Full-Day Excursion to Priene, Miletos, and Didyma
This tour is a full-day excursion that takes you to the ancient cities of Priene, Miletos, and Didyma. During this tour, you will explore the ruins of these ancient cities, including the Temple of Athena in Priene, the ancient theater and the Faustina Baths in Miletos, and the Temple of Apollo and its colossal columns in Didyma. You will also have the chance to learn about the fascinating history and mythology of these ancient sites from your knowledgeable guide. Pickup and drop-off services are included in the tour, and you will be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk in the morning and returned in the evening after the tour.
Itinerary
Priene Ancient City:
Priene, sets dramatically at the foot of a sheer mountain wall. Priene overlooks the aptly named Meander River. This 2500 years old Ionian city was among the first to be planned with a grid system of streets.
Miletos Ancient City:
Miletos, These ancient ruins lie on a hill near the Aegean Sea. You can explore the ancient theater, built circa 4th century BC. The theater could accommodate over 15,000 spectators. Then, we visit the well-preserved Bath of Faustina, named after the wife of Marcus Aurelius, who ordered their construction.
Didyma Ancient City:
Didyma, In antiquity, Didyma was connected to Miletos by a sacred road. We visit the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, one of the largest temples from the Hellenistic Period. Despite extensive construction, the temple was never fully completed.
