Pamukkale and Hierapolis: 5 Tours from the Coast

1.Antalya Pamukkale Hot Springs & Hierapolis Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,092 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale by air-conditioned bus, then spend three hours exploring the white travertines, Hierapolis ruins, Necropolis, and optional Cleopatra’s Pool. English-speaking guides such as Inci, Apo, Kaan, and Abdullah have led the tour. Lunch, hotel transfers, and insurance are included, but entrance fees and drinks may cost extra.

“I really like how our tour went in Pammukale. The guide is really hands on to make sure that they can pick you on time. He is a chill guy and he made sure that all discussions about each site was brief and conscise to give us more time to explore the areas in Pammukale. He is approachable, friendly and has a lot of humour to make the tour more interesting.”

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2.Pamukkale Hot Spring & Hierapolis Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 256 reviews · 12 hours · from $70

Travel from Kusadasi to Pamukkale in a small group with an English-speaking guide, then explore Hierapolis, the white travertine terraces, and Cleopatra’s Pool area. Expect a long road day, included lunch, a €30 entrance fee, shopping stops, and free time for photos and wading. Cleopatra’s Pool is currently closed for renovation.

“Thoroughly enjoyed everything. Ali is a lovely patient and kind person with a wealth of information. Only suggestion, please provide more water, it is long ride.”

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3.Pamukkale Hot Springs & Hierapolis Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 231 reviews · 12 hours · from $50

Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale with an English-speaking guide such as Mery, Melissa, or Baran. Walk the white travertines, Roman streets, Necropolis, theater, Apollo Temple, and Domitian Gate, then enjoy a buffet lunch. The Cleopatra Antique Pool is currently closed for renovation, so swimming is not available there.

“It was amazing the weather gave us some sun and some rain. The hot springs was lovely as well as the Cleopatra pool. Our tour guide she was just as amazing ! Made sure no one was left behind and gave us information on everything possible and made it fun to learn things too. Would definitely recommend this again!”

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4.Pamukkale, Hot Spring, Travertines Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 107 reviews · 13 hours · from $43Best value

Travel from Marmaris, İçmeler, or Armutalan to Pamukkale for a guided visit to its white travertine terraces and ancient Hierapolis. You’ll see the Roman theater, Necropolis, Saint Philippe’s tomb, and the former Cleopatra’s Pool area. Breakfast, lunch, transport, and a guide are included, but the €30 entrance fee is extra.

“The only down side was the bus was a bit uncomfortable for such a long trip, but our tour guide and driver were excellent, the tour was amazing, definitely recommended”

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5.Pamukkale, Hot Springs, Travertines Tour Incl. Lunch f/Bodrum

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 76 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Bodrum to Pamukkale for the white travertines, Roman Hierapolis, thermal pools, and Karahayit’s red springs. Hotel pickup, a guide, lunch, and dinner are included, but entrance fees are extra. Expect a very early start, a long road journey, possible shopping stops, and limited time at the main site.

“The pickup from Le meridian was unorganized, but everything else went well with the trip. The bus tour, going around Pamukkale and the drive back was a nice experience. Cleopatra pool was surprisingly good compared to what we anticipated!”

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