Small-Group Full Day Pergamum and Asklepion Tour from Izmir
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Small-Group Full Day Pergamum and Asklepion Tour from Izmir
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8 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
See unbelievable ruins and some of Turkey’s best archaeological sites during this guided day trip to Pergamum and Asklepion from Izmir. Discover the 4th century city of Pergamum home to one of the largest ancient libraries, the impressive Altar of Zeus and the inclined Theatre of Anatolia. You will see the Roman Medical Center remnants of Asklepion where Galen, a famous physician, completed his finest work.
- Day Trip to Pergamum and Asklepion from Izmir
- Explore Pergamum, one of the finest archeological sites in Turkey
- Visit the monumental Altar of Zeus and the Archeological Museum of Bergama
- Enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch
- English-speaking local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
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After your meet your guide at your central Izmir hotel, head by air-conditioned coach to Pergamum a cultural epicenter of the East Roman Empire. With your local guide, explore one of Turkey’s best archaeological sites. Start by discovering the Acropolis ruins including the historic library, the Temples of Dionysos and Trojan and marvel at the extreme incline of the Theatre of Anatolia.
Next, delve deep into Greek culture as you admire the beautifully carved devils and God at the gargantuan Altar of Zeus. Then, observe the Sanctuary of Demeter and the Gymnasium which rests on plateaus and the old Agora.
Break for a tasty lunch of traditional Turkish fare and then head to the Archaeological Museum of Bergama. Afterwards, visit Asklepion home to this ancient city’s Medical Center. Learn about the early psychological treatments conducted here and how they were devoted to the Asklepios, the God of health.
Finally, hop in your coach and return to your Izmir hotel.
Next, delve deep into Greek culture as you admire the beautifully carved devils and God at the gargantuan Altar of Zeus. Then, observe the Sanctuary of Demeter and the Gymnasium which rests on plateaus and the old Agora.
Break for a tasty lunch of traditional Turkish fare and then head to the Archaeological Museum of Bergama. Afterwards, visit Asklepion home to this ancient city’s Medical Center. Learn about the early psychological treatments conducted here and how they were devoted to the Asklepios, the God of health.
Finally, hop in your coach and return to your Izmir hotel.
Itinerary
On the Acropolis there are numerous remains including the celebrated Library, the steepest Theatre of Anatolia, the Temples of Trojan and Dionysos, the place of the monumental Altar of Zeus famous with the relief of God and devils, the Sanctuary of Demeter, the Gymnasium situated on terraces and the lower Agora.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
After a delicious lunch with Turkish specialties, you will visit the Archaeological Museum of Bergama.
Proceed to the Medical Center of the ancient world, Asklepion where the first psychological treatment had been used and which was dedicated to the God of Health, Asklepios.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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