15-Hour Demre Myra and Kekova Tour from Side with Boat Trip

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Kekova region by boat, including Uçağız village, Simena Kaleköy, Batıkşehir, Akvaryum Bay, and Tersane Bay
• 02 Visit the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, built in AD 520 on the foundations of an older Christian church
• 03 Admire the remarkable wall frescoes and the church's architectural and religious significance
• 04 Discover Myra's Lycian-era rock tombs, Roman-era theatre, and Byzantine-era Church of St. Nicholas
• 05 Trace the history of Myra back to at least the 5th century BCE through its tombs, inscriptions, and coins

This 15-hour tour from Side combines a scenic boat trip in Kekova with two of Demre's most important historical sites. Cruise through the Kekova region, known for Uçağız village, Simena Kaleköy, Batıkşehir, Akvaryum Bay, and Tersane Bay, then visit the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, built in AD 520 on the foundations of an older Christian church. Continue to the ancient city of Myra to see its Lycian rock tombs, Roman theatre, and the Byzantine-era Church of St. Nicholas, while tracing the city's history back to at least the 5th century BCE.

The Ancient City of Myra is especially famous for its Lycian-era rock tombs, Roman-era theatre, and Byzantine-era Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Side, Kekova

Languages English, German, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kekova Boat Tour Through Villages and Bays

• After pickup from Side, enjoy a Kekova boat tour, one of the most popular daily boat trips in the region.
• During the trip, visit one of the most important tourist areas of Turkey.
• Kekova is the generic name of the region covering Uçağız village, Simena Kaleköy, Batıkşehir, Akvaryum Bay, and Tersane Bay.

2

Day 02

Visit the Church of Saint Nicholas

• The church was built in AD 520 on the foundations of an older Christian church where Saint Nicholas had served as a bishop.
• Justinian contributed to its reconstruction.
• It is noted for its remarkable wall frescoes and its architectural and religious significance.

3

Day 03

Explore the Ancient City of Myra

• The Ancient City of Myra is especially famous for its Lycian-era rock tombs, Roman-era theatre, and Byzantine-era Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus).
• Rock tombs, Lycian inscriptions, and coins show that Myra existed at least from the 5th century BCE. Drop-off at the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Kekova boat tour
• Entrance fees
• English-speaking Turkey guide
• Insurance

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• If you would like to swim, do not forget your swimsuit.

Know before you go

• Please wait outside your hotel security gate for pickup.
• Children aged 6 and under are not charged for this tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Side, Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye

Tour start

Side, Manavgat/Antalya, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.