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Pamukkale and Hierapolis

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Location: Izmir, Turkey
Duration: 
                                9 hours (approx.)

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Succumb to the spectacular sight of Pamukkale - a unique natural wonder with dazzling white petrified lime cascades. At the ancient city of Hierapolis explore its Theater, a 2nd century AD building in Roman style. You'll also see the exceptional Necropolis, the largest ancient cemetery in Anatolia.

Highlights

Day trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis from Izmir
Experience the soothing qualities of Pamukkale, with its thermal spring water and plunging waterfalls
Visit the Roman city of Hierapolis
Explore the Apollo Temple
Lunch included
English-speaking local guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach

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Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Pamukkale

East Terrace

Photo by: Duc N D
United Kingdom, 08 2010
Pamukkale

The pools

Photo by: Krishnan Vaitheeswaran
Australia, 05 2011
Pamukkale

Channelling of water

Photo by: Krishnan Vaitheeswaran
Australia, 05 2011
Pamukkale

Ducks and ducklings

Photo by: Krishnan Vaitheeswaran
Australia, 05 2011
Pamukkale

Pamukkale from South Entrance Gate

Photo by: Duc N D
United Kingdom, 08 2010
Pamukkale

Viewing toward south entrance gate

Photo by: Duc N D
United Kingdom, 08 2010
Pamukkale

East Terrace

Photo by: Duc N D
United Kingdom, 08 2010
Cleopatra Bath

20TL per person for a dip (Locker included)

Photo by: Duc N D
United Kingdom, 08 2010
Pamukkale in April

If you have seen Pamukkale postcards that you'll notice that the place in my photo doesn't look anything like them. ...

Photo by: Eva P
USA, 04 2008

What You Can Expect

Pamukkale, Turkey

In the morning you will leave Izmir behind and drive to Pamukkale. This amazing place is a beautiful and spectacular natural site, unique in the world with its fairylike, dazzling white, petrified lime cascades. There you will see the thermal spring water laden with calcareous salt, plunging down the mountain side which has created this natural formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The thermal water has been used since the Roman period for its therapeutic powers.

Next you will visit the Roman city of Hierapolis, which is not located not on earth or rock, but on solid limestone layers formed by limestone water that flowed for centuries over this raised level plateau. The name means "sacred city", and according to Stephanus of Byzantium the city was given this name because of the large number of temples it contained.

While here you will visit the Apollo Temple competing with Delphi, Monumental Nympheum (a 4th century Basicala) and the Theatre. After visiting the best preserved Necropolis, return to Izmir.

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david12529

5 star rating: Highly Recommended June 2013

Great value tour and delivers everything as promised. Will book from Viator again!

Camelia B

5 star rating: Highly Recommended June 2013

Great experience!

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Schedule Details

Departs

Departure point

Centrally located Izmir hotels

Departure time

9:00am

Duration

9 hours (approx.)

Return details
Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:30pm

Additional Info

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop off
Entrance fees
Lunch
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional info

Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult

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