Excursion Legends of pamukkale & hierapolis - private experience package - 6 guests tour at Kusadasi

Discover two of Turkey’s most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis and the surreal white terraces of Pamukkale. This exclusive private excursion offers an in-depth exploration of ancient wonders, natural beauty, and local hospitality, accompanied by your expert guide.

Your private tour will involve:

Your journey begins with a scenic drive of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes from Kusadasi through the fertile Meander Valley, known for its fig trees, cotton fields, and picturesque rural landscapes. A comfort stop will be made along the way.

Hierapolis Ancient City

Upon arrival, explore the fascinating Greco-Roman ruins of Hierapolis, once a famed spa city and healing center of the ancient world. Discover the remarkably preserved Grand Theater, which once seated 12,000 spectators, and admire its elaborate stage reliefs depicting mythological scenes.

Continue to the Temple of Apollo, the city’s spiritual heart, and the Necropolis, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient cemeteries in Anatolia, stretching for nearly two kilometers.

Your guide will share the stories of the city’s foundation, its sacred thermal springs, and the role Hierapolis played as a spiritual retreat and healing sanctuary.

Pamukkale Travertines (“Cotton Castle”)

Next, a short drive brings you to Pamukkale, a stunning natural wonder where glistening white limestone terraces cascade down the hillside. Formed by mineral-rich hot springs over thousands of years, the travertines create dazzling pools filled with turquoise waters.

Guests will have time to admire and photograph this extraordinary landscape and may choose to walk barefoot along selected sections of the terraces, feeling the warm, mineral-laden waters underfoot. Please be advised that certain parts of the travertine surface can be slightly sharp due to the natural stone formation.

Lunch at a Local Hotel

Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at Adem Piri Hotel, where a freshly prepared set menu highlights the flavors of Anatolia.

Following lunch, relax during your 2 hour and 45-minute journey back to the port, with a comfort stop en route.

Note

Please note: This tour involves walking over uneven and occasionally slippery terrain, including approximately 1.5 km of walking and about 30 steps. It is not suitable for guests with mobility limitations or those using wheelchairs. Comfortable clothing, flat non-slip footwear, and a sunhat are strongly recommended. The order of visits may change due to operational reasons. Guests must exercise caution at all times as terrain at the Ancient sites and travertens may be slippery and uneven.  The travertens may be sharp in places.