5-Hour Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Karahayit Hot Springs

7 Hours Round trip from Pamukkale Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk on the white cliffs of Pamukkale and enjoy the hot waters
02 Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Hierapolis
03 Visit Karahayit and see its rust-red hot mineral springs
04 See a UNESCO World Heritage site in one of Turkey's most visited regions

Discover the highlights of Pamukkale and Hierapolis on this 5-hour tour through one of Turkey's most visited UNESCO World Heritage areas. Visit Karahayit to see its distinctive rust-red hot mineral water, walk to the white cliffs of Pamukkale, and enjoy time by the hot waters on the travertines. Continue to the ancient city of Hierapolis to explore its remarkable Roman ruins, including the Necropolis Bath, Basilica, Frontinius Gate, Frontinius Street, Latrina, Northern Byzantine Gate, Fountain of the Tritons, and Apollon Temple.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Pamukkale

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pamukkale, Karahayit, and Ancient Hierapolis

Meet your tour guide and head to Karahayit, a place known for its rust-red hot mineral water and other famous hot water springs. Spend about 45 minutes here.
Continue to Pamukkale Natural Park, where you will walk to the white cliffs of Pamukkale. You will have another hour to discover the white cliffs and enjoy the hot waters on the cliffs. Total time here is about 2 hours.
Proceed to Hierapolis, enter through the north gate, and begin exploring this mighty ancient city.
See the Necropolis Bath, Basilica, Frontinius Gate, Frontinius Street, Latrina, Northern Byzantine Gate, Fountain of the Tritons, and Apollon Temple.

The route