Laodicea, Kaklik Cave & Honaz Waterfall Private Tour from Pamukkale

Laodicea, Kaklik Cave and Honaz Waterfall day tour from Pamukkale: the key facts

This is a guided day out from your Pamukkale hotel to three places within about 30 kilometres of the white terraces that most visitors miss. You start at Laodicea, the ancient city named in the Book of Revelation and addressed by the apostle Paul, with its colonnaded streets, stadium and two agoras. Next is Kaklik Cave, shaped by the same calcium-rich thermal water that formed Pamukkale. After lunch at a local restaurant, the day ends in the shade at Honaz Waterfall, in the forest below Mount Honaz.

It suits travellers who have already walked the terraces and want a second day nearby, and those following the early Christian sites of the region. The price is from $414 per person. Hotel transfers, transport, an English-speaking licensed guide, lunch and entrance fees are included.

Is it a private tour or a group tour?

The page does not agree with itself. The title calls it a "Private Tour", but the Tour Info box lists the Tour Type as "Group Tour", and the FAQ says it runs daily with no minimum group size, which is how group tours are usually described. At $414 per person this makes a real difference to what you get. Before you pay, ask us to state in writing whether you will have your own guide and vehicle or share them with other guests, and whether the price per person changes with the size of your group.

What time does it start and finish?

The FAQ says the tour begins at 09:30 and finishes at around 16:30. The booking form offers start times from 08:00 to 14:00 and marks 09:00 as suggested, which does not match. A start late in the day would not leave time for three stops, so ask us to confirm your pick-up time in writing. The early afternoon finish leaves time for the terraces at sunset or a quiet evening in Pamukkale village. Dinner is not included.

What is there to see at Laodicea?

Laodicea was one of the seven churches of Revelation, and Paul mentions it in his letters. The overview describes colonnaded streets, a stadium and two agoras where excavation is still going on, so some areas may be fenced off on the day. It is an open-air site and comes first, in the morning, so bring sun protection. If you are interested in this history, our Seven Churches of Revelation tour guide and our religious tours list cover the other six sites.

What are Kaklik Cave and Honaz Waterfall like?

Kaklik Cave is an underground cave lined with shining calcium formations, made by the same mineral-rich water as Pamukkale's terraces, so it shows the process from below. Honaz Waterfall sits in woodland below Mount Honaz and is the cool, shaded end of the day. The page does not say how long you spend at each, or whether swimming is allowed at the waterfall. If you want to go in the water, ask us first rather than packing for a swim.

How hard is the walking, and what should we wear?

This is an easy-paced day. Laodicea is the longest walk, over uneven stone streets in the open. The cave has steps and damp, slippery floors, and paths near the waterfall can be wet. Wear closed shoes with good grip, a hat and sun cream for Laodicea, and bring water. A light layer helps in the cave and in the shade by the waterfall. The page gives no age or fitness limits, so tell us when you book if anyone in your group has trouble with steps.

Is lunch included, and what else should I budget for?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included, and drinks with lunch are not. Every entrance fee in the itinerary is covered, so you should not pay at Laodicea or the cave. Dinner and personal expenses are not included. The tour is guided in English only. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for centrally located hotels in Pamukkale; if you are staying further out, in Karahayit or Denizli, give us the address and ask whether transfers still apply.

What else can I do from Pamukkale?

If you have not seen the terraces yet, the Pamukkale tour from Pamukkale hotels, from $102 per person, covers the travertines and Hierapolis in about 6 hours. Early risers can add the Pamukkale hot air balloon flight, from $263 per person, which also gives a view towards Laodicea. Read more in our Pamukkale destination guide, on the travertines and Hierapolis page, or browse all Pamukkale tours.

How do I book the Laodicea, Kaklik Cave and Honaz Waterfall tour?

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form on this page and send it, or message us on WhatsApp. Add your Pamukkale hotel name. We check the guide and vehicle for that day and send you the plan in writing, with the pick-up time, whether the tour is private or shared, and the total price for your group. You pay only after you have read and confirmed it. The tour is run by Get Turkey Tours, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.