Тур Приена - Милетос - Дидима

You will enjoy visiting the fascinating ancient cities of Priene, Miletus, and Didyma. Even the drive to these ancient cities will be part of the experience, with beautiful panoramic views along the way. We will first arrive at Priene, located on the slopes of Mount Mycale. Priene is famous for being one of the first ancient cities in the world designed with a grid plan. Surrounded by pine trees, we will walk through its 4th-century B.C. Greek and Anatolian ruins. You will see the well-preserved theater, Bouleuterion (Council Chamber), Gymnasium, Stadium, a later Byzantine church, and the impressive remains of the Temple of Athena. The temple was designed by the famous architect Pytheos, who also worked on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in Bodrum. After Priene, we will take a short drive to Miletus, famous for its impressive Roman buildings, especially the Faustina Baths, one of the most remarkable ancient bath complexes in Anatolia. As we walk through the ancient city, we will see the well-preserved Roman Theater and the remains of the ancient harbor. Our guide will also tell you about some of the greatest thinkers of the ancient world who lived in Miletus and made important contributions to geometry, astronomy, philosophy, and architecture, including Thales, one of the founders of Western science, and Isidore of Miletus, one of the architects of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Then we will drive to Didyma for lunch and visit the magnificent Temple of Apollo. The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Didymaion, was one of the most important oracle centers of the ancient world and was considered equal in importance to the famous Temple of Apollo at Delphi in Greece. You will see the magnificent remains of the temple, including its huge white-marble columns and two tunnel-like ramps. The temple was one of the most important oracle centers of the ancient world. Finally, you will see the impressive giant Medusa head, which once decorated the temple. After this fascinating journey through Priene, Miletus, and Didyma, we will return to your hotel..