For the holidaymakers who are passionate about sightseeing, Turkey is the place to be. The country demonstrates an incredible long history with sites from different historical periods and ages. During your holidays in Kusadasi you may join a fully private and exclusive sightseeing tour towards Pergamum and the Asclepion. Unfold the history of these sites and spend some quality time with your friends or family. This full day Kusadasi Pergamon & Asklepion Tour enables you to avoid the crowds and enjoy a fully private sightseeing experience.
As this is a private tour, you are free to choose the day and the starting time of this excursion. Therefore, on the pre-scheduled time, a comfortable and fully air conditioned car will pick you up from your hotel. An experienced and professional guide will be with you during this excursion and offer you interesting insights about the sites. The guide will also be responsible to assist you and ensure that you enjoy a smooth and pleasurable experience.
At first, you will visit Pergamum, which is 2 hours and 30 minutes away from Kusadasi. This city used to be one of the most important capital centres of the ancient world. Its history started during the stone and bronze ages and passed also through the archaic and classical eras. Among the most interesting ruins are temples, palaces and the Asclepion. Another interesting highlight is the acropolis with the Zeus’ Altar and the biggest library of the ancient times. During your visit there, the tour guide will offer you an interesting briefing regarding the history and the importance of this site.
After that, you will have a delicious and freshly-made lunch at a local restaurant. Relax and taste some typical recipes of the area during this break. It is important to note that since this excursion is private, you are free to choose the restaurant and the meal you wish to have.
With the fully air conditioned bus, you will then transferred to the second stop of this excursion, at the infamous Asclepion. At this location, during the ancient times, people were treated for several health-related issues. For this reason, Pergamum is characterized as one of the top medical centres of the ancient world. It is important to note that infamous ancient doctors, such as Hippocrates and Galinus were born there and practise medicine.
By the end of your last sightseeing stop, the bus will start driving you back to Kusadasi. Return to your hotel is expected during the afternoon. At that time, you will be full of great emotions and new images from this incredible journey in time.
