Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk
12 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 and ends in KusadasiHotel pickup from about 07:00
- Moderate walkingUp to two to three hours on foot, with steps and uneven ground at some sites.
- Pamukkale terraces and HierapolisApproximately 07:00–19:00
- Return to your coastal hotelKusadasi or Selcuk pickup and drop-off
- Main site entry includedPamukkale terraces and Hierapolis
- Restaurant lunchA meal during the sightseeing visit
- Guided in English, SpanishAlso in Italian on private tours.
- Group tourShared with other travellers, with a guide
Overview
Keep your coastal hotel and spend a day at Pamukkale's white terraces and Hierapolis. A guide leads the visits, with the main entry ticket and lunch included. Travel from Kusadasi or Selcuk in the morning and return to your hotel that evening. Show more overviewShow less
Visit Pamukkale’s white terraces and Hierapolis on a full-day trip from Kusadasi or Selcuk, returning to your coastal hotel in the evening. Walk barefoot on the designated travertine section and explore the streets, baths and burial grounds of the ancient city above the springs.
Guiding, main site admission, restaurant lunch and hotel transport are included. Allow around 07:00–19:00 for the day, with about two and a half hours of driving each way before collections and breaks. Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming requires a separate ticket and depends on current access and the time available.
If Antalya is your next destination, the Pamukkale tour with onward transfer to Antalya covers the same visits and carries your luggage to a central Antalya hotel instead of returning to the Aegean coast.
Arranged for the journey and visits
- Hotel pickup and returnTravel inland and back with the tour.
- Guiding and main site admissionExplore Pamukkale and Hierapolis together.
- A restaurant lunchTake a break during the visit; drinks are extra.
Itinerary
3 places to visit
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White terraces and Hierapolis, returning to the coast
Walk Pamukkale’s travertines and explore the city above the springs
Schedule
- 07:00Leave your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel
Meet the pickup vehicle for the inland drive, about two and a half hours before allowing for collections and breaks.
Approximate hotel pickup; collection order affects the departure time.
- 10:30Visit the terraces and Hierapolis
Explore the terraces and Hierapolis with your guide and stop for lunch. Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming costs extra and depends on current access and the time available.
Approximate visit start; sightseeing and lunch run until around 15:00.
Places you’ll visit
- Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
About these 3 places
- Pamukkale travertine terraces
- Mineral-rich spring water has formed the white hillside terraces. Walk barefoot along the permitted section; water coverage varies between terraces.
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Explore the streets, gates, baths and necropolis above the springs. The theatre rises uphill from the main walking area.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
- The thermal pool contains ancient stonework beneath the water. A swim requires a separate ticket; confirm current access and time available with your guide.
- 15:00Begin the return journey
Travel back towards Kusadasi and Selcuk, with a rest stop on the way.
Approximate departure after the visits; local conditions affect timing.
- 19:00Arrive back at your hotel
Finish the day with the included hotel drop-off in Kusadasi or Selcuk.
Approximate arrival; traffic, breaks and hotel drop-off order affect the time.
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What's included
Included6
- Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel pickup and return
- Licensed guide for the Pamukkale and Hierapolis visits
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis entrance fee
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Air-conditioned tour transport
- Local taxes and service charges
Not included4
- Optional Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming ticket
- Drinks at lunch
- Breakfast and dinner
- Hotel accommodation and personal expenses
Compare packages
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| Comparison | This tourFull-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Kusadasi or SelcukSee the white terraces and Hierapolis while keeping your room in Kusadasi or Selcuk, with evening return transport. | Full-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with Virgin Mary’s HouseChoose ancient city streets and nearby sacred sites for a local day with a usual mid-afternoon hotel return. | Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi to Antalya with Hotel TransferUse the Pamukkale visit as part of your move to Antalya, arriving at your next hotel after the onward road journey. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main visits | Pamukkale and Hierapolis; optional pool visit subject to access and time | Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis | Pamukkale and Hierapolis; optional pool visit subject to access and time |
| Your hotel plan | Return to the same hotel; no checkout needed | Return to your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel | Check out with bags; finish at a separately booked central Antalya hotel |
| Typical day | Around 07:00–19:00 | Around 08:30–15:30 | Around 07:00–19:30 |
| Included meal and entries | Lunch and Pamukkale–Hierapolis admission; pool swimming extra | Lunch and listed site entries; Terrace Houses separate | Lunch and Pamukkale–Hierapolis admission; pool swimming extra |
| Travel arrangements | About two and a half hours driving each way, plus collections and breaks | Hotel pickup, local touring and return transfers | Full visit before about four hours onward to Antalya; Belek, Side and Kemer outside the drop-off area |
| From price | €104per person | €118per person | €115per person |
| View tour: Full-Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk with Virgin Mary’s House | View tour: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi to Antalya with Hotel Transfer |
Need pickup from an Izmir hotel?
Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Central Izmir HotelsChoose the Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour departing from central Izmir instead of Kusadasi or Selcuk.
Good to know
Prepare for the road journey, terrace walk and optional swim.
Please note
- The day usually runs approximately 07:00–19:00. Driving takes about two and a half hours each way, with hotel collections, breaks and traffic adding to the journey.
- Guided visits and lunch take place around 10:30–15:00. Season and local conditions can affect the timetable.
- This return day tour requires no hotel checkout.
- Remove your shoes on the designated travertine walkway. Follow the marked route and take care on wet or uneven surfaces.
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- Wear comfortable shoes at Hierapolis, where the spread-out ruins include slopes, steps and uneven ground.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming is optional and costs extra. Confirm current access and time available with your guide; bring a swimsuit and towel if you intend to swim.
- Carry water, a hat, sunglasses and sun protection. The white terraces reflect sunlight and much of the site has limited shade.
- Lunch is covered; other meals and drinks are separate. Ephesus is a different excursion for another day.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Drinking water
- Hat, sunglasses and sun protection
- Swimsuit and towel for optional swimming
Questions travellers ask
How long is the drive to Pamukkale?
About two and a half hours each way, plus hotel collections, breaks and traffic. Allow roughly 07:00–19:00 for the whole day; visits and lunch usually run 10:30–15:00.
Can I swim in Cleopatra Antique Pool?
Swimming is an optional extra with a separate ticket. Confirm current access and the time available before planning a swim; bring a swimsuit and towel if you intend to join.
Where do I need to walk barefoot?
On the designated travertine walkway. Remove your shoes to protect the surface and keep to the permitted route. Use comfortable shoes for the uneven paths around Hierapolis.
What is the walking like in Hierapolis?
The ruins are spread out, with uneven ground, slopes and steps. The theatre is uphill from the main walking area. Carry water and sun protection because shade is limited.
Do I need to check out of my hotel?
No. This itinerary returns to your Kusadasi or Selcuk hotel in the evening. It does not include an overnight stay or require a change of hotel.
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 |
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