Participate in an excursion an experience sightseeing like never before with an exciting, informative and interesting tour in Priene, Miletos and Didyma. With this full day excursion, the secrets of antiquity will be unfolded as you will be visiting important archaeological monuments. Get to know the history and culture of the area by visiting ancient cities and temples of significant importance with Priene Miletos Didyma from Selcuk.
Priene Miletos Didyma from Selcuk starts in the morning as a vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Selcuk or from Izmir Airport. You will be travelling with a comfortable and fully air conditioned bus accompanied by a tour guide. The professional guide will assist you and make sure that you are having a great time.
In addition, the guide will provide interesting information regarding the history of the sights. The first stop of your trip will be made at Bafa Lake. There, you will enjoy a breakfast at a local restaurant that offers stunning views over the lake. Take the chance to taste the traditional Turkish breakfast with an open buffet.
Energized and relaxed, you will then continue towards the next stop which is the Temple of Apollo in Didyma. The temple forms one of the largest and most famous temples of the Hellenistic period. There, you can observe the ruins as the guide will provide interesting details regarding the structure. Another stop is scheduled to be made at the ancient city of Miletos.
It is important to mention that Didyma and Miletos were connected during antiquity with a sacred road. The ancient city is located on a hill close the Aegean Sea. There, you can observe a theatre that was built during the 4th century BC and the Roman Bath of Faustina.
What follows is a lunch break at a local restaurant in the area. During the lunch you will enjoy a traditional Turkish meal and get the chance to relax. The last stop of your excursion will be at the ancient city of Priene. The city was built by the Ionians and is 2500 years old. It was constructed to overlook the Meander River.
An interesting highlight is that this ancient city was among the first to be constructed with a grid system of streets. Once again the guide will explain everything you need to know about this ancient city. As this is your last stop, the bus will continue on its way back to Selcuk. The excursion finishes by the time you arrive back at your hotel. By the end of your tour, you will be impressed by the rich history of the area.
Selcuk Hotels – 08:30
İzmir Airport – 07:30
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Enjoy an interesting and informative excursion and visit notable archaeological sites. Priene Miletos Didyma From Selcuk offers you unique experiences and stunning views. Get the chance to discover the area’s history and admire ancient cities and temples.
Pick-Up: A vehicle will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Selcuk or from the Airport in Izmir.
Our Guides & Vehicles: During your excursion you will be travelling with a comfortable and fully air conditioned bus. You will also have a professional and certified tour guide who will assist you during your trip. The guide will also provide important details regarding the history of the places that you are going to visit during this excursion.
Bafa Lake Breakfast: Your first break will be made at Bafa Lake. There, you will enjoy a breakfast at a local restaurant. From the restaurant you can enjoy amazing views over the lake and take some pictures. Take the chance to taste the traditional Turkish breakfast with an open buffet.
Your exploration continues towards the Temple of Apollo in the ancient city of Didyma. The temple forms one of the largest and most famous temples of the Hellenistic period. There, you can observe the ruins as the guide will provide interesting details regarding the structure.
Miletos Ancient City: The tour continues towards the ancient city of Miletos. It is good to note that the ancient cities of Didyma and Miletos were connected during the ancient times with a sacred road. The ancient city is located on a hill close the Aegean Sea. There, you can observe a theatre that was built during the 4th century BC and the Roman Bath of Faustina. Once again, the tour guide will highlight all the important facts about the history and the structures of this ancient city.
Lunch: A tasteful lunch break follows at a local restaurant in the area. During the lunch you will enjoy a traditional Turkish meal. Relax and energized, the sightseeing exploration continues.
Priene Ancient City: The last stop of Priene Miletos Didyma from Selcuk will be at the ancient city of Priene. This ancient Ioanian city is 2500 years old and is a great example of architectural design. It was constructed to overlook the Meander River. An interesting highlight is that this city was among the first to be constructed with a grid system of streets. You will be impressed by the ancient architecture and the design of this area.
Return Back: Once your last stop is over, the bus will continue on its way back to Selcuk. Priene Miletos Didyma From Selcuk finishes by the time you arrive back at your hotel. By the end of your tour, you will be impressed by the rich history of the area and by the important monuments that you visited.
