Explore the remnants of Priene, a bustling port of the Lonian Federation. It represents the earliest instance of geometric urban design.
Explore the remnants of Priene, a bustling port of the Lonian Federation. It represents the earliest instance of geometric urban design.
- Priene Antik Kenti - Visit the Stoa, the Agora, the Market Place, the Temenos of Zeus Olympic, which dates from the 3rd Century BC., the Bouleuterion, the Prytaneion where municipal or state council representatives met, the Theatre which still retains most of its Hellenistic features, the Sanctuary of Demeter which was dedicated to the deities of…
- Priene Antik Kenti - Visit the Stoa, the Agora, the Market Place, the Temenos of Zeus Olympic, which dates from the 3rd Century BC., the Bouleuterion, the Prytaneion where municipal or state council representatives met, the Theatre which still retains most of its Hellenistic features, the Sanctuary of Demeter which was dedicated to the deities of Plenty, Demeter and Kore.
Also see the Archbishop’s Church, the Upper Gymnasium and the Stadium, North-East Gateway, the Temenos of Kybele and the House of Alexander the Great where he stayed during his siege of Miletus in 334 BC.
While you are here, see the Temple of Athena, which was built by Architect Pytheos, responsible for the construction of the Mausoleum at the Halicarnassus, considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Miletus - Miletos which has provided its alphabet to the rest of the classical world, was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages.
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Kusadasi - Continue to Didyma’s Temple of Apollo with its very well-known oracles and one of the sacred places of antiquity. Walk in the footsteps of priests who visited this great temple to consult the oracle. Although looted and burnt many times, it keeps the original impression. Not too far from the site you see the beautiful beach of Altinkum.
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.