Andriake Ancient Port & Lycian Civilizations Museum
Visit Myra's ancient harbour in Demre, walk through a Roman port landscape and see Lycian history inside the restored Hadrianic granary. Current reopening status, hours, route planning and nearby Myra, Saint Nicholas and Kekova combinations are below.
Andriake explains how ancient Myra connected to the Mediterranean.
Andriake was the harbour of ancient Myra, near modern Demre. Myra gives you the famous rock tombs and theatre; Andriake gives you the commercial side of the same world: harbour infrastructure, warehouses, baths, shops, churches, inscriptions and maritime trade.
The strongest reason to visit is the Lycian Civilizations Museum, created inside the monumental Roman granary known as the Granarium or Horrea Hadriani. Official regional information dates this building to AD 129 and describes it as one of the largest ancient harbour warehouses in Anatolia.
For most travellers, allow around 1.5–2.5 hours for the museum plus the main outdoor port remains. If you are building a full Demre day, Andriake works especially well after Myra and Saint Nicholas Church or before a Kekova boat departure from the nearby coast.
Five highlights that make Andriake more than a museum stop.
Hadrianic granary
The museum occupies the huge Roman warehouse built in the reign of Hadrian. Seeing the collection inside the original port building is the main reason Andriake feels different from a conventional archaeology museum.
Lycian Civilizations Museum
The galleries bring together material from Lycian cities including Myra, Patara, Xanthos, Tlos, Pinara, Olympos, Arykanda and Antiphellos, with themes covering religion, inscriptions, coins, economy and everyday life.
Port, agora and baths
The open-air area preserves the working landscape of the harbour. Official museum material highlights the port, market area, bath structures and other excavated buildings around the museum.
Roman merchant-ship reconstruction
A reconstructed Roman merchant vessel helps visitors picture Andriake as a busy Mediterranean trade stop rather than a quiet ruin beside modern Demre.
Nero-period customs inscription
The archaeological area includes an important customs inscription from the reign of Nero, a reminder that shipping, taxation and regulation were central to the port's role.
The Lycian Civilizations Museum reopened in June 2026.
The museum closed on 17 February 2025 for exhibition, display and landscaping work. Antalya's official cultural heritage inventory states that it reopened in June 2026, and the current Turkish Museums listing marks the museum as open.
There is one confusing detail online: the current Turkish Museums record still carries the older closure notice in its descriptive text even while its status and visitor-hours section show the museum open. For a long journey, checking the official page again on the day is sensible.
The current Turkish Museums listing gives summer hours (1 April–31 October) of 08:30–19:00, with ticket office close at 18:30, and winter hours (1 November–31 March) of 08:30–17:30, with ticket office close at 17:00.
Visit Andriake as a museum-and-archaeological-site experience.
Andriake lies near Cayagzi, a short drive southwest of central Demre. The area is close to the modern harbour used for some Kekova boat trips, but the ancient-port museum visit is a separate experience from simply boarding a cruise.
Wear comfortable shoes because the outdoor site is archaeological terrain and can be hot and exposed. In summer, an early start makes the ruins more comfortable; the museum galleries then give you a useful indoor break.
Museums in Turkey can change prices, seasonal hours and special-event access, so this guide does not hard-code a foreign-visitor ticket price. Check the official listing shortly before your visit.
Andriake fits naturally with Myra, Saint Nicholas and Kekova.
Myra Ancient City
Start with the Lycian rock tombs and Roman theatre before the midday heat. Myra gives you the political and monumental city; Andriake explains its maritime economy.
Saint Nicholas Church
Continue with the major Byzantine pilgrimage site in Demre. This adds the Christian history that made Myra famous long after its classical peak.
Andriake + museum
Use the museum to connect the wider Lycian region, then walk the harbour structures, baths, agora and other remains outside.
Kekova boat trip
If you want a relaxed cruise with Simena and swimming stops, giving Kekova its own day is better than squeezing every Demre highlight into one rushed itinerary.
Andriake is easy to understand independently, but transport can shape the day.
Best for museum time
Driving or using local transport gives you the most control over how long you spend inside the museum and across the port ruins. This is ideal for archaeology-focused travellers.
Best for a broader Demre route
Day trips can combine road transport, Kekova, Myra and Demre. Check the exact itinerary carefully because some tours only pass Andriake Harbour and do not include a full museum visit.
Kekova, Demre & Myra day trip from Kas
This current tour passes Andriake Harbour and continues through Kekova and Myra. It is useful for travellers prioritising the coast, but the listed itinerary does not promise a full Lycian Civilizations Museum visit. Check the live itinerary before booking.
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Keep exploring the Lycian coast.
Myra Ancient City
Rock-cut Lycian tombs and the major Roman theatre just inland from Andriake.
Saint Nicholas Church
The major Christian site associated with Saint Nicholas of Myra in central Demre.
Kekova & Simena
Continue by boat to the protected Sunken City coastline and the castle village of Kalekoy.
Kas travel guide
Use Kas as a base for Kekova, diving, beaches and the western Lycian coast.
Andriake and Lycian Civilizations Museum questions.
Is the Lycian Civilizations Museum open in 2026?
Yes. Antalya's official cultural heritage inventory says the museum reopened in June 2026 after work that began in February 2025, and the current Turkish Museums listing marks it open.
What are the current Lycian Civilizations Museum hours?
The current Turkish Museums listing shows 08:30–19:00 from 1 April to 31 October and 08:30–17:30 from 1 November to 31 March. Recheck before a long journey because visitor arrangements can change.
What is Andriake?
Andriake was the harbour of ancient Myra and an important maritime stop on the Lycian coast. Today visitors can see port ruins and the Lycian Civilizations Museum.
How long do I need at Andriake?
Allow around 1.5–2.5 hours for the museum and main outdoor archaeological area. History enthusiasts can easily stay longer.
Is Andriake the same as Myra?
No. Myra is the main ancient city inland near Demre, while Andriake was its harbour. They are separate sites but are best understood together.
Can I combine Andriake, Myra and Saint Nicholas Church in one day?
Yes. They form a logical Demre history day. Start early and add Kekova only if you are comfortable with a very full schedule.