Type: | Daily Tour | |
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Operated: | Everyday | |
Guided in: | English | |
Meeting Point: | Hotel Lobby, Company Office | |
Starting Time: | 06:30(approx.) | |
Duration: | 8 hours | |
Starting Location: | Antalya | |
Tour Code: | TT3568 |
A full day tour to Demre, Myra and Kekova districts of beautiful Antalya. You will be picked up from your hotels in Antalya and we will depart for Demre to visit the best examples of Lycian tombs located in Myra antique city. During our visit you will see ancient ruins of the city and Church of St. Nicholas who is sometimes referred to as Santa Claus. As soon as we have our lunch in our partner restaurant we will sail over calm Mediterranean Sea to Kekova Island. Here you will have chance to swim and snorkel if you like, so bring your swim suits with you.
Demre: This ancient city is famous for Lycian rock tombs and Roman ancient theatre. Rock tombs, epigraphs and sesterces proves that ancient city of Myra stands for over seven thousands years, since B.C. 5th century. The city is important both for being the headquarters of Byzantine period and also being the religious center. You will see the best examples of frescoes and icons here.
Kekova Island: We will start our deep blue boat tour with our wooden, idiosyncratic boats. During the tour, you will have chance to see sunken city from the boat. The island is surrounded with sunken houses, shops, and you will see interesting stairs going down to the water. If the weather condition is convenient, you will also have chance to swim and explore the city ruins with snorkel. Please do not forget to bring your swim suits and towel.