Kusadasi Trip Overview
Scour hillsides filled with the ruins of ancient Greek cities, scope out the former hometowns of famous philosophers, and listen to engaging commentary about the layouts of these former Ionian towns.
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Duration: 1 day
Starts: Kusadasi, Turkey
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Scour hillsides filled with the ruins of ancient Greek cities, scope out the former hometowns of famous philosophers, and listen to engaging commentary about the layouts of these former Ionian towns.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Priene Antik Kenti, Soke/aydIn Güllübahçe mahallesi, Gullubahce Turkey
PRIENE; was one of the most active ports of Ionian Federation making the site of particular interest, is the system of geometric city planning introduced in the 4th centry B.C. by Hippodamos of Miletos. The theater is the most interesting monument of Priene.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Miletus, Didim Turkey
MILETOS; like Priene was a great Ionian port and the native land of several philosophers and sages. Most of the monuments at the site are badly ruined except for the theater and the baths of Faustina. The theater reconstructed during the Roman Period is an impressive building leaning against the slope of a hill.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Didim, Didim, Turkish Aegean Coast
DIDYMA; only possesses a single monument, but is nevertheless a marvelous site. The temple of Apollo was one of the most sacred places in antiquity; many times looted and burned. The sanctuary is still impressive and of and elegant beauty. The colossal Temple (measuring 180m by 60m) was surrounded by a portico of double colonnades.
Highlights :
• Greek & Roman ruins in cities of Priene, Miletus & Didyma
• Temple of Athena, Altar of Zeus & assembly house in Priene
• Former home of Thales, a famous Pre-Socratic philosopher
• Temple & oracle of Apollo found in Ionian city of Didyma
• Engaging tour guide & delicious lunch served along the way
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
