A natural masterpiece combines with ancient ruins for this full day tour. You'll head to Pamukkale – which means 'cotton castle' in Turkish – as well as the adjacent city of Hierapolis. Both are UNESCO-listed, so it's a two-for-one deal on Turkey's historical gems. Muzaffer, one of our local guides, says, ‘Pamukkale is like something out of a fairytale – a spectacle of terraces formed over thousands of years that look like a cascading snowy waterfall. Legend has it, the hot thermal springs here have healing properties'.

On arrival, you'll stop by the Pam Hotel for a spot of lunch, before we make our way to the main event. A sight to behold, Pamukkale's natural springs solidified into chalk-white stalactites and cliffs long ago, resulting in a winter-like wonderland of petrified tiers and pools. People have bathed here for thousands of years, including Roman emperors. Follow in their footsteps and bathe in one of the thermal pools or simply make your way to the top and drink in the magnificent views.

Next up is the ancient spa town of Hierapolis. You'll have free time to explore its well-preserved ruins, including ancient streets, a 13,000-seat theatre and the thermal baths – known as Cleopatra's pool due to her reputation of eternal youth. A dip is extra but well worth forking out for the experience of bathing in an oasis scattered with Roman artefacts. What's more, for every sale of this experience, there's a donation to CYDD, a charity that helps in the education of underprivileged children in Turkey.

See the cascading terraces of gleaming white calcite in Pamukkale
Bathe in the thermal pools of Pam Hotel and savour a traditional lunch
Free time to explore UNESCO-listed Hierapolis, including its vast Greek theatre
Wallow in the warm waters of in Cleopatra's pool, a living relic of an ancient spa resort
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Pamukkale and its history

Just so you know, this excursion may not be suitable for families with small children due to longer transfer time of about 3 hours
A donation of EUR 1.00 per guest will be made to CYDD, a charity dedicated to helping underprivileged children in Turkey
Entrance to the main Pamukkale site is included but the additional entrance fee for Cleopatra's Pool is payable locally
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Admission fees
Lunch
Transport
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This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.