Full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Selcuk or Kusadasi
Overview
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11 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a one day excursion that brings together the wonders of nature and of the ancient world and a perfect extension to your stay in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Explore the picturesque Pamukkale. Visit the ruins of UNESCO site of Hierapolis including the largest Necropolis of ancient Anatolia. Walk in the natural white travertine terraces.Take the optional lifetime chance to swim in the antique Cleopatra's Pool.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suggested to bring swimming suit, towel, sunscreen and extra clothes
Attention needed while walking in the travertines. The ground is mostly slippery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kusadasi
Explore the healing waters of the travertines and Hierapolis of Pamukkale on this day tour. Be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk and take a three hours drive enjoying the views of the countryside.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is one of the natural wonders of Turkey, a hillside of white terraces or travertines formed over thousands of years by the minerals bubbling up through hot springs feed from the depths of the earth. Start exploring the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is unique from all other ancient cities in being built not on earth or rock but on solid limestone layers formed by mineral rich waters that flowed for millennia over this raised level plateau. Hierapolis means “sacred city” and it was given this name because of the large number of temples located here.Today, the theatre, the Temple of Apollo and the Necropolis are among the most significant sites of interest in Hierapolis. During the tour you will see the Necropolis (Cemetery) of Hierapolis, one of the largest ancient burial sites in Anatolia; a Roman bath, the Gate of Domitian, the main street of the ancient city, the Byzantium Gate and the Ploutonion.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees of Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Drinks at the lunch
Gratuities
Entrance fees of Cleopatra's Pool and the Roman Bath ( now a museum) - 33 TL
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Full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Selcuk or Kusadasi
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Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
great tour
KUAI L,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00GREAT EXPERIENCE It was an amazing experience. The ancient ruins and the hot water were absolutely fascinating and full of history. Merve was a wonderful tour guide — very knowledgeable, helpful, and detailed in her explanations. She made the whole tour engaging and enjoyable. I truly enjoyed every moment of the trip. The people were also incredibly friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended!
Good highlights without rush.
morganwW6061QG,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Merve was a lovely tour guide who allowed us to take our time.
Once in a lifetime views!
368ashleya,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely stunning!!!!! I am a solo traveler and was made to feel welcome. Merve was my tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and able to answer every question I had! I would advise to be aware of the warnings when entering the thermal pool… it is VERY slippery hahah! This tour was immaculate and I could not recommend it more!
Super recommended the tour in Spanish!
danielalH3499YG,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a tour! This amazing, the whole story is spectacular, the attention of our guide Yigit And your knowledge of history is amazing! Super recommended, picked us up from the hotel and super punctual! We are very happy!
Totally worth it. Great value for money!
Deepanjan Datta,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide - plenty of historical tidbits, and very punctual. Allowed enough time to explore the spots on our own as well. Waited for anyone who fell behind a bit. And wonderful included lunch. Highly recommended.
Awesome day
Ballarin2019,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excursion must do if you are visiting southern Turkey. Great day with Maet, very professional, kind and passionate. Good organization and good experience. Bravo for your work and thank you!
Great day!
Z7726OMclarat,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb day, the guide picked us up directly in front of our hotel and accompanied us throughout the day. We learned a lot and had a lot of time to enjoy the site. The buffet restaurant was excellent! Thank you to the guide who was very kind and accompanying on this excursion!
Highly recommend
papichulo123,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both, me and my wife, enjoyed the tour a lot. Our guide was very friendly and helpful, sharing with us information about the history of the place. The guide was very entertaining, fluent in English and very caring for everybody in the tour to feel comfortable. The ride was smooth, taking you from place to place in a safe manner. The house of Virgin Mary was very well maintained and our guide made a great job bringing us in the history. The remaining of Artemis Temple was also great and very informative. So, if you happen to be in the area I highly recommend this company.
If you stay in Pamukkale….
Y7455FPdeniseb,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide, Yigit, was excellent! Beautiful English, very well informed and intelligent, gentle in guiding us through. We were staying in Pamukkale so likely could have walked the route on our own.
Great tour of Pamukkale with Merve!
rhenees,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour. Merve Birlik, our tour guide, was very nice, knowledgeable, and personable. She warmly welcomed everyone who was part of the group.
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