Recently Viewed
Pamukkale and Hierapolis: Explore Unique Natural Wonders and Ancient Roman Theater
3.9
63 Ratings
Konak
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Pamukkale, with its stunning white petrified lime cascades. Explore the ancient Roman Theater and Necropolis in Hierapolis, a fascinating journey through history and nature.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Pamukkale, with its stunning white petrified lime cascades. Explore the ancient Roman Theater and Necropolis in Hierapolis, a fascinating journey through history and nature.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pamukkale - Begin the day by departing from Izmir and heading to Pamukkale. This extraordinary location is a stunning and remarkable natural wonder, unparalleled globally with its enchanting, gleaming white, petrified lime cascades. Witness the thermal spring water, rich in calcareous salt, cascading down the mountainside, forming natural…
- Pamukkale - Begin the day by departing from Izmir and heading to Pamukkale. This extraordinary location is a stunning and remarkable natural wonder, unparalleled globally with its enchanting, gleaming white, petrified lime cascades. Witness the thermal spring water, rich in calcareous salt, cascading down the mountainside, forming natural stalactites, cataracts, and basins. The thermal waters have been utilized since Roman times for their healing properties.
- Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Continue to the Roman city of Hierapolis, uniquely situated not on earth or rock, but on solid limestone layers created by limestone water flowing over centuries on this elevated plateau. The name “sacred city” was attributed to it, as per Stephanus of Byzantium, due to its numerous temples.
- Izmir - During the visit, explore the Apollo Temple, rivaling Delphi, the Monumental Nympheum (a 4th-century Basilica), and the Theatre. After exploring the best-preserved Necropolis, return to Izmir.
What's Included
- Local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Experience the remarkable vision of Pamukkale, a one-of-a-kind natural marvel characterized by its awe-inspiring pale white petrified limestone waterfalls. Take a journey through time in the ancient city of Hierapolis with its Roman-style Theater built in the 2nd century AD. Additionally, behold the extraordinary Necropolis - the most expansive ancient…
Experience the remarkable vision of Pamukkale, a one-of-a-kind natural marvel characterized by its awe-inspiring pale white petrified limestone waterfalls. Take a journey through time in the ancient city of Hierapolis with its Roman-style Theater built in the 2nd century AD. Additionally, behold the extraordinary Necropolis - the most expansive ancient graveyard in Anatolia.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Izmir - Alsancak
1373. Sokak
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
3.9
(63 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Roccolibroccoli
Nov 6, 2021
It's worth the drive form Izmir - My friend and were staying in Izmir so we took a field trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis with Neon tours. We were picked up at 6:45 sharp in a top notch van who took us to a meeting point where we met our cool guide Josh and the rest of the company. The trip was long about three hours and that's the only thing I would change if I could. The trip was comfortable with coffee breaks, once we got there Josh showed us around, gave us enough information to start exploring the beautiful site of Hierapolis and helped us book a buggy with an English speaking driver and a phenomenal photograph who took us around and took some great shots. I could complain that 3 hours at Pamukkale and Hierapolis aren't enough but if I stayed there three days I would have had the same feeling. My field trip was enough to see the site and to admire it but next time definitely I will stay longer because you can go paragliding ( Josh offered to arrange for us), take a swim in Cleopatra's pool or just go relaxing in your bathing suit at one of Pamukkale's pools. After the site Josh took us to buffer lunch which was very good and to jewelry work shop to see how magic happens. I would definitely recommend the trip with just one favor to extend it a little bit. Shout out to Josh who was amazing, blow us away when he organized for us a solo visit to an amazing ceramic shop ( Firca (quartz & ceramic )
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Guerfali
Jan 12, 2020
An extraordinary place - We visited this wonderful place as a couple , to the point that you discover the secret of nature and the traces of humanity throughout history.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alexisdomflo
Jan 7, 2020
Worth the ride. - Ever since we were picked up at the meeting point, our experience was really great.
as soon as we met our guide, he started pouring information, and had the time and dedication to explain everything.
you could tell he was well informed, and had years of experience, never hesitated when asked about historical facts and always was well versed and explained as best as possible.
although its a 3 hour ride from Izmir, Its worth the wait and the travel, once you get there the place is magnificent.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
105sepehrs
Jan 2, 2020
Very good - Fine tour with a experience tour guide name İsmail. Very well transport and comfortable.
Very beautiful place to visit, just a little bit far from Izmir ( 4 hours drive), but it worse it, because the place is very beautiful.
Absolutely recommended to visit Pamukkale for those who loves historical places.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Travelingmerci
Dec 12, 2019
One of my favorite places on earth - It's hard to beat the incredible combination of natural beauty, ancient architecture, and spiritual heritage found at Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis). Go! Just go!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Z
Nov 16, 2019
Just as good or even better than Ephesus - I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this amazing place. Nearly didn't go because of some negative reviews about guided tours. So a friend encouraged me to go myself on the train. I'm forever grateful that I did because the experience is truly unique. (On the plus side was able to wander about this amazing place without the restrictions of a guided tour).
Getting here is easy from Izmir. Get the early train from Basmane station to the end of the line Denizli (28 TL) ( This train also stops at Selcuk for Ephesus). I arrived around 12:30. Checked into my hotel a few minutes walk from the train station and next to the bus station where I caught a mini bus (4TL)
To Pemukkale (just a walk up the road to the entrance). This is where the adventure begins ( you have to take your shoes off to walk on the terraces so make sure you have something like a small back pack to carry them). I arrived about 2 in the afternoon and was able spend 4 hours exploring both Pemukkale and Heiropolis. An experience I will never forget. A guided tour isn't required just read about Pemukkale on Wikipedia for the information. The next morning I spent an hour so at the Laodocia site (again I caught a minibus from the station and it's a walk up the hill to the site). Then I returned back to Izmir on the midday train.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jorgelinab650
Nov 23, 2022
Beautiful. - A beautiful landscape, out there so many people do not allow to appreciate it in its entirety, the beautiful Hierapolis, the walk is worth it, you have to go munidos of water and sun protection, it is long and very hot.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
678dianem
Nov 4, 2022
Beautiful - This was a wonderful experience well worth doing. Depending on the weather what colour the calcium pools are but well worth dipping your feet in. Make sure you walk all the way around the board walk to the other side it's gorgeous
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Vickym4554zo
Oct 5, 2022
Pamukkale is great but the drive is long and stops are curated for foreign tourists to be ripped off - Pamukkale and the vicinity were beautiful and we are glad that we visited. The bus was full but comfortable, staff were English speaking and helpful. The drive was fairly long though which is not their fault but just highlighting it for those who are travelling from Izmir as we did. One thing that kind of ruined it for us is that the bus stopped particular stops that is clearly curated for foreign tourists that had outrageously high prices for soft drinks, water etc. A can of coke was 65 liras and having travelled the world extensively, I never paid that kind of money for a can coke which mind you, one can get for 9 liras from the shops in Turkey or up to 30 liras in a restaurant.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Harriceb
Dec 30, 2019
Long Drive Short Visit - We started our tour with pick up from hotel in Izmir and it took 3 hour to get to destination... spent 2 hours around Pamukkale and Ruins of Hierapolis.. was not enough tine to explore .. so we rushed to see the theater and take pictures of dried Travastine... only one part of the water area was open... did not enjoy the trip... 6 hours on road and 2 hours at site
Review provided by Tripadvisor
