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Demre and Myra with boat trip from Antalya
Antalya, Turkey
From 10 hours to 11 hours
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What You Will Do
Myra is an ancient city in Lycia known as a place of pilgrimage. Today's Demre is particularly known for Saint Nicholas. In Myra he rose from simple priest to bishop and performed most of his merciful deeds there. According to legend, Saint Nicholas threw small bags of gold coins into the chimneys of poor girls' houses. His Church of the Holy Sepulcher is still a destination for Christian pilgrims today. Just as worth seeing are the rock graves from pre-Christian times, which are an impressive testimony to the ideas of the afterlife of the old poets.
What's Included?
- Boat trip
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included?
- Drinks extra
- Entrance fees (Myra 13,-eu,St.St Nicholas Church 17,-eu)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Demre (Kale)
40 minutes
St Nicholas Church is an old Eastern Roman basilica church in the ancient city of Myra, now a museum in modern Demre, Antalya Province. It was built over the burial place of St Nicholas, a 4th century Christian bishop of Myra. An important religious figure for Eastern Orthodox Christians and Catholics and the historical inspiration for Santa Claus, its use dates back to the 6th century construction for the state church of the Roman Empire of Justinian the Great. The basilica is on UNESCO's tentative list to be a World Heritage Site ...
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Köprülü Turistik Işl.Eml.Inş.Tarım taş.Pet.Turz ve Tic Ltd.Şti.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
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