Pamukkale Day Tour from Antalya
Pamukkale Day Trip from Antalya
Visit Pamukkale from Antalya in one day. Walk on white travertines, explore Hierapolis ruins, and swim in Cleopatra’s Pool. Lunch and transfers included.
Tour Overview
Discover Pamukkale’s white travertines and ancient ruins with a full-day guided tour from Antalya. This day trip offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical depth. You’ll explore the surreal calcium terraces of the “Cotton Castle,” visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, and optionally swim in the legendary Cleopatra Pool.
Why Join the Pamukkale Day Tour from Antalya?
- Round-trip hotel transfers from all areas of Antalya included.
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis.
- Optional swim in Cleopatra’s antique thermal pool with submerged Roman columns.
- Professional English-speaking guide explains all key historical and natural sites.
- Local lunch included in a scenic restaurant near the travertines.
This Pamukkale day trip from Antalya is ideal for those looking to combine scenic beauty, history, and wellness in a single unforgettable day.
Tour Itinerary
Meal: Lunch
06:15 – 06:50 am ─ You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Pamukkale.
*Pick-up times vary depending on your hotel’s location: Kundu – 06:15, Lara – 06:30, Dedeman – 06:40, Konyaaltı – 06:40, City Center – 06:50*
The journey takes approximately 4 hours with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Upon your arrival in Pamukkale, the guided tour will begin.
Visiting Highlights:
- Pamukkale Travertines: Known as the “Cotton Castle,” these white calcium terraces were formed by mineral-rich thermal waters cascading down the mountainside for centuries. You’ll walk barefoot across this natural wonder, feel the warm water under your feet, and take stunning photos of this UNESCO-listed site.
- Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool (Optional): This famous thermal pool contains submerged ancient columns and is said to have been visited by Cleopatra herself. You can swim in its healing waters for an extra fee. Don’t forget your swimwear! (Swimming is optional and at your own expense.)
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Located right above Pamukkale, this Greco-Roman city was once a spiritual and healing center. You’ll explore ancient ruins such as the Roman Bath Complex, Necropolis, Frontinus Street, Domitian Gate, Plutonium Cave, and Theater. The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking.
- Lunch: Enjoy a delicious open buffet or set menu lunch at a local Turkish restaurant as part of the tour program.
- Shopping Breaks: There will be a few short shopping stops during the tour where you can explore local textile, stone, or leather shops and purchase handmade souvenirs unique to the region.
After the tour, you will begin the journey back to Antalya.
Approx. 22:00 ─ Drop-off at your hotel in Antalya.
The Pamukkale day tour from Antalya ends with unforgettable memories of nature and ancient history.
What's Included
Included
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off in Kundu, Lara, Dedeman, Konyaltı, Merkez (Center)
- Entrance fees in the program
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- All Transportation in the tour
- Professional local tour guide on the tour
- Local Taxes
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Entrance fee to Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool
- Paraglading
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- Pick-up times are changeable according to your hotel's location.
- Please contact us first before booking the tour if you are staying in a different location from Kundu, Lara, Dedeman, Konyaltı, and Merkez (Center).
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool is your own expense. Please bring your swimming suits
- Arrival time can change according to the traffic/season.
More Details
As the sun rises over Antalya, your journey begins. After a comfortable pick-up from your hotel, you head inland through the changing Anatolian landscape. Green hills slowly give way to rural towns and cotton fields—until finally, a gleaming white slope appears in the distance.
This is Pamukkale—a natural wonder known as the “Cotton Castle.” You take your shoes off and step barefoot onto the mineral-rich travertine terraces, where warm spring waters trickle over chalk-white shelves. The experience is soothing, refreshing, and otherworldly.
Just uphill lies the ancient city of Hierapolis, once a Roman spa town. As you explore its wide streets, grand amphitheater, and silent necropolis, your guide reveals stories of a city where emperors once bathed and oracles once spoke. You even have the chance to swim in the same warm waters of the Cleopatra Pool, where submerged columns shimmer beneath you.
After a delightful Turkish lunch and a chance to shop for local crafts, you board your bus with memories of history, wellness, and surreal beauty. As night falls and you return to Antalya, Pamukkale stays with you—a vision of white in the heart of Anatolia.
If you're looking for a way to explore the natural wonders of Turkey during your visit to Antalya, I highly recommend the Pamukkale day tour offered by toursce.com. This tour was well-organized and provided an unforgettable experience of the stunning landscapes and rich history of the region. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We were picked up from our hotel in Antalya and started the journey to Pamukkale, which took us through picturesque countryside and small Turkish villages. Upon arrival at Pamukkale, we were greeted by the stunning sight of the gleaming white travertine terraces that cascade down the hillside. We had plenty of time to explore and take in the breathtaking views, with the added bonus of a dip in the thermal waters, which was a truly magical experience. After exploring Pamukkale, we visited the nearby Hierapolis archaeological site. Our guide expertly led us through the ruins, explaining the history and significance of each landmark. We visited the ancient theater, the necropolis, and the museum, among other sites. The tour also included a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, which offered traditional Turkish dishes. The food was fresh and tasty, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Overall, I would highly recommend the Pamukkale day tour from Antalya to anyone visiting the area. The tour was well-organized, the guide was excellent, and the experience of Pamukkale and Hierapolis was unforgettable. Thank you, toursce.com, for providing such a wonderful tour.
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We were fortunate to book with Toursce travel team the tour to Pamukkale. It is a long way but a great experience. During the drive from Antalya to Pamukkale, our tour guide eagerly and patiently answered all of the participants' questions whether about ancient history, archaeological processes, or even coffee and tea history. Although we had late arrived back home with the van on the way back, they acted very professionally.
We booked a day trip to Pammukale from Antalya and I would just say that was an amazing day. Paragliding was the optional activity and we booked that too. All of the was awesome. The way Toursce handled our tour was flawless, our guide Ceren was really great & fun she introduced us to the amazing history of Anatolia. The best part was how smoothly the excursion went and everything in time. We would highly recommend anyone coming to Antalya forget everything and let Toursce travel team handle your itinerary. Thanks again Toursce team and Ceren for the amazing time.
Pamukkale is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. During our holiday stay, we have been to 4 different cities in Turkey mid of April Antalya, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Istanbul. Our trip started in Antalya and ended in Istanbul. We chose this local agency for our travel organisation and all worked out smoothly. They have very good local services. Our local guides were quite professional about the history and their country so we had a pleasant time.
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