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Pamukkale Tour: Explore Ancient Cities
4.7
3 Ratings
İstanbul
The highlights of this tour are white travertines of Pamukkale Natural Park, Hierapolis Ancient City and Laodicea Ancient City. If you would like do this tour from/to your hotel in Istanbul, all airport transfers and round trip domestic flights are going to be included.
The highlights of this tour are white travertines of Pamukkale Natural Park, Hierapolis Ancient City and Laodicea Ancient City. If you would like do this tour from/to your hotel in Istanbul, all airport transfers and round trip domestic flights are going to be included.
Duration:
15 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Istanbul - DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: Guests will be collected from their hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport for their flight to Denizli. Upon arrival at Denizli Cardak Airport, a tour guide and driver will greet them at the arrival terminal exit and transport them to Pamukkale Natural Park for a guided tour. This service is available…
- Istanbul - DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: Guests will be collected from their hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport for their flight to Denizli. Upon arrival at Denizli Cardak Airport, a tour guide and driver will greet them at the arrival terminal exit and transport them to Pamukkale Natural Park for a guided tour. This service is available for bookings with the “from-to Istanbul Hotels” option.
- Pamukkale - DEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN PAMUKKALE OR KARAHAYIT: The tour guide and driver will meet guests at the reception of their hotel in Pamukkale or Karahayit. They will then be driven to Pamukkale Natural Park for a guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the ‘from-to Pamukkale Hotels’ option.
- Pamukkale Natural Park - Pamukkale Natural Park is a must-visit for nature and history enthusiasts. For centuries, visitors have left feeling rejuvenated. This natural park offers experiences at the white travertines of Pamukkale, Cleopatra Pools, and the ancient city of Hierapolis, all located within Pamukkale Natural Park.
- Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Highlights of the Hierapolis Ancient City include Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, and Antique Pool. Visitors can capture beautiful photos from the most scenic spots in Pamukkale during their visit to these ancient ruins.
- Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After exploring the Hierapolis Ancient City, guests will have 60-75 minutes of free time to enjoy the natural beauty of Pamukkale and swim in the white travertines - thermal pools (admission to the thermal pools is free with a ticket to Pamukkale Natural Park & Hierapolis Ancient City).
- Cleopatra Pools - Located above the Pamukkale white travertine pools, this stunning spot is fed by the same hot springs. Visitors can bathe in the same waters Cleopatra once enjoyed! A modern spa facility allows guests to experience these historic healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools, the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, features pure, clear warm water. It was once topped by a Roman Temple to Apollo with a decorative roof supported by Doric columns. Imagine Cleopatra’s experience in its glory days.
- Pamukkale - Guests will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Afterward, they will participate in a traditional handicraft workshop to learn about the special stones and metals of Pamukkale.
- Laodicea - Excavations have uncovered artifacts dating from 3500 BC (Late Chalcolithic) to 3000 BC (Early Bronze Age). The city was named by the Seleucid king Antiochus II for his wife Laodike in the 3rd century BC when it was flourishing. Later controlled by the kings of Pergamum, it was bequeathed to the Roman Empire and thrived again from the 4th to 6th centuries. Its significance placed it among the Seven Churches of Revelation.
- Kaklik Cave - (This visit is included only in the ‘from/to Istanbul Hotels’ itinerary) The cave formed over 2.5 million years ago during the Pliocene Period. The roof collapsed, creating an entrance. The maximum depth is 14 meters, and inside are several rimstone pools and waterfalls, believed to aid in treating skin diseases and arthritis. Some walls receive enough sunlight to support moss and climbing plants. The cave takes about 20 minutes to explore, with wooden walkways guiding visitors through the 190-meter circle.
- Pamukkale - At the end of the tour of Pamukkale and its surroundings, guests will be returned to their hotel in Pamukkale or Karahayit, depending on their pick-up location. If the ‘from/to Istanbul Hotels’ option was booked, they will be transferred to Denizli Çardak Airport for their return flight to Istanbul.
- Istanbul - Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, a driver will meet guests and transfer them to their hotel. This service is included only if the ‘from/to Istanbul Hotels’ option is selected.

What's Included
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Lunch included
- Roundtrip or one-way flight tickets between Istanbul & Denizli
- Guidance by a professional, licensed tour guide
- Convenient hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Lunch included
- Roundtrip or one-way flight tickets between Istanbul & Denizli
- Guidance by a professional, licensed tour guide
- Convenient hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Departures from Istanbul : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Denizli. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your…
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Departures from Istanbul : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Denizli. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your passport details in order to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be issued, and you may not be able to join the tour. If you fail to provide this information at least 48 hours prior to your trip, or if you refuse to share the required details, you will need to cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the tour’s cancellation and refund policies, as your booking cannot be completed due to missing required information.
- Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Infant meals not included.
- All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That’s why, please read those details while booking this tour.
Location
İstanbul
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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William_f
Sep 14, 2024
An awesome tour - A beautiful day viewing a beautiful part of the country. Asey, our tour guide did a great job of explaining the history of the sites. She was very professional and kept our tour going on a nice relaxing pace. We had a very nice lunch. A perfect day.
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Armando_e
Jan 14, 2023
Everything as expected. - I loved the place. Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Laodicea are places worth traveling to. We are from very far away and still believe it was worth the trip. Loved, loved the history and the beautiful scenery.
The drivers were on time waiting for our family and everything was done as scheduled.
I did not give five stars for the following: The food was terrible. I would rather have a simple sandwich and coffee than to be served from a buffet where everything was bland and cold.
I also checked the weather and sent a message the day before asking to change the date and received no answer. It rained heavily and the next day was perfect weather. I would have appreciated an answer at least letting me know the reason why a change of date could not be arranged.
I would still recommend the trip. It was a lot of hours and we were happily tired by the end of the day.
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