See the remains of ancient towns on Antalya's western coast with a day trip to the ruins of Myra and Kekova. With a history that goes back to the ancient Greeks, your surroundings give you a chance to look back to the early days of Western civilisation amid Turkey's beautiful Mediterranean scenery.

In Myra, an ancient town near the modern community of Demre, you can still see the old Greek acropolis, the Roman theatre and baths, and Lycian tombs cut into the rocks. Visit the famous St. Nicholas Church, burial place of the 4th-century Christian saint whose reputation for secret gift-giving made him the model for Santa Claus.

Nearby, you can find Kekova, a small island and the sunken remains of an ancient town along the beautiful coast. Take the opportunity for a swim in one of the region's most scenic waters before you head back to Antalya.