Demre Myra Kekova from Side

Demre Myra Kekova from Side - is a wonderful chance to get to know one of the most ancient places where the Christian religion originated and where it spread from. This walk will be a real pilgrimage to the shrines and locations in which St. Nicholas once lived.

Make a reservation, the trip fee is paid on the day of the tour
Send a request, we will confirm in minutes

Demre Myra Kekova from Side Content of the trip

Demre Myra Kekova from Side excursion trip is a wonderful chance to get to know one of the most ancient places where the Christian religion originated and where it spread from. This walk will be a real pilgrimage to the shrines and locations in which St. Nicholas once lived.

The cost of the Demre from Side excursion is quite profitable, but the program is quite rich, it includes several main attractions:

  • The ride on a yacht to the ancient city of Kekova, which sank a few hundred years ago.
  • Pilgrimage to the locality in which St. Nicholas (The Wonderworker) lived and preached.
  • A trip to the ancient city of Mira, where you can see the surviving ruins of antiquities.

Demre - is one of the most popular Turkish cities. St. Nicholas lived here in the last years of his life. The church in Demre, that bearing his name, in the past was destroyed in a devastating earthquake. However, it is now restored, and it can be seen in Demre. In addition, there is a house and a sarcophagus, where, according to legends, they buried Nicholas the Benefactor.

The ruins of the ancient city of Mira are known for their unique tombs. These are the largest Lycian tombs in the whole country. They were carved into the rocks for wealthy citizens of the ancient world. In accordance with long-held beliefs, the soul of the one who was buried in the rock, goes to heaven. The ruins of the Greece-Roman theater and other Roman buildings are perfectly preserved here.

Kekova - The historic part of Demre Mira Kekova from Side excursion bring us into the natural beauty that we will experience, on a two-hour cruise, visiting the submerged island of Kekova in the Mediterranean. In the north of the island are the ruins of the ancient settlement Dolhiste. In the second century BC, the earthquake destroyed it, and the buildings were literally sunken. Above the water surface, several large structures rise, but most of the houses are under water. The Keck Coast is an area with many ancient artifacts.

Ride on the yacht will allow you to see numerous interesting objects - stairs and columns of marble, the ruins of urban buildings, the port and Lycian burial. You can look at the remains of the city through a glass window at the bottom of the ship.

Also, Cappadocia two days from Side is a great chance for those curious people who want to get to know the interior of Turkey and feel the smell of the Orient.

Included in price Demre Myra Kekova from Side : Insurance, guide services (speaks English), transfer from the hotel and back, tickets for entry, lunch.

Additional charges: Drinks. They can be inexpensively purchased on the spot.

The distance from Side to Demre Mira Kekova will seem quite insignificant. If you are a lover of historical, cultural locations, antiquities and ancient artifacts, this is the best decision for your holiday in Turkey.

Demre Myra Kekova from Side from city districts

Demre Mira Kekova From Sorgun

Demre Mira Kekova From Sorgun - is a unique mixed tour that takes guests through the most important stages of the formation of Christianity and helps touch the precious religious shrines. Guests will recognize the places where Saint Nicholas lived and preached, enjoy the view of the sunken island.

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Kumköy

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Kumköy - is a rich historical day tour that includes several unique locations with a rich history. Christian pilgrims will see the places where the Wonder Worker Nicholas lived, his first church and home, and will also be able to touch the sarcophagus where the famous Christian saint is buried.

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Titreyengöl

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Titreyengöl - will take guests to the rich historical past of the Christian religion, where the territory of modern Turkey is closely connected. A trip to the famous city of Demre will introduce you to the life story of the Great Saint Nicholas, Father Frost's ancestor. Tourists will also see large rock tombs.

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Manavga

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Manavga - will inform everyone with unique valuable information about the history of Christianity and the ancient State of Lycia. Orthodox guests of the trip will get acquainted with the holy places where the great Nicholas the Wonderworker lived and worked, appreciate the splendor and monumentality of the rock tombs and the beauty of the sunken city.

Demre Myra Kekova From Kızılağaç

Demre Myra Kekova From Kızılağaç - is a historical trip with a very rich schedule that will take place literally in one breath for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and ancient peoples. As part of the tour, guests will see the home and Church of the Wonder Worker St. Nicholas, marveling at the uniqueness of the huge Lycian tombs carved into the rocks.

Demre Myra Kekova Tour From Kyzylot

Demre Myra Kekova Tour From Kyzylot - is accompanied by a professional English-speaking historian. The guide will tell you details from the life of Saint Nikola, who became the prototype of the famous Santa Claus, tell guests about the date of the appearance of large Lycian tombs and remind you why the giant city of Dolhiste was flooded.

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Evrenseki

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Evrenseki - includes three key locations put together in a rich historical program. A trip with minimal shopping gives you the opportunity to touch the life history of the great Nicholas the Pleasant, see the beauty and splendor of the monumental tombs of ancient Lycia, and admire the architecture of the sunken city.

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Çolaklı

Demre Mira Kekova Tour From Çolaklı - is suitable for those who dream of learning more about the origins of their religion . As well as tourist attractions related to the life of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, the programme includes famous rock tombs carved in stone , a yacht tour through the sunken city.

Demre Myra Kekova from Side price list

 1 Adult 35
 1 Children (4-7) 20
 1 Infants (0-3) Free

For a quick reply or booking, leave your number with the country code and we will contact you within a couple of minutes
(whatsapp, viber, telegram)

Demre Myra Kekova from Side excursion program

  • Demre Mira Kekova from Side - the tour starts from a free transfer from hotels

  • First stop for breakfast (we recommended to take with you a lunch box from the hotel)

  • Visit to the ancient city of Myra with ancient Roman amphitheater and Lycian rock tombs

  • Excursion to the city Demre, where guests will visit the house of St. Nicholas, his personal library, the church etc.

  • Excursion to legendary sacred sarcophagus, where were kept relics of St. Nicholas

  • Transfer of the tourists to the port of Kekova and boarding on boat

  • Boat tour on a comfortable yacht along to sunken city of Dolhiste, buried under water many centuries ago

  • Excursion to the ancient ruins of houses and buildings, artifacts and statues buried under the water column, using special windows on the boat

  • Way back to the port

  • Return of participants to their hotels

What every guest should know

  • Tour days: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

  • Tour hours: 06:00 — 20:00

  • Includes: transfer from the hotel and back, insurance, services of an English-speaking guide, lunch, boat tour

  • Excludes: entrance tickets to the Church of St. Nicholas and the Mira, drinks

  • Recommended: lunch box from the hotel, water, comfortable shoes, light-colored clothing, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen cream

Demre Myra Kekova from Side video

St. Nicholas,kekova,demre

You may be interested