Things to do in Demre (Kale), Turkish Mediterranean Coast: The Best Ancient Ruins

September 30, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Demre (Kale), Turkey including Arykanda, Rock tombs in Myra, Kyaneai, Myra Antik Kenti, Sura Ancient City.
Restaurants in Demre (Kale)

1. Arykanda

Demre (Kale) Turkey
Excellent
78%
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20%
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2%
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5.0 based on 86 reviews

Arykanda

Built on a spectacular mountain slope, this ancient city features the well-preserved Roman baths and monumental tombs.

2. Rock tombs in Myra

Demre (Kale) Turkey http://www.muze.gov.tr
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
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10%
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1%
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4.5 based on 394 reviews

Rock tombs in Myra

Reviewed By 566katit

We visited Turkey with my and my sister's family in 2017 and then I found a private tourguide by googling around for such services. I was not so sure about it, because how do you know, right? The day we had in Perge and Aspendos then gave me full confidence to contact our tour guide Aykut again now that we were coming back. He organized a nice air-conditioned van for all of us (my family has 2 kids, my sister's 3, and we had another friend along this time, so 10 people altogether) to drive to Demre and then on to Kekova, where we had the most lovely boat trip (and lunch on the boat) around the Kekova island turquoise waters. In Demre we visited the "Santa Claus" church (St. Nicolaus church) and Myra Rock Tombs. History and the beauty of nature in a day to remember with a thoughtful and knowledgable guide. I highly recommend Mr. Aykut Altınışık, e-mail: [email protected]

3. Kyaneai

Yavu Koyu, Demre (Kale) Turkey http://www.antalyakulturturizm.gov.tr/TR,112743/kyaneai.html
Excellent
51%
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30%
Satisfactory
16%
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0%
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3%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Kyaneai

4. Myra Antik Kenti

Alakent Mahallesi, Demre (Kale) 07570 Turkey +90 242 247 76 60 [email protected] http://muze.gov.tr/en/museums/myra-archaeological-site
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
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1%
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4.5 based on 449 reviews

Myra Antik Kenti

Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

It is said to be more splendid than Xantos during the Byzantium period. The amphitheatre - characteristic of Roman engineering was the biggest one in Lycia with its rock-cut tombs carved in the cliff above and beside the theatre. Myra was known to be one of five cities in Lycia besides Tlos, Patara, Xantos, Olympos, and Pinara. I took a picture of one interesting reliefs, anyone can tell me what this is?

5. Sura Ancient City

Demre (Kale) Turkey
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
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1%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Sura Ancient City

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