience all around!