In case you wish to proceed with some sightseeing and avoid the crowds, this private tour is all you need. Join this private full day Kusadasi Aphrodisias & Pamukkale Tour and get the opportunity to visit Aphrodisias and Pamukkale during your holidays in Kusadasi. Unfold the history of interesting and important monuments, get the chance to relax in thermal springs, create some fun memories with your loved ones in a private and exclusive setting, and admire the unparalleled beauty of nature.
As this is a private excursion, you are free to choose the day and time that suits your schedule the most. On a pre-arranged time, a comfortable and fully air conditioned car will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi. Accompanied by a professional tour guide, the excursion begins with a visit at the ancient city of Aphrodisias. The site is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes away, however, the guide will make sure that you have a comfortable and smooth road trip.
Aphrodisias is one of the oldest sacred sites in the country and is characterized by upgraded aesthetics of previous centuries. It was dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. The temple is well preserved and during your time there you will be impressed by the ancient design and architecture. Except from the temple, there are other ruins such as a theatre and a stadium. The tour guide will explain interesting facts about this settlement and answer all of your questions as you walk around and explore the area.
After spending some time there, the bus will transfer you towards the infamous Pamukkale, an area listed as an UNESCO site of world heritage. Your tour there combines both, relaxation and sightseeing. At first, you will visit the imposing and majestic Cotton Castle, a limestone mountain with terraces that are filled with thermal water. Do not forget to snap some photos of this natural wonder during your time there.
Then, you move on to the ancient city of Hierapolis. This settlement used to be an important spiritual and healing centre during antiquity. You can observe some interesting ruins there such as Roman baths, a theatre and a necropolis.
In Pamukkale you will also have the opportunity to visit and swim, if you want, at the Cleopatra’s Pool which is an antique thermal pool known for its therapeutic benefits. Once your private exploration is over, the bus will drive you back to Kusadasi. This excursion finishes once you arrive back to your hotel full of memories and great images.
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Kusadasi Port– 08:00 / 08:30
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Join an incredibly interesting sightseeing excursion during your holidays and get away from the crowds in a fully private experience. Our Kusadasi Aphrodisias & Pamukkale Tour enables you to visit the infamous Pamukkale and the ancient city of Aphrodisias and explore their main attractions. Learn the history behind these sites, understand the power of nature, relax and receive the therapeutic benefits of the thermal springs, and create long lasting memories with your loved ones while on holidays.
Pick Up: Due to the private nature of this tour, you are in charge to decide the day and the stating time. Therefore, on the indicated day and time, members of our team will pick you up from your place of accommodation in Kusadasi with a modern and comfortable vehicle.
Private Tour Guide: In order to have a smooth and pleasurable experience, a tour guide will be there for you. The experienced guide will provide descriptions about the places of interest and assist you in case you need.
Aphrodisias: The first stop of the excursion takes place at one of the oldest sacred sites of the country. The ancient city of Aphrodisias was constructed and dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. Among the ruins, you may observe the temple, a theatre and a stadium. The temple is the main attraction of this archaeological site and is known for its upgraded aesthetics.
Cotton Castle: The bus will then transfer you to Pamukkale where you can observe some natural wonders and archaeological sites. The Cotton Castle, also known as Calcium Terraces, is an imposing white-washed mountain. Its naturally-shaped terraces are filled with thermal water and create a truly spectacular backdrop.
Hierapolis: In Pamukkale you will also visit the nearby ancient city of Hierapolis. This ancient settlement was a well-known healing centre during the antiquity due to the area’s thermal springs. The ruins include among others, a necropolis, temples and an ancient theatre.
Cleopatra’s Pool: If you wish to swim into a thermal pool and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the water, the guide will take you to Cleopatra’s Pool, an ancient thermal spring. Please note that entrance comes at an extra cost.
Return: By the end of the last stop, the bus will drive you back to Kusadasi. Return to your hotel is expected during the afternoon. At that moment, you will be full of emotions, new images and long lasting memories from this magnificent and private sightseeing tour.
