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Departure
from Izmir or Kusadasi.
Meeting
with your guide and drive to Priene.
This
was once a harbour city but is now located
16 km inland from the sea on the hills of
the Mykale Mountain. It has many examples of
Hellenic art and architecture. Alexander The
Great lived in this city for a time. The
theatre in Priene is one of the most
beautiful ones from The Hellenic World. The
Athena Polias Temple was reconstructed by
Alexander The Great as a gift to the city.
After
Priene, you will depart for Miletus.
Visit the ancient city of Miletus which once
was one of the biggest cities in Anatolia.
It was located on the trade routes and it
was for this reason that it became very
prosperous and had many colonies. Miletus is
famous for its genius philosphers and
architects, such as Thales, Anaksimandros,
Anaksimenes, Hippodamos and Isidoros.
Miletus is also famous for the Faustina
Baths.
Lunch
break and then visit to Didyma.
This
was not a city but a temple dedicated to
Apollon. It was once one of the biggest
temples in the Hellenic World. It was
connected to Miletus with a holy road of
19km.
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