Columns of the Temple of Athena at Assos above the Aegean

Archaeology & History · Recommended tour · 4 days

The Ancient Aegean: Troy, Assos & Pergamon

Homer's Troy, the clifftop city where Aristotle taught, and Pergamon, one of the great capitals of the Hellenistic world: this private tour from Istanbul follows the ancient Aegean coast through some of the most storied sites in Turkey, with the sea never far away.

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Duration4 days · 3 nights
Route2 destinations
StylePrivate tour from Istanbul
PriceFrom €2,340 per person

The route

2 destinations, one smooth route

1 Çanakkale 2 nights
2 Bergama 1 night

Sites you visit

Troy
Assos
Pergamon

1Çanakkale · Troy2Bergama · PergamonAssos

Every stop can be lengthened or shortened, and other places added.

A wooden walkway past the ancient walls of Troy

The steep theatre and acropolis of Pergamon from above

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day1
From Istanbul to Çanakkale
Your private guide and driver collect you in Istanbul for the drive through the countryside of northwestern Turkey, with breaks along the way. In Çanakkale, stroll the waterfront and learn why the Dardanelles, the narrow strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara, has been fought over since antiquity.
Overnight in Çanakkale
Day2
Troy: archaeology and the world of Homer
Explore Troy, one of the most famous archaeological sites on earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its layers record nine cities built one on top of another over some 4,000 years, and your guide untangles which of them might be the Troy of the Iliad. Then visit the excellent Troy Museum to see the finds.
Overnight in Çanakkale
Day3
Assos: ancient philosophy on the Aegean coast
Drive south along the coast to Assos, perched on a volcanic hill above the sea. Climb to the Temple of Athena for views across to the Greek island of Lesbos, and hear how Aristotle lived and taught here for three years. Continue to the Bergama area.
Overnight in Bergama or Ayvalık
Day4
Pergamon: a centre of Hellenistic culture
Ride up to the acropolis of Pergamon, home to one of the greatest libraries of the ancient world. See the steepest theatre in the Greek world, the temples and the palaces of its kings, and learn how this small kingdom became a giant of art and learning. Then a private transfer to İzmir Airport or another agreed destination.

Price

From €2,340 per person

Per person, based on two people travelling together and sharing a double room.

Opening hours and access to some sites can change; your guide adjusts the order of visits where needed.
The duration can be extended and other sites or regions added to the programme.

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Included

3 nights in quality hotels, in a double room with breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver every day
Professional private English-speaking guide every day
Fuel and all vehicle expenses
Private pick-up in Istanbul and drop-off at İzmir Airport

Not included

Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums
Lunches and dinners
Drinks and personal expenses
International and domestic flights
Any services not listed as included

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The Ancient Aegean: Troy, Assos & Pergamon, from €2,340 per person. Per person, based on two people travelling together and sharing a double room.

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