Magnificent Miletus & the Temple of Apollo
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Port
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Your day will begin with a visit to Miletus -- the oldest and the most powerful of the twelve Ionian cities in Asia Minor.
Miletus is renowned for being the first city to apply the principles of modern town planning. Hippodamos's grid plan later formed the basis of planning in all Roman cities and throughout much of the Western world.
See the ruins of the theatre, baths, and stadium. Visit the Archaeological Museum at Miletus to examine some wonderful artifacts taken from the many ancient sites in the area.
Travel via the Sacred Way to Didyma. This ancient road was once flanked by lions, sphinxes, and statues of priests. Didyma is home to the amazing and majestic Temple of Apollo, built in 560 BC and considered one of the great monuments of antiquity.
A boxed lunch includes a cheese sandwich, an apple, fruit juice, chocolate cookies, and a small bottle of water.
Return to Kusadasi, where you will have time to shop or attend an optional Turkish carpet demonstration.
Notes:
Wear comfortable, non-skid walking shoes.