10-Hour Pamukkale Tour from Antalya with Hierapolis and Wine Tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and its remarkable ruins
• 02 See Pamukkale's snow-white travertines, one of the world's natural wonders
• 03 Visit one of the best-preserved Roman theatres from ancient times
• 04 Marvel at the beauty of the ancient Cleopatra Pool

Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as one of the world's natural wonders and literally means "cotton castle" in Turkish. This full-day tour combines nature and history, taking you to the ancient city of Hierapolis, its Roman bath, one of the best-preserved Roman theatres, and the largest ancient cemetery in Turkey. You will also see the famous white travertines of Pamukkale and have the chance to visit the archaeological museum and Cleopatra Pool.

Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as one of the world's natural wonders and literally means "cotton castle" in Turkish.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Antalya, Pamukkale

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Regional Tasting Experience

• Pamukkale is a combination of nature and history. Magnificent travertines, the ancient city of Hierapolis, the archaeological museum, and the ancient Cleopatra Pool are just a few of the highlights of the tour.
• You will be picked up from your hotel at the scheduled time.
• You will be accompanied by one of the best tour guides in Turkey, carefully selected from 13,000 people. Pamukkale is located 300 km from Antalya, and there will be a short breakfast break halfway through the journey.
• The travertines of Pamukkale were formed by earthquakes 400,000 years ago and are famous for their thermal springs, which have been used as hot springs for more than 1,000 years. Pamukkale is also known for its textiles, wine, and onyx stone. The 1-day Pamukkale tour programme includes a textile workshop, a wine cellar, and an onyx stone workshop. Since ancient times, Pamukkale has had rich agricultural land, and the best quality cotton in Turkey is grown here. You will visit the largest of these textile workshops.
• You will also visit a wine cellar to taste wines made from fruits grown in the region. Wine tasting is free.
• Delicious lunch will be served at a nice restaurant.
• Upon arrival in the ancient city of Pamukkale, discover its most important sites, including the Roman amphitheatre, the snow-white travertines, the ancient Cleopatra Pool, the archaeological museum, the picturesque countryside, and the ancient city of Hierapolis with its ruins.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from your hotel or location
• Drop-off at your hotel or location
• Licensed tour guide
• 1-day Pamukkale tour
• Entrance fee to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
• Delicious lunch
• Air-conditioned tour bus
• Insurance
• Parking fees
• Local taxes

What's Not Included

• Swimming in Cleopatra Pool
• Paragliding
• Drinks during the tour
• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Cleopatra Pool is an ancient pool in Pamukkale with a water temperature of 36 degrees all year round. The water contains minerals that are good for some diseases. You can swim in the ancient pool for an extra charge of 10 euros. Cleopatra was also believed to have been in Pamukkale and to have swum in the thermal water pools to beautify her skin.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Every guest will be picked up from a hotel or location, and after the tour, every guest will be dropped back to their hotel or location.

Tour start

Pamukkale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.