Semi-Private Tour to Pamukkale Travertines, Hierapolis with Lunch
Description
There are two fascinating white travertines area in Pamukkale district. First one is at Pamukkale Natural Park which most known. The second amazing travertines are at the underground. It is Kaklik Cave ! You will visit and explore both of them on this tour. Also, you will visit the Ancient Cites of Hierapolis and Laodicea. If you would like do this tour from/to your hotel in Istanbul, all airport transfers and round trip domestic flights are going to be included.
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Itinerary
DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: We will pick you up from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transfer you to airport for your flight to Denizli. Upon arrival at Denizli Cardak Airport, your tour guide and driver will meet you at the arrival terminal exit gate and drive you to Pamukkale Natural Park for your guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
DEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN PAMUKKALE OR KARAHAYIT: Your tour guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel Pamukkale or Karahayit. They will then drive you to Pamukkale Natural Park for your guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Pamukkale Hotels' option.
Pamukkale Natural Park, a must-visit destination for Nature and History lovers. This natural park provide you experiences at the white travertenies of Pamukkale, Cleopatra Pools and ancient city of Hierapolis which are located in Pamukkale Natural Park.
The highlights of the Hierapolis Ancient City are Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. During visits to these ancient ruins, you can take some photos from the nicest corners of the Pamukkale. (Admission to the Hierapolis Ancient City is free if you have a ticket for Pamukkale Natural Park)
After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of the Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines - thermal pools. (Admission to the thermal pools is free if you have a ticket for Pamukkale Natural Park)
Situated above the Pamukkale white travertine pools is one particularly spectacular location fed by the same hot springs. Here you can bath in the same waters in which Cleopatra once swam! A professionally run modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historical healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with ornate roof held up with Doric columns. Imagine how Cleopatra must have experienced this when you imagine it in it's glory day.
You will stop at a local restaurant for your lunch.After the lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.
(The visit to this place is included only in the itinerary for the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option) The cave was formed over 2.5 million years ago, during the Pliocene Period. The roof collapsed, allowing entrance. The maximum depth is 14 metres and inside there are several rimstone pools and waterfalls, which are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of skin diseases and arthritis. Several of the walls receive enough sunlight to grow moss and climbing plants. The cave will take around 20 minutes to explore, with wooden walkways leading through the 190-metre circle.
At the end of the tour of Pamukkale and its surroundings, we will drop you back at the your hotel in Pamukkale or Karahayit, depending on your pick-up location. If you booked the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option, you will be transferred to Denizli Çardak Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, your driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Please note that this service is only included if you select the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This tour program offers pick-up and drop-off services from hotels in Istanbul, Pamukkale, Karahayit, so that you can explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, Pamukkale Travertines and its surroundings. You can take advantage of this great benefit by selecting the options provided for you.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Departures from Istanbul : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Denizli. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your passport details in order to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be issued, and you may not be able to join the tour. If you fail to provide this information at least 48 hours prior to your trip, or if you refuse to share the required details, you will need to cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the tour’s cancellation and refund policies, as your booking cannot be completed due to missing required information.
- Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Infant meals not included.
- All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That's why, please read those details while booking this tour.
Reviews(1)
Overall, it was a good experience, and our guide, Feyzan, was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very accommodating. However, the trip was a bit disappointing as the main highlight, Pamukkale, was predominantly dry in areas during our visit. We later learned that the springs are only filled on certain days, and unfortunately, we must have come on an off day. The stop at the rug showroom was interesting, but the sales pressure made it a bit uncomfortable. Rainy weather also impacted the day, so things didn’t go quite as expected. To make up for it, Feyzan generously offered a free ”do over” excursion and offered to take us to another sightseeing spot, which we really appreciated. I’d love to return someday to see Pamukkale as it’s shown in photos, since it was meant to be the centerpiece of the trip.
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear that you had an overall positive experience and that Feyzan made such a great impression with her knowledge, friendliness, and willingness to accommodate you. It’s always our goal to provide a warm and enjoyable experience for our guests. We also regret that Pamukkale didn’t meet your expectations due to the dry conditions during your visit. As you mentioned, the springs are filled on specific days, and we are sorry that your visit coincided with a day when the springs were not fully flowing. We completely understand how this impacted your experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding the rug showroom. While we strive to create engaging cultural experiences, we understand that sales pressure can sometimes be uncomfortable, and we will make sure to review this aspect for future tours. It’s great to hear that Feyzan’s generous offer of a "do over" excursion helped to make up for the challenges you faced during the day. We truly appreciate your understanding and flexibility. We hope that one day you’ll have the chance to return and experience Pamukkale in all its beauty as shown in the photos. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
