Lycian Tombs of Myra and Kekova Sunken City tour

Overview

Lycia Excursion from Side: Explore the best examples of Turkey’s Lycian rock tombs at Myra and tour the site of the church of St. Nicholas, better known as Santa Claus!

Highlights

• The unique rock tombs of Lycia
• Santa Claus churche
• Boat ride along sunken city
• Amazing day at blue waters

Full description

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Lycia Tour from Side: Lycian Tombs of Myra and Kekova Sunken City tour from Side - Vigo tours

Book today from Side to a unique paradise: an amazing coast line with turquoise waters of Turkey!

Kekova island

Across the villages of Kaleköy (Simena) and Uçağız (Teimiusa), it is an elongated island with a length of 7.4 km and a width of 500 m. This island is also known as Kekova Region by giving its name to the whole region. The deepest part of the sea is 105 m. Kekova's name has been used frequently in tourism and protectionism due to its current status. In fact, boat tours around this area began to be known as "Kekova Tour" and, more importantly, the archaeological and natural protected areas of the island and its surrounding area were named as "Kekova Site".

The Lycia rock tombs and amphitheatre at Myra are an exceptional sight and not to be missed. Now called Demre, the town is best known as the place where Santa Claus brought joy to the world under his other name of St. Nicholas. The saint lived and worked in Myra and an 11th-Century church once held his earthly remains. He was born in nearby Patara, before becoming a priest, rising to the rank of bishop and conducting much of his good work in the Roman town of Myra, a name derived from myrrh.

Legend has it that he would drop small bags of gold coins down the chimneys of houses of poor girls who were old enough to marry but had no dowry. Sanctified for his good works, he became the patron saint of virgins, sailors, children, pawnbrokers and Holy Russia.

Today the Church of St. Nicholas is Demre's most visited site but there are other things to see in this lovely coastal Mediterranean town. About 2 kilometres inland are the ruins of Roman Myra, with a well-preserved theatre and impressive rock-hewn tombs.

Enjoy the boat trip along the island of Kekova and discover the sunken city of Kekova.
Your tour will also go with a fantastic boat cruise along the Kekova island by the extraordinary underwater ruins of the sunken city of Simena. Now known as Kaleköy, it is dominated by a Byzantine church and will be just one of the many highlights of this full-day tour.

What's included

• Pick-up and drop-off from / to hotels
• Air-conditioned tour bus
• Guiding
• Lunch
• Boat cruise along the Sunken city

What's Not included

• Drinks and personal expenses
• Entrance fee to the museum of St.Nikolaus
• Entrance fee to Myra ancient city

What to Remember

Early departure 06:00 from hotels and Driving is approximately 205 kilometres to Myra.

The itineraries might be altered slightly by the guide for seasonal or other reasons. Visits to some museums or ancient ruins may not be possible due to renovation work. In the very hot months of July and August, breaks and visits to open-air museums and ancient ruins may be shorter than planned.

Please bring towels and sun creams.

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