Itinerary
- Istanbul: DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: We will pick you up from your hotel (or at your Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transfer you to airport for your flight to Denizli. Upon arrival at Denizli Cardak Airport, your tour guide and driver will meet you at the arrival terminal exit gate and drive you to Pamukkale Natural Park for your guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
- Pamukkale: DEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN PAMUKKALE OR KARAHAYIT: Your tour guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel Pamukkale or Karahayit. They will then drive you to Pamukkale Natural Park for your guided tour. This service is valid for bookings with the 'from-to Pamukkale Hotels' option.
- Pamukkale Natural Park, a must-visit destination for Nature and History lovers. For centuries, people have been coming here and going home restful. This natural park provide you experiences at the white travertenies of Pamukkale, Cleopatra Pools and ancient city of Hierapolis which are located in Pamukkale Natural Park.
- Hierapolis & Pamukkale: The highlights of the Hierapolis Ancient City are Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. During visits to these ancient ruins, you can take some photos from the nicest corners of the Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale Thermal Pools: After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will have free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauties of the Pamukkale, and swim at white travertines - thermal pools (Admission to the thermal pools is free if you have a ticket for Pamukkale Natural Park and Hierapolis Ancient City).
- Cleopatra Pools: Situated above the Pamukkale white travertine pools is one particularly spectacular location fed by the same hot springs. Here you can bath in the same waters in which Cleopatra once swam! A professionally run modern spa facility allows you to enjoy these historical healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is pure clear warm water. Once it was surmounted by a Roman Temple to Apollo with ornate roof held up with Doric columns. Imagine how Cleopatra must have experienced this when you imagine it in it's glory day.
- Pamukkale: You will stop at a local restaurant for your lunch.After the lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.
- Kaklik Cave: (The visit to this place is included only in the itinerary for the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option) The cave was formed over 2.5 million years ago, during the Pliocene Period. The roof collapsed, allowing entrance. The maximum depth is 14 metres and inside there are several rimstone pools and waterfalls, which are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of skin diseases and arthritis. Several of the walls receive enough sunlight to grow moss and climbing plants. The cave will take around 20 minutes to explore, with wooden walkways leading through the 190-metre circle.
- At the end of the tour of Pamukkale and its surroundings, we will drop you back at the your hotel in Pamukkale or Karahayit, depending on your pick-up location. If you booked the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option, you will be transferred to Denizli Çardak Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
- Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, your driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Please note that this service is only included if you select the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option.
Includes
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- The serve of the lunch will be at local restaurant
- Professional tour guide who licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Istanbul - Denizli round-trip flight tickets (only valid for the 'from-to Istanbul Hotels' option)
- Pick-up and drop-off services for hotels in the cities selected by you
- Drinks
- Pamukkale Natural Park & Hierapolis Ancient City
- Kaklik Cave
Details
There are two fascinating white travertines area in Pamukkale district. First one is at Pamukkale Natural Park which most known. The second amazing travertines are at the underground. It is Kaklik Cave ! You will visit and explore both of them on this tour. Also, you will visit the Ancient Cites of Hierapolis and Laodicea. If you would like do this tour from/to your hotel in Istanbul, all airport transfers and round trip domestic flights are going to be included.
Know Before You Go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Departures from Istanbul : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Denizli. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your passport details in order to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be issued, and you may not be able to join the tour. If you fail to provide this information at least 48 hours prior to your trip, or if you refuse to share the required details, you will need to cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the tour’s cancellation and refund policies, as your booking cannot be completed due to missing required information.
- Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Infant meals not included.
- All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That's why, please read those details while booking this tour.
