Cappadocia Tour (2 Days) from Demre β Transfer, Price & Pickup
Staying in Demre and want to do the Cappadocia Tour (2 Days)? Here's exactly what that looks like. The pickup point sits roughly 83.5 km away, an estimated 104-minute transfer, with hotel pickup in the 07:30 β 09:00 window. The tour runs 2 Days and costs β¬100 per person. Right now the sea is around 21Β°C with high crowds β Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather.. About staying in Demre: Demre is the home of ancient Myra and the historical Saint Nicholas β the bishop who inspired Santa Claus. Its compact area packs a famous church, dramatic rock-cut tombs and a Roman theatre, with access to the Kekova sunken city. Nearby you'll find Church of St. Nicholas, Myra Rock Tombs, Andriake / Myra Museum. Demre is about 145 km southwest of Antalya Airport (AYT), roughly a 2β2.5 hour drive along the coast; it is often combined with KaΕ and Kekova. From our guides on the ground: This is an overnight trip, not a day tour β it's a long but rewarding drive inland, with a 4-star hotel stay included, so pack an overnight bag and comfortable shoes. The core is the underground cities and the open-air rock-cut valleys; the underground passages are narrow and cool, so a light layer helps. Optional sunrise balloon flights are arranged locally and paid separately β let us know in advance if you're interested. Best for travellers happy to trade a couple of long transfers for a genuine bucket-list landscape.
About Demre
Demre is the home of ancient Myra and the historical Saint Nicholas β the bishop who inspired Santa Claus. Its compact area packs a famous church, dramatic rock-cut tombs and a Roman theatre, with access to the Kekova sunken city.
What to see near Demre
Church of St. Nicholas β The Byzantine church in Demre where Saint Nicholas β the original Santa Claus β served as bishop and was buried. Myra Rock Tombs β A cliff face honeycombed with elaborate Lycian house-style tombs, above a well-preserved Roman theatre. Andriake / Myra Museum β The ancient harbour of Myra with a granary of Hadrian and a museum of Lycian civilisation. Kekova Sunken City β Submerged ancient ruins reached by boat from nearby ΓΓ§aΔΔ±z, on the shore of Kekova island.
Local tips
β’ Visit the Church of St. Nicholas and the Myra tombs together β they are minutes apart. β’ Kekova boats leave from ΓΓ§aΔΔ±z/Andriake near Demre, not from the town centre. β’ Demre is inland of its beaches; allow extra time to reach the harbour.
From our team on the ground
This is an overnight trip, not a day tour β it's a long but rewarding drive inland, with a 4-star hotel stay included, so pack an overnight bag and comfortable shoes. The core is the underground cities and the open-air rock-cut valleys; the underground passages are narrow and cool, so a light layer helps. Optional sunrise balloon flights are arranged locally and paid separately β let us know in advance if you're interested. Best for travellers happy to trade a couple of long transfers for a genuine bucket-list landscape.
Highlights
What's included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- One-night 4-star hotel accommodation
- Underground City Museum entrance
- Breakfast on Day 2
- Lunch on both days
- Dinner on Day 1
- Professional tour guidance
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Cappadocia Tour (2 Days) from Demre?
The departure point is about 83.5 km from Demre, an estimated 104-minute drive.
What time is hotel pickup from Demre?
Pickup from Demre hotels is typically in the 07:30 β 09:00 window.
How much does the Cappadocia Tour (2 Days) cost?
β¬100 per person.
Is hotel pickup included from Demre?
Yes β round-trip hotel transfer from Demre is included.
What's the weather and sea like for this tour now?
Right now the sea is around 21Β°C with high crowds β Reliable sunshine, sea warming up. Excellent all-round touring weather..
What else is Demre known for?
Demre is known for Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus), ancient Myra rock tombs, Roman theatre, Kekova access.
Why is Demre famous?
Demre is the ancient city of Myra and the home of Saint Nicholas β the bishop who inspired Santa Claus β alongside striking Lycian rock tombs and a Roman theatre.
Traveller reviews
The valleys were beautiful in the late afternoon light. We came home with hundreds of photos.
Cappadocia itself was magical, but the bus journey is definitely tiring. I appreciated that the guide kept the schedule clear and told us what to expect before each stop. Dinner at the hotel was slow, which is why I am giving four stars. The valleys, cave rooms, and sunrise views still made the trip very memorable.
The cave hotel style was a nice surprise. Basic in places, but full of character.
Dinner was simple, and the first day was long, but the scenery was completely different from the coast.
The bus ride is long and there is no way around it. Cappadocia itself was magical.
We skipped the balloon flight and still had a beautiful morning watching them from the viewpoint. The rock formations are strange in the best way, and our guide explained the cave houses without making it feel like a lecture. I would only reccomend this to people who are okay with long travel days. If you are, it is absolutely worth doing once.