Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Tour from Antalya with Lunch
Description
Catch the opportunity to visit the renowned sites of Pamukkale with an unforgettable day trip from Antalya. Pamukkale is famous for its breathtaking natural wonders, thermal springs, and archaeological sites. This day trip offers a perfect blend of all three. Have fun, explore new places, relax, and learn fascinating facts about the history of Pamukkale while creating new memories with your loved ones. Discover the wonders of Hierapolis and Pamukkale with a small group and an expert English speaking tour guide! Relax in the therapeutic waters of Cleopatra's Pool. Hassle-free round-trip transport from your hotel. Enjoy your day without worrying about any hidden fees.
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Itinerary
Departing from Antalya in the early morning, a fully air-conditioned minibus will pick you up from your hotel. All transfers are made with comfortable and modern minibuses. Tour guide will welcome you and provide the final details of the schedule. After meeting the professional tour guide, your trip will start to Pamukkale, on the Unesco World Heritage List. We’ll first arrive to Korkuteli, a district of Antalya. Take a breakfast break in Korkuteli before visiting the cascading snow-white terraced cliffs of this mysterious cotton palace.
You'll take in panoramic views of Pamukkale and enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant.
Throughout the day, you will visit one of the area's most significant sites: the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hierapolis, or "holy city", was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Phrygia, located on top of hot springs in Southwest Anatolia. This ancient city, which was famous for its baths in historical times, is a civilization that has hosted many people who want to treat themselves. The ruins feature the Roman Amphitheater, Necropolis, an authentic historical center, St Philippe Basilica, and the Roman baths.
The Cleopatra’s Pool, nestled among the ruins of Hierapolis, boasts hot spring waters with renowned healing properties. The current pool's shape was formed by an earthquake in the 7th century AD, causing the marble portico with Ionic columns to collapse into the spring. These monumental pieces are still visible through the crystal-clear waters, providing a unique swimming experience. The spring water temperatures range between 36°C and 57°C, with a pH value of approximately 5.8. Rich in bicarbonates and sulfates, and containing small amounts of dissolved iron and trace radioactivity, the waters are safe for swimming. During the free time provided on the tour, you can enjoy swimming in the Cleopatra Pool.
Pamukkale Travertines, also known as the Cotton Castle, is another fascinating site you will visit during the day. The rock formations in Pamukkale contain hot spring with terraces of carbonate minerals that relax for bathing.This natural wonder is one of the most impressive and most photographed locations in the country. The dreamlike landscape is filled with fantastic stalactites and white terraces with flowing water. Take your time to stroll around and capture some stunning photos.
Feeling energized and relaxed, you will then board the minibus and return to Antalya. The tour finishes in the evening when you arrive back at your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-Pick up and drop off time may vary for the hotels in Kundu region. - the traveler needs to wait at the lobby of the hotel and the tour guide will pick them up and ask at the reception of the hotel
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
Reviews(257)
This tour is a must: soak your legs in thermal water surrounded by white rocks , Cleopatra’s pool with healing powers, visit the ruins. It’s a long tour day as it’s 3 hours away from Antalya but well worth it. Baran our guide made this special explaining history and some funny facts. You will really enjoy it!
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Very interesting, the guide was perfect, clear, and knowledgeable
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The site is full of tourists, it's impossible to take decent photos, the ruins are nice too, but the worst part remains Cleopatra's pool; you have to pay 12€ to get in even though it stinks and is full of grass moss. Absolutely too expensive! Positive point: our guide Baran who did his best to remain available to everyone and who kept the group entertained all day! 🙏
Thank you very much for your kind feedback regarding our guide and the organization of the tour. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. During the busy tourism season, Pamukkale can unfortunately become quite crowded, especially on weekends. We would also like to clarify that the entrance fee for Cleopatra’s Pool is not determined by us. It is set by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the payment does not go to us; the fee is charged by the Ministry. We would be very grateful if you could take these circumstances into consideration when evaluating our service. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
Our Pamukkale trip with Baran was absolutely fantastic! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ He was incredibly professional, friendly, punctual, and helpful throughout the entire journey. His excellent knowledge of the area, thoughtful guidance, and genuine care made our experience smooth, comfortable, and truly memorable. Baran went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed every moment and felt well taken care of. I would highly recommend Baran to anyone visiting Pamukkale—his service was exceptional, and he genuinely made our trip special. Thank you, Baran, for an unforgettable experience!
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This is an excellent tour. Our tour guide Baran was great. He provided us with a lot of information regarding Turkey, Pamukkala’s ancient history and some other fun facts :) This tour is long 12 hours but worth it, to swim in Cleopatra’s pool and walk through water on a white rock mountain, visit an ancient coliseum… Incredible!
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Very kind tour guide, beautiful places to see and lots of stop for shopping and eating
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Beautiful places to see and amazing tour guide.
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Thank you for your kind aura. Beautiful places.
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The road to Pamukkale is long, but with Baran, a friendly guide who takes the time to explain things, the time passes faster!
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It was a very nice experience with baran
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