Had the best day at Pamukkale, as other people have mentioned, you could spend a lot longer than 3 hours at the actual site, just to really enjoy all that is on offer. It was absolutely beautiful, not to be missed. We didn't actually have time to see the Amphitheatre as we spent too much time basking in the Cleopatra Pool. The stops along the way at the factory/textile market were fine, clearly just to break up the journey, they were only half an hour each, and a chance to stretch your legs. breakfast was very disappointing, but the lunch was good, a big buffet style spread. Our coach was full of people complaining about the extra charges, bear in mind this trip was roughly £24 per person, it was an additional £13/4 per person to enter the site, and bathe in the Cleopatra pool (this is optional, you can simply sunbathe and watch the swimmers, have a bite to eat). Hardly extortionate....

It takes about 3 hours to drive from Marmaris to Pamukkale. 2 hours drive on the way there. Then a stop for breakfast. Then another hour's drive to arrive. 110 TL additional entry and to be able to enter the premises. It costs 100 TL if you also want to swim in the Cleopatra bath. Pamukkale very impressive and definitely worth seeing. On site you have about 3 hours to explore everything independently. Then you drive to a stone factory. Then it's off to lunch (buffet style, selection ok, drinks are extra) Next, off to the leather factory. In my opinion a very unnecessary stop, there was only a fashion show and then they tried very hard to sell you something. Leather jackets for at least €500 or even more expensive. Then it's back to Marmaris (3 hours drive) we were back at the hotel around 7pm. Nice recommended trip. Good price

3 hours was not enough time to see all of Hierapolis and Pamukkale.

Long trip there and back for a 3 hour site time, Absolutely loved exploring Hierapolis.... what an amazing site. And the information provided around it about each area was very good. Make sure you pack good footwear. Pamukkale was quite dry at this time of the year but still very busy with tour groups, can imagine that July and August is hectic. Still very beautiful and an amazing natural wonder. Next time I go, I will hire a car so I can wander around at my own pace and not feel like I was on the amazing race.