Pamukkale Hot Springs and Hierapolis Ancient city

Antalya, Turkey

Visit miracle of the world – cotton castle of Pamukkale - white terraces, down of which the thermal water is flooding. Bathe in a thermal antique Cleopatra’s pool and visit ancient Roman city – Hierapolis with theater, temples and huge necropolis. All-day trip with lunch included in the price.

After picking up from the hotel at early morning hours, you will head to the city of Denizli along the Taurus mountain chain. Stop for breakfast on the way (additionally payable for interested) in a road house led by a Turkish family.

Begin sightseeing the remainders of ancient city of Hierapolis. Hierapolis was a health resort during Roman times, from which Roman baths, basilica, gymnasium, “column” street are preserved and beautifully renovated theatre on the hill. In free time given by the guide, worth visiting is also the ancient necropolis, where you will find over 1000 ancient sarcophaguses.

However, Pamukkale is mainly a white travertines  listed by the UNESCO. You will be able to penetrate them wading in thermal water of 35 degrees flooding down the travertines. It will surely be a great massage and relief for tired feet. If you want to try the exact treatment of Pamukkale waters – use a bubble (champagne) bath in Cleopatra pool (with additional fee). Health-bringing water cures among others: obesity, rheumatism, asthma and skin diseases, and most important brings back the fresh, young look. They say that, that Pamukkale was the secret of the beauty of the great seductress – Cleopatra.

After sightseeing and bathes, it will be time to recharge your batteries with delicious lunch (buffet) and time for a visit and shopping in the real center of leather goods in which many Turks are specialized since centuries. Don’t forget about the tradition of bargaining over the price. The way back will again lead you through the Taurus mountains. Then you will be dropped off at your hotel full of experience from your fantastic day out.