Full-day guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis with lunch
History & Heritage

Full-day guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis with lunch

4.3/5

Excellent
63 reviews
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$129.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll see Pamukkale's cascading terraces of white calcite formed by mineral-rich thermal waters
  • A traditional lunch is included at Pam Hotel, followed by time to unwind in their thermal pools
  • You can bathe in Pamukkale's natural springs, used for centuries by locals and emperors alike
  • There's free time to wander through Hierapolis, including its temples, and 13,000-seat Roman theatre
  • Your guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Pamukkale and its history with you
What to expect

A natural masterpiece combines with ancient ruins for this full day tour. You'll head to Pamukkale – which means 'cotton castle' in Turkish – as well as the adjacent city of Hierapolis. Both are UNESCO-listed, so it's a two-for-one deal on Turkey's historical gems. Muzaffer, one of our local guides, says, ‘Pamukkale is like something out of a fairytale – a spectacle of terraces formed over thousands of years that look like a cascading snowy waterfall. Legend has it, the hot thermal springs here have healing properties'.

On arrival, you'll stop by the Pam Hotel for a spot of lunch, before soaking in their thermal pools. Next, prepare for a sight to behold, Pamukkale's natural springs solidified into chalk-white stalactites and cliffs long ago, resulting in a winter-like wonderland of petrified tiers and pools. People have bathed here for thousands of years, including Roman emperors. Follow in their footsteps and bathe in one of the thermal pools or simply make your way to the top and drink in the magnificent views.

Next up is the ancient spa town of Hierapolis. You'll have free time to explore its well-preserved ruins, including ancient streets and an epic 13,000-seat theatre. What's more, for every sale of this experience, there's a donation to the TUI Care Foundation.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Just so you know, this excursion may not be suitable for families with small children due to longer transfer time of about 3 hours
  • Entrance to the main Pamukkale site is included
  • Please be aware Cleopatra's pool is currently under renovation and not available for use until October 2025
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Drinks not included
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3 /5

Based on 63 reviews from verified customers


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  • J

    Jenny

    Verified booking

    4.2

    August 9, 2025

    Traveled with family


    The place was amazing

  • C

    Carla

    Verified booking

    2.6

    July 12, 2025

    Traveled with family


    The guide was very knowledgeable, it's a shame he barely shared any knowledge with the group. Only two hours to spend in Pamukkale, the museum and the archaeological site, barely got any time to visit Hierappolis (no guided tour either), however we were given 3hrs to have lunch and swim in a hotel pool. I did not pay nearly €300 to swim in a mediocre pool, we wanted a cultural experience that we did not have, which is a shame because Pamukkale and Hierappolis were amazing.

  • P

    Petr

    Verified booking

    3.4

    July 2, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    We payed for English language excursion but without any notice got Polish one. The guide offered arogantly to go home or join. So we joined....Iwe didnt understand much... We didnt feel comfortably because of the atmosphere the guide started the communication with us from the Very beginning - like not very welcommed.

  • K

    Kakeesh

    Verified booking

    4.2

    October 9, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Der Ausflug mit TUI war landschaftlich schön, aber organisatorisch verbesserungswürdig. Viel Zeit ging durch das Einsammeln von Gästen aus verschiedenen Hotels (ca. 40 Min) und zwei halbstündige Pausen verloren. So blieb nur begrenzt Zeit für die eigentlichen Programmpunkte. Für den Preis hätte ich mir eine effizientere Planung gewünscht.

  • P

    Pascal

    Verified booking

    3.4

    October 9, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Il a plu toute la journée il aurait fallu annuler la sortie De plus je ne comprends pas avoir payé plus chère que les autres visiteurs ramassés le long du trajet J’ai payé 120€ alors que certaines personnes ramassés à 10 km ont payé 80€ Donc juste très déçu de cette expérience

  • W

    Wojciech

    Verified booking

    5

    October 8, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Brak uwag

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