Pamukkale and Hierapolis: 1-Day Tour from Fethiye
ID: GYG64147-90048
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
12:00 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 Fethiye. Experience the limpid pools and travertine terraces of Pamukkale, and see the amphitheater at Hierapolis.
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 Fethiyefrom Oludeniz 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 clear water 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 to an archaeological museum.
Discover where Cleopatra used to swim, and the monumental tomb of the Christian apostle St. Philippe. Marvel at the Necropolis of Anatolia, filled with sarcophagi, most notably that of Marcus Aurelius Ammianos.
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
- Go to the Necropoilis of Anatolia
- Learn more about the city of Hierapolis at the Archaeological Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Your hotel in Fethiye.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.