Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour from Antalya with Lunch & Tickets
Overview
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour from Antalya with Lunch & Tickets
Leaving from Antalya, this day trip brings you to Pamukkale, among the most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites in Turkey. You cross the white travertine terraces on foot, tour the ruins of Hierapolis, see its Roman theatre, and spend free time beside the thermal waters.
A professional guide travels with you through the countryside, lunch is served near Pamukkale, and for an extra fee you can swim in Cleopatra's Antique Pool. Entrance tickets for Pamukkale and Hierapolis are included, as are hotel transfers from selected parts of Antalya.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis from Antalya
- Hotel pick-up and drive (roughly 2.5-3 hours): we collect you from selected hotels in and around Antalya and drive through rural scenery towards Pamukkale.
- Optional breakfast stop (roughly 30 minutes): a brief halt near Korkuteli for breakfast, coffee or a snack.
- Onyx workshop (roughly 30 minutes): watch how a local workshop turns stone into handmade decorative pieces using traditional Turkish methods.
- Lunch (included, roughly 1 hour): a local meal at a restaurant close to Pamukkale.
- Hierapolis (guided, roughly 1.5 hours): Roman remains, old streets and the theatre above Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale travertines (visit and free time, roughly 1 hour): cross the white terraces, the "Cotton Castle", shaped by thermal water rich in minerals.
- Cleopatra's Antique Pool and thermal waters (free time, roughly 1 hour): rest beside the thermal waters, or pay extra to swim in the pool.
- Back to Antalya (roughly 3 hours): you are dropped at your hotel or an agreed point.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Pickup and Return at Your Hotel (Selected Areas of Antalya)
- ✓Air-Conditioned Transport Both Ways
- ✓Licensed Professional Guide
- ✓Entry Tickets for Pamukkale and Hierapolis
- ✓Guided Visit to Hierapolis
- ✓Time at the Pamukkale Travertines
- ✓Lunch of Local Dishes
- ✓Time on Your Own in Pamukkale
- ✓Full Insurance Throughout the Tour
- ✕Cleopatra's Antique Pool Entrance and Swimming Fee
- ✕Breakfast at the Morning Break
- ✕Drinks
- ✕Personal Expenses
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
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Pamukkale day trip with lunch from Antalya: the essentials
This is the budget option for visiting Pamukkale from the Mediterranean coast: a full-day group tour from Antalya, from $90 per person. It includes pick-up and drop-off at hotels in selected Antalya areas, air-conditioned transport, a licensed professional guide, entrance tickets for Pamukkale and Hierapolis, a local lunch close to Pamukkale, and insurance for the tour. You walk on the white travertine terraces, visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and its Roman theatre, and get free time by the thermal waters.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Around 8 hours of sightseeing; a full day door to door |
| Price | from $90 per person |
| Type | Group tour with a licensed guide, shared |
| Pick-up | Selected hotels in and around Antalya |
| Included | Guide, transport, local lunch, entrance tickets, insurance, free time |
| Not included | Breakfast at the morning stop, fee for Cleopatra's Antique Pool, personal expenses, drinks |
How far is Pamukkale from Antalya by road?
Roughly two and a half to three hours in each direction, inland through the mountains and countryside behind Antalya. The journey is split by an optional breakfast stop near Korkuteli, so the day is long but comfortable.
How does the day run?
| Stop | Time |
|---|---|
| Hotel pick-up and drive | Around 2.5 to 3 hours |
| Optional breakfast stop near Korkuteli | Around 30 minutes |
| Onyx workshop | Around 30 minutes, traditional stonework |
| Lunch close to Pamukkale | Around 1 hour, included |
| Hierapolis with the guide | Around 1.5 hours: the theatre, ancient streets, Roman ruins |
| Travertines and free time | Walk on the terraces; Cleopatra Pool optional |
| Drive back | Return to your hotel or drop-off point |
Should you join the group or go private?
| Pamukkale from Antalya | How it differs | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| This group trip | Fixed schedule, lunch and tickets included, stop at a workshop | $90 |
| Private Pamukkale day tour from Antalya | Your own guide and vehicle, tickets included, pace you set | $180 |
The group trip gives the best value. If you would rather travel only with your family or friends, skip the workshop and stay longer in Hierapolis, the private tour justifies the extra cost.
What is Pamukkale?
In Turkish, Pamukkale means "cotton castle", which suits the bright white terraces created by warm spring water rich in calcium running down the slope. Above them, on the plateau, are the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient spa town. The two together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shoes are not permitted on the terraces, so you go barefoot.
Is swimming possible in Cleopatra's Pool?
It is, for an extra charge paid at the pool. Ancient columns lie fallen on the bottom of the warm thermal water, so you swim between them. Pack swimwear and a towel.
Other day trips from Antalya
| Day trip | Price from |
|---|---|
| Perge, Aspendos, Side and the Manavgat Waterfall | $90 |
| Boat trip to Kekova with Demre and Myra | $120 |
| Duden Waterfalls and Antalya Old City with a boat trip | $90 |
| ATV quad safari in Antalya | $50 |
When should you go?
The most pleasant months are April to June and September to November. Summer is peak season on the coast, and the terraces are glaring and hot, so bring sun protection. In winter it is cooler and less crowded.
What to bring
Protect yourself from the sun with sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen. Pack a bag to carry your shoes on the terraces, a swimsuit and towel, good walking shoes for the ruins of Hierapolis, and water. Bring a snack or money for the breakfast stop, plus cash to pay for drinks and the Cleopatra Pool.
How to book
Pick a date on this page and submit the form, or contact us on WhatsApp with your Antalya hotel so we can check it is inside the pick-up area. We confirm your seat and pick-up time in writing, and payment is due only once we have confirmed. To see more, visit our Pamukkale tours, Antalya tours and Turkey tour packages.
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