19 reviews of Day Trip to Pergamum and Asklepion from Izmir
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Day Trip to Pergamum and Asklepion from Izmir. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Reviewed by Trisha, September 2012
This was an extremely interesting tour, worth the time and effort. The guide was very knowledgeable and very interesting. The area is amazing and full of history. Would recommend to anyone.
Reviewed by Manj, May 2012
We had a fantastic visit with a most articulate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to Pergamon and Asklepion. His expertise made this visit memorable for us. The pick up, the transport, lunch and everything else about the visit was also excellent. Thank you Viator.
Reviewed by Gabriele B, April 2012
I had a great day, thanks to my wonderful tour guide, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. Peramum offers breathtaking views and is especially beautiful in the spring, when the hills are covered with flowers.
Reviewed by Fabio D, Germany, March 2012
A cloudy Day in Pergamon,...that never mind, it`s such a interesting Place, were you can see so many Things. Also the Asklepion was great to visit! Thanks to my Guide Murat Y. he make the excursion to a special Day, with many interesting Information`s about the City! It was very exciting for me!
Reviewed by Phil D, October 2010
Reviewed by Raymond G, Philippines, December 2009
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Reviewed by jfehrenb, September 2012
Excellent archeological sites. Informative and impressive. Guide was very knowledgable but drove the vehicle "vigorously".
Reviewed by JAY M, June 2012
The driver and guide were very good, excellent information and very good with our 4 year old daughter, thank you
Reviewed by VacationFrog, December 2011
If you are staying in Izmir without a rental car and want to see these two amazing (worth seeing) historic ruins, a tour is the easiest way by far. Trains and buses make these spots difficult to reach. However for visiting Ephesus, taking the train yourself is simple.
As feedback I think this tour can be much improved, like by having drawings and maps to go along with the history lecture. It is challenging to "use your imagination" while walking around and listening to stories about people and buildings. The tour guide could easily create a one page guide to the history of the area with dates, names, and events that we can read in the van on the way up.
While the lunch spot was terrific, we never did stop at the museum as the tour itinerary listed (not a huge deal but it was not mentioned to us).
Reviewed by Frank B, USA, October 2007
Reviewed by Renae R, May 2012
I must admit that I was a little disappointed (and a bit concerned) when a black Renault with 2 men in it (without any obvious form of ID) showed up to take me on the "tour" I had booked on to. The voucher I received said that I would be in an air conditioned coach, so I guess I just assumed that I would be touring the sites with a group. The tour guide went to sleep for most of the trip to the site, so I was left wondering if I was actually being transported to an unpleasant situation rather than the tour I had been promised! He turned our to be a good tour guide with a great knowledge of the sites, so my day turned our great - although at times I did feel like I was being rushed along a little bit. I guess, as a single female traveler, it would have been much more comforting if I were notified that I was the only person on the tour, and that it was not a coach, but a car that would be picking me up. The guides should also be required to show their Professional Tour Guide ID, without being asked to.
