Full-Day Pergamon Acropolis Tour from Kusadasi, Selcuk or Izmir
10 hoursPergamonGroup tourDaily departures
Minimum 2 travellers.
- Direct operator priceBooked directly with us. We run the tour, so there is no commission on top.
- Guaranteed daily departuresYour dates run even if nobody else books.
Your route
- Starts and ends in KusadasiHotel pickup from about 08:00
- Moderate walkingUp to two to three hours on foot, with steps and uneven ground at some sites.
- Three hotel pickup areasKusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir
- Temples, library and hillside theatreUsual route around 08:00–18:00
- Acropolis admission coveredA licensed guide leads the visit
- Lunch break in BergamaChoose and pay for your own meal
- Group tourShared with other travellers, with a guide
Overview
Spend a day in Pergamon's upper city, from its temple terraces to the steep theatre above Bergama. Your guide, acropolis ticket and return hotel transport are included from Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir. Choose and pay for your own lunch during the Bergama break. Show more overviewShow less
Pergamon rises above Bergama on a hill lined with temple terraces and steep theatre seats. Walk through its upper city with a guide, from the marble columns of Trajan’s temple to the library remains and Great Altar foundations. The hillside setting is as much a part of the visit as the monuments.
Join from Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir, with acropolis admission and return hotel transport included. The usual Kusadasi schedule is around 08:00–18:00; timings vary by hotel location. After the ruins, stop in Bergama to choose and pay for lunch.
If your next stop is Istanbul and you are leaving Kusadasi or Selcuk, the 2-day Pergamon, Troy and Gallipoli journey to Istanbul adds one Canakkale hotel night and continues north instead of returning to your starting hotel.
Included for the acropolis visit
- Hotel pickup and returnTravel from one of the three collection areas.
- A licensed guideUnderstand the monuments and their hilltop setting.
- Acropolis admissionYour entrance fee is covered.
Itinerary
6 places to visit
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Pergamon’s hilltop monuments and a Bergama lunch break
Follow the temples, library and theatre across the acropolis terraces
Schedule
- 08:00Hotel collection for Pergamon
Meet the vehicle at your hotel in Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir for the journey to the acropolis.
Approximate Kusadasi pickup; Selcuk and central Izmir times depend on the route.
- 10:00Explore the acropolis with your guide
Follow the temple terraces, library area, altar foundations and theatre. Your site entrance ticket is covered.
Approximate visit start; hotel location and road conditions affect arrival.
Places you’ll visit
- Pergamon Acropolis
- Temple of Trajan
- Sanctuary of Athena
- Library of Pergamon
- Great Altar terrace
- Theatre of Pergamon
About these 6 places
- Pergamon Acropolis
- Explore the terraces of the upper city above Bergama, linking its temples, palace area and public buildings with views over the plain.
- Temple of Trajan
- See the marble columns and broad platform, including the supporting structure built to create space on the hillside.
- Sanctuary of Athena
- Follow the remains of the sanctuary beside the library, one of the central places of worship in the upper city.
- Library of Pergamon
- Trace the foundations of the library rooms as your guide explains their role in the city. The visit is to the archaeological remains.
- Great Altar terrace
- See the foundations on the terrace where the altar once stood. They show its position within the acropolis; the complete altar is no longer here.
- Theatre of Pergamon
- Look down the steep seating from the upper terrace. Going farther into the seating involves additional steps along the open visitor route.
- 14:00Choose lunch in Bergama
Take about an hour in the town below the ruins to find somewhere to eat. Pay for your meal and drinks separately.
Approximate break time after the guided visit.
- 15:30Travel back towards your hotel
Leave Bergama for the return journey, with a rest stop along the road.
Approximate departure; visits and local traffic affect the schedule.
- 18:00Finish at your starting hotel
The included return transfer ends at your hotel in Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir.
Approximate return; arrival depends on hotel location and traffic.
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What's included
Included6
- Hotel pickup and return in Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir
- Licensed guide for the Pergamon Acropolis visit
- All six listed archaeological stops
- Pergamon Acropolis admission
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included4
- Lunch during the Bergama break
- Drinks
- Hotel accommodation
- Personal expenses
Compare packages
For another archaeological day from Kusadasi or Selcuk, choose between Pergamon’s hilltop city, Ephesus and a three-site Ionian route; only this Pergamon option also collects from central Izmir.
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| Comparison | This tourFull-Day Pergamon Acropolis Tour from Kusadasi, Selcuk or IzmirSpend the day exploring one hilltop city, with its temple terraces, library remains and steep theatre above Bergama. | Full-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with Virgin Mary’s HouseChoose Ephesus for its marble streets and Library of Celsus, together with Mary’s chapel and the Artemis sanctuary. | Full-Day Priene, Miletos and Didyma Tour from Kusadasi or SelcukExplore three separate ancient sites in a full day, from Priene’s hillside ruins to the Apollo temple at Didyma. |
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| Sites visited | Pergamon Acropolis: temples, library, altar terrace and theatre | Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis | Priene, Miletos and Didyma |
| Hotel pickup and return | Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir | Kusadasi or Selcuk | Kusadasi or Selcuk |
| Usual schedule | Around 08:00–18:00 from Kusadasi; other pickup areas vary | Around 08:30–15:30 | Around 09:00–17:30 |
| Guide and admission | Licensed guide and acropolis admission included | Licensed guide and listed site admissions included | Licensed guide and all three site admissions included |
| Lunch | Restaurant break in Bergama; meal and drinks paid separately | Restaurant lunch included; drinks separate | Restaurant lunch included; drinks separate |
| From price | €214per person | €118per person | €186per person |
| View tour: Full-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with Virgin Mary’s House | View tour: Full-Day Priene, Miletos and Didyma Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk |
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Good to know
Choose your pickup location and prepare for the hilltop walk.
Please note
- The usual day runs approximately 08:00–18:00. Pickup and return vary between Kusadasi, Selcuk and central Izmir, with traffic and seasonal conditions affecting the times.
- Add your hotel name and address when booking. The tour returns to your starting hotel and requires no checkout.
- Lunch and drinks are separate with every option. The Bergama break gives you time to choose a restaurant.
- The hilltop site has slopes, steps and uneven stone paths. Wear closed walking shoes with good grip.
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- You can view the theatre from the upper terrace. Descending into the seating involves steep steps; stay within the areas open to visitors.
- Bring water, a hat and sun protection for the exposed acropolis.
- The itinerary focuses on Pergamon; Troy and Ephesus are separate excursions. No hotel night is included.
- A minimum of two people is required for a booking.
What to bring
- Closed walking shoes
- Drinking water
- Hat and sun protection
Questions travellers ask
Can I join from central Izmir?
Yes. Hotel pickup and return are available in central Izmir, Selcuk and Kusadasi. Give your hotel details when booking; collection and arrival times depend on its location.
How does the lunch break work?
After the acropolis visit, take about an hour in Bergama to choose somewhere to eat. Your meal and drinks are paid separately with every tour option.
Must I climb down the theatre steps?
You can see the theatre from the upper terrace. Descending into the seating means using steep steps, so choose how far to go and keep to the open visitor route.
What is the terrain like?
The acropolis spreads across a hill, with slopes, steps and uneven stone between the ruins. Closed walking shoes, water and sun protection are useful.
Will I return to the same hotel?
Yes. The day finishes at your starting hotel in Kusadasi, Selcuk or central Izmir. There is no hotel move or overnight stay in this itinerary.
Is this tour run as a group or a private tour?
- Group
- Private
You choose when you check availability.
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