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Private tour in Antalya Mehmet Isik T
Kekova, Myra, St Nicholas Church Full-day Private Tour / Shore Excursion from Antalya
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Merhaba!(Hi!) I am Mehmet Isik. I'm 55. I'm an experienced, licensed tour guide and driver. I have been working in tourism since 1992. In 2014, I upgraded my tour guide licence and I am now able to do tours in these regions of Turkey:- Mediterranean, the Black Sea, Central Anatolia, East Anatolia and South East Anatolia. I have lived in Antalya for more than ten years, but I was born in Adana. I joined ToursByLocals in 2013. I'd like to welcome you to Antalya and show you this beautiful area of my country. I look forward to taking you to special places where you can enjoy the history, culture, atmosphere, delicious food and glorious landscapes that the Mediterranean region has to offer. I am used to working with smaller groups, providing a more personal VIP service to meet my guests interests. I am punctual, helpful, professional yet friendly, and will do my best to ensure that you enjoy your tours. I know that hiring a private guide, such as myself, is more expensive than sitting on a bus with 50 people, but it is a far better experience. You'll see more, do more and have an experience tailored to your interests and needs. In accordance with the recent amendments of laws regarding tour guiding in Turkey, the guides are not allowed to directly sell tours. So, please note that the tours quaranteed here are to be by means of an officialy registeredA Class Tourism & Travel Agency. Professional tour guide licence for the Mediterranean region, the Black Sea, Central Anatolia, East Anatolia and South East Anatolia - issued by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism Driving Licence, Passenger Service Vehicle licence, + Fully comprehensive insurance First Aid training
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Explore Myra/Kekove and visit St Nicholas Church including a Boat tour in this tour / shore excursion
Overview of your Antalya tour
Sailing to the ancien t sunken city, Kekova island and Simena, by boat. "Kekova" is Turkish for "plain of thyme" and it still grows wild there now. There will be a chance to swim in the clear blue waters here. Visit Myra, the home of St Nicholas (a. k. a Santa Claus). which is well known for its amphitheatre (the largest in Lycia) and rock-cut tombs carved into the cliff above the theatre. Lunch will be at Andriaki, which was Myra's seaport in Lycian times. Today there are several small restaurants with great sea views. We can eat fish or grilled meat all served with fresh salad. St Nicholas Church, near Myra, contains the sarcophagus of St. Nicholas, who was a popular bishop in the 4th century AD, famous for his miracles and known for his kindness. An early start is necessary to avoid traffic. It is my favorite tour. I enjoy it so much every time that I feel like a tourist and become happy.
Your Antalya tour itinerary
-I will collect you from your hotel at 7:00 a. m. -We will drive for about 2 hours to Demre, where we will visit St Nicholas Church, admire the rock tombs and see the antique theatre. -After that, we will either drive to the Marina to stop for lunch or if you are already hungry we can find a restaurant in Demre where we can eat meat or fish with seasonal fresh vegetables/salads. -Then, we will enjoy a private boat trip to Kekova island - looking underwater at the sunken city. Beneath the clear waters, you can see the remains of Simena, a city ravaged by earthquakes around two thousand years ago. "Kekova" is Turkish for "plain of thyme" and describes the region including the island of Kekova, the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağiz and the three ancient towns of Simena, Teimussa and Tersane. -After we return to the marina, we will drive back, returning you to your hotel late afternoon. *This is my suggested itinerary, let me know what you'd like to see/do. Feel free to contact me to customize this tour!
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other
Luxury, comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle. A professional driver with Passenger Service Vehicle Licence and fully comprehensive insurance. We can provide a baby seat if required. There will also be some walking at the locations we will visit.
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Antalya, Antalya, Türkiye
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