Pergamum Acropolis & Asclepion
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Port
Izmir, Turkey
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Drive north for about two hours through beautiful countryside to the ancient city of Bergama, first settled by the Greeks in the 8th century BC.
Take the cable car up to the Pergamum Acropolis, which stands at a lofty elevation of 902 feet. It was once surrounded by three walls and had many public and private buildings, including temples and palaces, but very little remains today.
The Library of Pergamum was second in ancient times only to the library in Alexandria, Egypt. Because of this great library, many scholars and teachers lived in this cultured city, and parchment paper was invented here.
You'll also view the Temple of Trajan, built by Hadrian.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant where you will try some traditional Turkish dishes -- it's hard to go wrong!
Pause at the ancient healing center of Asclepion -- a complex built to honor the god of medicine, Asclepio.
Please note: Travel time is approximately two hours each way. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The Acropolis at Pergamum is accessed by cable car. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water.