Kemer to Demre Myra and Kekova Tour

<p>The Demre Myra Kekova Tour from Kemer is one of the most fascinating cultural and historical excursions in Turkey. Your journey begins in Kemer with breathtaking Mediterranean views on the way to Demre — the coastal town home to the legendary St. Nicholas Church, where Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) once lived and preached. Believed to be one of the oldest Christian churches in the world, it holds the relics of Saint Nicholas himself.</p><p>The Ancient City of Myra was once an important port city of the Lycian civilisation. Visitors explore the remains of the Roman amphitheatre, the ancient Roman baths and the famous Lycian rock tombs carved into the cliffs — among the most iconic landmarks of Lycia.</p><p>After exploring Myra, the tour returns to St. Nicholas Church to see the saint's home, church and library, and visit the sarcophagus of his successor.</p><p>The final stop is the Sunken City of Kekova on Kekova Island — an extraordinary archaeological treasure beneath the turquoise Mediterranean. A 2-hour scenic boat tour takes you above the mysterious underwater ruins for stunning photos of this blend of history and nature.</p>