Pamukkale Tour from Izmir
Description
White travertine terraces, ancient ruins, and thermal landscapes come together on this full-day Pamukkale tour from Izmir. Lasting approximately 12 hours, the program combines guided exploration, lunch, free time, and local experiences. Begin at Hierapolis, one of the most important settlements of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Explore its archaeological remains and admire the recently restored theatre while learning about the city’s history from a professional guide. Continue to Pamukkale, the famous “Cotton Castle,” where mineral-rich thermal waters have shaped brilliant white travertine terraces over centuries. During the free time, guests may enter the permitted sections of the travertines, walk through the warm thermal water, or visit Cleopatra’s Antique Pool for an additional entrance fee paid on site. A scheduled lunch break is included, followed by free time to visit a local jewelry, leather, carpet, or ceramic center. The tour concludes with the return journey to Izmir.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Starting take all guest from Izmir hotels and than take a road to Pamukkale
Take a breath stop: cafe, tea, WC and fresh juice.
Continue to Pamukkale for visit.
3-4 hours on site Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Two site are at the same place. Swim, visit or enjoy at the travertins.
Take a road for turn back to Izmir. Approx.3 hours with 1 stop sometimes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All Izmir City Center Hotels Izmir Airport Izmir Cruise Port If your pick-up address or the area where your hotel is located is not suitable for the tour vehicle's entry, your tour guide will send you the meeting point closest to your address a day before.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide french, spanish, english
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The return time given for the tour may vary depending on weather, road conditions and group size. At the end of the tour, our guests with travel and flight plans are kindly requested to make their plans accordingly and inform us.
- Since the program you purchased is a group tour, tour end times may vary. If you have travel plans after the tour, please contact us.
- If there is not a sufficient majority in languages other than English, our tour operate in English
Reviews(895)
I really liked the tour with Emri. He has an excellent command of what he is explaining and I could see how he’s fluent in both Spanish and English. I appreciated that he gave us alone time to enjoy Pamukkale as we wanted. Wise decision!!
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted that you appreciated our guide's knowledge and language skills, as well as the balance between the guided commentary and the free time that allowed you to enjoy Pamukkale at your own pace. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Gezenthi Travel Agency
Erman was a wonderful tour guide, knowledgeable and laid back. I really appreciated the smooth pick up and drop off and the consideration given to a solo traveller. 10 stars!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Erman made your experience comfortable and enjoyable, and that everything went smoothly from pick-up to drop-off. Your 10 stars mean a lot to us! Gezenthi Travel Agency
Title: A flawless experience with an incredible guide! Rating: 5/5 We took this tour from Izmir on August 1st, and it was easily the highlight of our trip to Turkey. Pamukkale is absolutely breathtaking—the "Cotton Castle" is even more stunning in person, and the ancient city of Hierapolis is steeped in fascinating history. It is 100% worth the journey! A huge shoutout to our guide, Alperen, who made the experience truly exceptional. He was incredibly kind, approachable, and friendly from the moment we met. His knowledge of the historical sites was immense, and he provided detailed, clear explanations that brought the ruins to life without ever feeling rushed. He also gave us great tips on where to take the best photos and how to protect the travertines. We also felt completely safe throughout the drive. The driver was professional, drove very safely, and was just as kind and cooperative as Alperen. The vehicle was comfortable, and the AC was a lifesaver in the August heat! If you are considering this trip, do not hesitate. It is a long day from Izmir, but it is absolutely magical. Thank you, Alperen, for a memorable day!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Pamukkale and Hierapolis became one of the highlights of your trip to Türkiye. We truly appreciate your kind words about Alperen, and we’ll be happy to share your compliments with him. We’re also glad that you felt comfortable and safe throughout the journey with our driver and vehicle. Thank you for choosing Gezenthi Travel Agency. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience!
The tour was excellent. Our guide Alperen was great, very friendly and very knowledgeable! He presented the area’a history and present day in an approachable way.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Alperen made your experience special with his knowledge and friendly approach. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour with Gezenthi Travel Agency!
Organisation and guide Alpi were great. Alpi is very cheerful and knows all the history / presents it well. In general i expected more of Pamukkale, it is hard to walk on travertines so i did not go far. I¹t is also hard to swim in Cleopatra pool as there are a lot of stones in the pool.
Thank you for your kind comments! We are delighted that you were pleased with the organization and Alpi’s guidance; we will certainly pass your praise on to him. We also appreciate your feedback regarding Pamukkale and the Cleopatra Pool; we will take your views into account to further improve our guests' experiences. Thank you for choosing Gezenthi Travel Agency.
We enjoyed the experience, as 2 females security wax our main priority which is why we opted for a group excursion. Our guide Ekim was very helpful and shared some interesting facts. We had a long journey there and back and about 1 hour 40 mins maybe at the site itself(which i feel could be longer if they cut out the visit to an onyx factory), the driver was Amazing, very accommodating. The one thing i absolutely disliked was the food (seriously couldve been better since im sure there are more options).
We appreciate your feedback and are pleased that you felt safe and well supported throughout the tour. Please note that there is only one restaurant available at this location, so the tour is limited to that option, while individual food preferences may naturally vary; the onyx factory visit is also clearly included in the tour description, which guests are advised to review carefully before booking. We hope to welcome you again with Gezenthi Travel Agency.
I cannot be more happy with my experience for this full-day excursion trip accompanied by the excellent Erman Uslu. Restful yet paced to maximize the visit time with no fuss at all. It was a small group adventure in one of the most spectacular places in Turkey. Lunch surprisingly good included in the Viator fees. I would suggest any other traveler booking tour by Gezenthi Travel to ask specifically for Erman presence as a guide.
Thank you for this generous recommendation. We are pleased that the day felt comfortable, well balanced, and worthwhile, and that Erman made such a strong impression through his care and expertise. Your confidence in him and Gezenthi Travel Agency is sincerely appreciated.
The place is a dream, the excursion is very well organized, I like the format of explanation and free time so that everyone can enjoy it as they wish. Our guide was Erman, you can tell he knows a lot and that he likes his job, a total genius. The driver Aykut was also very attentive and pleasant, 10 points for both. I want to highlight the place where they took us for lunch, everything very tasty and fresh. I am glad to have booked several excursions with them!
Muchas gracias por confiar nuevamente en nosotros. Nos alegra que Erman, Aykut y la organización de la jornada hayan contribuido a una experiencia tan positiva. Será un placer volver a recibirle con Gezenthi Travel Agency.
Excellent guide in English and Spanish. Very kind, punctual, and with great knowledge of the history of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. His explanations made the visit much more interesting and enriching. Totally recommended.
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que la facilidad de comunicación, la atención recibida y la manera de presentar cada detalle hicieron que disfrutara aún más del día. Será un placer volver a acompañarle en una futura experiencia con Gezenthi Travel Agency.
Thanks to Erman who was an exceptional guide, very attentive, very interesting, you couldn't dream of a better guide! Bravo Erman and best of luck to you 🫶🏻
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis. Nous sommes ravis qu’Erman ait marqué votre visite par sa disponibilité et la qualité de ses explications. Votre enthousiasme est une très belle récompense pour Erman et toute l’équipe de Gezenthi Travel Agency.
