Private Pergamon Day Trip from Istanbul with Flights
Private Pergamon Day Trip from Istanbul with Flights
Start with early morning pickup from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport. Take the morning flight to Izmir and upon arrival, your guide will meet you in the arrivals hall and take you to Pergamon.Once at the archaeological site embark on a guided tour. See the majestic acropolis, which was modelled after the Acropolis of Athens.
Discover steep slopes of the Theatre of Pergamon which once could accommodate around 10,000 people, and is the steepest theatre of its kind. Enjoy the panoramic views from the hilltop overlooking the site.Later, explore the famous Sanctuary of Asclepius, located in the valley. reputed to have received visions from the Greek God of Medicine, Asclepius, in order to cure their ailments.After lunch visit the Red Basilica where you can see many original artefacts found on the site.
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Izmir
To go to Pergamon we will pass by izmir city
Pergamon Antik Kenti
Pergamum, Greek Pergamon, ancient Greek city in Mysia, situated 16 miles from the Aegean Sea on a lofty isolated hill on the northern side of the broad valley of the Caicus (modern Bakır) River. The site is occupied by the modern town of Bergama,
2 hoursThe Acropolis
Follow the signs to the Akropolis. From the Bergama Museum at the center of Bergama, it’s over 5 km (3 miles) to the top of the hill along a narrow road that winds around the hill. A gate near the bottom of the hill is closed during the night to prevent access to the site.
2 hoursThe Asklepion
This was once an active market street, with shops lining both sides of the street. The acropolis of Pergamum is clearly visible on its hilltop to the east
2 hoursRed Basilica (Kizil Avlu)
Faced with marble and surrounded by a colonnade, the huge building looked very different in Roman times. A stream ran beneath it in stone channels, its waters used for ritual bathing and ablutions.
1 hourIncluded
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Parking Fees
- Entrance Fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Round Trip Flight Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Red Basilica (Kizil Avlu)
- Entry/Admission - Pergamon Antik Kenti
- Entry/Admission - The Acropolis
- Entry/Admission - The Asklepion
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.