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See Lycian rock tombs, visit St. Nicholas’ church in Demre and glide over Kekova’s submerged ruins on a glass-bottom boat—all in a single full-day tour departing Antalya. This itinerary pairs archaeological sites with quiet coastal villages and a relaxing cruise.
See Lycian rock tombs, visit St. Nicholas’ church in Demre and glide over Kekova’s submerged ruins on a glass-bottom boat—all in a single full-day tour departing Antalya. This itinerary pairs archaeological sites with quiet coastal villages and a relaxing cruise.
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Operated by HARLEY · Demre, Antalya Province
A morning breeze off the Mediterranean carries the smell of salt and citrus as the tour bus eases out of Antalya and the limestone coast widens into open sea. By midmorning the group disembarks in Demre and walks among cliff-cut Lycian tombs while gulls wheel above the Roman theater; later, a small wooden boat slips into Kekova’s turquoise shallows and a glass-bottom window frames the straight lines of buried walls and staircases below.
easy.
11–12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels—requires standing, short walks and climbing a few stone steps.
Admission to the Myra archaeological site and the glass-bottom cruise over Kekova is included; St. Nicholas Church entry may require a separate small fee.
The boat cruise is in sheltered waters and typically calm, but guests prone to seasickness should take medication beforehand and sit mid-boat where motion is gentlest.
Yes—hotel pickup and drop-off in Antalya are included; confirm your pickup point when booking.
The itinerary is labeled easy and suitable for most ages, but there are steps and short walks; inform the operator of mobility concerns at booking.
This coast was central to the Lycian civilization and later Greek and Roman settlements; seismic activity and gradual subsidence submerged sections of ancient towns like Kekova.
Kekova lies within protected coastal zones—anchoring restrictions and regulated visits help preserve submerged ruins and marine habitats; follow guides’ instructions and avoid touching structures.
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