The Bergama Museum & the Red Basilica
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Port
Dikili (Pergamon), Turkey
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$130
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Cotton fields and olive trees line the route from the port at Dikili to Bergama, the modern-day city that is a spin-off of old Pergamum.
The drive takes approximately 45 minutes, and you'll take a quick orientation tour upon arrival; then, you will visit the impressive Bergama Museum. The facility houses more than 10,000 archaeological and ethnographic works. The archaeological artifacts belong to the Bronze, Archaic, Classic, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine eras. The ethnographic exhibits consist of Ottoman relics and articles from the Bergama region.
Your next stop is Pergamum's best-known landmark -- the Kizil Avlu (Red Basilica) temple made of red brick and dedicated to the Gods of Egypt. This temple lies in what is now the modern town of Bergama. Pergamum was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the Book of Revelation, and not for the best of reasons.
Return to the ship after your tour.
Please note: Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, and steps. Tour sequence may vary.