Priene, Milet, Didyma

Upon your request meet up with your guide at hotel, port or airport and drive to Priene that is popularly known as the Anatolian Pompei with its amazingly well preserved architecture , built according to the plan of the famous architect Hippodamos of Miletos. Alexander The Great lived in Priene for a time. After Priene , depart for Miletos. Miletos is famous for producing many famous philosophers, geographers, mathematicians and architects is also the home of the best preserved amphi theatre in Western Anatolia. Thales was born there in 640 BC. The natural philosophers, Anaximender , the famous historian and geographer Hekatios, the town plannning architect Hippodomos and Isidoros, one of the designers of St Sophia in Istanbul, also Phsagoras are just a few to name. While roaming round the ruins of Miletos, you might try to imagine the philosophers who once lived here working to solve the mysteries of the universe. Another highlight of Miletos is Faustina Baths. After lunch visit Didyma. Didyma is the home of the god Apollo where only priests were allowed to enter and consult the Oracle. The word "Didyma" literally means twins. Apollo and Artemis ( twin brothers in myth ) were both born in Didyma, the Temple of Apollo was built in Didyma whilst the Temple of Artemis was built in nearby Miletos. The two places were connected by The Sacred Road that is 19 kilometers long. Visit Temple of Apollo , the third largest temple of antiquity. A massive head of Medusa is the major highlight of Didyma. Transfer back to port, hotel or airport. Duration : 8 hours ( from Didim , please ask from other meet up points )

Price Includes

• Transportation by a comfortable A/C , non smoking car or coach , depending on party size
• Guiding services through a Professional, well  experienced  and  licenced  tour  guide.
• Entrance fees to Priene , Miletos and Didyma
• Traditional Luch (Optional)
• All parking fees
• Admission fees, tax and service charges

Price Excludes

• All beverages
• End of service gratuites to the guide and driver
• Anything else not mentioned in the included section