Hierapolis – Pamukkale is a World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination. In addition to amazing Classical ruins, the site offers a thermal Sacred Pool in which you can swim over ancient columns, a view of the breathtaking white terraces of Pamukkale, and a museum.

 ITINERARY OF THE TOUR

The recommended departure time is 07:30 am. On tours, with us, you are the boss that means you may decide about your own departure time. So, your professional guide will be ready at the reception of your hotel or agreed meeting point and time.

There will be an approximately 3.5-hour transfer distance to Pamukkale. On the way, you will have a chance to see small Turkish villages and the Taurus mountains. Your guide will give you information about Turkey’s geography and Turkish culture on the way.

 

Hierapolis Ancient City: We will start visiting the Ruins of Hierapolis Ancient City and some of the main sites you will see inside the Ruins of Hierapolis are the Gymnasium, Roman Bath, Hadrian Theatre, Apollo Temple, Plutonium, The Martyrium of St. Philip, The Necropolis of Hierapolis…

 

Pamukkale Travertines /Cleopatra Pool (Antique Pool): Travertines are white rocks formed by precipitation caused by chemical reactions. The hot water that comes at 35C from the source, which contains a high amount of calcium hydro carbonate reacts to oxygen in the air. During the reaction, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide get separated from the water, leaving calcium carbonate to subside and form the travertines.

 

Antique Pool emerged from an earthquake that happened in the 7th century AD. During the earthquake 1st century Ionian pillars crumble into the bath, giving the mystic setting to the water that still stands today.

Because of its temperature, the antique pool is efficient in curing many illnesses, as well as in relaxing.

According to the researches done on the antique pool, the water is effective for heart and blood vessel illnesses, high blood pressure, rheumatism, skin, eyes, rickets, and paralysis.

 

At the end of the tour around 16:30, we will transfer you back to Bodrum. You will be in your hotel approximately at 20:00.

Recommended items that customers should have:

  • Hat, comfortable footwear, swimsuit, towel, sun cream
  • Camera
  • Money for extra payments
  • Suitable clothes ( shorts, t-shirt )

Price includes:

  • Transfer fee
  • Guide Services
  • Lunch
  • Ruins admission fee (Except Cleopatra Pool)

NOTE

  • Drinks are extra for Lunch

 

35 euro per person