Turkey · Archaeology

Priene Miletos Didyma Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the ancient cities of Priene, Miletos, and Didyma in one day
02 Explore Priene, an Ionian city planned on a grid system
03 See the ancient theater and Bath of Faustina in Miletos
04 Discover the Temple of Apollo at Didyma
05 Learn the history and mythology of the sites from a professional guide
06 Enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off from Kuşadası or Selçuk
07 Travel in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
08 Lunch is included

Step back into the ancient world on this full-day tour from Kuşadası or Selçuk to three remarkable archaeological sites: Priene, Miletos, and Didyma. Explore the remains of once-important Ionian cities and discover temples, baths, and a grand ancient theater as your guide brings their history and mythology to life.

At Priene, see a city dramatically set beneath a mountain wall and laid out on an early grid plan. Continue to Miletos to visit its impressive theater and the Bath of Faustina, then head to Didyma to admire the monumental Temple of Apollo, one of the largest temples of the Hellenistic period. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Step back into the ancient world on this full-day tour from Kuşadası or Selçuk to three remarkable archaeological sites: Priene, Miletos, and Didyma.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Priene

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

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 Helenistic Period. Despite extensive construction, the temple was never fully completed.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Tour Guide
Pick Up & Drop Off
Lunch
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Insurance

What's Not Included

Drinks
Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
Personal Expenses
Admission Fees to Attractions

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
CRUISE GUESTS CAN JOIN THE TOUR.
GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO CRUISE.
Priene entrance fee is 4 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Miletus entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Didyma entrance fee is 6 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
If you are staying in Ozdere hotels, you should pay extra 20 euro for transfer both way.
If you are staying in Guzelcamli hotels, you should pay extra 20 euro for transfer both way.
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.