Travel from Antalya to the “Cotton Palace” of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Apollo temple, the Roman baths, the agora and other sites. Enjoy lunch and a swim in the soothing thermal waters.

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Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup is available from centrally-located accommodations in Antalya
Small group: Limited to 14 participants

Highlights

Marvel at the cascading snow-white terraced cliffs of Pamukkale
Explore the site of ancient Hierapolis
Swim in the soothing thermal pools at Pamukkale

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Your full day excursion begins in the early morning when you’re picked up at your Antalya hotel and begin the drive to Pamukkale. After a lunch break you’ll visit the cascading snow-white terraced cliffs of this mysterious Cotton Palace. The calcite-laden waters that had created this unreal landscape come from springs located in a 200-meter high cliff that overlooks the plain. Marvel at the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and the series of terraced basins created by these waters. At the end of the 2nd century B.C. the kings of Pergamon established the thermal spa of Hierapolis. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments can be seen at the site. The temples were significant trade centers for ancient Hierapolis. See the Roman theater, the Apollo temple, Roman baths, fountains and the agora. After the tour, have a chance to swim in thermal pools. An additional option is to swim in Cleopatra’s Pool, for an extra fee.

Includes

Round-trip hotel transfers
Professional guide
Lunch
Hierapolis Museum

Drinks
Cleopatra’s Pool entry
Museum entry
Personal expenses

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking

Know before you go

The pickup time is approximate and is based on your hotel location. Please contact the local operator to arrange the pick-up time at your hotel.
Expected drop-off time is approximately 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Please note that pick-up is not available from Serik, Belek, Alanya, Side, Manavgat, Beldibi or Kemer
A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to operate

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Overall rating

4 /5

based on 200 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4/5
Safety
4.2/5

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A very nice outing, all in all, to visit the travertine terraces and Hieropolis. Unfortunately there was not much water at the end of April, so not all the pools were filled at Pamukkale, but it was still quite spectacular. Hieropolis was a lot bigger than we had expected, so that took a bit of time to explore. Lunch was the least enjoyable. It would have been better to lower the price and exclude lunch, so that we can choose our own restaurant/food.

May 4, 2022

J’ai bien aimer cet excursion surtout l’endroit où y a les bassins d’eau clair pour faire des superbes photos mais juste le point négatif c’est le repas inclus dedans ou il n’y avais pas grand chose dans L’assiette et le dessert non parlons pas sinon super découverte des paysages pour faire des belles photos

April 23, 2022

It's a bit of a drive from Antalya, about 3-4 hours, each way. However lunch was good, it was at a little cafe right outside Pamukkale. Pamukkale and Hierapolis were really lovely. No you will not see the water like in the pictures, but there are some basins that have water in. Even so it is really beautiful. Cleopatra's pool was extra but really awesome.

December 18, 2021

Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour & Lunch

Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour & Lunch

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