Side: Demre Myra Kekova Tour w/Boat Trip

f Myra with its impressive Lycian rock-cut tombs. View the ancient amphitheater and the Church of St. Nicholas, dedicated to the saintly man who became the model for father Christmas.

The Ancient City of Myra is not far from the Church of St. Nicholas, and this historical place was named by the Lycians and means “Land of the Sun”. In the Land of the Sun, Myra, you can see the ancient Lycian tombs, which are a necropolis, and enjoy the ancient atmosphere. Because these tombs date back to the 4th century BC.

According to research, Kekova Island in ancient times was a part of the mainland and was a big city. However, in time, due to severe earthquakes, a large part of this city collapsed and the second part of the city turned into an island.