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Explore Demre’s Church of St. Nicholas, the Lycian ruins of Myra and the partially submerged settlement off Kekova on a nine-hour boat tour. Expect clear swim stops, coastal archaeology and a chance to climb Simena Castle with free time to taste local ice cream.
Explore Demre’s Church of St. Nicholas, the Lycian ruins of Myra and the partially submerged settlement off Kekova on a nine-hour boat tour. Expect clear swim stops, coastal archaeology and a chance to climb Simena Castle with free time to taste local ice cream.
You step off the air-conditioned minivan into the bright glare of the Antalya coast and the day rearranges itself around salt and stone. The Basilica of St. Nicholas in Demre opens with cool shadowed frescoes and a steady line of icons; the church’s quiet seems to hold the same patient gravity as the cliffs around Kekova.
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Operated by TURONTIME · Demre, Antalya
You step off the air-conditioned minivan into the bright glare of the Antalya coast and the day rearranges itself around salt and stone. The Basilica of St. Nicholas in Demre opens with cool shadowed frescoes and a steady line of icons; the church’s quiet seems to hold the same patient gravity as the cliffs around Kekova.
From there the tour threads through Lycian history — Myra’s rock-cut tombs and Roman theater speak to coastal cities reshaped by commerce and sudden earthquakes — into a different geography: a marine landscape where tectonics and time sank entire neighborhoods into the Mediterranean. The boat slides past low islands and capsized masonry, water daring you toward shallow mosaics visible beneath a glassy surface.
Stops at Gökkaya Bay, Aquarium Bay and Tersane Bay offer swims in clear, warm water and short walks at Simena (Kale Köy), where sarcophagus tombs sit half in sea and half on land. Local life is immediate here: fishermen mending nets, a village ice-cream seller at the castle gate, and guides who point out Lycian inscriptions cut into living rock.
Practical edge: this is a full-day excursion (about 9 hours) with lunch, entrance fees and transport included. Expect uneven cobbles and wet, slippery steps at ruins; bring reef-safe sunscreen, swim shoes, and a small towel for quick transitions between boat and shore. Timing matters — mornings are calmer for the sunken-city views; late afternoon light softens the cliffs for photos. The trip balances easy swimming with short, sometimes steep walks — it rewards curiosity and basic fitness.
The tour runs about nine hours and includes lunch, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees for sites visited, and a historical guide.
Yes — the boat provides swimming stops but you can stay on board during swims; life jackets are typically available.
It can be busy in high season; arriving with the group early helps avoid peak visitor times and provides quieter viewing.
Yes — in calm conditions you can often see masonry under the water; a short shore visit at Simena lets you inspect sarcophagi and wreckage up close.
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You step off the air-conditioned minivan into the bright glare of the Antalya coast and the day rearranges itself around salt and stone. The Basilica of St. Nicholas in Demre opens with cool shadowed frescoes and a steady line of icons; the church’s quiet seems to hold the same patient gravity as the cliffs around Kekova.
You step off the air-conditioned minivan into the bright glare of the Antalya coast and the day rearranges itself around salt and stone. The Basilica of St. Nicholas in Demre opens with cool shadowed frescoes and a steady line of icons; the church’s quiet seems to hold the same patient gravity as the cliffs around Kekova.
From there the tour threads through Lycian history — Myra’s rock-cut tombs and Roman theater speak to coastal cities reshaped by commerce and sudden earthquakes — into a different geography: a marine landscape where tectonics and time sank entire neighborhoods into the Mediterranean. The boat slides past low islands and capsized masonry, water daring you toward shallow mosaics visible beneath a glassy surface.
Stops at Gökkaya Bay, Aquarium Bay and Tersane Bay offer swims in clear, warm water and short walks at Simena (Kale Köy), where sarcophagus tombs sit half in sea and half on land. Local life is immediate here: fishermen mending nets, a village ice-cream seller at the castle gate, and guides who point out Lycian inscriptions cut into living rock.
Practical edge: this is a full-day excursion (about 9 hours) with lunch, entrance fees and transport included. Expect uneven cobbles and wet, slippery steps at ruins; bring reef-safe sunscreen, swim shoes, and a small towel for quick transitions between boat and shore. Timing matters — mornings are calmer for the sunken-city views; late afternoon light softens the cliffs for photos. The trip balances easy swimming with short, sometimes steep walks — it rewards curiosity and basic fitness.