Pamukkale Private Tour: Explore Hierapolis, Laodicea, Kaklik Cave and Famous White Travertines
İstanbul
Embark on a private tour of Pamukkale and discover the wonders of Hierapolis, Laodicea, Kaklik Cave, and the famous white travertines. Explore both the natural park and the underground travertines, and visit the ancient cities. Includes airport transfers and domestic flights.
Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Istanbul - We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and then transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Denizli. Upon arrival Denizli/Cardak airport, your private driver will meet you at the exit gate of arrival terminal and then drive to Pamukkale Natural Park area. Afterward, you will meet with your private tour guide and you will start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to options which departure from Istanbul.

  • Pamukkale Natural Park - Your private tour guide and driver will meet you at the reception of your hotel in Pamukkale or Karahayit, and you will continue to Pamukkale Natural Park area, and start your full day tour. ** This service is valid for bookings to option of “Pamukkale to Pamukkale”

  • Hierapolis - The highlights of Hierapolis are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. And then, You will take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale.

  • Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After visited the Hierapolis Ancient City, you will continue to the White Travertines of Pamukkale. There will be free time (approximately 75-90 minutes) to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale and swim at the white travertines. Then meet again with the guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.

  • Pamukkale - You will stop at a traditional Turkish restaurant and take your complimentary lunch.

  • Karahayit - After lunch, you will have experience traditional handcraft workshop for get lecture about the special stones/metals of Pamukkale.

  • Laodicea - Excavations here have revealed artifacts dating from 3500 BC (Late Chalcolithic) to 3000 BC (Early Bronze Age). The city’s name comes from the Seleucid king Antiochus ii, who named it for his wife Laodike in the 3rd century BC when it wa thriving. Later controlled by the kings of Pergamum, it was willed to the Roman Empire, and thrived again from the 4th to 6th centuries. Its importance then numbered it among the Seven Churches of Revelation.

  • Kaklik Cave - The cave was formed over 2.5 million years ago, during the Pliocene Period. The roof collapsed, allowing entrance. The maximum depth is 14 metres and inside there are several rimstone pools and waterfalls, which are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of skin diseases and arthritis. Several of the walls receive enough sunlight to grow moss and climbing plants. The cave will take around 20 minutes to explore, with wooden walkways leading through the 190-metre circle.

  • Istanbul - At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Denizli/Cardak airport for your flight back to Istanbul if you booked the option of “Istanbul to Istanbul”. Your return flight to Istanbul and your return transfer in Istanbul will be included on this option.

  • **Denizli

What's Included
  • All entrance fees included
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned, non-smoking transportation
  • Lunch provided during the tour
  • Flight tickets between Istanbul & Denizli (check options for roundtrip or one-way)
  • Guided by a professional, Ministry of Culture and Tourism-licensed guide
  • Convenient hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Ticket for swim at Ancient Pool / Cleopatra’s Pool
Additional Information

Two captivating white travertine areas invite you in Pamukkale district. The first one is situated in Pamukkale Natural Park, famous among tourists. While, the second is the magnificent underground area of Kaklik Cave! This tour gives you a chance to visit and discover both. In addition, explorations of the Ancient Cities of Hierapolis and Laodicea are also part of the itinerary. If you’re planning to travel from/to your hotel in Istanbul, rest assured all airport transfers along with return domestic flights are included.

  • Infant meals not included.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Location
İstanbul
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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