Type: Day Trip
Operated: Everyday
Guided in: English
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Starting Time: 04:30(approx.)
Duration: 14 hours
Starting Location: Istanbul
Tour Code: TT1506
Highlights

We offer you a daily Pergamum Tour from Istanbul by plane. During the tour you will be introduced withthe following sights: Acropolis, from where the “Altar of Zeus” a monumental work of Greek art, built by King EumenesII of the Attalid Dynasty,  the “Acropolis” and “Asclepion”, an ancient ruined hospital where Galen, the “Father of Surgery” founded the modern health principles, the “massive Red Basilica” a former temple to Egyptian gods and the “Museum”. Pergamum had one of the richest libraries in the world and was one of the major centres of medicine and healing.

Tour Details

You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to airport for the flight to Izmir, then you will be picked up from the airport with our luxury buses and drive to Pergamum. Pergamum was one of the most beautiful cities of the ancient world. The sculptors and architects of Pergamum were known as the finest in the Hellenistic world. During our visit our guests will have chance to visit and experience all these precious ruins of the antique ruins.As soon as we arrive at Pergamum we visit the Acropolis, Asclepion and the Red Basilica. Acropolis and Asclepion are listed among the top 100 historical sites in the Mediterranean. It is also home to one of the seven churches of the Apocalypse. Most of the extraordinary buildings and monuments on the site date back to the time of Eumenes II. On our Pergamum Tour we will visit:

  • The ancient Pergamon, which once the ancient world's major power
  • The Acropolis
  • The library which once held more than 200,000 books
  • Temple of Athena
  • Temple of Trojan
  • The original site of the Altar of Zeus ( Now at BERLIN MUSEUM )
  • The Gymnasium situated on terraces
  • The lower Agora
  • The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000
  • Temple of Dionysus
 After visiting the sights listed above, your return journey to get your hotel in Istanbul will start.

Please Note

  • by Cash(TL, EUR, USD OR GBP) during the tour.
  • by Credit Card during the tour. 
  • Available Cards: Visa, Master, Amerikan Exspress.

Inclusions

  • Return Flight Tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • All admission fee
  • English speaking guide
  • Safe Drivers
  • Air-conditioned transportation by Disinfected Tour Bus
  • 4 Course Lunch.(Vegeterian Menu is available)
  • V.A.T. 

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Booking Terms and Conditions

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 30 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Cancellations will be accepted in writing up to 48 hours before the tour departure with no charge,but last minute cancelations or no shows will be charged in full.Alternatively for any other services or for tailor-made itineraries and quotations, without obligation, just complete the Request Form or email us: info@travelinturkey.com - now for a fast response.