Kekova, Demre & Myra day tour from Antalya: Glass-bottom boat

Three ancient sites in one day: Kekova's submerged ruins, St. Nicholas's church, and Myra's clifftop tombs

A full-day tour from Antalya combines three major Lycian landmarks: a glass-bottom boat ride over the sunken city of Kekova, the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre where the saint is said to be entombed, and the rock-cut necropolis carved into the cliffs above Myra. Hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, and lunch are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Kekova IslandEntry included1h
2. St Nicholas Church1h
3. Myra1h
4. Demre1h

Explore Kekova, Demre, and Myra

• Take Kekova boat trip
• Visit Church of St. Nicholas
• Explore Myra
• See rock tombs in Myra
• Visit Demre town

The experience

Kekova Island is the centerpiece. A glass-bottom boat lets you see the submerged ruins of the ancient city without entering the water, watching the stone foundations and structures drift past beneath the hull. The boat trip lasts about an hour and anchors the morning portion of the day. From there, the route moves inland to Demre, where the Church of St. Nicholas stands as one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Turkey, believed to hold the tomb of the saint himself.

Myra's rock tombs dominate the afternoon: a Lycian necropolis carved directly into the cliff face, the facades weathered but still legible, each one a chamber cut from stone. The scale of the site and the precision of the carving make clear why this was a major settlement. The tour covers roughly 10 hours door-to-door, with the guide providing context at each stop. Lunch is provided during the day, breaking up the travel and the walking.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Antalya bookend the day, so there's no need to arrange transport to the departure point. The guide speaks English and moves the group through each site at a measured pace. Entrance fees to Kekova, Demre and Myra are not included in the tour price and are paid separately on arrival.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Antalya.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• lunch.
• one-hour glass-bottom boat trip on Kekova Island.

Before you book

Lasts 10h, runs every day at 07:00, from US$ 74 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want three major Lycian sites in one day with hotel pickup included. Skip it if you prefer a flexible pace or private arrangements.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the glass-bottom boat tour at Kekova?

The Kekova boat trip is a one-hour cruise over the submerged ruins of an ancient city, where you view the underwater stone structures through the glass floor of the boat without getting wet or needing to swim.

Is the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre really the tomb of the saint?

The Church of St. Nicholas in Demre is believed to contain the tomb of St. Nicholas, the historical figure behind the modern Santa Claus legend, making it a significant pilgrimage destination for many visitors.

How much walking is involved at Myra?

Myra's rock-cut tombs are explored on foot at ground level and on the pathways that run along the cliff face, with the necropolis spread across the site. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the terrain is uneven in places.

Does the tour include entrance fees to these sites?

Entrance fees to Kekova, Demre, and Myra are not included in the tour price and are paid separately when you arrive at each site.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs for 10 hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off in Antalya. Your guide will confirm the exact pickup time when you book.