Pamukkale means 'cotton castle' in Turkish – and you'll soon see why as you set eyes upon this magical landscape. You'll also visit the adjacent ancient city of Hierapolis. Both are UNESCO-listed, so it's a two-in-one deal of Turkish historical gems.

A sight to behold, Pamukkale is a series of mountainside terraces where natural springs have solidified into snowy-white stalactites and cliffs. The effect is a winter-like wonderland of petrified tiers and pools. People have bathed here for thousands of years, including Roman emperors. Follow in their footsteps and bathe in one of the thermal pools or simply stand at the top of Pamukkale and drink in the magnificent views.

Then it's onto to the ruins of ancient Hierapolis – a necropolis, temples, baths and much more. The theatre is a showstopper. You'll also have free time to check out the archaeological museum. It may be a long ride to get there, but it's definitely worth it.

A long drive in a minibus with limited space and limited air con. Could have done with something else in there as too much free time. The ‘snow slopes’ were very impressive though.

The knowledge and passion for his subject meant that our guide, Volkan, made the whole experience so much more interesting. The minibus was fine but I don't think the air conditioning was working very well. The hotel stop for lunch was also enjoyable.

Het is een flink stuk rijden, dat is bekend. De reisleiding was super vriendelijk, wij zaten in een bus vol met Duitsers en waren samen met een ander koppel de enige die geen Duits spraken, de gids kwam ons persoonlijk benaderen met een uitleg! In pamukalle zelf kan je niet meer zwemmen maar daar kregen we later de tijd voor in het hotel. De lunch vond plaats in een “ 5 sterren “ hotel, het eten was goed alleen de service was ongemakkelijk ( 6 man om 1 tafel ) en het voelde enorm gehaast.

Für Deutsche Gäste wäre es schön ,wenn mehr Deutschsprachige Reiseführer dabei wären . Zum Glück hatten wir einen Deutschsprachigen Reiseleiter dabei ,der privat mit uns den Ausflug gemacht hat und uns alles übersetzt hat . Besten Dank an Hendrik von Tui

Alles super nur etwas zu teuer.

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pamukkale, known for its white terraces
You can stand at the top of Pamukkale and soak in panoramic views of the valley below
There's a chance to bathe in the mineral-rich thermal pools of Pam Hotel
A visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis to discover the historic ruins and Roman theatre is included
You'll get free time to visit the archeological museum and learn about the region's history

Important to know

Not suitable for guests with walking difficulties and families with infants because of the long drive in bus
Drinks not included
Please note, transfer time to Pamukkale after pick-ups from hotels is around three hours
Entrance to the main Pamukkale site is included, but other entrance fees, such as Cleopatra's pool, are payable locally

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Lunch

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Provider

TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

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George M
Traveled as a couple
June 12, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
A long drive in a minibus with limited space and limited air con. Could have done with something else in there as too much free time. The ‘snow slopes’ were very impressive though.
P
Pete Gowers
Traveled as a couple
June 12, 2026
5
United Kingdom
The knowledge and passion for his subject meant that our guide, Volkan, made the whole experience so much more interesting. The minibus was fine but I don't think the air conditioning was working very well. The hotel stop for lunch was also enjoyable.
A
Annemarie
Traveled as a couple
July 24, 2026
4.2
Netherlands
Het is een flink stuk rijden, dat is bekend. De reisleiding was super vriendelijk, wij zaten in een bus vol met Duitsers en waren samen met een ander koppel de enige die geen Duits spraken, de gids kwam ons persoonlijk benaderen met een uitleg! In pamukalle zelf kan je niet meer zwemmen maar daar kregen we later de tijd voor in het hotel. De lunch vond plaats in een “ 5 sterren “ hotel, het eten was goed alleen de service was ongemakkelijk ( 6 man om 1 tafel ) en het voelde enorm gehaast.
M
M.Marashi
Traveled as a couple
June 7, 2026
5
Germany
Für Deutsche Gäste wäre es schön ,wenn mehr Deutschsprachige Reiseführer dabei wären . Zum Glück hatten wir einen Deutschsprachigen Reiseleiter dabei ,der privat mit uns den Ausflug gemacht hat und uns alles übersetzt hat . Besten Dank an Hendrik von Tui
K
Kelz
Traveled with family
June 1, 2026
5
Germany
Alles super nur etwas zu teuer.
S
Sylvi
Traveled as a couple
May 29, 2026
4.6
Germany