Pamukkale
- From Antalya & Kemer
- Intro
Whilst in Turkey, donandrsquo;t miss the chance to explore the World Heritage Site of Pamukkale, or andlsquo;cotton castleandrsquo;, which takes its name from the cascading white travertine terraces next to which the city of Hierapolis was constructed in the 2nd century BC.
Pamukkale
- From Antalya & Kemer
- Overview
Visit the dazzling white fairyland of stalactite andlsquo;cotton castlesandrsquo; at Pamukkale.
Swim in thermal pools which have been in use since Roman times.
Explore the ruins of 2nd century Hierapolis.
Visit a carpet works to learn how h&-woven Turkish carpets are created.
Includes: an English-speaking guide, lunch, entry fees & round-trip transfers from several resorts.
Pamukkale
- From Antalya & Kemer
- Full Details
Youandrsquo;ll be collected from your hotel early in the morning to start the scenic journey to Pamukkale, travelling over the Taurus Mountains & Lake Salda en route.
Pamukkale, with its dazzling white, stalactite andlsquo;castlesandrsquo;, is a magical natural site, unique in the world, situated close to the ruins of Hierapolis.
Warm, calcium rich thermal spring waters which have run off the edge of a nearby plateau for millions of years created Pamukkaleandrsquo;s fantastic fairyland of stalactites, cataracts & basins which attract visitors from all over the world.
Whilst in Pamukkale, swim in pools filled with warm, soothing thermal waters, explore the white limestone terraces & relax in hot springs which have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
After lunch (included), youandrsquo;ll head to the ancient city of Hierapolis, built in the 2nd century BC as a thermal spa.
On the journey back to your hotel, take a break in Tavas at a carpet factory where youandrsquo;ll learn what it takes to create traditional, h&-woven & h&-loomed Turkish carpets.
The tour
Includes:: an English-speaking guide, entry fees (except Cleopatraandrsquo;s Pool in Pamukkale), lunch & round-trip transfers to & from Antalya City, Konyaalti, Kundu, Lara & Kemer hotels.