Embark on a fascinating tour of Priene, Miletos, and Didyma, ancient cities in Ionia. Discover their rich history, sacred temples, and beautiful coastal landscapes.
Embark on a fascinating tour of Priene, Miletos, and Didyma, ancient cities in Ionia. Discover their rich history, sacred temples, and beautiful coastal landscapes.
- Priene Antik Kenti - The historical town of Priene is located near the village of Güllübahçe, 16 kms from Söke. This town, a member of the Ionian Confederation, especially prospered during the Hellenistic period. The beautiful houses, public buildings and temples are the most important parts of this ancient city. The city walls surrounding Priene…
- Priene Antik Kenti - The historical town of Priene is located near the village of Güllübahçe, 16 kms from Söke. This town, a member of the Ionian Confederation, especially prospered during the Hellenistic period. The beautiful houses, public buildings and temples are the most important parts of this ancient city. The city walls surrounding Priene were 2 meters wide and 6 meters high. The front and rear faces of the walls were built of squared stone blocks while the space in between was filled up with rubble and mud. This construction technique, called “emplekton” is characteristic of the Hellenistic period. The Athena Temple, located on the culminating point of the city, was the oldest, most important and magnificent building in Priene. The architect of the building was Pythius, who also constructed the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, counted as one of the Seven Wonders of the world. The temple is accepted as being a classical example of the Anatolian-Ionian architectural style.
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Lunch included
- Climate-controlled vehicle
- No extra fuel fees
- Free parking
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Lunch included
- Climate-controlled vehicle
- No extra fuel fees
- Free parking
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Your journey will escort you to three distinctive coastal towns in Ionia. Priene, an active participant in the Ionian Federation’s port activities, holds the record for the earliest geometric city planning. In its heyday, Miletos was hailed as a prosperous and leading city, which contributed its alphabet to the remainder of the classical world. As a…
Your journey will escort you to three distinctive coastal towns in Ionia. Priene, an active participant in the Ionian Federation’s port activities, holds the record for the earliest geometric city planning. In its heyday, Miletos was hailed as a prosperous and leading city, which contributed its alphabet to the remainder of the classical world. As a significant port, Miletos was the birthplace of multiple philosophers and scholars. Famous for its esteemed oracles, Didyma’s Apollo Temple was among antiquity’s holiest sites. In spite of enduring numerous instances of looting and conflagration, primitive impressions endure. Near the location, you will stumble upon the spectacular Altinkum beach. Lunch will be served along the path of the excursion. You will head back to Izmir in the late hours.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
