Full-Day Priene, Miletos and Didyma Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk
9 hoursPriene, Miletos, DidymaGroup tourDaily departures
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Your route
- Starts and ends in KusadasiHotel pickup from about 09:00
- Moderate walkingUp to two to three hours on foot, with steps and uneven ground at some sites.
- Kusadasi or Selcuk departurePickup and return at your hotel
- Hillside city, port and Apollo templeApproximately 09:00–17:30
- Three entrance tickets coveredPriene, Miletos and Didyma
- Restaurant lunch includedA break during the guided route
- Group tourShared with other travellers, with a guide
Overview
Explore three ancient sites in one day from your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel. Follow Priene's hillside streets, visit the theatre at Miletos and see Apollo's temple at Didyma. Your guide, all three tickets, lunch and the journeys between sites are included. Show more overviewShow less
See three different sides of ancient Ionia on this day tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk. Climb to Priene’s hillside streets, explore the great theatre at the former port of Miletos, then stand beside the monumental columns of Apollo’s temple at Didyma. Your guide follows the route through the two cities and the oracle sanctuary, with restaurant lunch between visits.
All three entrance tickets, guiding, lunch and hotel transport are included. Allow around 09:00–17:30, with a return to your starting hotel; wear shoes with grip for Priene’s climb and the uneven archaeological paths.
For a longer stay exploring the region, add a separate Ephesus day tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk or use our Turkey itinerary planner to plan the rest of your trip.
Arranged across all three visits
- A licensed guideExplore each site with explanations of its setting.
- Three entries and lunchSite tickets and the restaurant meal are covered.
- Hotel and tour transportTravel between the ruins and back to your hotel.
Itinerary
3 places to visit
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Priene’s streets, Miletos theatre and Apollo’s temple
Visit a hillside city, an ancient port and an oracle sanctuary
Schedule
- 09:00Meet your hotel pickup
Travel south towards Priene from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.
Approximate collection; your hotel location affects the pickup time.
- 10:00Explore the three ancient sites
Follow your guide through Priene and Miletos, then visit the Temple of Apollo at Didyma. Stop for restaurant lunch during the itinerary.
Approximate sightseeing start; traffic and local access affect timing.
Places you’ll visit
- Priene
- Miletos
- Temple of Apollo at Didyma
About these 3 places
- Priene
- Walk through a Hellenistic city laid out in a grid on the hillside. Its streets and public buildings occupy terraces above the Meander plain.
- Miletos
- Explore the former port around its substantial theatre. The surrounding plain shows how silting separated the city’s ancient harbours from the sea.
- Temple of Apollo at Didyma
- See the monumental columns, carved Medusa head and stonework of Apollo’s oracle sanctuary. The remains convey the scale of a temple that was never finished.
- 16:30Begin the hotel return journey
After the final archaeological visit, take the included transport towards Kusadasi or Selcuk.
Approximate departure after sightseeing.
- 17:30Arrive at your hotel
Finish at the hotel where you joined the tour.
Approximate arrival; traffic and hotel drop-off order affect the time.
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What's included
Included7
- Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel pickup and return
- Licensed guide for all three visits
- Priene, Miletos and the Temple of Apollo at Didyma
- Entrance fees for all three listed sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Air-conditioned tour transport
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included4
- Drinks at lunch
- Breakfast and dinner
- Hotel accommodation
- Personal expenses
Compare packages
Choose three separate Ionian sites, the streets and sanctuaries around Ephesus, or a full day on Pergamon’s hilltop; each option can start and finish at your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel.
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| Comparison | This tourFull-Day Priene, Miletos and Didyma Tour from Kusadasi or SelcukVisit a hillside city, an ancient port and Apollo’s oracle sanctuary, travelling between three distinct sites. | Full-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with Virgin Mary’s HouseWalk Ephesus’s marble streets and see the Library of Celsus, then visit Mary’s chapel and the Artemis sanctuary. | Full-Day Pergamon Acropolis Tour from Kusadasi, Selcuk or IzmirExplore the monuments of one hilltop city, from its temple terraces and library remains to the theatre above Bergama. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological route | Priene, Miletos and Didyma | Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis | Pergamon Acropolis |
| What distinguishes the day | Priene’s street plan, Miletos theatre and the Apollo temple | Ephesus’s city ruins with two nearby religious sites | Upper-city terraces and the steep hillside theatre |
| Usual schedule | Around 09:00–17:30 | Around 08:30–15:30 | Around 08:00–18:00 from Kusadasi; other pickup areas vary |
| Included visits and transport | Guide, all three admissions and Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel transport | Guide, listed admissions and Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel transport | Guide, acropolis admission and hotel transport; central Izmir pickup also available |
| Lunch | Restaurant lunch included; drinks separate | Restaurant lunch included; drinks separate | Bergama restaurant break; meal and drinks paid separately |
| From price | €186per person | €118per person | €214per person |
| View tour: Full-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with Virgin Mary’s House | View tour: Full-Day Pergamon Acropolis Tour from Kusadasi, Selcuk or Izmir |
Build a longer archaeology-focused holiday?
16-Day Turkey Tour: Ephesus, Pergamon & CappadociaThe sixteen-day route includes Priene, Miletos and Didyma alongside Ephesus, Pergamon and three Cappadocia tours.
Good to know
Prepare for the hillside paths and the three archaeological visits.
Please note
- Allow approximately 09:00–17:30 from hotel pickup to return. Season, traffic, hotel location and site access can affect the times.
- Add your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel name and address when booking.
- Lunch and the three site admissions are covered. Drinks and other meals are separate.
- Priene involves a climb to hillside ruins, with slopes and steps within the site. Expect uneven archaeological paths at the other visits too.
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- Wear walking shoes with good grip and bring water, a hat and sun protection.
- Follow marked routes around the theatre seating and temple remains.
- This is a return day tour with no overnight accommodation.
What to bring
- Walking shoes with grip
- Drinking water
- Hat and sun protection
Questions travellers ask
How are the three sites different?
Priene is a hillside city with a grid of streets. Miletos is a former port with a large theatre. Didyma is Apollo’s oracle sanctuary, known for its monumental temple remains.
Is there a climb at Priene?
Yes. The approach and ruins involve hillside terraces, slopes and steps. Wear shoes with good grip and expect uneven paths at the other sites as well.
Can I join from Selcuk?
Yes. Hotel pickup and return cover Selcuk as well as Kusadasi. Enter your hotel address when booking; collection time depends on its location.
Are all three entries and lunch covered?
Yes. Admission to Priene, Miletos and the Temple of Apollo at Didyma is included, along with restaurant lunch. Drinks, breakfast and dinner are separate.
Will we also visit Ephesus?
This day focuses on Priene, Miletos and Didyma. Plan Ephesus as a separate excursion from Kusadasi or Selcuk.
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