Demre Myra Kekova from Side

Excursion to Demre-Myra-Kekova from Side is rich and exciting, and the price of the tour is quite low. As part of it, you will get acquainted with amazing places of great value. Your impression and opinion about this country will completely change.

Side Demre distance

The distance to the first point of the Demre Myra Kekova tour from Side is 309 kilometers, but it is almost imperceptible because of the comfortable bus that will take you there

You will have an unforgettable journey to three different destinations, rich insights and overgrown with legends, to see unique places. You have to travel not only by land but also by sea, which is especially interesting. Touring to Demre-Myra-Kekova from Side in Turkey often subsequently causes a desire to visit this area again on your own how to get there, you can look at the map or read the description of the path and reviews of other tourists.

Where is Santa Claus's house in Turkey

Demre is a popular settlement among vacationers. It was in its old part that Santa Claus lived and served God. After his death in 345 (old calendar), a church was built, in which a white marble sarcophagus with the remains was kept. During its existence, the Church of St. Nicholas, not far from which today there is an icon center (here you can buy icons), suffered a lot of destruction and subsequent restoration. The first time the building was destroyed by a strong earthquake in 529. First, a basilica was erected in its place, which the Arabs defeated in VII, and a hundred years later a temple appeared with a monastery in the form in which we can see it today. Over time, other metamorphoses were observed, the burial of this place under a layer of earth and water. Today it has been cleaned up and is open to visitors. The day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Turkey is considered a very big Christian holiday. In addition, in Demre - Antalya, no matter what the weather is, you can see a clean beach, an amphitheater, and take beautiful photos while walking.

Ancient city of Myra

City of the World Lycian (Turkey) - the next location. In ancient times, it was erected at a distance of five kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. During its existence, it has experienced moments of prosperity and destruction. Today, this once-famous settlement is widely known for its tombs carved into the rocks. Wealthy people were buried there. According to legend, the souls of people buried in the rock went straight to heaven. Other sights include the ruins of an ancient theatre.

Sunken city from Side Turkey

The sunken city of Kekova is displayed on the map as a small island, in the north of which there are the ruins of the ancient village of Dolhiste, destroyed by an earthquake in the second century BC, and under the water there are many old buildings (research was conducted by Jacques-Yves Cousteau). The excursion (the description and photos of the objects can be viewed in advance) includes a boat trip, during which you can see everything that the water hides under a special window at the bottom of the yacht.

Demre from Side

If you are interested in ancient artifacts, and the history of civilizations that have long been left in the past, Demre Myra Kekova's Excursion from Side, organized by our company, is what you need. You can book it without prepayment on the website online or by phone. Call or write to us. a manager will dedicate you to all the details of the trip and answer your questions. You will have a comfortable walk through the most famous places in the country, beautiful panoramic views, and an interesting story from the tour guide.