Priene Attractions & Things to do

Immerse yourself in history during this full-day, small-group tour of Didyma, Miletos, and Priene from Kusadasi. Discover the ancient beauty of this area of Turkey and its gorgeous landscape, touring ancient ruins and crumbling temples. Leading the tour is an art historian who provides the perfect introduction to the area’s rich architecture, culture, and art scene. Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel in Kusadasi is provided.
Duration: 8 hours.

This private tour is for our guests who are coming to Turkey not only to see the sites, but to understand it’s culture, history, food, tradition, who are coming to learn and enjoy this country.

Therefore, their full satisfaction is our priority.

In ten days; you can see highlights of Turkey such as Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Didyma, Aphrodisias and Pamukkale.

There are different hotel types that you can choose depending on your interest and budget.
Duration: 10 days.

Hear commentary from your guides along the tour about fascinating sites like Pamukkale thermal pools, ancient cities of Laodicea, Hierapolis and Ephesus. This 3-days Turkey travel is including 2 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Izmir to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary.
Duration: 3 days.

Join us for a three-day adventure exploring Western Turkey's ancient cities—it's like traveling back in time! You'll see the stunning ruins of Ephesus, including the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. We'll also visit Priene and Miletus, ancient center of philosophy and science, and stop by the impressive Temple of Apollon at Didyma.

Another highlight is Hierapolis, famous for its ancient history and the natural beauty of the white terraced pools at Pamukkale.

Our experienced guides will make your trip memorable, and you'll ride in comfort in our air-conditioned vehicles driven by professional drivers.

Get ready for an incredible journey through history!

Duration: 3 days.

Want to take in the highlights of Turkey in just five days ? Maximise your time with this pre-planned travel package, including flight tickets, hotel accommodations and cherry-pick the most popular attractions. Visit the UNESCO-listed Goreme Open Air Museum, Pamukkale Natural Park and Ancient Cities of Ephesus and Hierapolis. This 5-days Turkey travel is including 4 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, Entrance fees of museums / national parks / ruins mentioned in the itinerary, professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours. Do not forget add a hot air balloon ride to your booking for an even more unforgettable Cappadocia experience. It is available with the discounted prices on the booking options of this travel package.
Duration: 3 days.

The Priene-Miletus-Didyma tour is unique due to the historical significance and architectural marvels it offers. Priene showcases well-preserved ancient Greek ruins, Miletus boasts an impressive theater and other structures, and Didyma features the grand Temple of Apollo. This combination of archaeological sites makes the tour a rich and memorable experience for history enthusiasts and travelers alike.
Duration: 5 hours.

Explore Ephesus, Priene, Miletus & Didyma on an epic private tour from Kusadasi! Uncover ancient wonders in one unforgettable day. Book now
Duration: 8 hours.

The tour typically starts with a pick-up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk and a drive to the ancient city of Priene, which is located about an hour away. Priene was an important city of the Ionian League in ancient times and has a well-preserved theater, temples, and a bouleterion (council house).

After Priene, you'll drive to the ancient city of Miletus, which was one of the largest cities in ancient Anatolia. Here, you'll see the impressive theater, the agora, the Nymphaeum, and the Bath-Gymnasium complex. You'll also visit the Miletus Museum to see the artifacts that were discovered during the excavations.

The final stop on the tour is Didyma, which was a religious sanctuary dedicated to the god Apollo. The highlight of this site is the Temple of Apollo, which is one of the largest and most impressive temples in the ancient world.

After the tour is complete, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.

Stores to visit:
Carpet Village
Leather Factory

Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

This private tour will visit different unique places like Didyma, Priene Artemis Miletos , Bafa Lake and Etrim village.
You will be accompanied by professional guide and picked up by new brand Mercedes Vito minibus.
Our professional licensed guides take to you thousand years ago,
you will never forget this trip and recommend us like others.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Priene, sets dramatically at the foot of a sheer mountain wall. Priene overlooks the aptly named Meander River. This 2500 years old Ionian city was among the first to be planned with a grid system of streets.

Miletos – These ancient ruins lie on a hill near the Aegean Sea. You can explore the ancient theater, built circa 4th century BC. The theater could accommodate over 15,000 spectators. Then, we visit the well-preserved Bath of Faustina, named after the wife of Marcus Aurelius, who ordered their construction.

Didyma – In antiquity, Didyma was connected to Miletos by a sacred road. We visit the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, one of the largest temples from the Helenistic Period. Despite extensive construction, the temple was never fully completed.

In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Duration: 8 hours.

This tour is a full-day excursion that takes you to the ancient cities of Priene, Miletos, and Didyma.

During this tour, you will explore the ruins of these ancient cities, including the Temple of Athena in Priene, the ancient theater and the Faustina Baths in Miletos, and the Temple of Apollo and its colossal columns in Didyma. You will also have the chance to learn about the fascinating history and mythology of these ancient sites from your knowledgeable guide.

Pickup and drop-off services are included in the tour, and you will be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk in the morning and returned in the evening after the tour.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Highlights:  Turkey is a treasure chest. Being in Turkey is like being in candy shop. On this trip, you will reward yourself for being in such an amazing country withh all the stories you heard in history classes taking action in this country. You will witness how lucky the Turks are and leave the country by drying your appetite .
Duration: 14 days.

Upon arrival at The Istanbul International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Sultanahmet. You will meet your guide and other tour participants for a cocktail and a briefing on your trip before dinner. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 12 days.

Perfect option to explore a few different ancient cities at the same day. You will visit ancient cities of Priene and Miletus, Temple of Apollon at Didyma. You will get in-depth knowledge about these cities including their daily life habits.
Duration: 7 hours.

Follow the footsteps of Greeks and Romans at the Ephesus and Hierapolis, then see the natural beauties of Turkey such as Salda Crater Lake and white travertines of Pamukkale. And then get memorables experiences at the charming Cappadocia which is most popular region of Turkey. This 4-days Turkey travel is including 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, Entrance fees of museums / national parks / ruins mentioned in the itinerary, professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours. Do not forget add a hot air balloon ride to your booking for an even more unforgettable Cappadocia experience. It is available with the discounted prices on the booking options of this travel package.
Duration: 3 days.

Discover Aegean Beauties of history which is coming from past until today.
3 Day with meals, transportation, and daily itineraries arranged for you.

See the best of Aegean on this comprehensive tour.
We provide all our customers will be satisfied.
Duration: 3 days.

Are you ready to explore the historical riches of the Aegean Region? Join our unique tour to visit the ancient wonders of Ephesus, Miletus, Priene, and the Temple of Apollo in Didyma. In Ephesus, journey back in time amidst the enchanting atmosphere of the Temple of Artemis and the Library of Celsus. Discover the grandeur of Miletus with its impressive theater. Be captivated by Priene's perfect urban planning and the Temple of Athena. In Didyma, marvel at the splendor of the Temple of Apollo. This tour, guided by professional guides, offers an unforgettable experience filled with history and culture. Open the doors to the past and create unique memories in the cradle of civilizations. Book your reservation now!
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

* 7-hour tour of Priene, Miletus and Didyma from Kusadasi

* See the important former port in Priene Ancient City.
* Learn about the many philosophers who originated in Miletos Ancient City.
* Wander the ruins of Didyma and visit the Temple of Apollon.
* Enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch.
Duration: 7 hours.

Priene, Miletos, Didyma tour guarantees a wonderful Aegean holiday for you. This excursion trip will also include visiting historical sites, listening to the professional guide's narration, and eating a pleasant meal. We are waiting for you!
Duration: 9 hours.

Explore some of the best highlights of Turkey and see some of the amazing places of history and stunning landscape that this beautiful country has to offer. You’ll visit Istanbul’s highlights and cruise between two continents on a Bosphorus cruise.

Explore the fairy-tale landscape of mystifying Cappadocia where you can also see the labyrinth of the underground city. You may even have the option to take a hot balloon ride, which is a memory you won't want to forget.

See Antalya on the Turquoise coast with some amazing and beautiful landscape Visit Dalyan and the sandy Iztuzu beach, which is a breeding ground of the famous Caretta Caretta turtle.

Visit the awe-inspiring pure white travertines of Pamukkale and take a dip in the Cleopatras pool where you can see the fallen columns below.

You will venture to the UNESCO-listed Ephesus where you will see one of the worlds best-preserved ancient site and see where Virgin Mary spent her final days at the House of the Virgin Mary.
Duration: 16 days.

Our most popular option, 7 wonders of Turkey, 11 Days is an all-encompassing adventure of Turkey’s most famous sites. Tour the bustling cities of Istanbul and Ankara, take in the mesmerising landscape of Cappadocia, experience local-living in Konya, get your fill of the scenic Mediterranean coast in Antalya, see Pamukkale’s gleaming white terraces, and immerse yourself in even more history with visits to Ephesus, Troy, and Gallipoli.
Duration: 11 days.

If you would like explore the Cappadocia and Pamukkale which most popular two natural beauty districts, and take a beautiful hot air balloon ride over the extraordinary landscape of Cappadocia, we highly suggest you this travel package. This 4-days travel to Cappadocia and Pamukkale is including 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia - Pamukkale to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, bus ticket from Cappadocia to Pamukkale, Entrance fees of museums, national parks, ruins mentioned in the itinerary, Professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours. Do not forget add a hot air balloon ride to your booking for an even more unforgettable Cappadocia experience. It is available with the discounted prices on the booking options of this travel package.
Duration: 3 days.

Experience the scope of Turkey’s fantastic history, stunning landscape, coast, and culture on this magnificent 10-day private tour.

You can choose your accommodation independently to suit your needs and take domestic flights between Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Didyma, and Bodrum that are included in the price and see the highlights in each destination learning about each place as you go from a professional guide.

While on the ground, travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan visiting some of the best sights that Turkey has to offer including all the sights in Istanbul, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and Ephesus.

Explore some of the best highlights of Turkey and see some of the amazing places of history and stunning landscape that this beautiful country has to offer. Throughout your trip, you’ll visit Istanbul’s highlights, including Hagia Sofia and cruise between two continents on a Bosphorus cruise.


Duration: 10 days.

Embark on an unforgettable 10-day Turkey tour, a captivating journey that takes you through the country's most iconic destinations. Begin in Istanbul, where you'll immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this dynamic metropolis. Explore historic sites like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Next, venture to Kusadasi, where the ancient city of Ephesus awaits with its breathtaking ruins. Continue your adventure in Cappadocia, where surreal landscapes, cave dwellings, and hot air balloon rides will leave you enchanted. This comprehensive tour offers a perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and contemporary vibrancy, promising an immersive and memorable Turkish experience.
Duration: 10 days.

Discover Turkey's Treasures: 14-Day Private Journey stands out with its personalized and exclusive experience tailored just for you. Unlike standard tours, this journey allows you to explore Turkey's most impressive destinations in a private and intimate manner, providing you with the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the country's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. With a private guide and a flexible itinerary, you can customize your experience according to your interests and preferences, ensuring that every moment of your journey is truly unforgettable. From luxury VIP transportation to meticulously arranged details designed to exceed your expectations, you will be offered a unique travel experience. Embark on this extraordinary journey and discover Turkey's hidden treasures and iconic landmarks in unparalleled style and comfort.


Duration: 14 days.

* Shore Excursions : Three Beauties : Ancient City of Ephesus & Priene & Miletos Tour gives you the opportunity to explore the capital city of the Romans in the Asia Province.

* Remarkable ruins and historical site attract millions of people every year. It is time to discover the Ancient City of Ephesus, Priene and Miletus.

* Save time with direct port or hotel transfers !

* Visit some of Turkey’s most important ancient sites in a single day !

* It is going to be an experience that you will never forget.

Duration: 6 hours.

Today you will get to visit some of the best archeological wonders of the world. As you exit Kusadasi Harbour, please look for the guide with your name card. You will then be taken off to visit three ancient cities that take you as far back as 2000 B.C.
Duration: 8 hours.

Explore the stunning ancient sites in Didim as you embark on a journey to visit the three main sites in the area. From the stunning ancient city of Priene which features some of the best examples of original Greek architectures, to the birth place of the pioneer of Greek Philosophy in Miletus & last but not least the great Temple of Apollo where tales of the great oracles continue to be told even today.
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Best of Egean Sea From Istanbul. (4 Days - Small Group Tour). You will have the opportunity to know the Egean Sea with all the details. If you want us to buy the flight tickets from/to Istanbul please contact us. The Istanbul-Izmir flight must be the first in the morning, and the Izmir-Istanbul flight must be around 20.00 in the afternoon.
Duration: 4 days.

Enjoy a private tour offers you the change to visit one of the nicest areas in Turkey, the Aegean, with all its historical monuments. Knowing that most of our Australian guests are interested, the Gallipoli tour can also be added to this program. You will see the ancient city of Troy, Pergamon, one of the first hospitals of the world, Asklepion, Ephesus, House of Mother Mary, Artemis Temple - one of the Seven wonders of the world, Temple of Apollo in Didyma, an ancient roman city, Miletos, a well preserved Greek city, Priene, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale. Different  Hotel options are available to choose.
Duration: 5 days.

Discover another side of Ephesus during this 5-hour guided tour from Kusadasi Port. Soak up local culture and get insight into the area’s rich history from a professional guide while visiting Bulbul Mountain, Ephesus Ancient City, the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, the steam baths of Scholastika, the temple of Hadrian and the impressive library of Celsius. Grab lunch on your own in the charming fishing village of Karine and see the historic structures of Priene. Roundtrip transportation from Kusadasi is provided.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Explore the enchanting landscapes and ancient cities with a pre-planned four-days Turkey tour. This tour will shed light on the life of the early Christians, their rock-carved churches and their histories in Laodicea, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St.John. This 4-days Turkey travel is including 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, Entrance fees of museums / national parks / ruins mentioned in the itinerary, professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours. Do not forget add a hot air balloon ride to your booking for an even more unforgettable Cappadocia experience. It is available with the discounted prices on the booking options of this travel package.
Duration: 3 days.

Visits to ancient cities of Priene and Miletus, Tepmle of Apollon at Didyma. You can create your own private group up to 8 people and customize the trip.
Duration: 8 hours.

Visit all the popular sights of Turkey such as Salda Crater Lake, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale by joining our four-days preplanned Turkey travel. This 4-days Turkey travel is including 3 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, Entrance fees of museums / national parks / ruins mentioned in the itinerary, professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours. Do not forget add a hot air balloon ride to your booking for an even more unforgettable Cappadocia experience. It is available with the discounted prices on the booking options of this travel package.
Duration: 3 days.

Lunch,Bevareges,Museum Tickets,Insurance and Luxury car(5 seats available) are all included.
Prices of the tours are always for maximum 4 adult visitors children up 7 are all free.
Cotul Tourism Company

As an experienced agency both in International and Domestic Tourism for 29 years,we have been trying to give best services with most reasonable prices.We are a family who mainly focuses on customer satisfaction.

As “Group A” licensed Travel Agency through the Ministery of Culture and Tourism, we are allowed to organize and provide all of tourism activities.

We invite you to try our services and make a comparision. Our experience is the source of our confidence. Our tour guides are specialists on their subjects.

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Duration: 1 to 8 hours.

Your tour will take you to three unique cities along the coast of Ionia. Priene was one of the most active ports of the lonian Federation and is the oldest example of geometric city planning. In ancient times, Miletos was considered one of the greatest and wealthiest cities, and this is the city which provided its alphabet to the rest of the classical world. Miletos was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. Didyma's Temple of Apollo with its well-known oracles was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Although looted and burnt many times, the original impressions remain. Not far from the site you come upon the beautiful beach of Altinkum. Your lunch will be along the tour route. Return to Izmir in the evening.
Duration: 10 hours.

Discover the ruins of Priene, one of the most active ports of the Lonian Federation. The city is the oldest example of geometric city planning.
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.

Enjoy a tour from Kusadasi Port to the ancient cities of Ephesus, Priene, Miletos and Didyma. Stroll down 2,000-year-old marble streets and admire the archaeological wonders.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

You will have a great experience with this tour. you will visit Priene, Miletos and Dydima.
You can customize the tour.
Duration: 6 hours.

Step into the pages of history with our meticulously curated private tour from Bodrum. You are the hero of this adventure, embarking on a quest to uncover the ancient secrets of Didyma, Priene, and Miletus. Explore Didyma's awe-inspiring Temple of Apollo, steeped in mystical allure. Journey through the preserved ruins of Priene often referred to as the 'Pompeii of Anatolia', and bask in its incredible panoramas. Lastly, lose yourself in the historic labyrinth of Miletus, a city renowned for its philosophical heritage. This is more than a tour; it's a voyage through time tailored just for you. Unearth history, engage with stories of yore and embrace the allure of Bodrum with us. Your grand adventure is waiting!
Duration: 7 hours.

This beautifully constructed 18-day tour ensures you see all the significant sites by a professional guide in comfort; this is an exceptional tour!
Duration: 18 days.

Arrive at Istanbul airport, meet our driver at the exit gate who is holding a board that your name is written. Transfer you to your hotel in the old district. Overnight in Istanbul.

 

Your guide will meet you and a  short walk takes you to the Blue Mosque which was completed in 1616. Our next stop will be the Topkapi Palace, more than just a palace, it is an assemblage of museums containing collections amassed by the Sultans for almost five centuries. Next we walk through the old cobbled streets down Spice Market. We end the tour with a visit to the greatest Bazaar of them all, the Grand Bazaar, one of the most extraordinary shopping experiences in the world. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 7 days.

Priene is an ancient Hellenistic city which has picturesque ruins include several columns of Temple of Athena , much of the city walls ,a well – preserved theater and a council chamber ( Bouleuterion ) The city was an important trading port of the Ionian League of Greek settlements and was first established in the 11th century BC.

Miletus was also a prosperous and successful port city in ancient period. It is considered to have been the most powerful city of what were the twelve Ionian cities and is known to have greatly influenced the intellectual and philosophical development of the Aegean region.

Didyma, a small village which is famous for its golden sandy beaches will be your next destination. When you see the Temple of Apollo, a superb example of architecture dating from the Graeco-Roman period, and a sign of grandeur of this area, outstanding for culture and art you will understand that the sea is not the only attraction in Didyma.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Your tour will take you to three unique cities along the coast of Ionia. Priene was one of the most active ports of the lonian Federation and is the oldest example of geometric city planning. In ancient times, Miletos was considered one of the greatest and wealthiest cities, and this is the city which provided its alphabet to the rest of the classical world. Miletos was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. Didyma's Temple of Apollo with its well-known oracles was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Although looted and burnt many times, the original impressions remain. Not far from the site you come upon the beautiful beach of Altinkum. Your lunch will be along the tour route. Return to Izmir in the evening.
Duration: 10 hours.

Walk between the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, in ancient cities of Ephesus & Hierapolis and wonder about the lives of people there. Soar above the scenic Cappadocian landscape during a sunrise hot-air balloon ride. Enjoy a fun and traditional experience as you ride on a camel caravan to see unique views of Cappadocia. Explore some hidden valleys of Cappadocia by an ATV Quad Bike Safari. This 5-days Turkey travel is including 4 nights hotel accommodation, domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Pamukkale - Izmir to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Istanbul, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Camel Safari, ATV Quad Bike Safari, transfers at the mentioned airports in the itinerary, Entrance fees of museums / national parks / ruins mentioned in the itinerary, professional tour guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism for duration of the day tours.
Duration: 3 days.