Kekova, Sunken City & Lycian Heritage Tour: History, Nature & Boat Experience – Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch

Embark on a fascinating full-day journey through Lycian history, stunning coastal views, and a memorable boat trip to the Sunken City of Kekova. Visit ancient ruins, explore charming towns, and learn about the legend of Santa Claus — all with comfort, guiding, and local flavor included.

🏛️ Tour Highlights

• Enjoy a panoramic stop at Eagle Hill, offering breathtaking views of the Turkish Riviera

• Explore the ancient ruins of Lycia, including temples, sarcophagi, and amphitheaters

• Visit the historical St. Nicholas Church in Demre, believed to be the original resting place of Santa Claus

• Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant

• Take a scenic boat trip to Kekova Island to view the famous Sunken City, partially submerged after ancient earthquakes

• Learn about the region’s rich mythology and history with a professional licensed guide

📌 Key Details

• 🕘 Duration: Full-day tour

• 📍 Sites Visited: Eagle Hill viewpoint, Lycian Ruins, Santa Claus Church (Demre), Kekova Island, Sunken City

• 🚐 Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: Included

• 🧭 Guiding: Professional English-speaking tour guide included

• 🎟 Entrance Fees: Included

• 🚤 Boat Ticket (Kekova Cruise): Included

• 🍽 Lunch: Included

• 🛡 Insurance: Included

This all-in-one tour is perfect for travelers seeking a mix of ancient culture, coastal charm, and natural wonders, all seamlessly organized for a relaxing and enriching day.

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joepX9639RP

Reviewed February 2026

Experience Date: 28 February 2026

Highlights Tour of Istanbul.

Gökhan was a great guide to share his passionate knowledge of the amazing sites of Istanbul. His manner and communication made our experience of the Turkish history and culture very meaningful. In two short days we have become very aware of the rich culture developed over centuries.

nicolepZ1880DH

Reviewed January 2026

Experience Date: 31 January 2026

Great experience!

We would like to thank HTR Tour and Meliha for our wonderful trip to Turkey. We were really happy with the organization and courtesy. Meliha was able to resolve every issue in the best possible way, quickly and helpfully. The guides were also wonderful and flexible in responding to our requests. All of this contributed to making our trip to Turkey memorable. We had fun and relaxed while discovering incredible new places.
I highly recommend HTR Tour to anyone who wants to go to Turkey and have perfect service!

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Brao16

Reviewed June 2025

Experience Date: 30 June 2025

Memorable tour of Turkey

We a family of three (Indians from Kuwait)Organised a twelve day tour of Turkey online through htr tours Were very apprehensive as we booked online and we're unsure if the tour would turn up as promised However they were patient enough to answer all are queries and plan the iternary even as we demanded changes frequently.Mr Gokhan who corresponded with us from
Day1 of our planning till the day we left Turkey was patient, graceful and knowledgeable enough to consider all are demands and queries.Htr tours came up with a best iternary as per our needs.They planned organised and executed the tour with no room fir complaints from our side.will recommend htrtours to all who want to visit Turkey

Even the guides mr gokhan ( serves as guide in cappadocia) ms Fatima (Antalya), Mr Mert( Euphesus), Ms Dimple( Antalya)and mr Emir ( Istanbul) were too good in their job.Guides can make or break the tour.They made the tour a truly memorable one.

Highly recommend HTRTours for anyone who wants to visit Turkey.They are truly professional and deliver the best possible.

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guharajann

Reviewed June 2025

Experience Date: 30 June 2025

Out trip to Turkey

We spent 10 days in Turkey. Meliha and the Htr team were absolutely a delight to work with. Every need (from airport meet to the actual tours themselves) was looked into making the tour stress free and most enjoyable. Thank you Htr for making this trip memorable.