Highlights
- Travel effortlessly from Kusadasi or Selcuk to Cappadocia with a guided stop at Pamukkale.
- Walk on the iconic white travertines and enjoy the unique thermal pools of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visit one of Anatolia’s largest necropolises, the Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, and more historical landmarks.
- Enhance your experience with a balloon ride, guided sightseeing tours, or onward travel arrangements to other destinations in Turkey.
Inclusions
- Pick-up from Kusadasi or Selcuk hotels
- Bus tickets for overnight bus trip to Cappadocia from Pamukkale
- English guided Pamukkale Tour
- English-speaking proffessional tour guide on the tour
- Entrance fees to the Pamukkale Terraces and Hierapolis Ancient City
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Breakfast and dinner
- Entrance fee to the Thermal Pool in Pamukkale
- Optional Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Flight & Day Tours
- Optional activities during your Pamukkale tour such as paragliding
Remarks
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the departure point 30 minutes prior the pre-advised departure time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
- We can also arrange a Spanish-guided Pamukkale tour for you according to the availability. Please let us know if you need.
Kusadasi or Selcuk to Cappadocia via Pamukkale Tour
Morning Pickup
Between 07:00 and 07:30 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Kusadasi.
Between 07:30 and 08:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Selcuk.
(The pickup times depend on the location of the hotels.)
Begin the 3-hour drive to Pamukkale in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before starting the guided tour.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
- Hierapolis Ancient City:
- Visit the Necropolis, one of Anatolia’s largest cemeteries with over 1,200 graves.
- Explore the Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, Main Street, and Byzantine Gate.
- Pamukkale White Terraces:
- Walk on the stunning travertines formed by thermal water flowing at 35°C (102°F).
- Learn about the region’s unique geology from your guide.
- Optional Activity:
- Swim in the Cleopatra Thermal Pool (extra charge). Remember to bring your swimwear!
The tour ends around 4:00 PM. We will give you a service transfer to Denizli bus station.
Overnight Intercity Bus to Cappadocia
22:00: Depart by overnight bus to Göreme Bus Station from Denizli. It takes about 10 hours with some breaks on the way. (The departure time can change due to operational reasons.)
Morning Arrival: Arrive at the Cappadocia bus station, marking the end of the transfer service.
Optional Cappadocia Day Tours
Day Tour 1: North Cappadocia Tour
- Visit Devrent Valley to see unique fairy chimneys.
- Explore Pasabagları Open Air Museum and Monk’s Valley with its mushroom-shaped rock formations.
- Stop for lunch in the historic town of Avanos.
- Tour the Zelve Open Air Museum, home to rock-cut churches and early Christian settlements.
- Finish the day with a visit to Uchisar Castle, offering panoramic views of the region.
Day Tour 2: South Cappadocia Tour
- Begin with a visit to the Red Valley, exploring rock-cut churches and hiking through the scenic Güllüdere Rose Valley.
- Discover the unique Cavusin Village, known for its ancient Christian houses and churches.
- Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant.
- Visit the Pigeon Valley, famous for its dovecotes carved into cliffs.
- End with a tour of the Ozkonak Underground City, an ancient refuge with living quarters, kitchens, barns, and ventilation channels.
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