| (Daily departures,
start 08:45 end 18:00) Departure from Izmir Airport
or Kusadasi Harbour or Kusadasi Hotels.
Meeting with your guide and drive to Priene. This was
once a harbour city but is now located 16 km inland from the sea on the hills
of the Mykale Mountain. It has many examples of Hellenic art and architecture.
Alexander The Great lived in this city for a time. The theatre in Priene is one
of the most beautiful ones from The Hellenic World. The Athena Polias Temple was
reconstructed by Alexander The Great as a gift to the city. After Priene, you
will depart for Miletos. Visit the ancient city of Miletus which once was one
of the biggest cities in Anatolia. It was located on the trade routes and it was
for this reason that it became very prosperous and had many colonies. Miletos
is famous for its genius philosphers and architects, such as Thales, Anaksimandros,
Anaksimenes, Hippodamos and Isidoros. Miletos is also famous for the Faustina
Baths. Lunch break and then visit to Didyma. This was not a city but a temple
dedicated to Apollon. It was once one of the biggest temples in the Hellenic World.
It was connected to Miletos with a holy road of 19km. Transfer back to Kusadasi.
Recommended starting time is 08:45am ending 06:00pm.
(Beginning and ending time are changeable depending on your wish)
Approximate time to reach the first ancient city is 45
minutes from Kusadasi
(includes the licensed tour guide, entrance fees, A/C
transportation, traditional lunch) |