Alanya Demre Myra Kekova Tour (Sunken City Boat Trip & Lunch Included)
Ready for a captivating journey toward the Mediterranean's thousands of years of mysterious history, its sunken ancient civilisations and its deep-blue bays? Alanya Demre Myra Kekova Tour brings together the most magnificent rock tombs of Lycian civilisation, the world-famous Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) and the sunken city around Kekova Island in a single day. On this unique culture and nature tour, which starts with a door-to-door pick-up from your hotel in Alanya in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, a Kekova glass-bottom boat tour, a tasty open-buffet lunch and professional guiding are included in the price.
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- ✅ Free Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- ✅ No Prepayment — Pay on the Coach
- ✅ Kekova Boat Tour + Lunch Included
📌 Alanya Demre Myra Kekova Tour: Highlights
- 🚐 Free Door-to-Door Transfer: Comfortable two-way coach transfer from all hotels in Alanya centre, Mahmutlar, Konaklı, Avsallar, Türkler, Kargıcak and Okurcalar.
- ⛵ Kekova Sunken City Boat Tour: Glide over ancient ruins submerged by an earthquake in glass-bottom boats, with a swimming break in Kekova Bay (boat tour included).
- 🏛️ Ancient City of Myra & Lycian Rock Tombs: Discover magnificent rock tombs carved into the mountainside and the giant Ancient Roman Theatre famous for its acoustics.
- ⛪ Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus): A visit to the historic frescoes dating from the 4th century, of great importance for the Christian world, and the sarcophagus of St. Nicholas.
- 🍽️ Open-Buffet Lunch: An open-buffet lunch of fresh Mediterranean flavours at a decent restaurant in Demre.
- 💳 Reservation Without Prepayment: Reserve your spot now and pay the tour fee safely on the coach on the transfer day!
⏱️ Alanya Demre Myra Kekova Tour: Programme & Route
- 04:00 – 05:00 | Hotel Pick-Up: Departure from your hotels in Alanya and surrounding towns in our air-conditioned tour coaches with wide seats.
- 07:30 | Antalya / Kemer Breakfast Stop: A breakfast break at a restaurant with Mediterranean views to start the day energised.
- 09:30 | Üçağız Harbour & Kekova Boat Tour: Set off in our glass-bottom excursion boat from the harbour; cruising with views of the Kekova Sunken City, the Tersane Bay ruins and Simena Castle.
- 11:00 | Swimming Break in Kekova Bay: An enjoyable swimming break to cool off in the turquoise waters of the sunken city.
- 12:30 | Open-Buffet Lunch: A freshly prepared open-buffet meal at a local restaurant in central Demre.
- 13:30 | Ancient City of Myra Visit: A guided tour of the rock tombs and magnificent Roman theatre in Myra, capital of the Lycian era.
- 15:00 | Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Visit: A visit to the historic church where St. Nicholas, known as Santa Claus, lived, with its icons and sarcophagus.
- 16:30 | Return Journey to Alanya: The return journey begins with panoramic views along the Finike-Kumluca coastal road.
- 20:30 – 21:30 | Drop-Off at Hotels: Comfortable drop-off at your hotels in Alanya.
📋 What's Included and What's Not
| Included in the Price | Not Included (Optional) |
|---|---|
| ✅ Return transfer from Alanya hotels | ❌ Entrance tickets to the Ancient City of Myra and the Church of St. Nicholas |
| ✅ Kekova Sunken City Boat Tour | ❌ Morning breakfast |
| ✅ Delicious open-buffet lunch | ❌ Drinks with meals |
| ✅ Professional licensed guiding service | ❌ Personal expenses and religious icons/souvenirs |
| ✅ Personal accident and seat insurance |
💡 What to Bring on Your Demre Myra Kekova Tour
- Swimming Items: Swimsuit, shorts and a beach towel for guests who want to swim in the open sea on the Kekova boat tour.
- Sun Protection: Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen for both the open-sea boat trip and the ancient city walk.
- Museum Card / Entrance Fee: To benefit at the archaeological site entrances, Turkish citizens are advised to bring their Museum Card (Müze Kart).
- Comfortable Shoes: Sports shoes suitable for walking around the ancient theatre and rock tombs are recommended.
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📲 Message Us on WhatsApp❓ Alanya Demre Myra Kekova Tour: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Kekova boat tour included in the price?
Yes! The glass-bottom boat tour of about 1.5-2 hours around the Sunken City and Kekova bays is fully included in our package price.
How long does it take from Alanya to Demre, and is the journey tiring?
The distance between Alanya and Demre along the coastal route is about 240 km. Our coaches are comfortable, air-conditioned and have wide seats. Breaks are given at regular intervals at scenic rest facilities on the way out and back.
Is there a swimming break on the boat tour?
Yes! During the Kekova boat tour there is a swimming break of about 30-40 minutes in one of the clearest bays of the Mediterranean.
Is it a suitable tour for families with children?
Yes! Both the open-sea boat trip and the historic story of Santa Claus interest children. The planned breaks on the coach journey and the boat environment are very convenient for families.
