Mira is a shrine for Christians who come to Turkey. This is a place of pilgrimage and holy faith, the city where he preached
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
City of Peace (Demre)
When the city of Myra was founded is not exactly known, but the ruins and rock tombs around Demre, with Lycian inscriptions dating back to the fifth century BC, shed light on the ancient history of the city. The city was located just five kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea and had its own harbor - Andriake. According to historical data, Mira was a member of the Lycian Union and was one of the largest cities in Lycia. The city was of strategic importance, and in the III-II centuries BC, it received the right to mint its own coins. During the Roman period, Myra became the capital of the Roman province. St. Paul, on his way to Rome in 60 AD, stopped in this city and replaced the ship. In the fourth and fifth centuries, Myra becomes an important religious and administrative center under the control of Byzantium, but after the invasion of the Arabs in the seventh century AD, the city lost its importance, and later suffered greatly from the floods of the Myros River.
Most of the ancient city of Myra has not yet been excavated, but the theater and rock tombs with inscriptions in the Lycian language always attract many tourists.
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
Historical data says that St. Nicholas - in Orthodoxy Nicholas the Wonderworker, and in the Catholic religion Santa Claus - came from a wealthy noble family. He was born around the year 270 in the city of Patara, not far from Mira. Mother and father were very pious people and from childhood accustomed Nikolai to spiritual culture, to the study of religious books. He attended church. When his parents died, he began to help people on behalf of God, and devoted himself entirely to spiritual life.Around the year 300, Nicholas was elected Bishop of Mira, and became famous for his justice, holiness and infallibility, spending all his time in prayer and giving all his strength and knowledge for the benefit of people. Saint Nicholas died around 345. His relics were placed in a marble sarcophagus and buried in the church of the city of Mira, where he served all his life, and they were kept incorrupt for a long time, and the parishioners received healing from them. In Christianity, St. Nicholas is revered as a miracle worker, is the patron saint of sailors, travelers, prisoners and orphans .
Route: Antalya - Kemer - Finike - Demre
Program:
Duration: full day
Included:
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Professional guide with license
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Individual transport
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Visiting the museums "Church of St. Nicholas" and the World
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Lunch and boat trip to the island of Kekova
For additional fee: drinks
With myself:
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hats
- sunglasses and cream
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comfortable shoes
- swimwear
- towels
- cameras
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money for additional expenses
Departure: 06:00
Return:20:00
Tour details
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Collection from hotels
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Stop at a picturesque place for rest and photos
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Visit to the Church of St. Nicholas
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Visit to the Ancient City of Myra
- Dinner
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Departure on a yacht
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Return to the port and departure to Antalya
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Rest stop
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Arrival in Antalya
***Don't forget to order breakfast at the hotel the night before and pick it up from the reception in the morning!