Private Daily Pergamon Tour

When pick you up,we have approximately two hours drive.On the way stop for a break,then proceed to Pergamon which is located in the western part of Turkey,near the modern town of Bergama.It was the capital of the Hellenistic kingdom of Pergamon that was founded in the 3th century B.C.With the king Attalos III, in 133, Pergamon became part of Roman empire and continued to hold its importance during The Byzantine era.The ancient city consists of the lower town and the acropolis perched on a high cliff, overlooking the plain. Today the remains of the ancient town make the site one of the major attractions of the ancient world. Before lunch we visit Red Basilica.It was first built for honor of gods Serapis and Isis at the time of Emperor Hadrian in 2nd century A.D. The basilica is called the “red courtyard” by people because of its large courtyard and the whole structure being made up of red brick.It was later converted into a Byzantine church which became a religious center for Christians. Now The Basilica is a high priority for tourists visiting Bergama. Asklepion is an ancient healing centre in Pergamon which was named after the healing God Asclepius.Asklepion was a mixture between a medical centre and spa with the facilities where the sick could relax and enjoy themselves with recreational activities that took place in a 3500-seat theater.It was also the world’s first phychiatric hospital. Then we head on back to Selcuk&Kusadasi. End of the Tour.