Full-Day Demre, Myra and Kekova Tour from Antalya
10 hoursAntalyaGroup tourSet departure days
- Direct operator priceBooked directly with us. We run the tour, so there is no commission on top.
- Guaranteed departuresRuns on set days. Your booking goes ahead even if nobody else joins.
- Starts and ends in AntalyaHotel pickup from about 08:30
- Moderate walkingUp to two to three hours on foot, with steps and uneven ground at some sites.
- Guide, lunch and entry includedCentral Antalya hotel pickup and return are covered.
- About ten hoursUsually 08:30–18:30
- Kekova boat trip includedView the archaeological shoreline
- Seasonal departure optionsGroup April–October; Private November–March
- Group tourShared with other travellers, with a guide
Overview
Travel along the coast from Antalya to Myra's rock tombs and Saint Nicholas Church. After lunch ashore, see Kekova's partly sunken ruins by boat. Your guide, listed tickets and return hotel transport are included. Show more overviewShow less
See Myra’s cliff-cut tombs and Roman theatre, visit Saint Nicholas Church in Demre, then follow Kekova’s archaeological shoreline by boat. Your guide leads the land visits before lunch at a restaurant ashore. From the water, look for old walls and steps along the partly submerged settlement, with no landing on the protected ruins.
Guiding, listed entries, lunch, the boat trip and central Antalya hotel transfers are included. Allow around 08:30–18:30, with roughly two and a half hours on the coast road each way. Regular Group departures run April–October; November–March departures operate on a Private basis.
To combine this coastal day with other stops and enough time in Antalya, use our Turkey holiday planner to arrange the rest of your itinerary.
Arranged for the coastal route
- Guided land visitsMyra and the historic church in Demre.
- Kekova sightseeing boatView the partly submerged ruins from the water.
- Lunch, entry and return transportStart and finish at your central Antalya hotel.
Itinerary
4 places to visit
Myra’s tombs, Saint Nicholas Church and Kekova by boat
Explore ancient sites on land before viewing Kekova’s sunken remains
Schedule
- 08:30Meet your central Antalya hotel pickup
Set off west along the coast towards Myra and Demre. Allow around two and a half hours on the winding road.
Approximate pickup; hotel collection order and traffic affect departure.
- 11:00Visit Myra and Saint Nicholas Church
Explore the rock-cut tombs and Roman theatre with your guide, then visit the historic church in Demre. Restaurant lunch follows before the boat trip.
Approximate arrival; the order of the land visits may change.
Places you’ll visit
- Myra Ancient City
- Demre
- Church of Saint Nicholas
- Kekova Sunken City
About these 4 places
- Myra Ancient City
- Look up at Lycian tombs carved into the cliff with fronts resembling houses, then explore the Roman theatre below. Carved stone details around the theatre add to the visit.
- Demre
- The modern town stands beside ancient Myra and is home to the Church of Saint Nicholas. It connects the morning land visits with the route towards Kekova.
- Church of Saint Nicholas
- Visit the church associated with Nicholas, bishop of ancient Myra. Surviving wall paintings, patterned floors and the sarcophagus linked with him are among the details inside.
- Kekova Sunken City
- View shoreline walls, steps and harbour remains that extend beneath the water. Light and surface conditions affect visibility; the visit stays on the boat rather than landing on the ruins.
- 14:30See Kekova’s ruins from the water
Take the sightseeing boat along the shore to view walls, steps and partly submerged structures. The archaeological remains are viewed from the boat.
Approximate departure; sailing depends on weather and sea conditions.
- 18:30Return to your central Antalya hotel
Travel back along the coast after the sailing and finish with your hotel drop-off.
Approximate hotel arrival, depending on traffic and the day’s timings.
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What's included
Included8
- Central Antalya hotel pickup and return
- Licensed guide for the tour
- Myra Ancient City and Saint Nicholas Church visits
- Kekova sightseeing boat trip
- Entrance fees for the listed itinerary
- Restaurant lunch before the boat trip
- Road transport between the visits
- Parking, local taxes and service charges
Not included4
- Drinks with lunch
- Breakfast and dinner
- Accommodation
- Personal expenses
Compare packages
Choose Myra and Kekova west of Antalya, the ancient sites to the east, or a day around the city itself; each starts and finishes at your central Antalya hotel.
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| Comparison | This tourFull-Day Demre, Myra and Kekova Tour from AntalyaCombine Myra’s tombs and Saint Nicholas Church with Kekova’s shoreline ruins, viewed from a sightseeing boat. | Full-Day Perge, Aspendos and Side Tour from Antalya with Manavgat WaterfallSpend the day exploring Perge, Aspendos and Side, with an inside visit to the Roman theatre and a Manavgat Waterfall stop. | Full-Day Antalya City Tour with Duden Waterfalls and Boat TripStay around Antalya for two waterfalls, Kaleici’s streets and a panoramic boat trip from the old harbour. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main places | Myra, Demre and Kekova | Perge, Aspendos Theatre, Side and Manavgat Waterfall | Upper and Lower Duden, Kaleici and the old harbour |
| What you will see | Cliff tombs, Roman theatre, historic church and partly submerged ruins | Ancient city streets, theatre interior and seaside Apollo temple ruins | Waterfalls, old town landmarks and the city coastline |
| Usual schedule | Around 08:30–18:30 | Around 08:30–18:00 | Around 08:30–17:30 |
| Travel and boat section | About two and a half hours each way on the coast road, plus the Kekova boat trip | Road route east of Antalya with walking visits; no boat section | Local road journeys and walks, plus a harbour sightseeing boat |
| Included arrangements | Guide, listed entries, restaurant lunch, boat and hotel transport | Guide, listed entries, restaurant lunch and hotel transport | Guide, listed entries, restaurant lunch, boat and hotel transport |
| From price | €90per person | €70per person | €45per person |
| View tour: Full-Day Perge, Aspendos and Side Tour from Antalya with Manavgat Waterfall | View tour: Full-Day Antalya City Tour with Duden Waterfalls and Boat Trip |
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Good to know
Prepare for the coastal drive and Kekova boat visit.
Please note
- Regular Group departures operate from 1 April to 31 October. From 1 November to 31 March, this route operates on a Private basis.
- Allow roughly 08:30–18:30 for the full day. The winding coast road takes around two and a half hours each way.
- Pickup and return serve central Antalya hotels. You return to your hotel, so checkout is not needed for this tour.
- Lunch is served at a restaurant ashore before the Kekova boat trip; drinks are separate.
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- The protected Kekova ruins are viewed from the boat. Landing on the ruins, swimming or diving over the archaeological site is not permitted.
- Sunlight and the water surface affect visibility of the submerged remains. The boat trip depends on weather and sea conditions, which can change or prevent the sailing.
- Wear comfortable closed shoes for Myra’s uneven ground and theatre steps. Bring water, a hat and sun protection.
- Reserve another day for Antalya City or Perge–Aspendos–Side, as this itinerary occupies a full day.
- Accommodation is separate. All times are approximate and may vary with traffic, season and local conditions.
What to bring
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Water and a small day bag
- Hat and sun protection
Questions travellers ask
Can I book this tour in winter?
The route is offered on a Private basis from 1 November to 31 March, with regular Group departures from 1 April to 31 October. The listed visits, lunch, entrances and boat trip are included, but sailing depends on weather and sea conditions. Confirm the arrangements for your date.
How do we see the sunken city at Kekova?
From the sightseeing boat along the shoreline, subject to weather and sea conditions. Walls, steps and other remains continue below the water; visibility depends on sunlight and the surface conditions. There is no landing on the protected ruins.
Is lunch served on the boat?
Lunch is at a local restaurant ashore, after the land visits and before the boat trip. The meal is included, while drinks are paid separately.
How long is the drive from Antalya?
Around two and a half hours each way along a winding coast road, plus travel between stops. The full day normally runs from about 08:30 to 18:30 and finishes at your central Antalya hotel.
Is this tour run as a group or a private tour?
- Group
- Private
You choose when you check availability.
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