Pickup from Kusadasi Cruise Port
You will be picked up from Kusadasi cruise port with a sign displaying your name. After meeting other tour participants and your local guide, you will begin your journey to explore some of Turkey’s most fascinating ancient sites.
Explore Priene Ancient City
The first stop is Priene Ancient City, originally established in an unknown location during the 2nd millennium BC. Here, you will visit the following landmarks:
- The Theater
- The Temple of Athena
- The Bouleuterion
- The Agora
- The Altar of Zeus and Cybele
Enjoy Lunch at a Local Restaurant
After exploring Priene, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants in the area, offering a chance to relax and recharge before the next destination.
Visit Didyma Ancient City
The tour continues with a drive to Didyma Ancient City, home to the Temple of Apollo, the largest oracle center of ancient Turkey.
Discover Miletus Ancient City
Next, you will visit Miletus Ancient City, which was once located on the seashore. This city is famously known as the home of Thales, an ancient philosopher and astronomer. Highlights of Miletus include:
- The historical importance of Thales, who predicted a solar eclipse and studied celestial events
- The city’s destruction by the Persians in the 5th century BC
Return to Kusadasi Cruise Port
At the end of the guided tour, you will be transferred back to Kusadasi cruise port, concluding your memorable journey through history.
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