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Pamukkale and Hierapolis Full-Day Tour from Bodrum

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69 reviews

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Pamukkale and Hierapolis Full-Day Tour from Bodrum

Activity provider:TOURMANIA

3.4

69 reviews

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From US$ 59.04 per person

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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. Experience the limpid pools and travertine terraces of Pamukkale, and see the amphitheater at Hierapolis.

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Duration 14 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup from your hotel in Bodrum between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, based on your hotel's location

Experience

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
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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.

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.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Lunch
  • Guide
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees

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Not allowed

  • Smoking in the vehicle

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  • Pickup is not available from all hotels; you may have to come to a meeting point close to your hotel/address
Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.4 /5

based on 69 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.9/5
  • Transportation
    3.5/5
  • Service
    3.5/5
  • Organization
    3.4/5

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The site is totally worth to visit: I don't think there is anywhere in the world that looks like the "cotton castle", and the archaeological site of hierapolis is so well preseved!! However the place is immense, hot and crowded with turists. Ideally it would be better if you go in a cold season (the pools would be full of water and the lack of shades in the ruins wouldn't bother you), stay in pamuukkale over night, visit the pools early morning (the dawn there must be amazing), and take the whole day to visit the ancient city. What I'm saying that this excursion is better than nothing; however it takes almost 4 hour drive from bodrum and you only stay there 3hrs that are NOT enough. You feel rushed the whole time. Moreover the lunch wasn't the best and the stops at the leather and stones industries were interesting but not what you paid for considering the time restraint. However very comfy coach and nice guide. They will leave you to visit the site alone at your own pace.

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September 9, 2022

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Attendez vous à une très belle expérience. Certes très courte et très énergivore, vous avez pour tout et pour tout 2h30 top chrono pour visiter les vestiges - la piscine de cleopatre si vous optez pour cette option à environ 8€ supplémentaire que je vous recommande mais attention aux rochers et surtout pamukkale avec ses champs de coton!! Les guides français parle français et sont sympathiques. Un trajet très long à l’aller comme au retour - si encore vous avez la chance que votre bus ne tombe pas en panne ce qui est quasiment une habitude en Turquie :) Comptez sur un trajet aller de 5 heures et pareil pour le retour. La seule chose que l’on regrette est le peu de temps passe sur place mais pas d’autre choix. Je recommande !!

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September 26, 2022

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Hierapolis & Pamukkale sont magnifiques! La prise en charge à notre hotel avait 1h de retard par rapport à ce qui nous avait été annoncé, attendre de 5h15 du matin à 6h15 pour rien c'est ralant! Pour ce qui est du reste ça a été, juste point négatif pour la visite de l'Onyx et le magasin de cuir mais de manière générale; très chouette journée !

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September 16, 2022

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