Pamukkale City Tour (Travertines)
Pamukkale 1 day tour from Antalya is a culture and nature day tour to the ancient city of Hierapolis and Pamukkale’s world-famous travertines (calcium terraces). The calcium terraces are called Pamukkale which means 'cotton castle' in Turkish languages because of their appearance. Pamukkale is a district of Denizli Province which is located about 230 km from Antalya. It is known as one of the oldest thermal cities in the world. Pamukkale's thermal waters (about 30 degrees) have been always attracted its visitors with its beauty and health purposes for centuries.The thermal water of Pamukkale heals some illnesses like heart diseases, rheumatism, digestion, respiration, circulation, and skin diseases.There are many small thermal pools that you can get into the water depending on weather conditions in the Pamukkale formation.
The ancient Greek city of Hierapolis meaning 'Holy city' was built behind Pamukkale hot springs by the king of Pergamon in 2th BC. It stretches for about 2,7 km. You can come across antient theather,main streets and many other Roman ruins in the antique city.
Just next to Pamukkale formation and Hierpolis antique city The Cleopatra pool is also an interesting attraction to visit and swim.Cleopatra pool was artificially created however the water does sit on the top of the ancient columns that fell from the city during the earthquake. You can swim amongst these ruins and coloums in this pool. Enough free time is given to relax, enjoy the surroundings, and swim by the tour guide.
The area is on the list of UNESCO heritage. Pamukkale is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Don't miss seeing this unique attraction of Turkey while your holiday in Antalya and join our Pamukkale 1 day tour from Antalya.
PAMUKKALE 1 DAY TOUR FROM ANTALYA ITINERARY:
* Pick-up from the hotels and apartments in Antalya
* Breakfast break
* Lunch break at a restaurant
* Drive towards Pamukkale over Denizli city
* Arrival in Pamukkale and visiting the limestone terraces
* Visiting the ancient city of Hierapolis and the necropolis
* Return trip towards Tavas town
* Visit a carpet loom
* Dinner time
* Return trip towards Antalya over the Taurus mountain
* Transfer back to hotels ( about 22:00)
PRICE INCLUDES:
* Pick up/drop off from hotels and apartments in Antalya and around
* Tour guide (English, German, Polish, Russian)
* Lunch
* Dinner
* Entrance fees to Pamukkale terraces and Hierapolis antique city
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
* Breakfast (You can ask for a breakfast package from your hotel reception)
* Drinks
* Swimming in Cleopatra's pool (11€) and Redwater (11€)
ADDITIONAL INFO & TIPS:
* We pick up from all hotels and apartments in Antalya, Lara, Kundu, Belek, and Kemer without any extra payment
* It is allowed to swim in thermal pools and walk on the calcium terraces of Pamukkale.
* If you want to swim in the Cleopatra pool, Take your swimming suit and towel
* The price of our Pamukkale one-day tour from Antalya includes a full package. You will just pay extra for drinks optionally. So you will not be surprised for paying anything else on the tour.
* Looking, walking, and taking photos at the Cleopatra pool and Redwater are free of charge. Just swimming in these pools is an optional extra.
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