Demre Myra - Kekova tour

Demre-Myra-Kekova Tour
A trip from Antalya and Kemer resorts is a unique opportunity to visit one of the most famous historical sites in Turkey. During this historical excursion, you will be able to see impressive ancient buildings and the tomb of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). The underwater city, impressive Lycian rock tombs and an ancient amphitheater will take you back to ancient times.

Not far from Demre is the ancient city of Dolchiste, also known as the “underwater city”. One of the main attractions of this area is the ruins of a sunken settlement, located along a 7-kilometer-long coastline. The city sank after a powerful earthquake and is now almost completely submerged by the sea. All this can be seen during the Demre-Myra-Kekova excursion. You will also have a stop for swimming in the crystal clear sea.

The historical tour Demre-Myra-Kekova is characterized by a large number of attractions, which are conveniently located along the route. In the 4th century BC, this territory was the capital of the ancient and influential Lycian state, which flourished during that period. The city was repeatedly tried to conquer or destroy, but brave warriors always drove off the enemies and rebuilt the architecture.

The Lycian rock tombs in ancient Myra are an exceptional and unique sight that takes away the promise. The richest and most noble inhabitants of the state were buried in these necropolises, and the construction of such tombs began from the very moment of their birth. The Lycians believed that after death a person should be as close to God as possible, so they built tombs in high cliffs, closer to heaven.

The large Greco-Roman amphitheater, where the main events and meetings of the city's residents took place, has survived to this day in excellent condition. Thanks to the perfect acoustics, the sound is so loud that the actors or performers can be heard from anywhere in the theater. You can see all of this with your own eyes during your trip from Antalya.