Pamukkale Tour from Side

Pamukkale is a magnificent gift from Mother Nature to Anatolia. This tourist destination stands out and attracts nearly 2 million visitors every year. Join the Pamukkale Tour from Side to discover this beautiful destination, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience a day rich in nature, history, and exploration.

Pamukkale, which means 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish, is famous for its world-renowned white travertine terraces formed by millennia-old minerals in the region's thermal waters. On the Pamukkale Tour from Side, you will walk over the travertine terraces and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. You'll also have the opportunity to swim in the thermal pool once enjoyed by Cleopatra, the great queen of Egypt. Throughout the day, you'll savour a delicious lunch, enjoy breathtaking views, and create unforgettable memories by the end of your journey.

You can join this tour from anywhere between Antalya and Alanya. If you are travelling from outside the Side region, please mention it when booking or inform our staff. Pamukkale is about 310 km from Side, and the pick-up time in the Side-Manavgat area is around 03:15 AM.

Pamukkale Tour from Side: We start our Pamukkale tour by picking you up at the security gate of your hotel in our comfortable, air-conditioned bus. The journey to Pamukkale takes about 5 hours, with short breaks for your comfort. A professional English and German-speaking tour guide will accompany you on the bus, providing detailed information about Pamukkale and Turkey. After approximately 3 hours of driving, we will stop for breakfast at our restaurant around 06:00 AM. After breakfast, we will continue for another 2-hour drive and arrive in Pamukkale.

As we arrive early in the morning, exploring this world-famous site will be more pleasant and enjoyable for you. Upon arrival, you will have free time to enjoy this beautiful region's extraordinary natural and cultural attractions. During your free time, you can walk on the snow-white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, or swim in Cleopatra's Pool. Then, around 3:00 PM, we will return to Side. We will have a lunch break at our restaurant in Denizli, the closest city to Pamukkale, at approximately 3:30 PM. At the conclusion of the tour, we will return you to your hotel around 8:00 PM.

The day trip to Pamukkale from Side is an excellent opportunity to see and explore this natural wonder during your vacation. It may seem like a long day, but every minute spent at this incredible location is worth it. The cost of the tour covers transportation to and from your hotel, air-conditioned bus transportation to Pamukkale, a guide to assist you during the trip, travel insurance, and lunch.

The Pamukkale region is famous for its hot springs, renowned for their healing properties. The thermal waters in this area are rich in minerals, particularly calcium. The travertine terraces here are actually limestone steps formed over millennia. During the Pamukkale Tour from Side, you will walk along these stunning travertine terraces, bathe in the thermal waters, and enjoy the breathtaking views around you, just as the Romans did in ancient times.

The ancient pool of Pamukkale, also known as Cleopatra's Pool, is a thermal pool with a constant temperature of 36°C year-round. According to legend, Cleopatra, the great Queen of Egypt, often bathed in this pool for its therapeutic benefits. In the 7th century BC, an earthquake struck the city, causing the land to collapse. Thermal water filled the gap, creating this pool. Numerous scientific studies confirm that the pool has healing effects for conditions such as cardiovascular, skin, eye, and nerve disorders. Swimming in the therapeutic waters above the ancient ruins will be one of the most memorable moments of your holiday.

The ancient city of Hierapolis was established around 2000 years ago during the Kingdom of Pergamon as a spa centre next to the Pamukkale travertines. Later, during Roman times, the city was called the 'Sacred City' due to its numerous religious buildings. The Romans came to Hierapolis to worship the gods in these temples and benefit from the nearby thermal springs. Here, you can explore the ruins of many temples, baths, and accommodation buildings while experiencing the magic of antiquity on your walk.

Our tour guides offer information in multiple languages, including English, German, Turkish, and Russian. Children between the ages of 4 and 8 qualify for a discount, and those under 3 can participate in the tour at no cost. However, free babies do not have seats on the bus and must be held on their parent's lap. If you would like to reserve a seat for your child on the bus, you can book your child as a participant. Children under 8 years old do not have to pay the entrance fee for Pamukkale and can visit for free. During the tour, there will be a visit to an Onyx stone production centre for promotional purposes.