Full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Selcuk or Kusadasi

Overview

Enjoy a one day excursion that brings together the wonders of nature and of the ancient world and a perfect extension to your stay in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Explore the picturesque Pamukkale. Visit the ruins of UNESCO site of Hierapolis including the largest Necropolis of ancient Anatolia. Walk in the natural white travertine terraces.Take the optional lifetime chance to swim in the antique Cleopatra's Pool.

Itinerary

1. Kusadasi

   Explore the healing waters of the travertines and Hierapolis of Pamukkale on this day tour. Be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk and take a three hours drive enjoying the views of the countryside.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale

   Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is one of the natural wonders of Turkey, a hillside of white terraces or travertines formed over thousands of years by the minerals bubbling up through hot springs feed from the depths of the earth. Start exploring the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is unique from all other ancient cities in being built not on earth or rock but on solid limestone layers formed by mineral rich waters that flowed for millennia over this raised level plateau. Hierapolis means “sacred city” and it was given this name because of the large number of temples located here.Today, the theatre, the Temple of Apollo and the Necropolis are among the most significant sites of interest in Hierapolis. During the tour you will see the Necropolis (Cemetery) of Hierapolis, one of the largest ancient burial sites in Anatolia; a Roman bath, the Gate of Domitian, the main street of the ancient city, the Byzantium Gate and the Ploutonion.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

3. Pamukkale Thermal Pools

   Enjoy the healing waters of Pamukkale and walk in the natural warm water terraces, which were formed by running warm water rich in calcium. The temperature of the water is about 35 Celsius year round. You will have the chance to see the gleaming white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, located next to the ruins of Hierapolis. The extraordinary effect is created when the water from the hot springs sheds the minerals it contains as it flows down the slopes, leaving deposits of limestone. The layers of white calcium carbonate, built up in steps on the plateau, gave the site its name of 'cotton castle'. Take the OPTIONAL chance to have a swim at the antique pool of Cleopatra's.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

4. Pamukkale

   Enjoy a local lunch after the tour and take the chance to have look at the Turkish traditional handcrafts.

   · 1 h

5. Kusadasi

   At the end of a memorable day you'll be dropped back to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk around 18.30 - 19.00 pm.

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Meeting point might be arranged depending on the locaiton of the hotel after the booking. Pick up time for Selcuk hotels is between 07.30 - 07.45 am Pick up time for Kusadasi hotels is between 07.30 - 07.45 am. Please confirm the exact pick up time and location one day prior to departure.

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Suggested to bring swimming suit, towel, sunscreen and extra clothes
• Attention needed while walking in the travertines. The ground is mostly slippery.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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