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Overview
the Spectacular Pergamon & Asclepion Tour from Kusadasi & Selcuk Hotels is a full-day tour that takes you to two of the most impressive ancient sites in Turkey.
The tour will start with a pick-up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk in the morning. Then, you'll be driven to Pergamon, which is located about 1.5 hours away.
Once you arrive, your guide will take you on a walking tour of the ancient city and show you its most important landmarks, including the Altar of Zeus, the Theatre, the Library, the Temple of Athena, and the Gymnasium.
After exploring Pergamon, you'll head to the nearby Asclepion, an ancient healing center dedicated to the god of medicine, Asclepius. Here, you'll learn about the site's history and see the remains of the medical facilities, including the Roman baths, the temple of Asclepius, and the underground passageways.
At the end of the tour, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.
What's included
Pick Up & Drop Off
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Insurance
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Personal Expenses
Food & Drinks
Entrance Fees
Cable Car to Acropolis
What to expect
Pergamon Ancient City
3h · Admission ticket not included
Your guide and driver will pick you up and then journey to Pergamon.
You will visit the breathtaking Acropolis, which was modelled after the site in Athens. The beautiful view from the hill-top will give you a great panorama of the surroundings.
Marvel at the impressive Athenaeum library once held 200,000 volumes, which Mark Antony later offered to Cleopatra as a wedding present. The Temple of Trojan is a huge marble building that has been partially reconstructed from the original pieces found on the site.
Pergamon Amphitheater
2h · Admission ticket not included
Following on from this you will discover the famous Sanctuary of Asclepius, located down in the valley from the Acropolis. A sacred fountain where people with health problems could bathe can be found here and legend has it that Asclepius would then give them a vision and explain how they could be cured.
After a delicious lunch with Turkish specialities, you will have the opportunity to visit the Archeological Museum of Pergamon where you can see many original artefacts found on the site.
At the end of the day, we will enjoy an easy drive through the countryside. Please note that your tour may change the order in which you visit sites.
The Asklepion
45m · Admission ticket not included
A sacred fountain where people with health problems could bathe can be found here and legend has it that Asclepius would then give them a vision and explain how they could be cured.
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit a traditional carpet weaving village to discover the art of handmade Turkish carpets, watch local artisans at work, and learn about centuries-old weaving techniques and natural dyes. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients in a peaceful village setting, offering an authentic taste of Turkish hospitality and cuisine.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick-up: Your guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk at the scheduled time of the tour.
Drop-off: At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Asclepion entrance fee is 13 € per person. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Acropol entrance fee is 15 € per person. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
GUARANTEED RETURN ON TIME TO CRUISE
If you are staying in Ozdere hotels, you should pay extra 20 euro for transfer both way.
If you are staying in Guzelcamli hotels, you should pay extra 20 euro for transfer both way.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
