From Kusadasi: Priene Miletos Didyma Tour

Kusadasi offers multiple sightseeing options that are able to offer you a broader understanding about the country’s and the area’s history. In fact, during your holidays, you may proceed with a sightseeing experience that includes monuments and archaeological ruins from different periods of history. If you are interested in unfolding the history of the ancient times in a more private setting then, the Kusadasi Priene Miletos Didyma Tour is an ideal option for you and your loved ones.

As this is a private excursion, it is up to you to decide when to join. Please note that it is recommended to begin this trip during the morning time as it has an approximate duration of 8 hours. On the pre-arranged time, members of our team will pick you up from your place of accommodation in Kusadasi with a comfortable vehicle. A professional and experienced tour guide will be with you during this private excursion in order to give you interesting insights and information.

The first spot to visit during this private excursion is the ancient city of Priene. This settlement, despite its small size, used to be an important centre for politics during the ancient times. This is because it was forming the central meeting point of the Ionian Confederacy. As you walk around and the guide explains the history of this site, you may be able to observe some interesting ruins. Among others, you can observe temples, an ancient theatre and the agora.

The excursion continues to Miletus which was one of the wealthiest ports of the Aegean coast during the ancient times. This area used to be the home of great thinkers of the antiquity, such as Thales and Anaximenes. The most interesting highlight regarding the surviving ruins is the ancient theatre of Miletus. In the broader area you will also visit some other interesting sites such as an Islamic Mosque.

The last stop takes place at the city of Didim that was known as Didyma during the ancient times. It is located in a short distance from Miletus and was known for the temple and oracle of Apollo. The guide will explain everything you need to know about this important site.

This private excursion last for almost 8 hours. During the afternoon and by the end of the last stop, the bus will drive you back to Kusadasi. When you arrive back to your place of accommodation, you will be full of great emotions and memories.