• Demre (Kale) - St Nicholas Church is a historic Eastern Roman basilica located in the ancient city of Myra, now serving as a museum in modern Demre, Antalya Province. This church was constructed over the burial site of St Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop of Myra. Recognized as a significant religious figure for Eastern Orthodox Christians and Catholics, and the historical inspiration for Santa Claus, the church’s origins trace back to the 6th century during the reign of Justinian the Great as the state church of the Roman Empire. The basilica is currently on UNESCO’s tentative list for World Heritage Site designation…
• Myra Antik Kenti - The ancient city of Myra, situated in the present-day Demre district center and its vicinity, was established on the plain sharing its name. The city was linked to the sea via a convenient canal located west of the Demre Brook. Maritime transport and trade in the area were conducted from the port of Andriake, positioned on the opposite side of the canal. Myra is particularly renowned for its Lycian period rock tombs, the Roman theater, and the Byzantine Church of St. Nicholas.

• Boat trip
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Drinks extra
• Entrance fees (Myra 13,-eu,St.St Nicholas Church 17,-eu)

Myra, an ancient Lycian city renowned as a pilgrimage site, is now known as Demre, a place famed for Saint Nicholas. In Myra, he ascended from a humble priest to a bishop, enacting numerous acts of kindness. Legend holds that Saint Nicholas would toss little pouches of gold coins into the chimneys of impoverished girls’ households. His Holy Sepulcher Church remains a magnet for Christian pilgrims in the present day. Equally intriguing are the rock tombs dating back to pre-Christian periods, which powerfully highlight the old poets’ views on life after death.

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