Priene, Miletus and Didyma: Ancient Sites
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Overview
The ancient harbor city of Priene probably changed its location when the silt of the Meander River threatened to bury it; now it is nearly 16km away from the sea. The original place of the city has never been found but it is believed to be a peninsula with two harbors.
Priene, which was laid out on a Hippodamian system of grid plans at the foot of a spectacular cliff on mount Mycale, contained many famous examples of Hellenistic art and architecture. All of the streets intersect at right angles.
Next visit Miletus, an ancient city located near the present Akkoy at the mouth of the Buyuk Menderes (meander) River. Miletus, one of the largest cities in Anatolia, owed its importance to its position on the trade routes. Highly prosperous, it founded many colonies and was the home of the ancient philosophers Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Thales, the town planner Hippodamus, and architect Isidorus.
Due to its prominent position, Miletus became the most important port in this area and it was the most active member of the twelve cities of the Ionian Confederation. From the 7th century B.C. the city has been controlled in turn by the Persians, Roman, and Seljuk Turks. Your last stop will be Didyma.
The world Didyma, meaning twins, was associated by some as being the meeting place of Zeus and Leto to have their twins Apollo and Artemis. Didyma was famed as a prophecy center dedicated to Apollo, which served a similar purpose as the Delphi of Anatolia. It was not a city but a sanctuary linked to Miletus by Milesians by a 12-mile sacred road.
What's Included
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Air conditioned transportation
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English speaking guide
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Entrance and parking fees to all sites
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Lunch
Considerations
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Beverages
Special Instructions
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Currencies accepted in this destination are Euros, Turkish Lira, Great British Pounds, and American Dollars.
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Bring your camera (there are plenty of photo opportunities), local currency for souvenirs, sunscreen and water.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included and are not compulsory, however if you had an exceptional experience this is your way of saying thank you, you did a fantastic job.
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Price Info
Priene, Miletus and Didyma: Ancient Sites
1 Passengers (USD $ 219.00 Per Person)
USD $ 219.00
2 Passengers (USD $ 127.00 Per Person)
USD $ 254.00
3 Passengers (USD $ 96.67 Per Person)
USD $ 290.00
4 Passengers (USD $ 84.75 Per Person)
USD $ 339.00
5 Passengers (USD $ 74.80 Per Person)
USD $ 374.00
6 Passengers (USD $ 68.33 Per Person)
USD $ 410.00
7 Passengers (USD $ 63.57 Per Person)
USD $ 445.00
8 Passengers (USD $ 61.75 Per Person)
USD $ 494.00
9 Passengers (USD $ 51.78 Per Person)
USD $ 466.00
10 Passengers (USD $ 49.40 Per Person)
USD $ 494.00
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