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The full day Pergamum tour includes
- Pick-up from the Izmir Port or from your hotel
- Visit of Acropolis, Red Basilica
- Following the lunch break, continue for Asclepion
- By the end of the tour drive back to Izmir Port
or to your hotel.
Duration: approx. 8 hours |
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WHAT YOU VISIT
Pergamum - including Acropolis, Asclepion and the Red Basilica. Famed for its great library, the citizens of ancient Pergamum invented parchment for writing when the supply of papyrus was cut off. Pergamum's Asclepion was the most famous classical medical center. |
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Acropolis - It was built on an extremely steep hill, approached by a winding road ascending some 300m. In this uniquely designed city, religious, official, social and commercial buildings are all found side-by-side. |
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Asclepion - Asclepion translates as 'place of Aesklepios', the son of Apollo and the god of healing and health, and was an important health center in Greco-Roman times. |
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Red Basilica - In the Byzantine period, it was turned into a church by extensive remodeling, especially to the apse sections, and was dedicated to the St. John. In early Christianity, it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St. John in the Book of Revelation, who referred to it as the throne of the Devil. |
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WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From Izmir, you travel north to Pergamum, passing trough the city, arrive in Acropolis and continue to visit Red Basilica with Asclepion. Pergamum had received the third letter of the seven letters of the St. John to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. |
SPECIAL NOTES |
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Visiting
Pergamum includes walking approximately 1 mile over uneven and
cobblestone surfaces with inclines and steps. Comfortable walking shoes,
comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent are
recommended. Guests should watch their step at all
times in order to
avoid injuries. |
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Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; we recommend
that you drink a lot of water and use suitable sun protection. |
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The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation,
lunch and VAT. |
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Approximate time to reach to Pergamum is appx. 1 hour. |
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Rates are based on per person. |
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2 pax |
4 pax |
6 pax |
8 pax |
10 pax |
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99$ pp |
89$ pp |
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As the number of participant increases the certain amount of discount will be applied. |
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Please contact us for your group requests. |
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Children 0-6 ages are free. |
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In the
event of cancellation, written notice must be received by Meander Travel
at least three days before the arrival in order to receive the full
refund. |
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In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply. |
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