Uncover age-old healing techniques used by ancient Greeks, meander past the ruins of amphitheaters, libraries, and gymnasiums, and listen to intriguing commentary about Pergamum's past as you visit with an experienced guide and history buff on this full-day tour with flights from Istanbul.

Wake up early and catch a ride from your hotel to the airport, where you can take off on a short flight to Izmir. Settle into a comfortable shuttle and cruise to Pergamum's well-preserved archaeological sights to spend a day strolling between the grand columns of Greek ruins. At the Aesculapium, find out what Greeks favored as healing methods, like soaking in spring waters, and then continue on to investigate other sites around the Acropolis.

Discover mythology at the Temple of Zeus, games at the Upper and Lower Gymnasium, and academia at the Library of Pergamum. See the steep seating at the Hellenistic Theater and imagine steam rising from the pools at the Roman baths. Along the way, recharge with a tasty lunch served in a scenic setting, and catch a convenient lift back to the airport for your return flight to Istanbul in the evening.