Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour — Private Tour from Antalya

The Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour brings together three of Lycia's greatest sights in a single day. At ancient Myra you stand beneath the dramatic cliff face of Lycian rock-cut tombs, carved like little temples into the stone, and a well-preserved Roman theatre.

In the centre of modern Demre you visit the Church of Saint Nicholas, the early Byzantine basilica linked to the historical Saint Nicholas, the bishop who became known to the world as Father Christmas. The surrounding plain is famous for its greenhouses and citrus groves.

The final highlight is Kekova, where a boat trip glides over the Batık Şehir, the sunken city whose walls, staircases and foundations lie just beneath the clear water. From the bay you also see the hilltop castle of Simena above the car-free village of Kaleköy.

Because the Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour is private, the day is built around you. After hotel pickup you travel southwest along the coast, with a comfort stop on the way, reaching the Demre area to explore Myra and the Church of Saint Nicholas.

From there you continue to the small harbour at Üçağız or Kaleköy, where a boat takes you out over the sunken city of Kekova and into the calm bays. Many guests add time for a swim and a relaxed lunch by the water before the drive back.

The order and the length of each stop are flexible. If you want longer at Myra, a slower boat trip, or an extra photo stop along the scenic coast road, just tell your driver. Nothing is rushed, and there is no group waiting to move you along.

Your Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour is door to door. We collect you directly from your hotel anywhere in the Antalya region, from the city and Lara to Belek, Kemer, Side and beyond, and return you to the same door at the end of the day.

The drive is around 145 km and roughly 130 minutes each way, following the ring road and then the beautiful coastal highway through Kumluca and Finike towards Demre. You travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with a courteous English-speaking driver; multilingual drivers can be arranged on request.

Because it is fully private, only your own party shares the car. There is no waiting at other hotels, no crowded bus and no fixed group schedule, just a comfortable, direct ride with someone who knows the route and the sights.

The Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour is priced per vehicle, not per person, so the whole party shares one clear fare. Prices start from €70 for a sedan suitable for up to about three guests, and from €70 for a Mercedes Vito minivan for larger families or small groups.

The price covers your private vehicle, fuel and driver for the day. Boat tickets at Kekova, museum and site entrance fees, lunch and personal extras are paid locally and are not included, which keeps the quote transparent.

There is no prepayment. You simply pay the driver directly, in cash or by card, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay. With no big groups and a vehicle reserved just for you, the day stays private, calm and easy from start to finish.

Plan for a long but rewarding full-day outing, as Demre and Kekova lie a couple of hours west of Antalya. Comfortable shoes help at Myra, where the ground is uneven, and a hat, sunscreen and water are wise in the warmer months.

If you would like to swim over the bays at Kekova, bring a swimsuit and a towel, as most boat trips include time in the water. Carry some cash for boat fares, entrance tickets and refreshments along the way.

Late spring and early autumn are the most comfortable seasons, with warm seas and lighter crowds than high summer, though the tour runs year-round. The Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour suits families and older travellers well; with your own private car you can keep children close and break the journey whenever you need.