Demre-Myra-Kekova tour from Belek

Demre-Myra-Kekova tour from Belek has one of the most exciting and rich programs. You can visit a huge number of historical monuments, sacred places and various ancient architecture.

Distance from Belek to Demre

The distance from Belek to Demre is 183 kilometers, how much to go depends on the traffic congestion, usually, our journey takes about 3 hours with stops. The tour is conducted on a comfortable air-conditioned bus, the route can be viewed in advance on the map. Many go on a trip on their own, but with a group, accompanied by an English-speaking historian guide, the tour is much more interesting and you will definitely not be bored on the road.

The beginning of our fascinating tour Demre-Myra-Kekova from Belek will be a visit to the old city of Lycia - Mira, whose history dates back to the distant fifth century BC. In the ancient city, you can see a huge number of burial places that are located right inside the rocks. Here, in the first millennium BC, there was a custom to bury the dead on hills and rocks. It was believed that the higher the burial, the faster the soul gets to heaven. You will be amazed at the Lycian tombs carved high in the rocks.

No less interesting is the antique Greco-Roman amphitheater, which could accommodate more than ten thousand spectators. You will certainly appreciate its greatness.

Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is truly heroic and has survived a huge amount of destruction and raids by vandals. At the moment, the temple is partially restored and accepts everyone who wants to visit it. Bishop Nicholas of Mirliki himself has always been considered the patron saint of travelers, and today he is revered throughout the world as Nicholas the Wonderworker. You will have the opportunity to touch the shrine - the sarcophagus of St. Nicholas, which has, according to the stories of pilgrims, miraculous healing properties. This is one of the main points of the Demre-Myra-Kekova excursion from Belek.

Also, history lovers are encouraged to visit the Fire of Anatolia in Belek and become a part of this bright show.

On the Demre-Myra-Kekova excursion from Belek, the price includes a visit to the sunken city in Kekova bay. We will go there on a special yacht, which is equipped with a transparent bottom so that you can see all the underwater beauty. The waters hide the ruins of ancient settlements, stone stairs, columns and the ruins of an ancient port, plunged into the depths of the sea during a strong earthquake.

Nowadays, this territory is considered an archaeological zone, therefore it is carefully guarded by the city authorities. After exploring the sunken city, we will head to a picturesque bay, where you can dive into crystal clear water straight from the yacht.

You can order an excursion by filling out an application form on the page of the desired tour. In a few minutes, confirmation and the necessary information about the trip will be sent to your email. No prepayment is required for the reservation. Payment for excursions in fact, on the bus to the guide. For solo travelers and small groups, we offer private excursion options. For details, please contact us using the feedback.