Arrival

The site lies 45km south of Selçuk and access by public transport is fairly easy from Söke (see “Priene: Arrival”): all dolmuşes bound for Balat (2km from the ruins), Akköy or Altınkum run past Güllübahçe (for Priene) and Milet; the journey from Söke takes 40 minutes. At Akköy, 6km to the south, there are simple eateries; otherwise some expensive snack bars cater for a tour-bus clientele near the site entrance. Note that following the theft of various artefacts, the museum, 1km south of the main ticket booth, is no longer open.