The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Didim, Turkish Aegean Coast

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.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Lunch included, Pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks

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.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Domestic flight from Pamukkale to Istanbul, Lunch, Private tour (transport, guiding, entrances, parking fees, lunch)

Exclusions: Accommodation. (Different Hotel Options are available to choose), Drinks

In the morning, you will be picked you up from your hotel. We reach to Priene. 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. Explore the ancient theater, built circa 4th century BC. The theater could accommodate over 15,000 spectators. 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 in Kusadasi.

Inclusions: Professional Tour Guide, Pick Up & Drop Off, Lunch, Entrance Fees, A/C Mercedes Sprinter, Insurance

Exclusions: Drinks, Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue, Personal Expenses

Professional team with Licensed Tour Guide and experienced drivers, New cars with Air Condition, punctual timings in pick up.

Inclusions: Accommodation in local hotels, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees to sites and museums, Professional tour guide, Pick up and drop off to your hotel, Domestic flight tickets and all transportations

Exclusions: Dinner and drinks, Personal expenses and tips, Entrance fee to the Terrace Houses in Ephesus, Cleopatra Antique Swimming Pool in Pamukkale

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.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Lunch, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Drinks, Hotel pickup from; Sogucak , Davutlar, Guzelcamli Area Hotels and Kusadasi Golf & Spa Hotel ;5 € OneWay - per person extra transfer charge, can be paid at the resort., Extras

Priene, Miletos, Didyma tour guarantees a wonderful aegean holiday for you. Izmir excursion trip will also visit historical sites, listen to the professional guide's narration and eat a pleasant meal. We are waiting for you!

Inclusions: Transportation, Tour guide English, Lunch, Entry fees

Exclusions: Tips, Drinks, Personal Expenses

After meet with your guide, drive you to Priene was placed in a plan system, whose streets were placed at right angles to each other.The incredibly large area sits at the foot of a magnificent cliff (Myclet Mountain) and contains excellent examples of Hellenistic art and architecture. Miletus,The ancient city near Akköy, at the mouth of the Meander River. It was one of the largest cities in Anatolia, which was quite prosperous and founded many colonies. It was the home of ancient philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes and Thales, urban planner Hippodamus and architect Isidorus. Didyma,The world Didyma meant "twins" and was thought to be the meeting place that gave birth to the twins of Zeus and Leto, Apollo and Artemis. In the ancient world, Didim was famous as a divination center dedicated to Apollo and served a purpose in Anatolia, similar to the prophet in Delphi in Greece.After tour,you will be back to your departure point.

Inclusions: Parking Fees, Professional Licensed Guide, Entrance fees to sites, Pick up/Drop off from Kusadasi Hotels / Port and Selcuk Hotels, Air conditioned Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter and non smoking vehicle

Exclusions: Meal & Beverage, Personal expense

Visit three unique and beautiful ancient sites of Roman time. Each city will charm you with its spectacular views. In Priene you are going to overlook an endless field. Priene with Miletos are very first examples of modern city planning. Lunch will be in a local restaurant. After lunch; in Didyma, Medussa will charm you with her mystic look. Feel the history under your feet.

Inclusions: Lunch, one bottle of water per person is offered inside the vehicle., Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, A hygiene pack -including disinfectant and single use masks- will be given to customers.

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The Seven Churches of Revelations or the Churches of Apocalypse that are in the book of John refer to seven major cities through Western Turkey: Thyatira-Sardis-Laodicea-Philadelphia-Hierapolis-Aphrodisias. All these places provided a relatively safe haven for the Early Christians. For those looking to make a spiritual journey, Turkey cannot be overlooked. For a more in-depth discovery of Biblical Turkey, join our tours where you can choose to do a small group tour or a private tour. 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. Visit the magical and mesmerising Cappadocia and see the stunning landscape of the fairy chimneys and tour the Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Domestic flights in the program, Airport transfers where needed, Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car/Van with professional driver, Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours, All accommodation, Entry fees to the sites and museums, Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions: Other services not mentioned, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Drinks, Meals not mentioned in the itinerary