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You will enjoy a trip to the Demre province, considered one of the most beautiful in Turkey, as well as a boat ride to the sunken island of Kekova, where you’ll have an excellent opportunity to snorkel and discover underwater красоты. And that’s not all. You’ll also have a tour around Demre, a visit to the necropolis of Teimiussa and Myra, and the Church of St. Nicholas.
10 hours — a comfortable format for a packed day trip.
Ancient Myra: an amphitheater and rock-cut tombs.
Kekova: a cruise to the sunken island and swimming in crystal-clear water.
Route includes the Teimiussa necropolis and Simena ruins.
Final stop: Kale and St. Nicholas Church (tickets purchased separately).
From €50 per person.
Tour description
After you set off, your first stop will be the city of Myra, which has stood since ancient times on the banks of the Myros River — here you can visit the ancient amphitheater and the rock-cut tombs.
Next, your tour will include a trip to the sunken island of Kekova. Here you can visit the ruins of the once-submerged city of Simena, the necropolis in Teimiussa, and also swim in the clearest waters surrounding the island.
And finally, the next stop on your journey will be the city of Kale, where you can visit the Church of St. Nicholas.
What to do
Walk through ancient Myra and explore the amphitheater and the rock-cut tombs.
Cruise to Kekova and enjoy snorkeling and swimming in crystal-clear waters.
Visit the ruins of Simena and the necropolis in Teimiussa.
Stop in Kale to see St. Nicholas Church (tickets are purchased separately).
1-day itinerary
First stop: Myra on the banks of the Myros River — the ancient amphitheater and rock-cut tombs.
Next: Kekova — the ruins of Simena, the Teimiussa necropolis, plus swimming in the clearest waters around the island.
Finish: Kale — visit St. Nicholas Church.
2-day itinerary
Day 1: Myra — explore the ancient amphitheater and the rock-cut tombs on the Myros River banks.
Day 2: Kekova — Simena ruins, Teimiussa necropolis and swimming; then Kale — St. Nicholas Church.
Note: the standard tour is 10 hours; the 2-day option is a relaxed pacing alternative.
How it works / What’s included
Duration
10 hours
Price
From €50 per person
Important conditions
The tour price includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned bus, insurance, guide services, tickets to visit Myra, lunch, and taxes.
Additional information
Tickets for visiting St. Nicholas Church must be purchased separately. Drinks are also not included in the tour price.
FAQ: questions about the Demre — Myra — Kekova tour
How long does the tour take?
The tour lasts 10 hours.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from €50 per person.
What’s included in the price?
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (air-conditioned bus), insurance, guide services, Myra entrance tickets, lunch, and taxes.
Are St. Nicholas Church tickets included?
No. Tickets for St. Nicholas Church must be purchased separately.
Are drinks included?
No, drinks are not included.
Which places are visited on this route?
Myra, Kekova (Simena and Teimiussa), and Kale with St. Nicholas Church.
Will there be time for swimming?
Yes, the program includes swimming in the clearest waters around Kekova.
Can I snorkel during the trip?
Yes, you’ll have a great chance to snorkel and explore underwater scenery.
What can I see in Myra?
The ancient amphitheater and the rock-cut tombs.
What’s there to see in Kekova besides swimming?
The ruins of the once-submerged city of Simena and the necropolis in Teimiussa.
Is hotel transfer provided?
Yes, hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.
Is a guide included?
Yes, guide services are included in the tour price.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included.
Is insurance included?
Yes, insurance is included as part of the tour.
What extra costs should I expect?
St. Nicholas Church tickets and drinks are paid separately.
