Full-Day Tour to Lycian Rock Tombs Myra and Sunken City Kekova

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Rock tombs in Myra, Demre (Kale) Turkiye

Myra was a Lycian, ancient city on the present Teke peninsula of west Turkey current Province of Antalya which became the small town of Kale, renamed as Demre in 2005. It was founded on the river Myros / Demre Çay, in the fertile alluvial plain between the Taurus Alaca Mountains, the Massikytos range and the Aegean Sea.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Church of St. Nicholas, Demre (Kale) Turkiye

The church of St. Nicholas at Myra was built by the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire in the 6th century. The current-day church was constructed mainly from the 8th century onward for the city's Byzantine Greek inhabitants; a Greek Orthodox monastery was added in the second half of the 11th century.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Demre (Kale), Demre (Kale), Turkish Mediterranean Coast

We take a lunch break in Demre, which is known for its greenhouse cultivation. Demre is also the present settlement of ancient Myra.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kekova Island, Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkiye

The sunken city Kekova, also named Caravola is an island near Demre the Lycian town of Myra. District of Antalya province today, which across the villages of Kaleköy the ancient city Simena and Üçağız the ancient Teimioussa. Kekova has an area of 4.5 km2 and is uninhabited.
Note: The remaining time is for the round tour and time spending in sightseeing or explorations.


Duration: 2 hours

• Lunch
• Entrance Fees
• Kekova Boat Tour 2 Hours
• Guiding
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick-up and Drop-off Service
• Entry/Admission - Rock tombs in Myra
• Entry/Admission - Church of St. Nicholas

• Any Drinks
• Personal Expences

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
Each participant will be informed one day before the excursion for the exact pick-up time around 20:00 o'clock in the evening.

Attention:
Since it is not allowed to enter the Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi) area by minibus.
You will be notified of the pickup location and time the day before the tour starts.

If your Hotel is not listed, please try to choose a very close Hotel to your location.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

11 to 12 hours