After an early pick-up from your hotel in Antalya around 07:00 am, we will embark on a scenic drive to Demre, taking a little over 2 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic mountains on one side and the stunning Turquoise Coast on the other. Upon arrival in Demre, our first stop will be at the Myra Ancient City.
The renowned Lycian Union city of Myra was once a significant center in antiquity, famous for its Roman-era amphitheater and tombs carved directly into the rock. Myra is also known for its association with Saint Nicholas, the figure who inspired the legend of Santa Claus. The city features numerous rock tombs and a well-preserved Roman Theatre. After exploring the ancient city, we will head to the St. Nicholas Santa Claus Church. Saint Nicholas, born in Patara in the latter part of the 3rd century AD, rose to prominence as the bishop of Myra and was later canonized after his death. The Saint Nicholas Church, located in Myra, was added to the UNESCO Tentative List in 2000.
After enjoying lunch, we will board a boat and set sail towards Kekova Island to explore the fascinating ancient city of Simena. The city’s summit is dominated by a well-preserved castle, partially built upon ancient Lycian foundations. Within the castle, you’ll find the smallest amphitheater in Lycia. At the eastern edge of the village, there is a necropolis with beautiful sarcophagi overlooking the sea, surrounded by ancient olive trees, and some sarcophagi submerged in the water, which is truly remarkable. A short break for swimming will also be provided here, so don’t forget to bring your swimsuits. Kekova was also added to the UNESCO Tentative List in 2000.
After taking some time to refresh in the Mediterranean Sea, we will drive you back to your hotel in Antalya. The tour will conclude around 18:00. Please be aware that the tour is available from May 15 to December 15.
The cost for this tour is 90 Euros per person. Please email us for more information and to make your reservation. We will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.
• Myra Ancient City
• St. Nicholas Church
• Lunch
• Kekova - Simena Ancient City
Pick-up from your hotel
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Transportation with luxury vehicles
Entrance Tickets
Lunch
Boat Tour
Parking fees and service charges
Drop-off to your hotel
Drinks (at lunch)
Any Private Expenses
Optional tips to the drivers and guides
When you contact us about the trip, we'll provide you with an itinerary based on the current "real-time" availability. The tour's availability might change until your payment is received through our secure form. When we accept your reservation; all rates and program are guaranteed.
When you made your reservations with our travel agent, we'll need a 30% deposit to finalize everything. We provide a 256-bit SSL encrypted form on our website that you may use to securely submit your credit card information. After we receive your deposit, we will confirm your reservation and send you a travel voucher within 1 business day. You may pay the remaining balance before or after the trip in our agency's office. In our office, we accept all major currencies for cash payments, as well as Visa or MasterCard.
To confirm this itinerary, please provide us with the details of your hotel in Antalya Area so that we may arrange a pick-up/drop-off service. All hotels in Antalya center qualify for complimentary pick-up/drop-off services.
Below is the general guideline for our cancellation policy if your agent does not mention otherwise:
Cancellation Policy for Daily & Private Tours:
If you cancel 48 hours before the tour, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 48 hours to 24 hours before the tour, we will charge 50% cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 24 hours of the tour , we will charge the full amount as cancellation fee.
We cannot give any refund on no-shows for the tour.
*for large groups, please ask to your agent for the cancellation policy and booking requirements.