Demre-Myra-Kekova Tour from Kemer

If you prefer unique excursions in terms of their content, it is worth paying attention to the Demre-Myra-Kekova Tour. This is a great opportunity to appreciate the diverse nature of Turkey. The excursion involves visiting many historical sites that are fairly acknowledged as the heritage of world’s culture.

Which does the tour include?

1. Round-trip transfer.
2. Insurance.
3. Service of an English-speaking guide.
4. Dinner.
5. Ticket to enter Mira.
6. Boat trip along the sea.
Note: The excursion price does not include any drinks. Personal expenses that may be required during the guided tour should also be taken into consideration separately. For example, a church ticket will cost $9 and it costs $3 more with an English guide.

What distance to travel and what sights can be seen?

When planning another excursion, tourists often wonder about the length of the route to be travelled. In this case, the distance from Kemer to Demre is 98 km – a couple of hours by bus. During the bus trip there will be a great opportunity to enjoy bright local cities. For example, along the way there will be Kumlug, the city where the Tomato Festival is held. Another interesting city is Phoenice. He is known for its orange groves.

St Nicholas Church

If you value architectural monuments, this temple will certainly attract your attention, as it was built in the fourth century. In the 19th century the history of this object was almost forgotten, but enthusiasts were able to revive public interest in this temple. One can appreciate the work of the restorers, which has made it possible to return the incredible beauty of the monument of Turkish history.

Mira and its unique characteristics

Mira is a place that evokes interest among thousands of tourists. The locals call this place «Lycia», which is translated into English as a «Country of the Sun». Here it is possible to get acquainted with ancient tombs, to get in a peculiar analogue of necropolis. This town was previously robbed, but remains interesting for people due to its unique atmosphere.

Amphitheatre

Turkey has more than 200 theatres, which were built during the Roman Empire. The amphitheater in Demre, which you can visit, is the fourth largest one. It was built in the second century and had a capacity of 10,000 spectators.

Once prosperous city of Kekova.

Kekova is an island that in ancient times was an integral part of the mainland with a large city on it. Due to the earthquakes, part of the city was flooded, but the rest one remained as an island. Here you can explore unique historical monuments and enjoy natural landscapes.

This trip will definitely be remembered for a long time, giving the opportunity to take a lot of colorful photos![:]