Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Antalya to Kusadasi with Hotel Drop-Off
13 hoursPamukkaleGroup tourDaily departures
- Direct operator priceBooked directly with us. We run the tour, so there is no commission on top.
- Guaranteed daily departuresYour dates run even if nobody else books.
Your route
- Starts in Antalya, ends in KusadasiHotel pickup from about 06:30
- Moderate walkingUp to two to three hours on foot, with steps and uneven ground at some sites.
- Kusadasi hotel drop-off includedCentral Antalya to your Kusadasi hotel
- Allow the full travel dayApproximately 06:30–19:30
- Bring your luggageCheck out in Antalya before pickup
- Lunch and site entry coveredPamukkale and Hierapolis admission
- Guided in English, SpanishAlso in Italian on private tours.
- Group tourShared with other travellers, with a guide
Overview
Check out in Antalya, tour Pamukkale and reach your Kusadasi hotel that evening. Your luggage travels with you through the full route. The guided terraces and Hierapolis visit, lunch, main entry ticket and hotel drop-off are included. Show more overviewShow less
Travel west from Antalya to Kusadasi with Pamukkale’s white terraces and Hierapolis in the middle of your day. Your guide leads the sightseeing around 10:30–15:00, with restaurant lunch and main site admission included. Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming costs extra and depends on current access and available time.
Check out before the central Antalya pickup around 06:30 and bring your luggage for the complete journey. Allow roughly four hours for each transfer, including stops and hotel arrangements, with Kusadasi hotel arrival near 19:30. Book your room separately for that evening and arrange breakfast with your Antalya hotel before leaving.
Once you are settled in Kusadasi, book a separate day for the Ephesus tour with Mary’s House and the Artemis sanctuary to explore another ancient city from your new hotel base.
Included between the two coasts
- The complete road journeyHotel pickup, Pamukkale and onward Kusadasi drop-off.
- Guiding and main admissionExplore the terraces and ancient city.
- A restaurant lunchA break during the sightseeing itinerary.
Itinerary
3 places to visit
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From Antalya through Pamukkale to your Kusadasi hotel
A guided terrace and ancient city visit during your journey west
Schedule
- 06:30Check out and leave central Antalya
Bring your luggage to the hotel pickup for the inland journey to Pamukkale, approximately four hours by road.
Approximate pickup; hotel location, stops and traffic affect the journey.
- 10:30–15:00Explore the terraces and Hierapolis
Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis with your guide and stop for lunch. Optional Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming costs extra and depends on current access and available time.
Approximate period for sightseeing and lunch; local access can affect timing.
Places you’ll visit
- Pamukkale travertines
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
About these 3 places
- Pamukkale travertines
- See the white hillside formed by mineral-rich spring water. Follow the marked section open to visitors and remove footwear where required.
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Walk among the city’s gates, baths, streets and necropolis beside the springs. The hillside theatre shows how the settlement extended above the main walking area.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
- The spring-fed pool contains ancient stonework beneath the water. Swimming requires a separate ticket and depends on current access and the time available.
- 15:00Continue west to Kusadasi
Take the included onward transport after the full visit. Allow around four hours for the journey, including stops and hotel drop-off; traffic and transfer arrangements affect the timing.
Approximate departure after the Pamukkale itinerary.
- 19:30Finish at your Kusadasi hotel
Take your luggage with you at the final drop-off. Your hotel stay is arranged separately.
Approximate arrival; road conditions and hotel location affect timing.
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What's included
Included7
- Central Antalya hotel pickup
- Licensed guide for the Pamukkale and Hierapolis visits
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis site entrance fee
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Transport along the full Antalya–Pamukkale–Kusadasi route with your luggage
- Drop-off at your Kusadasi hotel
- Local taxes, parking and service charges
Not included4
- Optional Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming ticket
- Drinks at lunch
- Breakfast and dinner
- Hotel accommodation and personal expenses
Compare packages
Your hotel plans decide the route: travel onward to Kusadasi, stay in Antalya and return there, or make the journey east from Kusadasi to Antalya.
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| Comparison | This tourFull-Day Pamukkale Tour from Antalya to Kusadasi with Hotel Drop-OffReach your next hotel in Kusadasi after a guided Pamukkale visit, with your bags travelling the whole route. | Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Antalya with Hotel ReturnChoose the return day trip if you are keeping your Antalya room and want Pamukkale as an excursion from that base. | Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi to Antalya with Hotel TransferTravel in the reverse direction, leaving Kusadasi or Selcuk for Pamukkale and finishing in central Antalya. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting hotel area | Central Antalya | Central Antalya | Kusadasi or Selcuk |
| Finish | Kusadasi hotel | Your starting Antalya hotel | Central Antalya hotel; Belek, Side and Kemer excluded |
| Typical schedule | Around 06:30–19:30 | Around 06:30–19:30 | Around 07:00–19:30 |
| Hotel and luggage arrangements | Check out in Antalya and bring luggage; book the Kusadasi room separately | No hotel move required; return to the same base | Check out on the Aegean coast and bring luggage; book the Antalya room separately |
| Included sightseeing (the same in every package) | Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a guide, main admission and lunch | Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a guide, main admission and lunch | Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a guide, main admission and lunch |
| From price | €115per person | €74per person | €115per person |
| View tour: Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Antalya with Hotel Return | View tour: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi to Antalya with Hotel Transfer |
Rows set in grey are the same in every package; the rows in black are what separates them.
Plan Ephesus after reaching Kusadasi?
Full-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with Virgin Mary’s HouseBook a separate Ephesus day tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk after your Pamukkale transfer day.
Good to know
Prepare for checkout, the visit and your evening hotel arrival.
Please note
- Check out of your central Antalya hotel before the 06:30 pickup and bring your luggage. The route ends in Kusadasi and does not return to Antalya.
- Provide both hotel names and addresses when booking.
- Allow approximately 06:30–19:30 for the day. Allow around four hours for each transfer, including collections, stops and hotel arrangements; traffic can affect the total journey.
- The guided Pamukkale visit and lunch usually run 10:30–15:00 before the onward transfer.
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- Arrange breakfast with your own hotel before collection. Lunch is covered, while other meals and drinks are separate.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming costs extra and depends on current access and time available. Confirm arrangements with your guide; bring swimwear and a towel if you intend to swim.
- Remove shoes on the designated travertine walkway. Wear comfortable footwear for the stone paths, slopes and steps in Hierapolis.
- Keep water, sun protection and swimming items in a small day bag during the visits.
- Book your Kusadasi room separately for the evening arrival and allow for the full touring day before further travel.
What to bring
- Luggage and small day bag
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water and sun protection
- Swimwear and towel for optional swimming
Questions travellers ask
Will my bags travel through to Kusadasi?
Yes. Check out in Antalya before collection and bring your luggage. Keep the items you need for sightseeing in a small day bag.
How long are the two road journeys?
Allow around four hours for each transfer, including stops and hotel arrangements. Traffic and the transfer route affect the timing. The usual day runs approximately 06:30–19:30.
Is the Kusadasi hotel room included?
No. The tour covers the evening hotel drop-off; book your accommodation separately for that night. Provide its address when reserving the tour.
Can I swim in Cleopatra Antique Pool?
Swimming is optional and requires a separate ticket. Confirm current access and time available with your guide; bring swimwear and a towel if you intend to swim.
Should I eat before the morning pickup?
Arrange breakfast with your Antalya hotel before collection. Lunch is included during the Pamukkale visit, while breakfast, dinner and drinks are separate.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
| Guide language | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| English | Available | Available |
| Spanish | Available | Available |
| Italian | Not offered | Available |
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
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