Would you like to spend your time near Kemer in an interesting way? Kemer Demre Myra Kekova Tour is an excellent opportunity to touch the ancient history of the region and enjoy the unearthly landscapes of Turkey’s outskirts. An exciting journey into the mysterious surroundings of Turkey is already waiting for you!
You can get to know the Turkish flair even better, look at history from a completely different angle and have fun! You will find many ancient local attractions, a Christian ancient temple shrouded in dozens of legends, and you will also take a sea voyage to the mysterious sunken city. You will feel the special atmosphere of the Turkish streets of a modern city, visit a local stone workshop and enjoy the majestic beauty of the landscape.
Don’t miss the opportunity to collect indescribable emotions and memories for a lifetime!
Kemer Demre Myra Kekova Tour price is 30 Euro for adults, 15 Euro for children from 4 to 7 years old and for children under 3 years old free.
Please note that we have ‘no hidden costs’
Excursion to Demre Myra Kekova from Kemer starts for you early in the morning when a guide bus will pick you up from your hotel and set off. On the way they will have a break for breakfast, then they will introduce you to the legends and culture of the ancient cities of Mira and Demre, also stopping your attention at the ancient Temple of St. Nicholas. Therefore, you will be treated to a hearty lunch and taken to a local ornamental stone processing factory. At the end of the excursion, take a sea voyage to the sunken city of Kekova. In the late afternoon you will be taken back to your hotel.
Demre Myra Kekova: In the early morning, a comfortable air-conditioned coach will pick you up from your hotel. On the way, a highly qualified tour guide will inform you about the entire tour program and the upcoming excursion.
Breakfast: Before the upcoming adventures there is a breakfast break. You can order your own meals from a local restaurant or have a breakfast prepared for you by your hotel in advance.
Ancient City in the world: The ancient city of Myra is the first stop of the excursion, where you can learn about the history of this place and enjoy the unearthly landscapes that open up here. The city of peace has long been the capital of the powerful Lycian kingdom, so there is a special atmosphere of power and grandeur here. It is known worldwide for its rock tombs, the ancient walnut amphitheater and the Acropolis, which fortunately has been very well preserved to this day. Immerse yourself in the mysterious history of the area. Admission to the city is already included in the tour price.
City of Demre: A few minutes away from the town of Myra is another equally exciting town – Demre. This is a modern analogue of the city of Myra, through which you can walk, enjoy the silence of the secluded streets and feel all the flavors of the local regions.
Nicholas Church: The main attraction of the city of Demre is a unique monument of local architecture – the Church of St. Nicholas, built in the IV century! They say that the relics of Nicholas the Wonderworker were originally buried within the walls of this temple in a marble sarcophagus. We assure you that you will be delighted to see this sacred place with your own eyes! Also here you can buy icons with images of Saint Nicholas.
Lunch: Next, pause for a hearty lunch included in the tour price. A traditional buffet with more than 30 different dishes will be prepared for you. The talent of the local chef will not leave you indifferent!
Onyx decorative Stone: After lunch, visit the workshop for making Onyx – ornamental stone, a type of chalcedony quartz. You can see products from this factory and, if you like something, buy a souvenir for yourself or as a gift.
Boat trip to Kekova: Later, you can take a boat trip to Kekova Island to see the sunken city, which you can even see through a special glass floor if you’re lucky. It is one of the most scenic and exciting attractions in the area. Here you will have plenty of time to relax and swim in the azure waters of this remote location.
Return to the Hotel: At the end of the late afternoon excursion, the bus will transfer you to Kemer with the same comfort and drop you back at your hotel.
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