Priene Miletos Didyma Tour, Historical Places Tour
TOUR DETAILS:
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).
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