Pamukkale (meaning Cotton Castle in Turkish) is well-known for its gorgeous white travertine terraces as well as antique city of Hierapolis. Likewise with its thermal water springs, Pamukkale and also Karahayit are two crucial health tourist centers.
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Side - Pamukkale excursion: Daily trip to Pamukkale from Side - Vigo tours
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Pamukkale, which has been healing people for 2,500 years with its thermal waters, is flooded with local and foreign tourists every season with its white travertines and historical buildings in Hierapolis Ancient City. Approximately 2 million people visit Pamukkale every year.
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Pamukkale, on this day trip from Side in Turkey. Enjoy a guided walking tour and explore the famous Cotton Castle! Take a day to explore the unique travertines of Pamukkale, an incredible natural site in Turkey. Join our expert guide for a journey from Side to Pamukkale! Join us on an unforgettable tour of Istanbul! Visit one of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations - Pamukkale - on our day-trip departing from Side!
The name Pamukkale comes from white cotton stones such as cotton that occur during the deposition of calcareous hot waters. With this feature, Pamukkale is a world-famous tourist destination. In addition to this feature of Pamukkale, the ruins of the city of Hierapolis, which is an important city of Antiquity, is a reason that increases its importance.
Pamukkale is 2700 meters long and its height is 160 meters. With its bright white color, it is possible to see Pamukkale from 20 km.
About 305 km far from Side; Pamukkale is waiting for you there! if you do not go there Pamukkale there will be aalways waiting for you. It s definetely a place not to miss!
Named the Cotton Fortress (pah-MOOK-kah-leh) in Turkish, it has been a spa since the Romans built the spa city of Hierapolis around a sacred warm-water spring. TheAntique Pool is still there, littered with marble columns from the Roman Temple of Apollo. You can swim in it for a fee.
Pamukkale is Turkey's foremost mineral-bath spa because of its natural beauty: hot calcium-laden waters spring from the earth and cascade over a cliff. As they cool they form dramatic travertines of hard, brilliantly white calcium that form pools.
17 different thermal waters of Pamukkale is giving pure nature health to the people for centuries. Famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra visited Hierapolis for her health and beauty. The 17 different thermal waters in Pamukkale are from 35c to 100c. In some parts the thermal water is colourful and makes the surface rainbow colour and some parts makes white like lime terraces.
Program:
Pick up from your hotel about 06:00
Breakfast at the Taurus mountain in Korkuteli town (not inclusive)
Pamukkale and Hierapolis (about maximum 3 hours)
Swimming at Cleopatra pool (not inclusive)
Visit to vine and textile factories
Lunch (not inclusive)
Dinner (inclusive)
Back to the hotel at 23:30
Lunch is not included in the price.
Please surely bring lunch box with you from your hotel.
Swimming at Cleopatra pool costs extra, which you can book and pay by the tour guide.
On this tour there are shopping breaks at the handicraft carpet centre and wine production centre.
The itineraries might be altered slightly by the guide for seasonal or other reasons. Visits to some museums or ancient ruins may not be possible due to renovation work. In the very hot months of July and August, breaks and visits to open-air museums and ancient ruins may be shorter than planned.
Distances to Pamukkale from:
Side 305 km - Antalya 230 km - Alanya 370 km - Kemer 270 km
The prices in the markets and restaurants for drinks and food on the way and in Pamukkale might be more expensive than expected.
Lunch is not included in the price.
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