Kekova, Myra St. Nicolaus Church

Depart from 06:45 (Kundu)
Depart from 07:00 (Konyaalti)
Depart from 07:15 (Kaleiçi)

Kekova & Simena

If you are looking for the crystal clear sea, shades of blue in the sky and in
the water, endless small bays for swimming, castles, the ancient ruins on land
and in the sea, sarcophagus’ all around the land and the sea, the fisherman
villages and countless other beauties that can not be listed here; The answer is
KEKOVA; a feast for the eye to behold The name of the island of Kekova is now
used as the general name of all the sites in the same bay. It is easily seen
that the whole area had been heavily populated in the antiquity from the ruins
and other artifacts lying about. Now, it is one of the most attractive
picturesque yacht / boat tour locations. Boat tours start from Çayagzi
(Andriace; the ancient harbor of Myra), Üçagiz (Teimiussa) or Kas (Antiphellos).

Myra

Myra was one of the six prominent cities of Lycia, the tekke peninsula today.
Lycia and the Lycians are not well known by many people. They were the oldest
local settlers in the area that we know of. They were tough fighters and one of
the very first people we know of, to form a league of city states, the Lycian
League, to defend themselves against the invaders. It has been an important city
during the Roman period and a very important city during the early Christian and
Byzantium period.

The church of St. Nicholas

The church of St. Nicholas, now in the center of what is now called Kale, was
probably built in the 3rd or 4th century. Now it reflects many alterations and
it has been restored. Nevertheless, it is toured by many visitors from all
nations and religions from all over the world that has come to see the church of
St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was born in Patara c 300 AD.

Olympos

It is located on the slope of Mount Musa and within “Olympos-Beydaglari National
Park” where the creek of the same name joins the sea. The name of the city is
derived from “Aluamapa/Oluamapa/Olyamapa” in the Luwian/Etruscan language.

Bellerophontes & Chimera

According to the Myth this is where Bellerophon kills Chimaera with his flying
horse, but cannot extinguish the fire coming out of its mouth. Thus, this is the
place where the Olympic torch is fired. People organized festivities and
celebrations which also lay the foundations of the Olympic games in
commemoration of this event.

19:15 Returning to Antalya distribution to hotels