Pamukkale
- From Antalya, Belek & Kemer
- Intro
Whilst in Turkey, don't miss the chance to explore the World Heritage Site of Pamukkale, or 'cotton castle', 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, Belek & Kemer
- Overview
Visit the dazzling white fairyland of stalactite 'cotton castles' 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, Belek & Kemer
- Full Details
You'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 'castles', 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 Pamukkale'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), you'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 you'll learn what it takes to create traditional, h&-woven & h&-loomed Turkish carpets.
The tour
Includes:: an English-speaking guide, entry fees (except Cleopatra's Pool in Pamukkale), lunch & round-trip transfers to & from Antalya City, Konyaalti, Kundu, Lara, Kemer & Belek hotels.