Pamukkale Tour From Antalya

Pamukkale tour from Antalya is an unforgettable experience. You will visit one of the most beautiful places on earth.

With its white travertines and ancient cities, Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated in the Denizli region of Turkey and approximately 300 km from Antalya, this ‘Cotton Castle’ is unique to our planet.

You can choose between two tours, Basic and All-Inclusive. 

Basic tour includes hotel transfers and is conducted with a comfortable bus equipped with full air conditioning. An English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the day.

All-inclusive tour is organized with minibusses with maximum 18 people capacity, providing more comfortable journey to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Price of this full day tour also includes lunch (which costs approximately 10 euros when paid at the restaurant) and an entrance ticket to the Pamukkale (which costs 400 Turkish lira at the park’s cashier).

Travertines of Pamukkale were and are still being formed by calcified water flowing from underground. Soothing thermal pools are said to have healing properties, and for thousands of years, travellers have come to Pamukkale to bathe in them.

You may initially believe that the whiteness is snow, but as you approach and walk along, you will realize that they are actually non-slippery rocks.

Rock formations are only the beginning. Hierapolis, one of the oldest thermal cities, awaits you at the top. On your visit, you can see the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, its necropolis, agora and many more.

Note: You can combine Pamukkale visitation with Salda Lake (Turkish Maldives) – Check this tour out.

In 2023, regular Antalya to Pamukkale day trip costs €28 per adult, €20 for children between 4-7 years old, and children under three go for free.

All-inclusive Pamukkale tour costs €50 for adults and €30 for children 4-7, under 3 are free. Entrance tickets and lunch is included in this package.

An air-conditioned, comfortable coach will pick you up from your hotel or apartment in Antalya around 05:30. You will embark on a 250-kilometre journey to the Denizli province and enjoy the surrounding countryside.

On the way, you will have a comfort break to enjoy breakfast. You may bring breakfast boxes prepared from your hotel to eat there.

Upon arriving at Pamukkale (infamous cotton castle), your English-speaking guide will give you a brief overview of the ancient history and formation of the travertines. Then, you will have 3 hours free time to explore Pamukkale and Hierapolis.

Cleopatra’s Pool

Professional tour guide will bring you to Cleopatra’s pool, where you can settle in. Pool complex has restaurants, cafe’s, changing rooms, W.C., gift shops and lockers to store your belongings. Location of the Cleopatra’s pool is convenient, as it is close to all the sights, allowing for easy access and return visits.

Natural hot springs offer a unique combination of natural beauty and historical significance. Fallen columns from the ancient city of Hierapolis still stand in the pool, and the 36-degree Celsius waters provide the chance to swim among them.

Pamukkale Travertines

Next, you will visit white travertines. You can enjoy the rock pools as you descend the travertine ridge. Travertines are loved by people of all ages, from 7 to 77, due to the shallow and warm rock pools filled with thermal waters.

In addition, this area provides the perfect opportunity to take great photos. This is a natural wonder

Hierapolis Ancient City

At the top of the travertines, you can enjoy the ancient city of Hierapolis, where Roman baths, museums, ancient streets, ancient theatre, ancient collumns and agoras will transport you to the past.

After exploring Hierapolis (holy city), you will reunite with your guide at Cleopatra pool complex. Then, the tour bus will take you to a restaurant for lunch.

Lunch

You will enjoy lunch which is a buffet with over 50 options, including starters, salads, main courses, desserts, and fruit.

After lunch, you will begin your journey back to Antalya. You can enjoy the scenic forests views from the bus. It may be a long day, but the experience of exploring this beautiful region and its antiquities is worth it.