Pamukkale Full-Day Guided Tour from Izmir
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale
- Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis
- Swim in Cleopatra's Antique Pool
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
- Experience a full-day adventure from Izmir
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Izmir
- Guided tour of Pamukkale's terraces and ancient ruins
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
We have pickup service for all Izmir City Center Hotels, Izmir Airport (Adnan Menderes), and Izmir Cruise Port. After the hotel pick-up, we will start driving to Pamukkale.
After the hotel pickup service, we will start driving from İzmir to Pamukkale and our first stop will be in Aydın for 15 minutes as a comfort break.
After the comfort break, we will carry on with our drive and arrive in the province city of Denizli. Where we will visit Pamukkale & Hierapolis.
On arriving at Pamukkale, our tour guide will explain in detail everything you need to know about this place. Following this, you will have 3 to 4 hours of free time to explore the area on your own! Depending on your interest you can decide how to make use of this free time. You can walk on the white cliffs of Pamukkale or take a refreshing warm bath. You may choose to visit the historical remains of Hierapolis & Necropolis or take a swim in the famous Cleopatra’s Pool. Or you can do these entire options one after the other. The time is all yours, plan to use it wisely!
We will stop at a local restaurant for an open buffet lunch which is included in the price.
At the end of the day, we take the return journey back to İzmir.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with approximately 10 to 12 hours of activity.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
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
Good to know
- Please note that Cleopatras Pool admission is optional. It will cost 10 /person
Traveler reviews
Visit when it is off season or else you will get disappointed.
I visited in December, which is the off-season. There were still some tourists around, but the area wasn’t crowded, making it easy to enjoy the scenery and capture great photos. The weather was pleasantly mild—not too hot and not too cold. I booked my tour with “Crowded Tours,” and there were only three of us in a Mercedes van, making the trip quiet, comfortable, and relaxed. My tour guide, Merve (I hope I’m spelling her name correctly), was fantastic. She shared fascinating insights into the history and significance of the site and even offered suggestions on how I could spend my free day to make the most of my time. Pamukkale is steeped in ancient history, so if you’re interested in that, it’s definitely a must-visit.
Not a good experience
We were picked up at 6:30 am and dropped off at 7:30 pm. Of that 13 hours we were at the site 2.5 hours tops and 20 minutes at an onyx shop and an hour for lunch. The rest was a long boring bus ride. Because of the early pickup we had breakfast at 5:30 and then lunch at 2:45, so 9 hours between meals. If we had been warned of the late lunch we could have prepared. The driver of the large bus was professional and safe. The driver who dropped us off near our hotel drove too fast and at times erratic. We did not feel safe.
Good Tour. Long bus ride
Great tour but the bus was long. The guide was sweat. The theater at Hieropolis is must-see. The pools are ok but no swimming as cleopatra pool closed.
Good place to visit, good lunch but three transfers to get there
This was a good tour and the guide was helpful friendly and knowledgable. The location was great and so was the lunch. There were three transfers to get there and two to get back so we needed to change vehicles a few Times.
Comfortable big bus trip...
Comfortable big bus trip to Pamukkale from Izmir. Merge was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had plenty of time to enjoy Hierapolis and pammukkale.