Antalya Demre Myra Kekova Tour (Sunken City Boat, Lunch & Transfer Included)

Are you ready to discover, in a single day, a mysterious ancient city lying beneath the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean, giant royal tombs carved into the mountains and the legendary church of Santa Claus? Antalya Demre Myra Kekova Tour; a unique journey of culture and nature that blends the most enchanting remains of the Lycian civilisation with a magnificent boat trip. On this full-day excursion, which starts from your Antalya hotels in luxury air-conditioned vehicles and follows the most beautiful stretch of Mediterranean coastline, the Kekova Sunken City boat tour, swim breaks, visits to Myra and St. Nicholas, a delicious lunch and professional guiding are included in the price.

📌 Antalya Demre Myra Kekova Tour: Highlights

• 🛥️ Kekova Sunken City Boat Tour: Watching from the boat the remains of the ancient city of Dolchiste (Kekova), submerged by the great earthquakes of the 2nd century AD, and a swim break in the bays around it.
• 🏛️ Myra Ancient City & Rock Tombs: Giant Lycian rock tombs carved into the mountain slopes with incredible skill, and the huge Greco-Roman theatre with its flawless acoustics.
• ⛪ St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Church: The world-famous pilgrimage and visitor centre where Saint Nicholas, known all over the world as Santa Claus, served as bishop in Demre and where his sarcophagus is located.
• 🍽️ Open-Buffet Lunch: A rich, varied and delicious open-buffet lunch at a local restaurant in the Demre area to refresh your energy.
• 🚐 Door-to-door Comfortable Transport: Transport from Antalya centre, Lara, Konyaaltı, Kundu and Kepez in luxury air-conditioned coaches along the Kumluca-Finike coastal road, with panoramic views.
• 💳 Flexible Booking: Reserve your spot now without a credit card and pay safely in the transfer vehicle!

⏱️ Antalya Demre Myra Kekova Tour Programme & Itinerary

• 07:00 – 08:15 | Hotel Pick-Up: Pickup from your Antalya hotels in our air-conditioned luxury tour coaches and departure along the coastal road towards Kumluca.
• 09:30 | Breakfast Break: A free breakfast and tea break at the rest facility on the Olympos–Kumluca route.
• 11:30 | Kekova Boat Tour & Sunken City: Boarding our boat from Üçağız or Demre Harbour; viewing the submerged ancient houses, stairs and amphorae.
• 12:30 | Open Sea Swim Break: A refreshing swim break in the clear bays just outside the protected area of the sunken city (Tersane Bay etc.).
• 13:45 | Open-Buffet Lunch: After the boat tour, a lunch of local specialities at a local restaurant in Demre.
• 14:45 | Myra Ancient City & Rock Tombs: Entering the ancient city of Myra accompanied by our guide; listening to the stories of the huge amphitheatre and the magnificent Lycian tombs carved into the rocks.
• 16:00 | St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) Church: Visiting the church, which is of great importance to the Orthodox world, with its frescoes and the sections where the sarcophagus of Saint Nicholas is located.
• 17:30 | Return Journey to Antalya: After an impressive day, the return journey begins, accompanied by coastal views.
• 19:30 – 20:30 | Return to Hotels: After a wonderful day full of culture and the blue voyage, our guests are comfortably dropped off at their hotels in Antalya.

📋 What's Included and What's Not

💡 What to Bring on Your Demre Myra Kekova Tour

• Museum Pass & ID: For Turkish citizens, the Museum Pass (Müzekart) is valid at the entrances of Myra Ancient City and the St. Nicholas Museum. If you have your Museum Pass, be sure to bring it with you.
• Swimming Items: Don't forget your swimsuit, towel and sunglasses for the swim breaks given during the Kekova boat tour.
• Comfortable Shoes: Since there will be walking in the ancient city of Myra and at the church, comfortable sports shoes should be preferred over high heels or thin slippers.
• Sun Protection: Bring high-factor sunscreen and a hat for protection from the sun during the ancient city walks and on the boat deck.

❓ Antalya Demre Myra Kekova Tour: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)