Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip from Antalya with Thermal Pool

White Terraces & Ancient Ruins: A Day from Antalya to Pamukkale

You're picked up from your hotel and driven to Pamukkale's white terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis, with a breakfast stop in Korkuteli and lunch included. You swim in Cleopatra's Pool, a thermal spring surrounded by Roman ruins, then return to Antalya in the evening. Hotel transport and an English-speaking guide mean you show up and follow the day: no logistics to manage.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour

• Pickup from Antalya hotel
• Travel to Korkuteli for breakfast
• Drive to Pamukkale
• Visit ancient city of Hierapolis
• Swim in Cleopatra's Pool
• Explore Pamukkale Travertines terraces
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Return to Antalya hotel

The experience

The minibus picks you up from your hotel in Antalya early in the morning, and your guide meets you with the day's schedule. You're heading inland toward Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage site about two hours away. The first stop is Korkuteli, a district town where you'll have breakfast and stretch your legs before the main part of the day begins. It's a small pause that breaks up the drive and lets you settle in with the group, usually under twelve people on these tours.

Pamukkale itself is the thing you've probably seen in photos: cascading white terraces that look like frozen waterfalls, formed by mineral-rich hot springs flowing down the mountainside for thousands of years. You walk through them, and the landscape shifts from one level to the next, each one a shallow pool of warm water. After exploring the terraces, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant with views across the valley, then move on to Hierapolis, the ancient city that sits on top of the springs. The ruins include a Roman amphitheater, a necropolis, and what's left of the baths that made this place famous in antiquity: people came here for the same reason you're coming now, to soak in water that's supposed to heal.

The real draw for most people is Cleopatra's Pool, a thermal spring surrounded by the ruins of Hierapolis. The water sits between 36 and 57 degrees Celsius depending where you stand, and it's rich in minerals: bicarbonates, sulfates, a bit of iron. An earthquake in the 7th century collapsed marble columns into the spring, and you can still see them underwater. You get free time to swim here, which means you can float among actual Roman stonework while the water does its work on your shoulders. The whole day wraps up with the drive back to Antalya in the evening, arriving at your hotel around sunset.

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, so you don't arrange transport yourself or negotiate with a driver at the curb. Your guide speaks English throughout, and the minibus is air-conditioned. If you eat vegetarian or have other dietary needs, they can arrange that at lunch. The pace is steady but not rushed. You're not sprinting between sites, and there's time to take photos and sit with the view.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minibus, a breakfast break in Korkuteli, entry to Pamukkale's white terraces and Hierapolis archaeological site, lunch at a local restaurant, free time to swim in Cleopatra's Pool thermal spring, and an English-speaking professional guide throughout. Vegetarian and other dietary accommodations are available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 17

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 45

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want Pamukkale and Hierapolis in one day without arranging your own transport, buying separate tickets, or timing the sites yourself: the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, leaving you to focus on the pools and ruins.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the full day trip from Antalya?

Around 10 hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off, breakfast, lunch, and time at each site.

What's included in the tour?

Air-conditioned minibus transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and entry to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Vegetarian and other dietary options are available.

Can I swim in Cleopatra's Pool?

Yes. You have free time to swim in the thermal pool. Water temperature ranges from 36 to 57 degrees Celsius depending on location within the pool.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and transportation is wheelchair accessible. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller. Check with the operator about specific accessibility needs at each site.

What's the group size?

Small groups, typically under twelve people per tour.

Do I need to bring anything for swimming?

Bring a swimsuit, towel, and water shoes or sandals. The terraces and pool areas can be slippery.

Is breakfast or lunch included?

Yes. You have a breakfast break in Korkuteli and lunch at a local restaurant with views of the valley.

What time does the tour start?

Early morning pickup from your hotel. Exact time depends on your hotel location in Antalya.