Turkey · Architecture

5-Hour Doganbey Village Sightseeing Tour with Greek Architecture

5 Hours Round trip from Doğanbey Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the beautiful Doganbey Village
02 Marvel at the architecture of the Greek houses
03 Explore a village abandoned during the population exchange after the War of Independence
04 See restored stone houses, narrow streets, and late Ottoman-period buildings

Sign up for this tour and explore the stunning Doganbey Village, set against the Mykale Mountains. Discover the beautiful architecture of the Greek houses and learn why the Greeks abandoned the village, and how history left its mark here during the Ottoman period.

The stone houses, narrow streets, and natural beauty of the village - especially admired for its architecture - are well worth seeing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aydin, Soke, Kusadasi

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Doganbey Village and Historic Architecture Tour

Meet your guide at your pickup point and drive to Doganbey, a village set against the Mykale Mountains (Dilek Mountains). The village was left behind by the Greeks who migrated to Greece during the population exchange after the War of Independence.
Explore the village's residences, shops, hospital, and fountains, which reflect the architectural features of the late Ottoman period. After the village was abandoned, the people who bought the houses restored them in accordance with their original character.
The stone houses, narrow streets, and natural beauty of the village - especially admired for its architecture - are well worth seeing. The village was originally founded under the Greek name "Domatia," meaning rooms, and over time it came to be known as "Doğanbey."
After the tour, you will be transferred to your departure point.