Private Pamukkale Day Tour from Kusadasi

From$320
12 hours
Kusadasi, Turkey

About this activity

Discover the natural beauty and ancient history of Pamukkale on a private day tour from Kusadasi, including guided visits and a traditional lunch.

Highlights

  • Explore Pamukkale's stunning white terraces
  • Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis
  • Swim in Cleopatra's Antique Pool
  • Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch
  • Experience a private, personalized tour

Full description

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Pamukkale, known for its thermal mineral waters and white travertine terraces, on a private day tour from Kusadasi. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you'll explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, swim in Cleopatra's Antique Pool, and enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant. This personalized tour offers a comfortable and enriching journey through one of Turkey's most iconic sites.

Included / Excluded

  • Private transportation from Kusadasi to Pamukkale
  • Guided tour of Pamukkale's terraces and ancient ruins
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Entrance fees to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Itinerary

1

According to your pick-up time meet your guide and start your full-day tour.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Hierapolis 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.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pamukkale; 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 where, in 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 worlds heritage site by UNESCO.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO
4

At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
  • Private transportation is provided; please inform of any special requirements in advance.
  • Entrance fees to Pamukkale and Hierapolis are not included in the tour price.

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

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • 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.
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)

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Isik

A wonderful e experience and also nice guide prepared spontaneously and well documented are a pleasure to have had this opportunity with people of such good level. I thank the travel agency, but especially the people who accompanied us on this trip. Super recommended !!!

alexandratD9377FIFeb 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Pamukkale tour

We had a great day with Volga touring Pamukale. She was very informative and accommodating with the agenda. She made every effort to cover the maximum sites for us to see. Will definitely recommend Volga and this touring company

JacobbeenaMar 29, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Very friendly and informative!

Metin was great! He gave us lots of information about the different sites at Pamukkale and helped us organise lockers for the Cleopatra pool. We had a great time!

megb726Jan 24, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Amazing Tour

The experience was amazing and professional! Arzu (our tour guide) spoke English very well and we were able to get a comprehensive history of both Hierapolis (on the tour) as well as Ephesus (not on the tour). We had visited Ephesus the day before without a guide so she filled in a lot of the knowledge gaps. She really breathed life back into the ruins so we were able to imagine a bustling ancient civilization at the peak of the empire. For you people on Instagram, she was patient as we took our time with taking plenty of photos! Our ride was luxurious for just my girlfriend and I (Mercedes 9 person van) and they brought us to the airport on time for our flight after the tour. I would definitely recommend this experience for anyone looking for a stress free tour!

Joseph JOct 20, 2021TRIPADVISOR

Great tour !

Must recommend this tour. Communication from tour planning until execution was super smooth. We were a family of two adults + 1 baby (2year old) . Our tour guide was very accomodating and gave us alot of info.

MuhammadNaumanB1Aug 1, 2021TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

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. Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)