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Historical Journey: Demre, Myra, and Kekova Tour from Alanya
Travel back in time on the Demre, Myra, and Kekova tour from Alanya. Explore Saint Nicholas Church, ancient rock tombs and the sunken city by boat. Book your day trip today!
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Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Church of Saint Nicholas, the original resting place of Santa Claus in Demre
- Marvel at the Lycian rock-cut tombs and Roman theatre carved into the cliffs of ancient Myra
- Cruise over the crystal waters above the partially submerged sunken city of Kekova
- Discover Simena village and its hilltop Byzantine castle from the deck of a boat
- Enjoy a relaxed lunch and free time to swim in turquoise Mediterranean bays
Full description
Your morning begins with a comfortable pickup directly from your Alanya hotel, where our air-conditioned vehicle is waiting to carry you westward along the dramatic Mediterranean coastline. As the sun climbs over the Taurus Mountains, you settle in for a scenic drive past pine forests, citrus groves and glittering bays, while your licensed guide shares stories of the ancient Lycian civilization that once ruled this shore. The journey itself is part of the adventure, building anticipation for the historical treasures that await in Demre, Myra and Kekova.
In Demre you step inside the Church of Saint Nicholas, the very place where the bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus once preached and was laid to rest, its faded Byzantine frescoes and ancient mosaics still glowing with quiet power. A short drive brings you to the spellbinding ruins of ancient Myra, where elaborate house-shaped tombs are carved high into a sheer rock face above a remarkably preserved Roman theatre. The highlight follows on the water: a gentle boat cruise glides above the haunting sunken city of Kekova, where staircases, walls and foundations shimmer beneath the transparent sea, with the Byzantine castle of Simena crowning the village on the shore.
After a satisfying lunch, you have time to relax, swim in a sheltered turquoise bay or simply soak up the Mediterranean sunshine before the boat returns to harbour. The comfortable drive back to Alanya gives you a chance to rest and reflect on a day that bridged two thousand years of history, from saints and emperors to a city swallowed by the sea. Book your seat now and let us show you the unforgettable side of the Turkish coast that lies just beyond Alanya.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Alanya by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional licensed guide throughout the day
- Kekova boat cruise over the sunken city
- Lunch served during the tour
- Local travel insurance
Excludes
- Drinks with lunch and onboard refreshments
- Entrance fees to Myra and Saint Nicholas Church
- Professional photo and video service
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Guide and driver gratuities
Important Information
- Infants aged 0-3 join free of charge; children aged 4-11 pay a reduced child price
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, swimwear, a towel and comfortable walking shoes
- Modest clothing is recommended for visiting the church and historical sites
- This is a long full-day tour with an early start due to the distance from Alanya
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- Visit the Church of Saint Nicholas, the original resting place of Santa Claus in Demre
- Marvel at the Lycian rock-cut tombs and Roman theatre carved into the cliffs of ancient Myra
- Cruise over the crystal waters above the partially submerged sunken city of Kekova
- Discover Simena village and its hilltop Byzantine castle from the deck of a boat
- Enjoy a relaxed lunch and free time to swim in turquoise Mediterranean bays
Your morning begins with a comfortable pickup directly from your Alanya hotel, where our air-conditioned vehicle is waiting to carry you westward along the dramatic Mediterranean coastline. As the sun climbs over the Taurus Mountains, you settle in for a scenic drive past pine forests, citrus groves and glittering bays, while your licensed guide shares stories of the ancient Lycian civilization that once ruled this shore. The journey itself is part of the adventure, building anticipation for the historical treasures that await in Demre, Myra and Kekova.
In Demre you step inside the Church of Saint Nicholas, the very place where the bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus once preached and was laid to rest, its faded Byzantine frescoes and ancient mosaics still glowing with quiet power. A short drive brings you to the spellbinding ruins of ancient Myra, where elaborate house-shaped tombs are carved high into a sheer rock face above a remarkably preserved Roman theatre. The highlight follows on the water: a gentle boat cruise glides above the haunting sunken city of Kekova, where staircases, walls and foundations shimmer beneath the transparent sea, with the Byzantine castle of Simena crowning the village on the shore.
After a satisfying lunch, you have time to relax, swim in a sheltered turquoise bay or simply soak up the Mediterranean sunshine before the boat returns to harbour. The comfortable drive back to Alanya gives you a chance to rest and reflect on a day that bridged two thousand years of history, from saints and emperors to a city swallowed by the sea. Book your seat now and let us show you the unforgettable side of the Turkish coast that lies just beyond Alanya.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Alanya by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional licensed guide throughout the day
- Kekova boat cruise over the sunken city
- Lunch served during the tour
- Local travel insurance
- Drinks with lunch and onboard refreshments
- Entrance fees to Myra and Saint Nicholas Church
- Professional photo and video service
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Guide and driver gratuities
- Infants aged 0-3 join free of charge; children aged 4-11 pay a reduced child price
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, swimwear, a towel and comfortable walking shoes
- Modest clothing is recommended for visiting the church and historical sites
- This is a long full-day tour with an early start due to the distance from Alanya
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure