Pickup in Kuşadası and departure southwards, half an hour to Priene.
30 minAn Ionian hillside city with a grid plan: theatre, Temple of Athena, agora, bouleuterion and sanctuary of Zeus, with views over the Meander valley.
Read more about Priene 75 minThe great Ionian port: a Roman theatre for 15,000 spectators, the bouleuterion, agora, baths and the İlyas Bey Mosque. Birthplace of Thales of Miletus.
Read more about Miletus 75 minLunch at a local restaurant, included in the price.
60 minThe sanctuary of the oracle, with columns almost twenty metres tall and the head of Medusa lying among the ruins. One of the largest temples in the Greek world.
Read more about Didyma: Temple of Apollo 75 minIt includes: Licensed guide throughout the tour; All entrance tickets to the sites in the programme; Air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver; Buffet lunch; Pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Not included: Drinks with lunch; Tips and personal expenses; Entrance tickets to sites not listed in the programme.
The tour starts at 08:30 and lasts about 8 hours. Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel in Kuşadası (or from the port or airport, by arrangement).
This is a small-group tour shared with other English-speaking travellers (maximum 16 people); the guide speaks English throughout the day. If you would prefer a private version, mention it when you request a quote.
Yes, subject to availability. We recommend booking at least 24–48 hours in advance to secure your date, but we can often arrange last-minute tours.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. The price is confirmed in a free, no-obligation quote before you book.
Of course. The guide adapts the pace and explanations for families. Young children get free or reduced entry at many sites in Türkiye; the age limit varies from one site to another.
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