Aphrodisias and Pamukkale Day Tour from Izmir
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient city of Aphrodisias
- Marvel at Pamukkale's stunning white terraces
- Visit the Temple of Aphrodite
- Swim in the thermal waters of Pamukkale
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Izmir
- Guided tours of Aphrodisias and Pamukkale
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.
is one of the oldest sacred sites in Turkey. Dedicated to the ancient Mother Goddess and then the Greek goddess Aphrodite, it was the site of a magnificent Temple of Aphrodite and the home of a renewed school of marble sculpture. The Temple of Aphrodite later became a Christian basilica through an impressive swapping of columns. Today, the Temple of Aphrodite is well-preserved and partially restored; it is not hard to imagine its ancient splendor. Aphrodisias also offers ruins of a large theatre, a stadium and other structures, as well as an on-site museum displaying artifacts.
which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath
Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO
At the end of the tour, drive you back to your hotel.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; please consider your mobility.
- Lunch is included; inform the guide of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring swimwear and a towel for Pamukkale's thermal pools.
- 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
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Entry fees for Aphrodisias is excluded
- Entry fees for Pamukkale Travertines is excluded
- The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.
Traveler reviews
Turkish Pool Delight
Enjoyed a day trip from Izmur to Pamukkale and Aphrodisias. Our guide Isik, was friendly, knowledgeable and had such a good vibe that we enjoyed our adventure even more with her. Aphrodisias was partly constructed but considering the age, was put together nicely. Walking thru temple of Aphrodisias, which later turned into a Christian Bacillus during Roman times was amazing. Make sure to stop at the nearby restaurant and enjoy an order of Kiymali Pide, minced meat on bread, and Ayran, the yogurt drink of Turkey to add to your experience. At Pamukkale, the limestone pools are so unique and beautiful at the same time. Take your time walking, as it can be a bit slippery. I recommend this tour and make sure to ask for Isik, if you want it to be a bit more memorable.
Trip in Türkiye
Isik was an excellent tour guide! Her expertise and knowledge of the sites made this trip extremely enjoyable. We enjoyed learning so much about the history and the area.
Great tour!
What a pleasure it was to have Ogun for our guide. He was attentive, informative, and an absolute pleasure to be with the Tours involves so many different things and it was a very, very hot. day but he took such good care of us throughout!
Turkey wonders in 8 days
After lot of research we finally decided to try this tour company. I can say this with conversation that, we had a wonderful time with them. Kerem made sure that we got all details on time he was contently in touch with us. Selection of hotels was good and all our tour guides were excellent. Not but the least they offer great price. Total worth it. In fact I recommend them to my friend who also liked them. Don't think twice just book with them Thanks kerem