Demre and Myra make a practical day trip from Kaş, with Myra’s rock-cut tombs and ancient Lycian history at its centre. The AK03 route between Kaş and Demre takes about 47 minutes, and the St. Nicholas Memorial Museum and Andriake are possible additional stops.
- Approximate AK03 journey time: 47 minutes
- Myra visiting hours: 08:00–19:00 every day; ticket office closes at 18:30
- MüzeKart is valid for Turkish citizens at Myra, the St. Nicholas Memorial Museum and Andriake
How do you get from Kaş to Demre?
The AK03 service connects Kaş and Demre, with an approximate journey time of 47 minutes. Moovit identifies Kaş Atatürk Blv-2 and D400 Demre Finike Cd-2 among its stops.
Schedules may change, so check current service details before you set out. Batı Antalya Tur’s branch page includes both Antalya (Sahil Kaş Yolu) and Demre, but gives no Kaş–Demre departure times or complete stop list. If you are planning the journey to Kaş as well, the Dalaman Airport to Kaş transfer and route options explain the airport connection.
Myra Örenyeri is at Alakent Mahallesi, Dağ Dibi Mevkii, Demre.
What should you see at Myra?
Myra Ancient City is known for its rock-cut tombs and its place in Lycian history. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism describes Myra as a capital of the Lycian civilization and one of the Lycian Confederation’s six important cities, with three votes.
The Myros River, now called the Demre Çayı, gave the city its name. Alluvial deposits from the river contributed to Myra’s decline. The city also remained known through the Middle Ages, in part because Saint Nicholas served as its bishop.
Start your visit with the ancient city and its tombs, then consider the other Demre sites if you have time. Their distinct histories make them additions to the day rather than substitutes for Myra.
Which stops can you add in Demre?
Demre has two notable additions: the St. Nicholas Memorial Museum and the Lycian Civilizations Museum at Andriake. The first is a church built in honor of Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra; the second occupies Myra’s ancient harbor quarter in the Çayağzı area.
Andriake served as the region’s third most important harbor after Phaselis and Patara. Its address is Büyükkum Mahallesi. The St. Nicholas Memorial Museum is at Gökyazı Mahallesi, Müze Caddesi, and offers an audio-guide service.
If you want to keep the day focused, visit Myra first and choose one additional stop. For a longer visit, check each site’s hours before setting the order, since Andriake closes earlier than the other two.
Tickets, opening hours and transport checks
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- office closing at 18:30
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism gives Myra’s hours as 08:00–19:00 every day, with ticket-office closing at 18:30. The St. Nicholas Memorial Museum is open every day from 08:30 to 19:00, with ticket-office closing at 18:30. Andriake is open every day from 08:30 to 17:30, with ticket-office closing at 17:00.
MüzeKart is valid for Turkish citizens at all three sites. The official pages do not give standard admission prices, so check the official site before you go. The St. Nicholas Memorial Museum’s telephone number is 0 242 871 60 01.
Hotel Aysima is about 6 minutes on foot from Kaş city centre; its Hotel Aysima rooms in Kaş are one way to plan your accommodation around the excursion. A one-day walking route through Kaş can also help you plan time in town.
FAQs
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- office closing at 18:30
How long is the journey from Kaş to Demre?
The AK03 route listing gives an approximate journey time of 47 minutes.
Is Myra open every day?
Myra’s hours are 08:00–19:00 every day, with ticket-office closing at 18:30. Check the official site before you go.
Can you visit Andriake and the St. Nicholas Memorial Museum on the same day?
Both are in Demre and can be added to a Myra visit. Andriake closes at 17:30, earlier than the other two sites.