Day Tour of Pergamon and Asklepion from Kusadasi or Izmir

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Day Tour of Pergamon and Asklepion from Kusadasi or IzmirDay Tour of Pergamon and Asklepion from Kusadasi or IzmirDay Tour of Pergamon and Asklepion from Kusadasi or Izmir
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Why we love it?

The Pergamon & Asklepion Day Tour from Kusadasi/Izmir offers a comprehensive exploration of the ancient city of Pergamum and the renowned Asklepion, an ancient healing center. Spanning 12 hours, this tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers interested in archaeology, as it provides insights into the rich cultural heritage of the region. Participants will benefit from the expertise of a professional licensed tour guide, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, and travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport. The tour's distinctive focus on both the archaeological significance of Pergamum and the historical importance of the Asklepion makes it a unique experience for those looking to delve deeper into Turkey's ancient past.

Inclusions

  • Professional licenced tour Guide
  • Lunch in the local restaurant
  • Transfer service from Kusadasi / Izmir Hotels
  • Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle

Exclusions

  • Beverage during the tour
  • Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Admission fees to sites

Itinerary

Drive to Pergamum

According to your pick up tıme meet your guıde and drıve to Pergamum.

Pergamum

When John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. After the mythical times, Pergamum had been the scene of several cultures, ranging from those of the Stone and Bronze Ages until the Archaic and Classical Periods. Among the temples, palaces and agora’s, the Asklepion, which were constructed in the course of one century, belonged to the big Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library. There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, Temple of Trajan and the third biggest library of antiquity.

Asklepion

was known under the name of "The Pergamum God of Health". Asclepius the deity health and medicine served the people for several hundred years; thus making Pergamum a medical center of very great importance. Famous medical Scholars, like Hippocrates and Galenus, were born in Pergamum and worked there

Drive to Hotel

At the end of the tour, drıve you back to your hotel.

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Your guide will have pre paid Skip-The-Line tickets for each site to avoid long ticket queues. The entrance fee used can be paid to the tour guidemcash in Dolar, Euro or Turkish lira. Port: You will be greeted with a sign your name is written on
  • Hotels: Lobby of the hotel

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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