Private Cotton Castle Tour

For thousands of years humans have been making their way to Pamukkale and Hierapolis to take it in the rare and fascinating calcium landscape, and to relax in the thermal springs. Join us for this full-day tour and discover just why the ancients flocked here. You will be greeted by a professional tour guide in Izmir and drive for more than three hours to this combined Unesco World Heritage Site – the journey is worth it. Pamukkale, which in English means ‘cotton castle’, is a series of cascading calcium terraces formed as a result of thermal springs. You will see water laden with calcareous salt, which as it plunges down the mountain side, has created this natural formation of stalactites, falls and basins. There are just a handful of these in the planet and they have to be seen to be believed. The contrast with the surrounding landscape is particularly stark. Up the hill, at Hierapolis, there is a well-preserved Roman theatre and ancient thermal baths, which have been restored and converted into an archaeological museum. Other significant sites include the Temple of Apollo, the Necropolis and the Nymphaeum and the fourth century basilica. Others: Museums are closed on Mondays. In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. The itinerary involves a good deal of walking. Good comfortable footwear is therefore essential while bringing a cardigan or sweatshirt is advisable in April, May and October. Redeem informationVoucher type: PrintedPrinted Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.LocationStart point: Pick-up available from the hotel or cruise port. Please call at least 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up details. Pick-up service is available only from centrally located hotels.End point: Same as the starting pointScheduleOpening dates06:30 - 19:00Guide optionsGuide type: Guide