Demre Myra Kekova from Side

Hotel lunch box, drinking water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, swimwear, towel, camera and cash for personal expenses.

The excursion has a limited number of places, so booking requires a50% per person. It secures your place in the group. If you cancel, the deposit is non-refundable;
Departure and return times are approximate and depend on your hotel location. The exact transfer time will be provided after booking;
Please wait for the excursion transfer outside the hotel — at the entrance or barrier. Please note that the bus may not be allowed to enter some hotel grounds. This is due to internal hotel rules and to avoid conflicts with local guides;
The drive from Side takes quite a while — about 3–3.5 hours one way (approximately 215 km). The route is long but full of experiences and well worth it. Distances between the main points are short: from Myra to St. Nicholas Church — about 2.7 km, then to the yacht departure port — around 5 km;
Transfer is already included in the price and is provided from all Side resort areas;
Please note: the guide may change the order of the stops, but the full excursion program remains unchanged;
Admission tickets to the ancient city of Myra and the Church of St. Nicholas are paid separately and can be purchased from the guide on site if desired;
Drinks during the day are paid separately, including water at the restaurant;
A paid child ticket includes a separate seat on the bus and meals;
For children.Children without a separate ticket travel without their own seat on the bus (on an adult's lap). If you need a separate seat, book the child with a seat;
Payment is made on the day of the excursion. US dollars, euros and Turkish lira are accepted. Card payment may also be available (confirm when booking).

January.Weather: mild winter, rain possible
Air temperature: +10…+16 °C
Water temperature: around +17 °C
Recommendation: the excursion operates, but the sea portion is usually without swimming
February.Weather: cool, partly cloudy
Air temperature: +11…+17 °C
Water temperature: around +17 °C
Recommendation: comfortable for walking, without swimming
March.Weather: early spring, fresh and cool
Air temperature: +13…+20 °C
Water temperature: +17…+18 °C
Recommendation: a good time for sightseeing, though the sea is still cool
April.Weather: warm, green season
Air temperature: +17…+23 °C
Water temperature: +18…+19 °C
Recommendation: comfortable for the trip; short swims may be possible
May.Weather: warm and sunny
Air temperature: +22…+27 °C
Water temperature: +20…+22 °C
Recommendation: one of the best months for the excursion
June.Weather: hot and dry
Air temperature: +27…+33 °C
Water temperature: +23…+25 °C
Recommendation: excellent conditions and comfortable swimming
July.Weather: peak heat
Air temperature: +30…+36 °C
Water temperature: +26…+28 °C
Recommendation: ideal for the sea portion, though hot on land
August.Weather: very hot
Air temperature: +31…+37 °C
Water temperature: +27…+29 °C
Recommendation: bring a hat and water; the sea is at its warmest
September.Weather: mild heat
Air temperature: +27…+32 °C
Water temperature: +26…+27 °C
Recommendation: an ideal month for the excursion
October.Weather: warm autumn
Air temperature: +22…+28 °C
Water temperature: +24…+25 °C
Recommendation: comfortable and not too hot; an excellent period
November.Weather: becoming cooler
Air temperature: +18…+24 °C
Water temperature: +22…+23 °C
Recommendation: suitable for the excursion; swimming is optional
December.Weather: mild winter
Air temperature: +13…+19 °C
Water temperature: around +19…+20 °C
Recommendation: more suitable for sightseeing than swimming
Important:the climate around Demre is milder than in central Antalya, so excursions remain comfortable even in the shoulder season. The boat trip operates year-round, while swimming depends on the season.

The transfer from Side to Demre takes a moderate amount of time and follows a convenient road. Thanks to the well-organized route, the journey does not feel tiring.
▪️From Kizilot — about 232 km, approximately 3 h 40 min;
▪️From Kizilagac — about 229 km, approximately 3 h 35 min;
▪️From Titreyengol — about 220 km, approximately 3 h 30 min;
▪️From Sorgun — about 218 km, approximately 3 h 30 min;
▪️From Side — about 215 km, approximately 3 h 25 min;
▪️From Kumkoy — about 210 km, approximately 3 h 20 min;
▪️From Evrenseki — about 205 km, approximately 3 h 20 min;
▪️From Colakli — about 203 km, approximately 3 h 15 min;
▪️From Gundogdu — about 200 km, approximately 3 h 15 min.