- Bergama - The goddess of love and beauty, a city dedicated to Aphrodite, had over 200,000 visitors last year, and signs show that it is about to increase. It is one of the few settlements that have survived invasions and devastation throughout the ages but reoccupy itself on the merits of its strategic location and was included in 2014 on UNESCO’s UNESCO World Heritage List. Pergamon prehistory goes back to the second millennium BC, as confirmation of the findings from the excavations held. The town survived Alexander the Great’s Persian domination and conquest. The brilliant phase of its history lasted nearly one hundred fifty years when, in the third and second centuries BC, it was the capital for the Kingdom of Pergamon. One of the world’s largest libraries was constructed here, and the city was converted into a centre of healing. The arts were also flourishing and the city became especially famous for its splendid sculptures. Pergamon kept its importance during the Roman era.
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
Embrace a journey towards the historic Greek city of Pergamon, situated in Bergama. This city was once an epicenter of culture and stood as the temporary capital of Roman Asia. Discover the treasures within the Upper Acropolis such as the Pergamon Library, a renowned institution of the ancient era, the steep Theatre, the Temple of Dionysus, the Upper Agora and the Roman Bath’s. Within the Lower Acropolis, witness Gymnasiums, the Temple of Demeter, the House of Attalus and the Lower Agora. Following a delightful serving of Turkish cuisine, explore the Bergama Archaeological Museum and the Asclepion, also known as the Sanctuary of Asclepius. This was the inception point of the first mental health facility, dedicated to the Health God, Asclepius. The trip will end with a return to Izmir.
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