Pamukkale and Hierapolis Full-Day Tour from Bodrum
ID: GYG639511-1062144
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Discover the “Cotton Castles” of Pamukkale and the well-preserved ruins of the Greek-Roman city of Hierapolis on a full-day tour from Bodrum. Enjoy a delicious meal.
Explore the unique travertine terraces of Pamukkale (literally “Cotton Castles” in Turkish), and enjoy a full-day trip to one of Turkey’s most popular attractions.
Depart Bodrum and transfer by air-conditioned coach to Pamukkale, known as the “8th Wonder of the World” to those in the know. Explore the natural landscape of limpid pools, hot springs, and travertine, terraces of carbonate minerals left by flowing water.
Inscribed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1988, Pamukkale attracts some 2 million visitors every year. Get a view of the terraces from the hills on the opposite side of the valley in the town of Denizli.
Then, go to the ruins of the ancient Greek-Roman city of Hierapolis, built on top of the “Cotton Castles” in the 2nd century BC. See the remains of the Roman amphitheater, and visit the former Turkish Bath, now converted into an archaeological museum.
Highlights
- See the travertine terraces of Pamukkale
- Explore the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis
- Experience the hot springs and limpid pools of the Cotton Castles
- Discover Cleopatra's bathing pool
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pickup is not available from all hotels; you may have to come to a meeting point close to your hotel/address
• The distance between Bodrum and Pamukkale is around 270 km/167 mi. Reaching the destination requires a long drive
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
