Myra — Saint Nicholas' Tomb Secret
Uncover the hidden conspiracy behind Saint Nicholas' tomb in Myra. Decode Lycian rock tombs and ancient clues to expose a Byzantine plot that silenced his final prophecy forever.
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In the ancient Lycian city of Myra, Saint Nicholas, the beloved bishop whose miracles inspired Santa Claus, met a shadowy end in the 4th century AD
Myra — Saint Nicholas' Tomb Secret
You are a trusted scholar, summoned to Myra in the 4th century, tasked by Bishop Nicholas himself.
Your mission: decipher the enigmas left by ancient Lycians and Byzantines to
Delve into the Lycian and Christian mysteries of Myra, a Mediterranean city where ancient souls still whisper between rocks and relics.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at the Ancient Theater of Myra, a Hellenistic edifice built in the 2nd century BC, capable of accommodating between 10,000 and 15,000 spectators. As Artemidore, Lycian strategos of Myra during this period, you perceive the importance of this site facing the Mediterranean Sea, with 36 rows of seats still carved into the rock. This site, partially restored in the 2000s, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as part of the Xanthos and Letoon site since 1988, testifying to its central role in the ancient Lycian city.
Just above the theater stands the Kral Mezarı, the Royal Tomb. This Lycian tomb from the 4th century BC, carved directly into the rock, represents a funerary house with an Ionic pediment and Lycian inscriptions. It is believed to have belonged to an anonymous Lycian king and is part of the vast necropolis of Myra. Its approximate height of 8 meters, accessible by a rock-cut staircase, reminds you of the funeral rituals of the Lycian civilization and how they integrated their dead into the urban landscape of Myra Antik Kenti.
Heading towards the center of modern Demre, you reach the Church of Saint Nicholas of Myra (Aziz Nikolaos Kilisesi), built around 520 AD over the tomb of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra who died in 343. This edifice, rebuilt in the 11th-12th century after Arab destructions, houses 12th-century Byzantine mosaics and the saint's original tomb beneath the main altar. This medieval pilgrimage site, inscribed on the UNESCO tentative list in 2015, measures 27 m long by 13 m wide and illustrates the Christian influence of Myra.
Less than 500 m from the ancient theater, the Rock Necropolis of Myra reveals over 200 Lycian tombs from the 4th century BC, carved into the cliffs. As Artemidore, you observe these 'temple' and 'house' type burials with integrated sarcophagi, and the bilingual Greek-Lycian inscriptions that tell the story of the local Hellenistic culture. This funerary panorama is an integral component of the Myra Antik Kenti archaeological site, offering an insight into the practices and beliefs of this ancient Lycian city.
Your exploration of Myra Antik Kenti, ancient capital of the Lycian confederation founded around the 5th century BC, concludes. Turkish-Italian archaeological excavations since the 2000s have revealed votive stelae and other treasures, extending the site over approximately 1 km² around Demre. This journey has immersed you in the Byzantine world heritage and the Lycian archaeological site, revealing how Myra, linked to Saint Nicholas, forged its history between ancient funerary rites and Christian devotion, making this visit to Myra a true dive into the history of Mediterranean Turkey.
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
5-10 curated sites across the territory
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Authentic basilica
Explore the true basilica where Saint Nicholas officiated
Rock-cut tombs
Discover the spectacular carved Lycian sepulchers
Santa Claus legend
Trace the historical origin of the Saint Nicholas myth
Where the saint protected the persecuted
in the tombs of an ancient civilization
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need to download an app?
No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.
Q02Does it work offline?
GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.
Q03How long does a game take?
1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.
Q04What happens if I'm stuck?
You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).
Q05What's the age range?
From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.
Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?
Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.
Q07What is augmented reality exactly?
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.
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