Alanya Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning terraces of Pamukkale
- Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis
- Swim in Cleopatra's Antique Pool
- Marvel at the ancient Roman theater
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
The excursion begins early in the morning. A comfortable bus will pick you up from your hotel in Alanya. A local tour guide will welcome you in the bus and inform you about the final details of the schedule. Before arriving at the first stop of your tour, a short breakfast break will take place so you can refresh yourself.
In order to make your road trip to Pamukkale more enjoyable, several stops will take place. One among them will be at Korkuteli city. There, you can enjoy a breakfast or relax in a quiet cafeteria.
The bus drive from Alanya to Pamukkale is around 4 hours.
We will visit a stonemason in Pamukkale, where you can learn about this great Turkish art. As soon as we arrive to Denizli we stop for 30 minutes comfort break, where you will have the opportunity to use facilities like toilets and find some refreshments. This is the right time and place to make your self ready for your visit to Pamukkale.
We will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. The food food will be open buffet.
Ancient city of Hierapolis: Once you arrive at Pamukkale, the tour guide will take you to explore the ancient city of Hierapolis. This city used to be a spiritual and healing centre during antiquity. Among the things you can observe there are houses, a necropolis, a theatre, and Roman baths. The tour guide will let you know interesting facts about the history and the importance of the ruins. Cotton Castle: At Pamukkale there is also an impressive limestone mountain that has naturally shaped terraces filled with thermal water. The Cotton Castle is clearly an exceptional site to visit. Take your time to walk around and take some pictures of the site. In case you are interested in thermal pools, in Pamukkale you can also visit and swim in an antique thermal pool, the Cleopatra’s Pool. Please note that entering the pool comes at an extra cost.
When your visit in Pamukkale is over, you will return back to the bus. The return road trip will be perfect for relaxation and for some final views of the area. Return to your hotel is expected during the afternoon.
All our guests are dropped off back at the same location where they were picked up in the morning.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included; confirm your hotel's eligibility.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with a significant amount of walking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring swimwear if you plan to swim in Cleopatra's Antique Pool.
- Carry a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Stroller Accessible
Traveler reviews
Long tour worth the time
It was a good tour with nice and professional guide Kaan who gave us a lot of information and history facts about the location and the places we visited. Would recommend this tour and a guide for anyone who’s planning to visit this place. Also worth to mention a journey is very long and lot of time spent in a bus and last but not least entrance fee is 30€ to enter Pamukkale
Fun, great tour guide.
Pamukkale was absolutely breathtaking, like stepping into another world. The thermal pools and ancient ruins were unforgettable. Huge thanks to our incredible tour guide Kaan, whose knowledge, kindness, and humor made the experience even more special
Awesome place! I
Stunning white landscape! A world Heritage. But the country’s complex geographical distances makes it a bit tiresome to Pamukkale, 2:30am I had a pick up from Alanya hotel taken us six hours plus. Have a thorough research on how to get there with a minimum effort. viz - a hotel as near as possible.
Pumakale tour + lake salda
Very nice visit, the salda lake is beautiful and pamukale and hierapolis also very beautiful. Our guide was great. A small downside, we stopped twice at traders and I find it a shame knowing that we only have 2 hours visit to pumakale. We could have enjoyed another 1 hour on site. Pukamale, armored c. We could not take advantage to swim in the limestone travertines. The meals were buffet style, it was simple but good. I recommend
Worth it!
It was a really good tour! Its a little bit long, but really nice place. The bus & the van really confortable, the food is delicious and the views are amazing.