Full-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Antalya with Hotel Return
13 hoursPamukkaleGroup tourDaily departures
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- Guaranteed daily departuresYour dates run even if nobody else books.
Your route
- Starts and ends in AntalyaHotel pickup from about 06:30
- Moderate walkingUp to two to three hours on foot, with steps and uneven ground at some sites.
- Central Antalya departurePickup and return at the same hotel
- A full day inlandApproximately 06:30–19:30
- Road travel through the mountainsAbout four hours of driving each way
- Main admission and lunchPamukkale and Hierapolis site entry
- Guided in EnglishAlso in Spanish and Italian on private tours.
- Group tourShared with other travellers, with a guide
Overview
Visit Pamukkale and return to the same Antalya hotel that evening. Explore the white terraces and Hierapolis with a sightseeing guide, with lunch and the main entry ticket covered. Both road journeys are arranged, so you can keep your Antalya base. Show more overviewShow less
Pamukkale pairs a white mineral hillside with the ancient streets, baths and theatre of Hierapolis. Explore both with a sightseeing guide on this day trip from central Antalya, with restaurant lunch and main site admission included. Follow the marked travertine walkway. An optional Cleopatra Antique Pool swim costs extra and depends on current access and available time.
Allow the full day: pickup is around 06:30, sightseeing and lunch around 10:30–15:00, and return to your starting hotel near 19:30. Each road journey takes about four hours through the mountains. Your hotel base stays in Antalya, with no checkout or room move needed.
If you are changing hotels, take the Pamukkale tour continuing from Antalya to Kusadasi or the Pamukkale route from Antalya to Fethiye, bringing your luggage and arranging your next hotel separately.
Covered for the full day
- Hotel pickup and returnTravel inland and return to central Antalya.
- Guided sightseeing and entryThe guide joins for the Pamukkale visits; main site entry is included.
- Restaurant lunchA seated break during the visit.
Itinerary
3 places to visit
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Over the Taurus Mountains to Pamukkale and back
See the white terraces and ancient ruins without changing hotels
Schedule
- 06:30Depart from your central Antalya hotel
Travel through the Taurus Mountains towards Pamukkale, allowing approximately four hours for the drive.
Approximate collection; hotel location and pickup order affect departure.
- 10:30Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Explore the white terraces and ancient city with your guide, with a restaurant lunch during the visit.
Approximate start; sightseeing and lunch run until around 15:00.
Places you’ll visit
- Pamukkale travertines
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
About these 3 places
- Pamukkale travertines
- See the white ridges and shallow pools formed by minerals from hot spring water. Follow the permitted route and remove shoes on the barefoot sections.
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Explore the theatre, bath remains and tombs of the settlement above the springs. Your guide explains how the thermal waters shaped life in the city.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool
- The thermal pool contains ancient stonework beneath the water. Swimming requires a separate ticket and depends on current access and the time available.
- 15:00Begin the return drive
After the visits, travel back to Antalya. The drive is about four hours, plus stops and hotel drop-offs.
Approximate departure after sightseeing.
- 19:30Return to your Antalya hotel
The included transfer brings you back to the same central Antalya hotel.
Approximate arrival; road conditions, traffic and drop-off order affect timing.
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What's included
Included6
- Central Antalya hotel pickup and return to the same hotel
- Guided Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis visits
- Licensed guide for the sightseeing itinerary
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis entrance fee
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Tour transport, parking and local taxes
Not included5
- Optional Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming ticket
- Drinks at lunch
- Breakfast and dinner
- Hotel accommodation
- Personal expenses
Compare packages
Keep your Antalya hotel for a day inland or a local city outing, or use Pamukkale as a sightseeing stop while moving onward to Kusadasi.
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| Comparison | This tourFull-Day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Antalya with Hotel ReturnSet aside a full day for the white terraces and Hierapolis, returning to your existing Antalya hotel that evening. | Full-Day Antalya City Tour with Duden Waterfalls and Boat TripStay around Antalya for Kaleici, two Duden waterfalls and a harbour boat trip, with an earlier usual finish. | Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Antalya to Kusadasi with Hotel Drop-OffVisit Pamukkale on the way to your next hotel in Kusadasi, taking your luggage when you leave Antalya. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Places visited | Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis | Kaleici, Upper and Lower Duden waterfalls | Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis |
| Road journeys | About four hours each way between Antalya and Pamukkale | Local road journeys between Antalya stops, plus a harbour boat trip | About four hours to Pamukkale, then onward to Kusadasi |
| Usual schedule | Around 06:30–19:30 | Around 08:30–17:30 | Around 06:30–19:30 |
| Where you finish | Your starting central Antalya hotel | Your starting central Antalya hotel | Kusadasi hotel; room arranged separately |
| Included highlights | Sightseeing guide, main admission, lunch and return transport; pool swimming extra | Guided land visits, listed admissions, lunch, boat trip and hotel transport | Sightseeing guide, main admission, lunch and one-way transport; pool swimming extra |
| From price | €74per person | €45per person | €115per person |
| View tour: Full-Day Antalya City Tour with Duden Waterfalls and Boat Trip | View tour: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Antalya to Kusadasi with Hotel Drop-Off |
Prefer a different excursion from Antalya?
Full-Day Demre, Myra and Kekova Tour from AntalyaVisit Demre, Myra and Kekova on a coastal day trip instead of heading inland to Pamukkale.
Good to know
Plan the long day, hotel pickup and terrace walk.
Please note
- Allow approximately 06:30–19:30. The drive takes about four hours each way, with sightseeing and lunch around 10:30–15:00.
- Hotel pickup and return cover central Antalya. Belek, Side and Kemer are outside this collection area; add your hotel address when booking.
- The licensed guide leads the Pamukkale sightseeing visit. Both road journeys are included in the itinerary.
- Lunch is covered; other meals, drinks and hotel accommodation are separate.
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- Wear comfortable shoes for archaeological paths and steps. Remove them on the designated barefoot travertine sections.
- Bring water, a hat and sun protection for the exposed parts of the site.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming costs extra and depends on current access and available time. Confirm arrangements with your guide; bring swimwear and a towel if you intend to swim.
- Keep the full day available and allow for traffic or road delays before any onward travel. Times vary with the season, stops and hotel collection order.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Drinking water
- Hat and sun protection
- Swimwear and towel for optional swimming
Questions travellers ask
How much time is available at Pamukkale?
The sightseeing and lunch normally run around 10:30–15:00. With about four hours on the road each way, the complete hotel-to-hotel day is approximately 06:30–19:30.
Does pickup cover Belek, Side or Kemer?
The stated pickup and return area is central Antalya. Belek, Side and Kemer are outside that area. Provide your exact hotel name and address when booking.
Can I swim in Cleopatra Antique Pool?
Swimming is optional and requires a separate ticket. Confirm current access and available time with your guide; bring swimwear and a towel if you intend to swim.
Can I wear shoes on the terraces?
Remove them wherever barefoot access is required on the designated travertine route. Comfortable walking shoes are useful for Hierapolis, where paths can be uneven and include steps.
Is dinner included after the return?
Lunch during the Pamukkale visit is the included meal. Dinner, breakfast and drinks are separate.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
| Guide language | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| English | Available | Available |
| Spanish | Not offered | Available |
| Italian | Not offered | Available |
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
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