About This Tour

Somewhere along the turquoise coastline of southern Turkey, an entire ancient city lies silently beneath the sea — and this extraordinary full-day tour takes you there.

The Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour is one of the most historically and visually breathtaking day trips you can take from Antalya. In a single day, you’ll stand inside a church that inspired the legend of Santa Claus, gaze down at a 2,000-year-old sunken city through crystal-clear water, and walk among some of the most dramatic Lycian ruins in all of Turkey.

Your journey begins with a comfortable hotel pickup from Antalya, heading west along one of the most scenic coastal roads in the Mediterranean. Your knowledgeable guide will set the historical stage as the landscape shifts from beach resorts to ancient Lycia.

Your first stop is the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre — the very church where the real Saint Nicholas, inspiration for Santa Claus himself, served as bishop in the 4th century. It’s a place of profound history that surprises and moves visitors from every corner of the world.

Next, explore the magnificent ancient city of Myra, famous for its extraordinary Lycian rock-cut tombs carved directly into towering cliff faces — one of the most dramatic archaeological sights in Turkey.

Then board a traditional wooden boat for a scenic cruise along the Kekova coastline, where the ruins of a sunken Lycian city shimmer beneath the clear turquoise water. Glide slowly over submerged staircases, walls, and doorways — an utterly unforgettable sight.

A delicious included lunch is served along the way, giving you the perfect break to soak in the surroundings before continuing your journey through history.

🏛️ Sunken cities. Ancient tombs. The real Santa Claus. All in one extraordinary day.