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Before you go
Your trip to Bergama.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Bergama – Esmirna Destination Esmirna and Çeşme about 113 km from Esmirna
How to get there
Regional buses link the Izmir area to Bergama; check the arrival point and onward connections to the sites. By car, the town can be included in a trip along the Aegean coast.
How many days
A full day for the three complexes; an overnight stay allows you to spread visits into cooler parts of the day.
When to go
April to June and September to October are usually better for archaeology. July and August are very hot in the open sites, and winter can bring rain.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Car or taxi helps link the acropolis, the Asclepion and the town center. The archaeological areas are explored on foot, and the ascent may be serviced by a cable car depending on operation.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Bergama
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Morning
Pergamon on the terraces
Start at the acropolis to observe the theater and how the city is organized on the slope.
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Afternoon
Cure and cult in the lower town
Plan for the Asclepion and Kızıl Avlu, including travel between the sites.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Are Bergama and Pergamon the same place?
Bergama is the modern town associated with the remains of ancient Pergamon.
Does a single ticket cover all the sites?
Check each site and the ticket selected; the places have separate accesses.
Does the cable car eliminate all the climbs in Bergama?
It serves the approach to the heights when operating, but the archaeological route still involves changes in level.
Is Bergama worth spending the night?
An overnight stay allows visits at cooler times and a stroll through the modern town.