Pamukkale Tour from Antalya

The holiday in Turkey will not be complete without the trip to Pamukkale – a mineral resort with thermal springs in Denizli province. It is a unique wonder of nature, a protected UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the finest pearls of the country to be attended at least once. Here you can admire legendary travertines, dive into the rejuvenating waters of «Cleopatra pool» and see ruins of the ancient city.

Pamukkale is a snow-white geological complex.

From the Turkish language Pamukkale can be translated as a «cotton castle», and such name perfectly corresponds to the landscape of this fairy-tale place created by the forces of almighty nature. As a result of the earthquake occurred 400,000 years ago high calcium underwater was brought to the surface. With the time passed the water evaporated, and the limestone deposits formed bizarre, snow-like stepped terraces , so-called travertines.

Archaeological attractions, ancient necropolis, healing thermal springs, including the «Cleopatra pool», are also located on the territory of this nature attraction within the area of more than 1 hectare where according to the legend the famous queen restored her beauty and youth.

What to expect from the trip

The one-day tour begins early in the morning by picking you up from the hotel on a comfortable bus accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide. It takes about 247 km to get to Pamukkale from Antalya, so there will be several stops along the way, including one for breakfast – take lunch bags from the hotel or order breakfast for an additional fee.
The standard tour schedule includes a shopping complex where textile manufacturers represent their products and an onyx souvenir centre. After shopping, there is a lunch stop at a restaurant with a buffet, and we continue our further journey to the final destination of the trip – a unique and unbelievable Pamukalle.

Sightseeing in the National Park takes 3-3.5 hours. During this time, tourists can:
• take a walk around the travertines in the miraculous pools. Don’t forget to bring your camera. The snow-white terraces, which look like snowy mountain slopes, are a fascinating background for spectacular images.
• swim in the thermal spring « Cleopatra Pool », which resembles an antique Jacuzzi. Always warm (+35…+370C) and lightly carbonated water is rich in microelements and minerals which have medicinal properties.
– see the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, including the remains of the once magnificent amphitheatre, baths and other buildings.
– visit the ancient cemetery «Necropolis».

In the end of this exciting journey you return to Antalya and are transfered to the hotel. Take a trip to Pamukkale on our website. It will be one of the most memorable moments of your holiday in Turkey. We provide complete tourist support and collaborate only with well-qualified guides-historians.