★ Cultural📍 Demre⏱ 11 h
Demre · Myra · Kekova — St. Nicholas & the Sunken City
Lycian rock tombs, the original Santa Claus and a glass-bottom boat over a sunken Roman village
Overview
The original 4th-century church of St. Nicholas of Myra, the Lycian rock-cut tombs above it, and a boat ride over Kekova's sunken Roman village where you can still see the walls and amphorae through the water.
What to Expect
Professional driver-guide
Licensed local guide who speaks English, German & Russian.
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Free door-to-door from your Antalya, Belek, Lara or Side hotel.
Multilingual narration
Briefing folders and on-site context — EN · DE · RU available.
Flexible booking
Cancel free up to 24 h before pickup. Pay after the ride.
Demre · Myra · Kekova — St. Nicholas & the Sunken City
The original 4th-century church of St. Nicholas of Myra, the Lycian rock-cut tombs above it, and a boat ride over Kekova's sunken Roman village where you can still see the walls and amphorae through the water.
Included in the price
- Mercedes V-Class with English/German-speaking driver-guide
- Entrance to St. Nicholas Basilica + Myra archaeological zone
- Private glass-bottom boat charter (not a shared tourist boat)
- Bottled water and shaded rest stops
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
What you'll do
- 08:00 pickup — 2 hour scenic drive west along the Lycian coast
- Demre — the genuine 4th-c. Byzantine church of St. Nicholas
- Myra rock-cut tombs and the Roman theatre directly below them
- 90 min glass-bottom boat over the sunken Roman village of Kekova
- Lunch in Üçağız fishing village (sea-caught calamari, not in the price)
- Çayağzı Castle stop for harbour views — back by 19:00
Why book this tour with SooTransfer
Coach tours stop at Kekova on a 50-person yacht with 10 minutes over the ruins. We book a private 6-person glass-bottom skiff that can hover where the amphorae lie, and we time the visit for slack tide when the water is clear.
Booking & cancellation
- Reservation: Quote within 5 minutes via the website form or WhatsApp.
- Payment: Cash on tour day (EUR / USD / GBP / TRY), credit card or bank transfer.
- Free cancellation: Up to 24 h before pickup — full refund, no questions.
- Group discount: 8+ guests get 10% off automatically.
- Custom routing: Available — message us with your dream day.
- Languages: Driver-guides speak English, Turkish, German and Russian — tell us your preference.
📖 Frequently Asked Questions
Is swimming allowed at Kekova?
Swimming directly over the ruins is forbidden by UNESCO rules, but the boat anchors at a permitted swim cove afterwards. Bring a swimsuit.
How religious is the St. Nicholas visit?
It's a historical site — services run only on December 6th. Year-round you can visit the original tomb and the mosaics, no religious commitment.
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