When it comes to natural wonders, Pamukkale in Turkey stands in a league of its own. This extraordinary destination, also known as the "Cotton Castle," is a surreal masterpiece created by nature itself. Once known as Hierapolis famous for healing thermal/mineral baths and beautiful snow-white petrified waterfalls. In the area, there are 17 hot water springs in which the temperature ranges from 35 to 100 celcius. The panoramic views from the terraces are nothing short of breathtaking. Bring your camera to capture the beauty of Pamukkale from different angles. The juxtaposition of white terraces against the lush green landscape is a photographer's dream.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $800.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Very early morning before sunrise, we will pick you up from your hotel/address and arrange the transfer service to İstanbul airport. Arrival at the Airport after your check inn, you will take first flight available from İstanbul airport to Denizli Airport. Driver will wait for you at the arrival exit gate with your name on signboard and drive to Ephesus sight. You will be meet & greeted by your tour guide and join the group tour . Tour starting times generally between 10:00hrs - 16:00hrs.
Our tour starts with a visit to Karahayit, tranquil little village about 10km away from Pamukkale Travetines. Well known for red coloured small cliffs with hot mineral water coming from its main source in every season of the year is 58 ºC and it is a unique health source with its rich minerals.
Pamukkale's thermal waters have been renowned for their therapeutic properties for centuries. As you wander through these natural pools, you can dip your feet into the warm, mineral-rich waters, allowing you to experience the soothing and revitalizing effects for yourself. You will have plenty time to walk on the white cliffs of Pamukkale or swim in these water ponds over the white cliffs.
Adjacent to the terraces lies the ancient city of Hierapolis, an archaeological wonder dating back to Roman times. Explore the remarkably preserved ruins, including a grand theater, monumental gates, and an impressive necropolis. The city offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who lived here centuries ago.
One of Pamukkale's unique attractions is the Cleopatra Pool, named after the famous Egyptian queen. Legend has it that Cleopatra herself swam in these mineral-rich waters. Take a refreshing dip in this pool amidst the ancient columns, a truly magical experience
At the end of the tour, which will be just before the sunset, your guide will assist you to meet back with driver and driver will take you back to Denizli Airport. You will be boarding the first available flight back to İstanbul. On your arrival back to İstanbul airport driver will meet you and take you back to your hotel/address.
We pick up guests from hotel or preferred pick up point.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by Flight lasts about 15–16 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $708 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $800. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 AM.
Children aged 3–17 pay from $606, adults from $708. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up guests from hotel or preferred pick up point. Pickup points include Harbour Suites Old City, Atlantis Royal Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Funland Travel.
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Our tour guide Yasemin was just incredible! Her passion for the city and the culture was infectious. Spent the entire day patiently explaining the history of each site and made entire day so much exciting for our family. Thank you so much my dear!
Such an incredible experience. My entire trip to Turkey was built around seeing Pammukale and the terrace pools and it was absolutely stunning to see in person. The company was really great getting all the info making arrangements. Our guide Ali Sadie and driver made the most of the trip and got a lot out of the tour, very knowledgeable of the area. Kinda wish we got to spend a bit more time at the pools, but we did cover a lot of ground at the theater and the Hierapolis. Amazing job, and really great tour to take. Thank you!
Considering the whole tour by foot and still very enjoyable. Our tour guide was absolutely outstanding and very knowledgeable. We had a fantastic day walking through history and had some really good food. The entire day were just perfect and definitely recommend.
Everything was good, our tour started with very early morning departure from Istanbul. The team shared this information with us before and this give us time to organise our food for the morning. Our tour guide were very helpful throughout the excursion, very knowledgeable with the history and culture. Pamukkale is worth a visit, I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see some great sights.
A very nice business guide, it enlightened us a We were joined to group of 6 more people, our guide was very experienced and made the tour very interesting. He encouraged us to ask lots of questions and took his to share so many information about the history of all those places. Lots of interesting details about all the sites we visited. Highly recommended.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by Flight | 15–16 hours | 5.0 (5) | $708 | |
 Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale from Istanbul by Flight (Hot-Air Balloon Optional) | 4 days | 5.0 (25) | $1,834 | View |
 7 Days Turkey Tour Package: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale - by Flight | 7 days | 4.8 (20) | $1,885 | View |
 Daily Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by Flight | 16 hours | 5.0 (6) | $601 | View |
 2 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul with Flights | 2 days | 5.0 (3) | $984 | View |
 Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by flight with hotel | 2 days | 4.7 (3) | $950 | View |
 2 Days Private Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul by Flight | 2 days | — | $700 | View |