Antalya Full-Day Tour: Sunken City Kekova, Demre, and Myra Exploration
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39 Ratings
Demre (Kale)

Visit some of the most popular attractions of Turkey on this full-day tour from Antalya. Discover the ruins of the sunken city of Kekova during a glass-bottom boat tour; explore the rock-cut tombs of the Lycian necropolis in Myra; and visit the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, said to contain the tomb of its namesake saint.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kekova Island - Kekova Boat trip
  • Church of St. Nicholas - Church of St. Nicholas
  • Myra Antik Kenti - Myra
  • Rock tombs in Myra - Rock tombs in Myra, Demre, Turkey
  • Kemer - Kemer, Antalya
  • Demre (Kale) - Demre
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to Myra included
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert guidance by a professional
  • Entrance fees to Demre covered
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Scenic 1-hour Kekova boat trip
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to the St. Nicholas Church
Location
Kekova Island
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Daydream31248241464
Apr 18, 2024
Great day out. - Excellent trip. Very interesting and our rep was very helpful with questions about the site It's a long day but so worth the time to visit
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Irene
Apr 1, 2024
Great trip - This tour is highly recommended. Unfortunately there was a problem at the meeting point, but it was still organized so that I could experience this wonderful tour. This alone would deserve an "excellent" rating. The boat trip was a highlight. The lunch was very good.
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Tour19040527040
Mar 18, 2024
One more amazing day in Antalya - When the idea to celebrate my mother's birthday abroad popped into my head, I instantly knew Antalya was the perfect destination. Its rich history and countless breathtaking spots make it a dream for any traveler. Given my mother's Christian background, the "Sunken City Kekova, Demre, and Myra Day Tour from Antalya" caught our attention, particularly because of its ties to Saint Nicholas. Despite some apprehension due to the agency's mixed reviews, the experience turned out to be quite enjoyable. Here's how it went: Highlights: - The tour covered a variety of fascinating locations with stunning views, starting bright and early at 6:55 am and ending around 7 pm. Conveniently, our hotel's proximity to the old city in Antalya made for a quick departure. However, those staying in Lara had to endure an extra hour of travel. Although I booked the tour in Russian, the group comprised both English and Russian speakers, necessitating the guide to cater to both groups. Unfortunately, I didn't catch our guide's name, and the agency couldn't provide it either. It seemed like a joint effort among various agencies, pooling their clients together. - Despite some negative feedback about the lunch, our experience was quite pleasant. My mother's non-spicy lamb and my chicken were both tasty. While the restaurant was more of a café, the service and food quality were satisfactory. - Kekova offered a picturesque setting, especially during the leisurely yacht ride. Just be mindful of the weather, as I caught a cold from the wind. - Demre and Saint Nicholas Church felt more like a museum, complete with a pricey gift shop. However, we lucked out with minimal crowds, allowing us to appreciate the ancient frescoes without feeling rushed. Tips: No need to cover your head when visiting the church. Lighting candles inside the church is prohibited. Saint Nicholas's sarcophagus is enclosed behind glass, so touching or taking anything from it is not allowed. Myra city, a mere 10-minute drive from Demre, offers an hour-long exploration of ancient tombs carved into the rock. Downsides: - The transfer was less than comfortable, as the seats only had one fixed position for the back, offering no option for adjustment. - Expect a lengthy journey, which may not be ideal for families with young children. Overall, it was a memorable experience exploring these historical sites, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in delving into the legacy of ancient empires.
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534shereec
Mar 18, 2024
Great day out - Absolutely fabulous day, got to see so much and our guide was amazing. Worthwhile if you can spare a day, pick up was on time, journey was comfortable and plenty of local stories from our guide.
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Anibal
Mar 16, 2024
The best tour we had in Antalya. - We took three different tours from Antalya to different destinations, and this was by far the best of them. Our guide Ülker Çaliş was amazing, she was quite knowledgeable, kind and always happy to help. Any doubt we had she was quick to solve it and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great Expirience, even helping us as a translator with the locals. She also always kept to the schedule despite giving the tour in russian and English, and she always made sure no one was left behind. The tour itself was amazing with incredible locations. The Sunken City was a different experience with clear waters that allowed us to see the ruins. Myra was absolutely stunning and quite unique with spectacular views. And the tomb of Saint Nicholas was also incredible. The price was quite fair and they stated clearly what was included and what was not in the tour. Also everything that was not included we payed the regular price clearly stated and was not "inflated". We highly recommend this tour and we are thankful with Ülker for making this an amazing and enjoyable experience.
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558urszulaf
Mar 14, 2024
Great tour but not suitable for very tall people - The tour itself was great! A very nice and helpful guide, we’ve seen the sunken city, Myra and the st.Nicolas church. Because of low season our tour got mixed with Russian speaking tour, the guide was leading the group in both languages, which was alright since the group was small. The only problem was the size of the bus seats. They were alright for a regular size person, not overly comfortable but acceptable BUT my boyfriend who is over 195cm high was very uncomfortable the whole trip :( He barely had any leg space and later he luckily caught the seat in the back (the one facing the „alley” between other chairs). So while the experience itself was alright I advise against it for very tall people - 3h one way was a struggle for my boyfriend. The sights itself were amazing! Make sure you take sunscreen ;)
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_j7235za
Mar 12, 2024
Good tour - Good tour, guide speaks good English. We could not be met at the hotel, but this is due to the peculiarities of the city, so we were met in 3 minutes walk, everything was on time. If you want, you can buy entrance tickets on the spot, either through the guide or at the ticket office - there was still time for this, about 30-50 minutes. We did not have the church purchased and just walked around and looked around. We stopped quite often as part of technical stops - to have a coffee or go to the toilet, very comfortable
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Nowrin
Mar 9, 2024
Amazing - This trip was really nice. The views were beautiful. I loved the boat trip and the food was good. Thank you Kerem for being an amazing guide.
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Svetlana
Apr 1, 2024
Hysterically impressive sites with a friendly and very professional guide, but the journey is quite long - Very important hysterical sites with a scientific and professional guide. But be prepared for a fairly long journey…
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Fabiangl88
Mar 7, 2024
A great experience, recommended - The experience was pretty good In my case there are 2 negative points to highlight - The guide on my bus (on which you spend many hours) only spoke in Russian, although in the places of interest a guide spoke English, the information in Russian and German was clearly more extensive - After Myra they offered you the option of seeing the church of San Nicolás for an extra payment, the payment was fair and I was interested in seeing it and it shows that I couldn't. But the fact of finding out right there doesn't seem positive to me. The food and the rest of the things were good.
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