Myra Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Myra. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Sunken City Kekova, Demre, and Myra Day Tour from Antalya

• Sunken City Kekova Demre and Myra Day Tour from Alanya

• Antalya: Demre Myra Kekova Tour w/Boat Trip

• From Kas: Day Trip to Kekova, Demre, and Myra

• Antalya/Kemer: Kekova Sunken City, Demre & Lycia Day Tour

Tickets for Myra cost €13 and grant access to the Greco-Roman amphitheater and Lycian rock tombs of the ancient site. Many travelers visit on a tour of Myra, Demre, and the sunken city of Kekova, which start at about US$60 from Olympos or US$64 from Antalya.

Yes. Travelers interested in Turkey's deep history won't want to miss out on the ruins of the ancient Lycian capital of Myra, where highlights include a Greco-Roman amphitheater and a series of 4th-century rock tombs carved into the cliffside. It's worth exploring with a guide to learn more about Myra', and the classic day trip itinerary combines the site with a visit to Demre, home to the famous Church of St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus) and a boat cruise over the sunken ruins of Kekova.

Per one customer who booked the Sunken City Kekova, Demre, and Myra Day Tour from Antalya, "This was a really lovely day. We were picked up quite early, and there's a long drive involved at the start and end as the attractions are so far away, but it's worth it, particularly if you like history! Our guide was very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about the area. The lunch was also great—we got to try some traditional food, and the guide was able to arrange for the vegan in our group to have some traditional Turkish food, which happens to be naturally vegan and was absolutely delicious. We really appreciated that! We particularly loved Myra with the tombs and the reconstructed amphitheater. I don't think I've ever really seen anything like it before. Thank you for a great day out!"

The ruins of Myra in Turkey are the archaeological remains of an ancient Lycian town, thought to date back around 2,500 years. Visitors come to this area to explore the open-air museum. Some of its highlights include rock tombs that have been carved into the cliffs, an acropolis, and a Roman-style amphitheater.

The ancient city of Myra is now called Demre. Its name has changed many times over the years—it was called Kale until 2005 when it was renamed Demre. The reason it was called Demre was after the nearby River Demre, which flows through the city.

Myra (now known by the modern name of Demre), is located in southwest Turkey, in the Antalya province. Some travelers come to see the ancient ruins of Myra on a day trip from Antalya. This takes around 2.5 hours by bus or 2 hours and 20 minutes by car.

The Myra ruins are the remnants of a much bigger site, as Myra was once the capital city of Lycia during the 5th century AD. It was a leading religious center during the Roman era but was destroyed when Arab invasions swept the region in the 7th century.

Myra is best visited during spring (April through June) or fall (September through November), where there are mild temperatures and smaller crowds than in July and August. This means you can walk around the archeological site and have a better chance of capturing unobstructed photos of the ruins.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Myra. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Kas:

• Kekova Island (Kekova Adasi)

• Demre (Myra)

• Saklikent National Park (Saklikent Milli Parki)

• St. Nicholas Church

• Kaleköy (Simena)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Kas.