Demre, Myra, Kekova & Sunken City Tour from Side
15 hours | Starts at 05:20
Max Guests: 40
from Side
Combined excursions to Demre, Mira and Kekova from Side include several types of active tourism. These include a pilgrimage tour to the burial place of St Nicholas, a historical tour of an ancient Roman city with interesting stories by a guide, and, of course, a fascinating sea voyage.
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Demre Mira Kekova tour from Side is an interesting trip where you get to see great sights and visit important places of worship. You'll also take a boat trip to the island of Kekova, where you'll see the sunken ancient city that disappeared into the sea after an earthquake several centuries ago.Then it's on to Demre, where the church of St Nicholas is located, and where he served as a bishop. It's also home to his tomb and, until 1087, the relics of St Nicholas the Wonderworker. During the Crusades, they were taken to the Italian city of Bari, where they're still kept.
You'll walk around the ancient city of Mira, which was one of the major cities of ancient Lycia. There are ruins of an ancient theatre and rock tombs there, and the Lycian tombs here are thought to be the largest burial site in Turkey. They've attracted the attention of many researchers of this ancient state.
If you're into ancient history and religion, the Demre Mira Kekova trip is an absolute must. You'll come away with some amazing impressions and a whole lot of interesting information!
Included/Exclude
Hotel Transfer
Guiding Service
Full Insurance
Lunch
Boat Trip
Entrance Fees
Drinks
Personal Spendings
Bring with you
Hiking clothes and shoes
Personal spending money
Proof of child’s age
Sunscreen
Swimwear
Tour Plan
- Transfer from Hotel
Our tour to Demre from Side starts early in the morning. At the arranged time, a comfy bus will pick you up from your hotel and you'll travel along the Mediterranean Sea to the modern city of Demre. On the way there, we'll stop at a cafeteria for hot drinks and breakfast. Breakfast can be ordered at your hotel the evening before departure.
- Myra Ancient City
When you get to Demre, you'll be able to take a tour of the ancient city of Myra, where our guides will tell you all sorts of interesting facts about the city's past. You'll get to see the ruins of the ancient theatre, Roman baths, agora and several temples. If you want to visit the Church of St Nicholas, where it is believed he preached and was buried, you can pay a bit more to go there too. It's a popular pilgrimage site for many Christians.
- Lunch
Once you've had a wander around the ruins of the ancient city, you'll get to one of the national restaurants where lunch is being served. This is all part of the tour price, so you'll get cold national snacks and hot dishes. You can get drinks from the waiters, but you'll have to pay extra for them.
- Kekova Boat Trip
Next up, we're off on a super interesting boat trip to the island of Kekova, where you can check out the sunken ancient city. The ruins of this city are at a depth of 2-3 metres and you can see them really clearly through the clear sea water. There'll also be a stop for a swim.
- Return to Side
Back at the pier, you will transfer to our comfortable buses, which will take you back to the hotels of Side in 3 hours by 20:00.
Frequently ask Question
How far is Demre from Side?
The distance between Side and Demre is 215 km. Taking into account stops at hotels and for breakfast, the bus takes 4.5 hours to cover this distance.
Will the tour be of interest to children?
It's worth choosing a different excursion if your child isn't particularly interested in history.
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4I had a great time on the Kekova boat trip! The places were stunning. We didn’t make it to the ancient city because it was boiling, but I reckon it’s better to swim in the sea than visit the ruins in summer.
Ashton
4The tour is really interesting and the places are beautiful, but the journey takes too long. Most of the time you’re on the road…
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