Are you interested in visiting Pamukkale but worry about your strict schedule? Well, there is no need to worry as this full day excursion is the ideal option for you. The Pamukkale Day Trip from Antalya gives you the opportunity to enjoy some more sightseeing at one of the most popular destinations in the country. Admire the natural beauty of the infamous Cotton Castle, explore an ancient city, and visit charming spots of impeccable beauty and of high importance.
The day trip begins during the early morning hours. For your own comfort, a bus will pick you up from your hotel on a pre-arranged time. This full day tour from Antalya to Pamukkale is guided, meaning that you will enjoy the services of a professional and experienced tour guide. The guide will give you insights and important descriptions about the places of interest, and assist in case you need.
The road trip takes approximately 3-4 hours and in order to make it comfortable, several short stops are included. One of them takes place at Korkuteli, where you can enjoy a tasty and energizing breakfast. Another interest stop included in the schedule is the one taking place at Denizli. This city is the closest one to Pamukkale, and from there you can enjoy some nice views over the stunning sites of Pamukkale. During this stop, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant.
Pamukkale Day Trip includes visits at some of the most notable sites in the area. The ancient city of Hierapolis is one of them. Accompanied by the tour guide you will explore the ruins and get some interesting information about the history of the site. Among others, you will observe Roman baths, a theatre, temples, and a necropolis. Back in the ancient times, Hierapolis used to be an important settlement for spiritual healing and uplifting.
The Cotton Castle is another important site to visit during the day. Also known as PamukkaleTravertines, this natural wonder is a feast for your eyes. In fact, it is a limestone mountain of white colour that has terraces filled with thermal water. Do not forget to snap some photos as you explore the location. During your time in Pamukkale, you may also visit the Cleopatra’s Pool, an antique thermal pool, where you can swim at an extra cost.
This excursion includes also two visits at local workshops where you can observe the production processes, learn some interesting information, and purchase some nice souvenirs. During the afternoon, a lunch follows at a local restaurant. After that, the bus will drive you back to Antalya. The day trip finishes during the night when you return back at your hotel full of great memories from your exploration in Pamukkale.
If you want to join some different activity, please also check Antalya Excursions.
Grab the chance to visit the infamous sites in Pamukkale with an unforgettable day trip from Antalya. Pamukkale is famous for having stunning natural wonders, thermal springs, and archaeological sites. With this day trip you can enjoy a combination of all. Have fun, explore new places, relax, and learn important facts about the history of Pamukkale while creating new memories with your loved ones.
Pick up: Departure from Antalya takes place during the early morning hours. A fully air conditioned bus will pick you up from your hotel. All transfers are made with comfortable and modern buses. A tour guide will welcome you in the bus and let you know the final details of the schedule.
Several comfort stops: As the road trip from Antalya to Pamukkale is long, several short stops are included to make your trip comfortable. At Korkuteli, you will enjoy an energizing breakfast and have some time to relax. In addition, at Denizli, you will enjoy some panoramic views over Pamukkale and enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant.
Hierapolis ancient city: During the day, you will visit one of the most important sites in the area. The ancient city of Hierapolis is listed as an UNESCO site of cultural heritage. The ruins include a theatre, a necropolis, temples, and Roman baths. It is important to mention that, during antiquity, Hierapolis used to be a spiritual and healing centre.
Cotton Castle: PamukkaleTravertines or Cotton Castle, as it is also known, is another interesting site you will visit during the day. This natural wonder is one of the most impressive spots and most photographed locations in the country. In fact, it is a white-washed mountain that has naturally shaped terraces with thermal water. Take your time to walk around and snap some photos.
Cleopatra’s Pool: During your time in Pamukkale, you can also visit an antique thermal pool known as the Cleopatra’s Pool. The waters are known to be beneficial for the muscles and bones and many people swim inside to enjoy the water’s temperature. If you wish, you can enter the pool at an extra cost.
Return: Energized and relax, you will then enter the bus and return to Antalya. The excursion finishes during the evening when you return back at your hotel.
Pamukkale was amazing. You should definitely visit. We stayed for 3 hours and it was enough time for us. I recommend you to visit Kloepatra pool while you are there. They collect 30 EURO entrance fee in cash and the guide provides fast pass. Don’t forget to take cash with you 🙂
Our guide Ahmet took care of us all day long and made sure we had a very nice day. I recommend you to visit Pamukkale.
This tour includes a day trip from Antalya to Pamukkale and rides comfortably with no shopping stops. On this tour with comfortable buses, the white travertines of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis are explored. Breakfast and lunch are also included in the tour. You can choose this tour to experience unforgettable history and nature.
