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Discover Turkey's ancient history on this day trip from Antalya. Sail to Kekova Island on a glass-bottom yacht, see the sunken city of Kekova, and visit St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Church.

Highlights

• Travel back in time to ancient Lycia and discover more about Lycian history
• Visit St Nicholas Church Miracle Worker and see his 4th-century burial spot
• Sail across turquoise water to visit the historic Kekova Island's sunken city
• Dive off the yacht for a swim in the cool and clear waters near Kekova Island
• Enjoy comfortable, roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Antalya

Description

Explore ancient Lycia on a day trip and yacht cruise from Antalya. See a historic rock tomb from Lycian times, marvel at ancient Greco-Roman amphitheaters, and sail to the beautiful Kekova Island. Meet your driver outside your hotel and begin your adventure with a drive through the ancient state of Lycia. Marvel at an ancient rock tomb from the Lycian times and stop to visit the Greco - Roman amphitheater. Next, visit the church of St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker in Demre city. This ancient church sits above the 4th-century burial place of St. Nicholas, the original inspiration for Santa Claus. Enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to Kekova Island. Board a glass-windowed-bottomed yacht and sail through pristine waters to reach this fascinating island. Sail by the mysterious sunken city of Kekova, an ancient Lycia city, destroyed by an earthquake. Spot the ruins of the city and the Simena Castle from the side of the boat and under the water through the glass bottom windows. Before heading back, jump into the refreshing water for a swim. Finally, return to your hotel, having experienced Turkey's rich ancient history.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Lunch Entrances fees to Kekova Sunken City and Amphitheater Glass-bottom yacht tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund