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From Bodrum Port: Private Didyma, Priene & Miletus Tour

Start Point: Bodrum Port
From Bodrum Port: Private Didyma, Priene & Miletus Tour
Overview

From Bodrum Port: Private Didyma, Priene & Miletus Tour

Travel back to ancient Ionia on this private tour from Bodrum Port, designed for cruise passengers who want a historical experience off the usual path.

With a private guide and driver collecting you from the port and bringing you back, this full-day excursion takes in three of the most important classical cities of western Anatolia. Leave the modern world behind as you walk among the columns of the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, once one of the great oracle centres of the ancient world.

Continue to Priene, a beautifully preserved Hellenistic city famous for its grid-planned streets, the impressive Temple of Athena and wonderful views from the hillside.

The day ends at Miletus, an ancient Ionian port and the home of great philosophers. After the tour you are driven safely back to Bodrum Port, where your ship is waiting.

Tour Info

Destinations: Mediterranean Turkey - Bodrum
Duration: 8-9 Hours
Start Point: Bodrum Port
End Point: Bodrum Port
Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Transportation by Private Van
Exclusions: Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
Sights to See: Temple of Apollo in Didyma, Didyma Ancient City, Miletus Ancient City, Priene Ancient City
Itinerary
From Bodrum Port: Private Didyma, Priene & Miletus Tour

Bodrum is one of the most beautiful ports on the Aegean, and a private shore excursion from here is the perfect way to discover the ancient Ionian cities of Didyma, Priene and Miletus in one day.

When your ship arrives, your guide greets you at the port with a name sign and your excursion begins.

Didyma: one of the most important oracle centres of the ancient world, dedicated to Apollo. Walk among the huge columns of the Temple of Apollo and learn how it was linked to Miletus by an ancient sacred road.

Priene: a well-preserved Hellenistic city built on a grid plan at the foot of Mount Mycale. Explore its impressive remains, including the Temple of Athena and the ancient theatre, with panoramic views of the countryside.

Miletus: once one of the largest and most prosperous cities in Anatolia and a leading member of the Ionian League. Visit its magnificent theatre and learn about the philosophers and city planners who shaped the intellectual history of the ancient world.

Throughout the day your professional guide brings the past to life with detailed history and stories.

After the tour your driver takes you back to Bodrum Port in time for your ship's departure.

This is the end of our service. We look forward to welcoming you on another journey.

Inclusions & Exclusions
  • ✓Private Tour
  • ✓Licensed Tour Guide
  • ✓Transportation by Private Van
  • ✕Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • ✕Meals & Drinks
  • ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
Cancellation Policy

You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.