Highlights
- Pamukkale White Terraces: Explore the iconic natural travertines known as the "Cotton Castle."
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Discover historical landmarks including the theater, necropolis, and Roman baths.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool: Optional relaxation in the thermal waters of this ancient pool.
- Convenient Transfers: Round-trip transport from your Izmir hotel with a professional local guide.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off at your Izmir central hotels
- English guiding service during the Pamukkale tour
- Entrance fees to the sights
- 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
- Entrance ticket to Thermal Pool in Pamukkale
- Optional activities and sights during your tour
- Hotel pick up and drop off from the Izmir hotels which are not central or Izmir Airport
Remarks
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre-advised pickup 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 tour for you according to the availability. Please let us know if you need.
- If you wish to start from Izmir Airport or end your tour at Izmir Airport, please inform us.
Pamukkale Day Tour from Izmir Hotels
Morning Pickup & Drive to Pamukkale
06:00-06:45 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Izmir (exact time depends on hotel location; please provide details when booking).
Drive to Selçuk town, with a stop at the airport to pick up additional guests.
Continue the 2.5-hour scenic journey to Pamukkale in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Once you arrive, start your Pamukkale adventure with a hearty lunch at a local restaurant, offering traditional Turkish cuisine. This is the perfect way to recharge before exploring the stunning historical and natural landmarks.
Tour Highlights
- Hierapolis Ancient City:
- Antique Theatre: Discover this well-preserved Roman theater, built in the 2nd century AD, with a capacity of over 12,000 spectators. Its intricate carvings and elevated position offer breathtaking views.
- Marble Street: Walk along this ancient street, once bustling with traders and adorned with columns, leading to the heart of Hierapolis.
- Cemetery of the Antique World (Necropolis): Explore one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Turkey, showcasing sarcophagi, monumental tombs, and mausoleums dating back to Roman and Byzantine times.
- Calcium Terraces (White Travertines):
- Pamukkale’s iconic terraced pools, formed by centuries of calcium-rich thermal water deposits, create a surreal white landscape. Visitors can walk barefoot on the travertines, soaking in the warm, mineral-rich waters known for their therapeutic properties.
Free Time
Relax on the terraces, take photos of this natural wonder, or opt to swim in the Cleopatra Thermal Pool. This ancient thermal pool is filled with warm, mineral-rich waters surrounded by submerged Roman columns. It’s believed that Cleopatra herself swam here, and the water is said to have rejuvenating effects.
Return Journey
16:00-16:15: Depart Pamukkale for Izmir via Selçuk.
Around 20:00: Arrive back at your hotel in Izmir.
Additional Notes
- Thank you for choosing us! Let us know if you’d like to explore more of our tours.
- Return transfer to Denizli Cardak Airport is also available upon request.
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