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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
• Scenic cruise to ancient sites on the Mediterranean coast
• Exploring the impressive underwater ruins at Kekova Island
• Outstanding examples of Lycian funerary architecture at Myra
• St. Nicholas Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Opportunity to sunbathe, swim, & relax on board
Lunch
Guidance, Boat trip ,Lunch ,Transport from Antalya, Lara, Kundu Hotel
Demre and Myra Entrance fees included if selected at time of reservation.
Sunken City Boat Trip
Drinks
All entrence fees
Entrance ticket to St. Nicholas Church:(€ 17) per person
Entrance ticket to Myra:(€ 13) per person
Entrance ticket to Demre:(€ 4) per person
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
ANTALYA CITY, LARA, KUNDU HOTELS
Antalya, Antalya, Turkey Demre Myra region is one of the most important points to visit from Antalya. We pick you up from your hotel or meeting point in Antalya early in the morning and after our 2.5-hour journey, we arrive at our visit area. 180 minutes
Demre (Kale), Demre (Kale), Turkiye We’ll head to Demre harbour where the boat awaits you for the start of your trip to Kekova. Once the anchor is raised, away we go!
Kekova, Kekova, Turkey Discover the fascinating secrets of Kekova’s history on this unique adventure around the Sunken City. The ancient city of Dolchiste was flooded due to an earthquake in the 2nd century, and its resulting underwater ruins never fail to leave an impression.
Kekova Island, Demre (Kale), Turkey Since this is a protected area, swimming is not permitted here, so what better way to explore the site than by cruising alongside the ruins on our glass-bottom boat, giving you the chance to capture unforgettable photos.
Sunken City Ruins of Simena, Kekova, Turkey We stay here for a certain period of time and have the chance to see the castle ruins and the area where the Necropolis is located.
Rock tombs in Myra, Demre (Kale), Turkiye A drive along the coast between the Taurus Mountains and the sea brings you to the waterfront in Demre where a traditional wooden boat is waiting. From here, a 90-minute cruise takes you to Kekova, an island whose coast holds the ruins of a 2nd-century city that was destroyed by an earthquake and now lies submerged in the sea. Weather permitting, you can go for a swim before moving on to the ancient city of Myra, one of the Lycean civilisation's most important port cities and an important religious centre. You can still see the ancient Greek amphitheatre and the amazing rock tombs of Lycian kings. After lunch, visit the St Nicholas Church in Demre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and burial place for the real-life figure who inspired the legend of Father Christmas. In the last few years, the church's frescoes have been repaired and its artwork retouched to evoke the glory of this ancient place of worship. 120 minutes
Esmeralda Bay, Demre (Kale), Turkey Time for a lunch and swim break at beautiful Esmeralda Bay where you can enjoy peace and tranquility during this fun journey. 60 minutes
Myra Antik Kenti, Demre (Kale), Turkiye Your chance to discover Demre’s most famous archeological site! A true step back in history as you observe some of Myra’s most significant ancient ruins dating as far back as the 5th century B.C. 60 minutes
Church of St. Nicholas, Demre (Kale), Turkiye St. Nicholas Church is an ancient East Roman basilica church in the ancient city of Myra, now a museum located in modern Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey. It was built above the burial place of St Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop of Myra, an important religious figure for Eastern Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholics and the historical inspiration for Santa Claus. Its use dated from its 6th century construction for the state church of the Roman Empire by Justinian the Great. The basilica is on UNESCO's tentative list to become a World Heritage Site. 45 minutes
Antalya, Antalya, Turkey Once all destinations have been explored, we’ll take you back to the bustling city of Antalya, where your tour ends. 180 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
Guillem_L
14 Sep 2021
Our guide Mutlu was really funny and nice! He stayed with us the whole time and answering all the questions that we asked him.
The things we saw and did in the tour were so pretty, specially the Myra ruins.
This tour in
Turkish Riviera
is organized by
Arbek Travel
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