Highlights
- Enjoy a comfortable drive through the picturesque landscapes of southwestern Turkey, enhancing your cultural experience
- Learn about the city's rich history and its significance as a center for art and sculpture in the ancient world.
- Explore the Aphrodisias Museum, housing an impressive collection of artifacts and sculptures from the site.
- Discover Aphrodisias, renowned for its well-preserved ruins, including the Temple of Aphrodite, the Stadium, and the Sebasteion.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off at Pamukkale hotels
- English guiding service during the private Aphrodisias 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
- Optional Ephesus and Pamukkale Day Tours
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.
Pamukkale to Private Aphrodisias Tour
09:30 AM: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Pamukkale town. Begin the drive to the Ancient City of Aphrodisias with your tour guide and driver.
Aphrodisias Exploration:
Visit key historical sites, including:
- Sebasteion: A temple complex dedicated to Roman emperors and Aphrodite.
- Theater: An ancient open-air venue for performances and gatherings.
- Odeon: A small covered theater used for music and poetry performances.
- Aphrodite Temple: A sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.
- Agora: The main marketplace and social hub of the city.
- Hadrian Baths: Public baths named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
- Tiberius Portico: A colonnaded walkway built during Emperor Tiberius’s reign.
- Bishop Palace: The residence of a bishop, reflecting the city’s Christian era.
- Stadium: A large, well-preserved arena for athletic events and competitions.
- Tetraphylon: A four-sided monumental gate marking an important city intersection.
You will learn about Aphrodisias’ significance as a center for the cult of Aphrodite and its unique sanctuary. Then, discover the city’s renowned sculpture school, famous for its marble craftsmanship during Roman times. Finally, explore the Aphrodisias Museum, showcasing well-preserved sculptures and artifacts.
Cultural Highlights:
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- Learn about the city’s rich history and its connection to scholars and philosophers, including Xenocrates, a student of Plato.
- Understand why Aphrodisias is considered one of Turkey’s best-preserved ancient cities and its mention in the Byzantine encyclopedia Suda.
Return to Pamukkale:
Around 16:00, return to your hotel in Pamukkale.
The day ends in your hotel. Thanks for choosing us!
Optional Transportation
If your next destination is not Pamukkale, we can arrange bus tickets to Fethiye, Antalya, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Istanbul, or Selcuk. Please inform us of your transportation needs in advance.
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