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'VISIT TO PERGAMO': Excursion in Izmir

Departure from the port of Izmir for an itinerary of great historical interest which will take us, in more or less 2 hours, to Pergamum.The main centre, together with Alexandria, of the Hellenistic civilisation in the East and capital of the Roman province of Asia, Pergamum enjoyed over three centuries of economical prosperity which resulted in exceptional cultural and artistic development.It is possible to appreciate the ability of Greek and Roman architects in developing this challenging location to the urbanistic requirements of a great capital city. We visit the "ASKELEPION" complex built to honour ASCLEPIO, god of medicine (ESCULAPIO for the Romans), former place of worship and therapeutical centre among the most celebrated in the ancient world. We then reach the ACROPOLIS by using return cable car ride which dominates dominating the surrounding plain from a height of 275m. Originally fenced by three walls, of which few traces remain, on this rocky spur many temples, palaces, public and private buildings were erected. There will be some free time in a typical shop. The excursion will be completed by a scenic tour of the of the city of Izmir.
When would you like to leave? June 2013 - July 2013 - August 2013 - September 2013 - October 2013
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Adult € 79.00
Child (4-14 old) € 55.30
Length 8 1/2 hours approximately
Level Moderate Moderate
Type Cultural Cultural
Good for shopping Good for shopping
Meal included Meal included
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Pease note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the foot excursion to the Acropolis. Order of the walking and bus tours may be reversed. Cable Car / Teleferik (3 x 8 pax) between Red Hall and Entrance Gate of Acropolis will be used.