Excursions & day trips

Full-day Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis tour

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£89.00

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Language: German, English, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pamukkale, known for its white terraces
You can stand at the top of Pamukkale and soak in panoramic views of the valley below
There's a chance to bathe in the mineral-rich thermal pools of Pam Hotel
A visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis to discover the historic ruins and Roman theatre is included
You'll get free time to visit the archeological museum and learn about the region's history

What to expect

Pamukkale means 'cotton castle' in Turkish – and you'll soon see why as you set eyes upon this magical landscape. You'll also visit the adjacent ancient city of Hierapolis. Both are UNESCO-listed, so it's a two-in-one deal of Turkish historical gems.

A sight to behold, Pamukkale is a series of mountainside terraces where natural springs have solidified into snowy-white stalactites and cliffs. The effect is a winter-like wonderland of petrified tiers and pools. People have bathed here for thousands of years, including Roman emperors. Follow in their footsteps and bathe in one of the thermal pools or simply stand at the top of Pamukkale and drink in the magnificent views.

Then it's onto to the ruins of ancient Hierapolis – a necropolis, temples, baths and much more. The theatre is a showstopper. You'll also have free time to check out the archaeological museum. It may be a long ride to get there, but it's definitely worth it.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Lunch

What to remember

Not suitable for guests with walking difficulties and families with infants because of the long drive in bus
Drinks not included
Please note, transfer time to Pamukkale after pick-ups from hotels is around three hours
Entrance to the main Pamukkale site is included
Please be aware, Cleopatra's pool is currently under renovation and not available for use until October

Provider

TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2 /5

Based on 22 reviews from verified customers

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4.3/5

Value for money

4/5

Service

4.3/5

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David Carswell
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4.6
7 September 2025
Travelled as a couple
Great experience
R
Roz
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4.2
22 July 2025
Travelled as a couple
Guide was full of information and helpful for answering questions and telling us about local culture. Good food stops. Guide worked to what people attending tour wanted for example people in our group wanted more time at stops. Our tui rep in the hotel gave us great information prior to visit and gave us a great tip to walk further to the right from where the pools were to see more.
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Chris McCamlie
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3.4
13 July 2025
Travelled with family
There was a much larger hill than expected and the trip was more re like 13 hours than the expected 8
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Magdalena Mazur
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5
29 June 2025
Travelled with family
Tour guide Vol was excellent
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Andre
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3
9 June 2025
Travelled as a couple
Due to poor planning we spent our time walking the ruins on a hot afternoon amidst crowds of tourist. We were hurried along to keep a precious time table . At least this time the transport was large enough to accommodate us all. Guides were helpful and knowledgeable.
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Kitty
Verified booking
4.2
7 June 2025
Travelled with a group of friends
We booked with our rep in the hotel. When they picked us up we got told off for wearing flip flops and we were told that there is no mud bath on the tour as it is under reconstruction. We also had to pay extra €60 for our party of 4 for a buggy which was taking us around as I can't walk properly for long after foot injury (which we stressed out to our rep prior this trip. He didn't inform me that I have to walk /climb 4.5 km long hill). The other guide was rushing us constantly.

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