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⛪ Demre✈ 145 km vom AYT⏱ 130 Min🎟 €5 adult · Museum Pass valid

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The 4th-century Byzantine church of St. Nicholas — the original Santa Claus — in Demre.

Ab Flughafen Antalya · pro Fahrzeug€140EUR
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St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus)

St. Nicholas Church in Demre is the original 4th-century Byzantine church where St. Nicholas of Myra served as bishop — the historical figure whose legends evolved into Father Christmas / Santa Claus. Restored frescoes, the saint's original sarcophagus (he was later moved to Bari, Italy), and the basilica's intact mosaic floors. Combine with Myra rock-tombs (2 km away) for a half-day Demre trip.

Öffnungszeiten
Tue–Sun 08:30-19:00 summer, 08:30-17:00 winter. Closed Mondays.
Eintritt
€5 adult · Museum Pass valid.
Was es zu sehen / tun gibt

Highlights von St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus)

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Byzantine basilica
4th-century church, partly preserved with apse, side chapels and dome supports intact.
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Restored frescoes
Byzantine wall paintings on the apse and side chapels — recently restored by Turkish archaeological team.
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St. Nicholas sarcophagus
The original empty tomb of the saint — relics moved to Bari, Italy in 1087.
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December pilgrimage
Each 6 December, a special service marks the saint's feast day — pilgrims from Orthodox countries especially.
Praktische Tipps

Reise-Tricks für St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus)

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Beat the bus tours
Open at 08:30 — be the first in. Cruise tours arrive 10:30-12:00.
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Pre-read the legend
The St. Nicholas → Santa Claus story is fascinating and makes the visit far richer.
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Combine with Myra
Myra rock tombs and theatre are 2 km away — natural half-day combo.
Abholung von Ihrem Hotel

Transferpreise zu St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus)

Festpreis in EUR für einen privaten Eco Van (bis zu 6 Gäste) — größere Vito- und V-Class-Optionen bei der Buchung wählbar.

Ab
Fahrzeug
Einfache Fahrt
Hin & zurück
Flughafen Antalya (AYT)145 km · 130 Min
Eco Van
€140
€280
Demre145 km vom AYT
Eco Van
€140
€280
Kaş195 km vom AYT
Eco Van
€160
€320
Kalkan215 km vom AYT
Eco Van
€173
€346
Antalya City13 km vom AYT
Eco Van
€29
€58
Kemer55 km vom AYT
Eco Van
€75
€150

Hin & zurück beinhaltet bis zu 6 Std Wartezeit. Länger? Schreiben Sie uns für einen Tagespreis.

FAQ

St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus) Transfer · häufige Fragen

How much is a transfer from Antalya Airport to St. Nicholas Church?

Around €95 in a Eco Van one-way — 130 minutes via the D-400.

Is it the real Santa Claus?

Yes — St. Nicholas of Myra (4th-century Greek bishop) is the historical figure whose Greek/Russian/Western legends combined into the modern Santa Claus character.

How long does a visit take?

60 minutes for the church. Add 90 min for Myra ruins. Half-day total.

Is it still an active church?

No — it's a museum. The local Greek Orthodox community holds a single service each 6 December (saint's feast day).

Transfer zu St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus) buchen

1Fahrtdetails
Abholdatum
Abholzeit
2Ihre Daten
Geschätzt
Flughafen Antalya → Demre
EUR140
≈ $153 · £119 · ₺6,400
Keine Karte nötig · Bar oder Karte bei Ankunft · Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Std.
So finden Sie Ihren Fahrer am Flughafen →
Demre

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Taxi-Preise nach St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus) je Abholgebiet

TÜRSAB-Lizenz D-12490 · €100.000 Fahrgast-Versicherung · Zahlung beim Fahrer bei Ankunft
Ab AYT · Festpreis€140St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus)
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