Turkey · Geological Wonders

Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Travertines

1 Day Round trip from Pamukkale Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the white travertine terraces that give Pamukkale its "Cotton Castle" name
02 Explore the ancient Roman spa city of Hierapolis beside the thermal springs
03 Visit the well-preserved theatre and the Hamam building converted into a museum
04 Stroll along the ancient main street, Necropolis, and Cleopatra Pool

Explore Pamukkale, a town in western Turkey whose name means "Cotton Castle." Known for its mineral-rich thermal waters flowing over white travertine terraces, it sits beside Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city. Visit the well-preserved theatre and ruins of Hierapolis, see the travertine terraces of thermal springs with curative powers, and walk through the ancient streets of this long-lost Roman city.

Explore the ruins of the ancient city that lies beside the limestone terraces formed by the action of the hot springs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Pamukkale

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Thermal Springs

Pick up from the hotel.
Arrive at Pamukkale.
See the Archaeology Museum, one of the most popular museums in Pamukkale.
Go to the Pamukkale Hot Springs, where the discovery of curative properties led to incredible growth in tourism. From 500 BC, people visited Pamukkale to cure their diseases.
In 300 BC, they founded a city called 'Hierapolis,' which means Holy City.
Explore the ruins of the ancient city that lies beside the limestone terraces formed by the action of the hot springs.
See the beautiful ancient theatre of the city and the great Hamam building, which has been converted into a museum.
Stroll through the main street of the ancient city, the Necropolis (cemetery), Cleopatra Pool (entrance extra), and spend time on the limestone terraces.
Have lunch, then drive back to the hotel.