Demre – Myra – Kekova Tour from Side – Detailed Information | TOUR TIME TURKEY
The Demre–Myra–Kekova tour from Side is one of the richest cultural excursions in Türkiye, combining history, legends, sea views, and ancient civilizations in one unforgettable day. Despite its full program, the tour is offered at a very affordable price.
Distance from Side
Distance to first stop: approx. 309 km
Comfortable long-distance buses make the journey easy and relaxing
What Makes This Tour Special?
This excursion includes three unique destinations:
Ancient cities
Religious heritage sites
A boat trip over a sunken city
You will travel both by land and by sea, making the experience even more exciting.
📍 Demre – Home of Saint Nicholas
Demre is famous as the place where Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) lived and served.
Highlights:
Visit to Church of St. Nicholas
Built after his death in 345
Contains a marble sarcophagus
Important Christian pilgrimage site
Icon center (optional shopping)
Beautiful coastal scenery and historical surroundings
🏛️ Ancient City of Myra
Next stop is Myra, one of the most important ancient cities of Lycia.
What you will see:
Rock-cut tombs carved into cliffs
Ancient Roman theatre
Historical ruins with deep cultural significance
👉 According to legend, people buried in rock tombs went directly to heaven.
🚤 Kekova – Sunken City
The tour continues to Kekova Island, famous for its sunken ancient city.
Experience:
Boat trip along the coast
View ruins of the submerged city of Dolchiste
Underwater remains visible through boat windows
This area was partially submerged after an earthquake in ancient times.
Tour Program
🕗 Early hotel pickup from Side
🚐 Transfer to Demre
⛪ Visit to St. Nicholas Church
🏛️ Exploration of Myra ancient city
🚤 Boat trip in Kekova
📸 Free time for photos
🚐 Return to hotel
Why Choose This Tour?
✔ History + culture + nature
✔ Visit 3 iconic locations in one day
✔ Boat tour included
✔ Professional guide
✔ Affordable price
✔ No prepayment required
Book Demre–Myra–Kekova Tour with TOUR TIME TURKEY
Discover the ancient world and legends of Türkiye!
✔ Full-day historical excursion
✔ Comfortable transport
✔ Sea + land experience
✔ No prepayment
Contact us now via phone, WhatsApp, or online booking. With TOUR TIME TURKEY, explore Demre, Myra, and Kekova in one incredible journey! 🏛️🚤✨
