Antalya to Istanbul Tour with 4-Day Gulet Cruise – 9 Days
Antalya · Cappadocia · Demre · Fethiye
1 Day
Shared group tour (up to 20 people) · private option available
15 people
English
This full-day Kekova tour from Antalya suits travellers who want to combine Lycian history with a boat trip on the sea in one day. You are collected early from your hotel area, spend the morning at Myra and the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, and in the afternoon take a boat over the Kekova Sunken City, with a swim if the weather allows.
The first stop is Myra, a former Lycian capital known for its rock-cut tombs carved into the cliff and its well-preserved Roman theatre. Your guide explains the site as you explore. A short drive brings you to the Church of Saint Nicholas, the historic church of the bishop remembered today as Santa Claus, where you hear about his life and charitable work.
After lunch at a local restaurant, the group heads to Kekova. On the boat you pass over the ruins of the Sunken City, remains from Lycian times that now lie under the water, and stop in pretty bays for swimming and free time. The return journey to your hotel starts at around 16:00.
Transport, an English-speaking guide, the boat ticket and lunch are included. Entrance fees for Myra Ancient City and the Church of St. Nicholas are paid on the day, as are drinks.
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Pickup by area: Belek around 05:30, Kundu around 05:45, Lara around 06:00. The drive takes you west towards Demre and Kekova.
Explore the rock-cut tombs and the Roman theatre of the former Lycian capital with your guide.
Visit the historic church and learn about the life and charitable deeds of St. Nicholas.
Lunch stop at a local restaurant.
Board the boat to see the submerged ruins of the Sunken City, then swim and relax in the bays.
Departure for the journey back to your hotel.
Tour vehicle with pickup from your hotel area.
Hotel pickup by area: Belek around 05:30, Kundu around 05:45, Lara around 06:00. The exact time is confirmed after booking.
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Not on the shared tour: entrance to Myra Ancient City and St. Nicholas Church is paid on the day. The private tour includes entrance fees except for St. Nicholas Church.
Pickup is around 05:30 in Belek, 05:45 in Kundu and 06:00 in Lara. We confirm your exact time after booking.
Yes, the boat stops in bays for swimming and free time when the weather allows.