Priene, Miletos, Didyma Tour - Ephesus Cruise - Kusadasi Tour Organization:
Priene, Miletos,
Didyma Tour
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Priene Miletos Didyma Tour
(Daily departures, start 08:45 end 18:00).
Departure from Izmir Airport or Kusadasi Harbour or Kusadasi Hotels
Meeting with your guide and drive to Priene. This was once a harbour city but is now located 16 km inland from the sea on the hills of the Mykale Mountain. It has many examples of Hellenic art and architecture. Alexander The Great lived in this city for a time. The theatre in Priene is one of the most beautiful ones from The Hellenic World.
The Athena Polias Temple was reconstructed by Alexander The Great as a gift to the city. After Priene, you will depart for Miletos. Visit the ancient city of Miletus which once was one of the biggest cities in Anatolia. It was located on the trade routes and it was for this reason that it became very prosperous and had many colonies.
Miletos is famous for its genius philosophers and architects, such as Thales, Anaksimandros, Anaksimenes, Hippodamos and Isidoros. Miletos is also famous for the Faustina Baths. Lunch break and then visit to Didyma. This was not a city but a temple dedicated to Apollon.
It was
once one of the biggest temples in the
Hellenic World. It was connected to Miletos
with a holy road of 19km. Transfer back to
Kusadasi.
Recommended starting time is 08:45am ending
06:00pm.
(Beginning and ending time are changeable
depending on your wish)
Approximate time to reach the first ancient
city is 45 minutes from Kusadasi.
RATE: Euro / Dollar per person
(includes the licensed tour guide, entrance
fees, A/C transportation, traditional lunch).