Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Pamukkale Private Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day shore excursion from Kuşadası
  • 02 Visit the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
  • 03 Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Hierapolis
  • 04 See ruins including the theatre, Roman Baths, and Odeon
  • 05 Optional visit to Cleopatra’s Pool
  • 06 Lunch included during the tour
  • 07 Private guide with informative commentary
  • 08 Return to Kuşadası after the tour

Discover one of Turkey’s most remarkable natural and historical sites on this private full-day shore excursion from Kuşadası. Travel to Pamukkale, the famous “Cotton Castle,” where mineral-rich thermal waters have created dazzling white travertine terraces, and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set above the springs.

With a private guide leading the way, you’ll learn about the region’s geology, history, and cultural significance as you visit highlights such as the theatre, Roman Baths, and other ancient ruins. There is also the option to visit Cleopatra’s Pool during your time on site before returning to Kuşadası Port.

Travel to Pamukkale, the famous “Cotton Castle,” where mineral-rich thermal waters have created dazzling white travertine terraces, and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set above the springs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Pamukkale
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pamukkale Travertines

Pamukkale, listed as a World Heritage Sides by UNESCO. The white beauty of Pamukkale has happened after warm tears of nature, as if the beauty of white pearl on Cleaopatra’s chest has been the inspiration for these art work of nature. This unique calcium terraces and pools with hot spring water will amaze you as you walk barefoot on the vast white beauty.

Hireapolis

Hireapolis, “Holy City” or “Hierapolis” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also the Apostle Philip lived and burried here. We visit Odeon, Roman Baths, and Theatre.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kuşadası. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Insurance

What's Not Included

  • Beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • Cleopatra's Pool Entrance Fee
  • Driver & Guide - Tips & Gratitue
  • Hierapolis & Pamukkale

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
  • PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
  • EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
  • FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
  • Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
  • Pamukkale entrance fee is 30 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Cleopatra's Pool entrance fee is 400 TRY. You can pay to the guide for the tickets.
  • Our team will be ready to pick you up where the cruise docks, as per your arrival time. Please look for your reservation name which your name is on the board in the port exit area.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kuşadası.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kuşadası.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kuşadası..

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