Museums Prices

Distance from Kaş: ~40 km (roughly a 45-minute drive west)

Significance: The maritime capital of the Lycian League. It features the world's oldest surviving democratic parliament building, a massive ancient lighthouse, and a grand triumphal arch. Your ticket also grants you access to Patara's famous 18-kilometer stretch of sand dunes and beach.

2026 Entry Price: €15 per person.

Distance from Kaş: ~45 km (roughly a 50-minute drive east)

Significance: Famous for its breathtaking, vertically stacked Lycian rock tombs carved directly into the cliff faces and an exceptionally well-preserved Roman-style theater (the largest in the Lycia region).

2026 Entry Price: €13 per person.

Distance from Kaş: ~42 km (just before reaching central Demre)

Significance: This is an actual indoor/outdoor museum complex housed within a massive, beautifully restored Roman granarium (grain storehouse). It is the premier museum in the area for viewing recovered artifacts, coins, and detailed exhibits tracing the history, culture, and daily life of the Lycians.

2026 Entry Price: €4 per person.

Distance from Kaş: ~45 km (in the heart of Demre town)

Significance: The burial place and original 4th-century church of St. Nicholas of Myra—the historical figure who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.

The site features beautiful medieval frescoes and a peaceful courtyard.

2026 Entry Price: €17 per person.

Distance from Kaş: ~45 km (near the village of Kınık)

Significance: A UNESCO World Heritage site and the ancient, fiercely independent capital of the Lycian League. It is highly regarded for its unique pillar tombs and historic acropolis ruins.

2026 Entry Price: €6 per person.

Distance from Kaş: Accessible via boat tours departing Kaş Harbor or by driving to Üçağız village (~35 km) and taking a short boat or hike.

Significance: A Byzantine-era fortress sitting atop a ridge looking directly out over the famous Sunken City of Kekova. The castle grounds house the smallest ancient theatre in Lycia.

2026 Price Summary Table

Site / Museum Location 2026 Foreigner Ticket Price Key Highlight

Lycian Civilization Museum Andriake (Demre) €4 Roman granary with indoor artifacts

Simena Castle Kaleköy / Kekova €4 Panoramic views over the Sunken City

Xanthos Ancient City Kınık €6 UNESCO World Heritage pillar tombs

Myra Ruins Demre €13 Incredible cliffside rock tombs & theater

Patara Ancient City Patara €15 Ancient parliament building & sand dunes

St. Nicholas Church Demre €17 Original home of the historical Santa Claus

Pro-Tips for Saving Money in 2026

The MuseumPass Mediterranean: If you plan on visiting three or more of these major sites during your stay along the coast, look into the MuseumPass Mediterranean or the nationwide MuseumPass Türkiye (priced at €165 for 15 days). It covers entry to Patara, Myra, Xanthos, St. Nicholas Church, and the Lycian Civilization Museum, allowing you to bypass ticket window lines entirely.

Bring Cash for the Dolmuş: While the museum gates accept credit cards seamlessly, the local minibuses (dolmuş) running between Kaş, Patara, and Demre require Turkish Lira cash (usually between 40 ₺ to 100 ₺ depending on the distance).

Beat the Heat: During the summer months, plan your archaeological site visits for early morning (gates open at 08:30) or late afternoon. Sites like Patara and Xanthos have very little natural shade.