What will I see at the three stops?

Priene introduces a hillside city laid out in a grid. Miletos preserves a large theatre and the remains of a former port. Didyma is the sanctuary of Apollo, with monumental temple columns and carved stonework.

Yes. A restaurant lunch is included during the route, along with entrance fees for all three sites. Drinks with lunch are extra; breakfast and dinner are not included.

Where does hotel pickup operate?

Pickup and return serve hotels in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Enter your hotel name and address when booking. The usual day runs approximately 09:00–17:30, with collection and return times depending on hotel location and traffic.

Does the route involve climbing?

Yes. Priene’s ruins occupy hillside terraces, and the approach and site include slopes and steps. Expect uneven archaeological surfaces elsewhere too. Wear walking shoes with good grip and follow the visitor paths.

Is an Ephesus visit included?

No. This day covers Priene, Miletos and Didyma. Ephesus is a separate excursion that can be taken on another day from Kusadasi or Selcuk.

Departs daily Lunch included

Priene, Miletos and Didyma Tour from Kusadasi

Priene, Miletos & DidymaAll three tickets & lunchHotel pickup & return includedMaximum 15 people

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Tour Overview

See Priene’s hillside streets, the theatre at Miletos and Apollo’s temple at Didyma. A licensed English-speaking guide leads all three visits. Lunch, all site tickets and return hotel transfers from Kusadasi or Selcuk are included.

Priene’s hillside streets, the theatre at Miletos and the great temple at Didyma offer three different views of ancient Ionia. Follow the route south from Kusadasi or Selcuk, with guided visits at each stop and a restaurant lunch during the day.

The tour runs approximately 09:00–17:30, including hotel pickup and return. Admission to all three sites and air-conditioned transport between them are included. For another archaeological day in the region, see our Ephesus tours.

Included in your day

Three guided visitsPriene, Miletos and Apollo’s sanctuary at Didyma, with a licensed English-speaking guide.
Entrance fees and lunchAll three site tickets and a restaurant meal are included; drinks are extra.
Return hotel transportPickup and drop-off serve Kusadasi or Selcuk, with transport between the sites.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Every day is set out in full below: the times, the transfers and every place you visit.

Priene, Miletos and the sanctuary at Didyma Three guided visits south of Kusadasi, with lunch between the archaeological stops.

09:00Approximate; collection time depends on your hotel location.Pickup at your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotelJoin the tour vehicle at your hotel for the journey south towards Priene. Pickup serves hotels in Kusadasi and Selcuk.

10:00Approximate sightseeing start; traffic and local access affect the schedule.Guided visits and restaurant lunchVisit Priene and Miletos, then continue to the Temple of Apollo at Didyma. Your licensed English-speaking guide accompanies the sightseeing, with lunch during the route.

PrieneWalk through the remains of a Hellenistic city laid out in a grid above the Meander plain. Streets and public buildings occupy hillside terraces, giving your guide a setting to explain the town’s plan and the landscape around it.
MiletosExplore the remains of a former port whose ancient harbours now lie inland. The substantial theatre provides a focal point for the visit, while the surrounding plain helps explain how silting changed the city’s relationship with the sea.
Lunch at a local restaurantPause for the restaurant lunch included in the tour before continuing the archaeological route. Drinks ordered with the meal are paid separately.
Temple of Apollo at DidymaSee the monumental columns and surviving stonework of Apollo’s oracle sanctuary. The carved Medusa head and the scale of the unfinished temple introduce a place built around worship and consultation, distinct from the two cities visited earlier.

16:30Approximate departure after sightseeing.Return journeyAfter the final visit, take the included transport back towards your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.

17:30Approximate arrival; traffic and hotel drop-off order affect the time.Hotel drop-offArrive back at your pickup hotel. This return day tour includes no overnight accommodation.

Included:
Licensed English-speaking guide
Lunch included
All three entrance fees included
Hotel pickup and return

Package scope

What's Included

No hidden package costs. Guided visits to Priene, Miletos and Didyma, all three entrance fees, lunch and return hotel transfers are included.

Included

Covered by the displayed package price

Hotel pickup and return in Kusadasi or Selcuk
Guided visits to Priene, Miletos and the Temple of Apollo at Didyma
Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees for all three listed sites
Lunch at a local restaurant
Air-conditioned transportation during the tour
Local taxes and service charges

Not included

Budget separately or add during booking

Drinks at lunch
Breakfast and dinner
Hotel accommodation
Personal expenses

Route & duration options

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Comparison	You are viewingPriene, Miletos and Didyma Tour from KusadasiPriene’s streets, Miletos theatre and the temple at Didyma	Ephesus Day Tour from Kusadasi and SelcukEphesus and the nearby sacred sites	Pergamon Ancient City Tour from Kusadasi and IzmirPergamon’s hilltop city and theatre	Pamukkale Day Tour from Kusadasi and SelcukThe white terraces and ancient Hierapolis
Main visits	Priene, Miletos and Didyma	Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis	Pergamon Acropolis	Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis
Departure area	Kusadasi or Selcuk	Kusadasi or Selcuk	Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir	Kusadasi or Selcuk
Schedule	Approximately 09:00–17:30	Pickup from 08:30; return around 15:30	Group: around 08:00–18:00, depending on hotel area	Approximately 07:00–19:00
Lunch	Included	Included	Not included	Included
Entrance fees	All three sites included	Listed sites included; Terrace Houses excluded	Acropolis included	Main admission included; Cleopatra Pool swimming extra
Return	Your starting hotel	Your starting hotel	Your starting hotel	Your starting hotel
From price	€189	€120	€217	€105
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Practical details

Before You Book

The route, included services and walking at the ancient sites.

What will I see at the three stops?
Priene introduces a hillside city laid out in a grid. Miletos preserves a large theatre and the remains of a former port. Didyma is the sanctuary of Apollo, with monumental temple columns and carved stonework.
Is lunch included?
Yes. A restaurant lunch is included during the route, along with entrance fees for all three sites. Drinks with lunch are extra; breakfast and dinner are not included.
Where does hotel pickup operate?
Pickup and return serve hotels in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Enter your hotel name and address when booking. The usual day runs approximately 09:00–17:30, with collection and return times depending on hotel location and traffic.
Does the route involve climbing?
Yes. Priene’s ruins occupy hillside terraces, and the approach and site include slopes and steps. Expect uneven archaeological surfaces elsewhere too. Wear walking shoes with good grip and follow the visitor paths.
Is an Ephesus visit included?
No. This day covers Priene, Miletos and Didyma. Ephesus is a separate excursion that can be taken on another day from Kusadasi or Selcuk.