Antalya to Kusadasi via Pamukkale: One-Way Day Tour with Lunch

Antalya to Kusadasi via Pamukkale in one day: the key facts

This is a one-way guided day tour that turns the move from Antalya to Kusadasi into a sightseeing day. You are picked up very early at your Antalya hotel, drive inland to Pamukkale for a guided walk through Hierapolis and on the white travertine terraces, have lunch at a local restaurant, and are then driven on to your hotel in Kusadasi in the evening. It is not a round trip: you do not come back to Antalya.

It suits travellers moving their base from the Mediterranean coast to the Aegean, for example from an Antalya beach stay to Ephesus, who would rather see Pamukkale on the way than spend a day on an intercity bus. Expect a long day of about fourteen hours. The price is from $132 per person.

Does this tour visit Ephesus?

No. The destination line on the page reads "Antalya - Ephesus - Pamukkale", but the program, the inclusions and the FAQ only cover Pamukkale and Hierapolis, and the day ends at your hotel in Kusadasi. There is no Ephesus visit on this tour. The page suggests seeing it the next day on the Ephesus day tour from Kusadasi and Selcuk, booked separately. If you want both sites in one package from Antalya, compare the 2-day Antalya, Ephesus and Pamukkale tour.

What exactly do we see at Pamukkale?

The page gives two lists. The overview names the Necropolis, the Bath and Basilica, the Frontinus Gate, the Fountain of the Tritons and the Temple of Apollo. The FAQ names the travertines and Hierapolis with its Roman Baths, the Necropolis, the Domitian Gate and Frontinus Street, the Agora, the Plutonium, the Latrina, the Byzantine Gate, the Cathedral and the Triton Fountain. The exact order depends on the day; ask your guide on the spot. Read more on our Pamukkale and Hierapolis guide.

Is the Cleopatra Pool included?

No. The overview says the walk ends at the Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool, which can give the impression that it is part of the price, but the exclusions and the FAQ both say its entrance fee is extra. You can choose to go in and pay on site, or skip it. If you plan to swim, keep a swimsuit and small towel in your day bag rather than in your main luggage. Paragliding over Pamukkale is also listed as an extra.

What should we wear on the travertines?

On the white terraces visitors must take off their shoes, so wear shoes or sandals that are easy to remove and bring a small bag to carry them. The wet surface is uneven and can be slippery, so walk slowly. There is little shade on the terraces and in the ruins, so bring a hat, sun cream and water. Since this is a travel day, dress in layers: you leave Antalya at 06:00 and arrive in Kusadasi in the evening.

What happens to our luggage?

The page does not say how much luggage you can bring on the coach. Since you check out in Antalya and check in to a new hotel in Kusadasi, you will travel with all your bags. Tell us how many suitcases your group has when you book, and ask us to confirm in writing that they fit on the coach. Keep valuables, documents and medicine with you in a day bag during the visit to Pamukkale.

Is the pick-up included from every Antalya hotel?

The inclusions say early pick-up from Antalya hotels is included, but that an extra fee may apply for non-central locations. The page does not say where the central area ends. Give us your hotel name and address when you book, and we will tell you in writing whether a fee applies and how much it is. Drop-off is at your hotel in Kusadasi. Hotel nights are not part of this tour, so book your Kusadasi hotel first; our page on Kusadasi hotels for Ephesus can help.

How does this compare with a Pamukkale round trip?

If you are staying in Antalya and returning there, the Pamukkale day tour from Antalya is the round-trip option. If you are already in Kusadasi, there is the Pamukkale day tour from Kusadasi and Selcuk, which the FAQ says starts at 07:30 and is three hours shorter. The FAQ quotes that tour at €104, "€13 below" this one, which does not match the $132 on this page; go by the price we confirm in writing. For more, see the Pamukkale and Ephesus and Kusadasi destination pages.

How do we book the Antalya to Kusadasi tour?

Use the booking form on this page to choose your date and number of guests. You can also write to us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. Give us your hotel in Antalya, your hotel in Kusadasi and the number of suitcases. The FAQ says the tour runs every day, guided in English, with no minimum group size. We confirm the 06:00 pick-up, any extra pick-up fee, the luggage and the total in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours holds TÜRSAB licence A-15751.