Pamukkale Tour from Izmir
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Izmir, Turkey
- 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a dip in the striking, terraced hot springs of Pamukkale on this half-day trip from Izmir. You’ll also make a stop at Hierapolis, one of the most important settlements during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, to see its recently restored theater. Depending on group preferences, there’s also an opportunity for shopping. Included hotel pickup, lunch, and entry fees make for a hassle-free outing.
- Have a one-of-a-kind hot-springs experience at Pamukkale
- Stop for a guided tour of Hierapolis and its restored theater
- Opportunity for shopping if group decides to do so
- Included hotel pickup, lunch, entry fees
What's Included
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Lunch
- Entry Fee (Hierapolis-Pamukkale)
- Tips
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
All Izmir City Center Hotels Izmir Airport Izmir Cruise Port If your pick-up address or the area where your hotel is located is not suitable for the tour vehicle's entry, your tour guide will send you the meeting point closest to your address a day before.
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
Your small-group tour begins with pickup from your accommodation in Izmir followed by a 3-hour drive to Pamukkale. Your first stop is “Cotton Castle” named for the white, terraced travertine formations filled with mineral-rich waters. Relax in the natural hot spring pools, just like Cleopatra is said to have done
Then, head to the ancient city of Hierapolis where you can learn about the Hellenistic and Roman empires that once ruled the region. See its recently restored theater and then opt for a stop to shop for jewelry, leather, carpets, or ceramics on the way back to Izmir. Your tour concludes back at your hotel.
Then, head to the ancient city of Hierapolis where you can learn about the Hellenistic and Roman empires that once ruled the region. See its recently restored theater and then opt for a stop to shop for jewelry, leather, carpets, or ceramics on the way back to Izmir. Your tour concludes back at your hotel.
1
Izmir
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Aydin
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Pamukkale
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Izmir
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide french, spanish, english
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The return time given for the tour may vary depending on weather, road conditions and group size. At the end of the tour, our guests with travel and flight plans are kindly requested to make their plans accordingly and inform us.
- Since the program you purchased is a group tour, tour end times may vary. If you have travel plans after the tour, please contact us.
- If there is not a sufficient majority in languages other than English, our tour operate in English
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 820 reviews
Irwan_I, Apr 2026
Very good experience from
Picking up in the hotel. Everything is spot on regading the time. We have ample time to spend in both sites during the trip. Thanks Ekim and the driver to make sure the trip is enjoyable .
Naila_L, Feb 2026
Everything about this tour was spectacular!! Erman is a very knowledgeable guide and also gave us enough time to take pictures and explore. The buffet lunch was also amazing with lots of different options available.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! 🌟
We’re thrilled to hear that you found every aspect of the tour spectacular. It’s great to know that Erman’s knowledge, the relaxed pace for exploring and taking photos, and the buffet lunch all made your experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable tour!
iqbal_s, Nov 2025
Very good experience and well organized. Guide and Driver was very good and professional. Must Try it
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed your Pamukkale tour with our guide Alpino and driver Can. Their knowledge and professionalism make each journey special. We’d be happy to see you again on another adventure soon!
W_Y, Oct 2025
The mineral landscape of Pamukkale blends with the ancient ruins of Hierapolis.
Our guide was great, providing us great stories about the area from pickup in Izmir to drop off back at our hotels. Fact filled but also great in letting us explore as we pleased.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning natural beauty of Pamukkale alongside the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. It’s wonderful that your guide balanced sharing fascinating stories with giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you on another tour in the future!
Georsadd_G, Oct 2025
Communication before the tour was great, all my questions were answered quickly. Our guide wasn’t the friendliest though, especially compared to another tour I did with the same company where the guide was super enthusiastic. It’s about a 3-hour drive from Izmir, with a quick stop halfway at a petrol station. When I went, there wasn’t any water in the iconic upper travertine pools (the ones closed off to tourists), and the open ones on top were pretty packed. I’d recommend heading down to the lower pools, they were way less crowded, some even empty, and you can go for a swim if you want. The Cleopatra Pool was closed for renovations when I visited, which was a bit disappointing since I was really looking forward to swimming there. Our guide mentioned it might reopen later in the year.
Sankar_T, Oct 2025
Alparen Uğur our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very easy to understand. He spoke very good English. He took time to answer all our questions. The visit to Pamukkale was better than expected. We got a chance to dip our feet in travertine pools. Was a cool experience. Unfortunately Chleopatra's pool was closed due to renovation. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Alparen Uğur our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very easy to understand. He spoke very good English. He took time to answer all our questions. The visit to Pamukkale was better than expected. We got a chance to dip our feet in travertine pools. Was a cool experience. Unfortunately Chleopatra's pool was closed due to renovation. Highly recommend this tour.
Camille_P, Sep 2025
Great experience very well organized. Ekim was an amazing, friendly and very knowledgeable tour guide.. excellent English . Highly recommended this excursion.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 💛 We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Ekin’s friendliness, knowledge, and great energy made the day special. She’ll be delighted to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure soon! 🌿✨
Robyn_S, Sep 2025
Most enjoyable. Small group, great bus and driver, excellent lunch and Ekim or tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and a excellent guide. Sites was amazing.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, from the comfortable bus and skilled driver to the excellent lunch and the incredible sites. We're especially happy to know that Ekim made your experience even more special with his friendliness and knowledge. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
Ranee_O, Aug 2025
Our guide Alperen was great with his directions, history lessons and overall demeanour, making the site tour and bus ride enjoyable. A previous review is correct in that it would have been helpful to know that the Cleopatra pools were closed (also seems they have been closed for some time) and this should have been advised prior to the tour so that visitors could opt out if they wished.
The other note, which is the main reason for the average review is the Onyx shop. It wasn't listed in the itinerary, and perhaps this is because the organiser knows this shop is a scam. Unfortunately, we fell for this scam and paid greatly as a result. Not to mention another review being accurate in the staff literally stalking you in the store, which made for a creepy experience that we ended up ignoring, only to be had anyway by one of the nicer staff. If you do this tour, learn from our mistake: DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THE ONYX SHOP.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour with our guide Alperen. We are truly sorry for the negative experience at the Onyx shop and appreciate you sharing this feedback. We hope to welcome you again on another tour for a better experience.
Gezenthi Travel Agency
Kelsey_F, Aug 2025
Our tour guide Erman was very informative in providing us information about the history and culture of the area. He also answered all our questions patiently. Thank you Erman!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your comment. We’re glad to hear that our tour guide Erman was patient and informative during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in Türkiye.
Gezenthi Travel Agency
Melissa_G, Jun 2025
This was an incredible day! I can’t say enough wonderful things about our guide, Alperen! He was so informative and enthusiastic about our day plans. The ruins were majestic and the Pamukkale pools were breathtaking. There was ample time at each location. Temperatures were nice, but if you are going in July and August be sure to bring an umbrella and water. This is a 10/10!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled that Alperen made your day so special with his knowledge and enthusiasm. Pamukkale’s beauty truly is breathtaking, and we appreciate your helpful tips for summer travelers. A perfect 10/10 means the world to us!
– Gezenthi Travel Agency
Cate, Jun 2025
This was a neat trip to see the travertine’s and Hierapolis! The tour went smoothly and selim (guide) and the driver (John?) were very kind.
Highlights: hieropolis theatre was spectacular! Travertines were really cool and beautiful colour!
Lowlights: crazy crowded unfortunately due to public holiday. HOT (bring lots of water). I didn’t personally need or enjoy the two stops to the rock and Turkish delight shops especially since the day is already so long being that pemukkale is such a distance from Izmir!
My feedback regarding the information provided on the tour would be that there is improvement needed. Selim was kind and did know some of the origins of words like theatre and things and some light facts. But otherwise there was very little history or information provided around the region, the sites or what they were used for. I asked a few questions and didn’t really get any answers per se. I realized this comparison after I attended the Ephesus tour a few days after this one and realized how drastic a difference there was where my tour guide there provided so much knowledge and information about Turkey, its history and all the different sites.
Overall it was an okay tour. But I really wanted to see pemukkale and I’m very glad I did despite the lowlights!
If you can, I would recommend renting a car and doing this on your own so you can get to the travertine’s before the crowds! It would be so much nicer! I’ll definitely do that if I return again!
shahryar_s, Jun 2025
Tour guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable on history and details. Highly recommended with this tour guide- young guy which his major was ancient history
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your great review! We're happy to hear that our knowledgeable young guide made your tour exceptional. We appreciate your recommendation!
– Gezenthi Travel Agency
Unsang_J, May 2025
bus ride was good, food was ok, but the guide could be better.. didn’t give a lot more information than the written panels at the site. would have been much more interesting if there was more info on the general history of the place and the technical/geological aspects
adriana_c, May 2025
Wonderful, the guide was great, a lot of knowledge, the bus arrive at time, the tour was excelente. The place is beautiful 🤩
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We were happy to hear that the knowledge of the guide and the on-time bus made your tour perfect. I'm glad you enjoyed the beautiful place! On behalf of Gezenthi Travel
Andrew_W, May 2025
The tour was well organised and timed. Most of the day is spent driving to the sight but it's worth the trek. Alpe kept us informed about what we were passing along the way and was very knowledgeable about the history of the sight when we were walking around.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear you found the tour well-organized and worthwhile. Alperen will be pleased to know his knowledge and guidance made a positive impact on your experience. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Claudia_N, May 2025
Best part of this tour was Hieropolis and our guide Alpi's amazing guiding! he was so knowledgable, talked to us a lot about overall Turkish history and other things we should explore within the country. He was a great ambassador for Turkey and we cannot wait to return! Hieropolis was amazing, beautiful theater and learning about the history of this community was very cool. The lakes were a bit less exciting than anticipated, but certainly a good instagram opp for some. Thank you Alpi for a great day!!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We were delighted to hear that Alperen made your Hierapolis tour so unforgettable with his passion and knowledge of Turkish history. We are glad you enjoyed the theater and overall experience. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure!
Angela_U, Apr 2025
This place is unique in the world. The Van that picked us up was on time and the guide was knowledgable of the place.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you found the place as unique and special as we do. It's great that everything ran smoothly with the pickup and that your guide provided informative insights. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another unforgettable tour soon!
Karin_B, Apr 2025
The trip to Pamukkale was nice. The pools are nice, but the temporary closure of Cleopatra’s pools should have been posted on the site. The stop to the jeweler was not necessary. The plus of the trip: the guide, Selim, was informative and very, very kind. Thought not what we expected, it was with the trip. Beautiful time.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Ms. Karin
Thank you very much for your kind comment.
Since Cleopatra pool is temporarily closed for renovation, it has been removed from our tour programme and is not included in the programme.
A visit to the art workshop where precious metals from the region are processed is included in our tour programme.
Thank you very much for your valuable comment about our tour guide. We hope we can welcome you again on your next visit.
Philip_W, Apr 2025
Wonderful ruins of a large ancient Roman city. It has the world’s best presrved Roman ampitheater which I could gaze at all day. Lots of different sights and activities are packed into this tour. Our tour guide, Alpi, was very knowledgable and accommodating.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the ancient Roman city and its amazing amphitheater. It’s great to hear that Alperen made your experience even better with his knowledge and accommodating nature. We hope to welcome you again for more incredible adventures! At the name of Gezenthi Travel
Georgia_K, Apr 2025
Our tour guide, Erman, was great!
Very kind and knowledgeable. The location of the tour was so worth it.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with Erman. His kindness and knowledge really make the difference and we are pleased to have him contribute to your visit. It's also great if you find the location worth it; This is a very special place to discover. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon! At the name of Gezenthi Travel
Heewon_L, Apr 2025
Great tour. The Pamukkele pools are stunning. Added bonus is the Roman ruins that shows the whole city where houses were built with intact amphitheater and bath houses. Ali was a great tour guide, very informative.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your wonderful comment! We are so happy that you enjoyed the stunning beauty of Pamukkale pools and fascinating Roman ruins; This is truly an incredible combination of nature and history.
Hope to see you again on another amazing adventure! At the name of Gezenthi Travel
Shuting_F, Mar 2025
The transport to and from Pamukkale was smooth, comfortable, and efficient. The pickup was well-coordinated, making for a hassle-free start to the trip. Along the way, we had a few breaks at gas stations, which helped break up the journey.
Our visit to Pamukkale and Hierapolis was fantastic. Our guide, Erman, provided insightful historical context about the region and the formation of the travertines before we arrived, then shared more in-depth information about key sites within the area. We spent some time near the theater and made several stops at notable landmarks before reaching the travertines.
We were given an hour and a half of free time to explore at our own pace before regrouping. Exploring different parts of the ancient city, including the necropolis, museum, and travertines, was a fascinating experience. After the tour, we enjoyed a satisfying lunch and made a brief stop at a shop before heading back.
Overall, it was a well-organized and enjoyable journey to an incredible historical site.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your journey to Pamukkale and Hierapolis was smooth, comfortable, and well-organized from start to finish. It’s wonderful that Erman’s insightful guidance enriched your understanding of the region and its history, and that the free time allowed you to explore at your own pace.
We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch and appreciated the balance of structured touring and personal discovery. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to welcome you on another memorable experience soon! At the name of Gezenthi Travel.
Lauren_F, Mar 2025
We had a great day on our tour! Thankfully it wasn’t too crowded. It was a bit disappointing to learn that cleopatra pools were closed for renovation. However, we got to enjoy many other great elements of the Heliopolis. St Philip’s church was worth the climb! One major issue we had was that the tour operators did not communicate to the driver or guide that our dropoff would be at airport- despite us confirming that this is our drop off multiple times, even a day before. However, the guide and we figured out the issue and made it to our flight on time. Lastly did not enjoy the mandatory stop at the shops. Would have preferred more time at the historical sites. Overall, would recommend as a good contrast to Ephesus.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you had a great day on the tour and that the peaceful atmosphere and highlights of Hierapolis—especially St. Philip’s Church—made the experience memorable, even with the Cleopatra Pools temporarily closed. It’s wonderful that you found the tour a great complement to Ephesus. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
At the name of Gezenthi Travel.
Veronica_G, Mar 2025
Wonderful sites and amazing tour with Alperen (tour guide). The trip from Izmir to Pamukkale is not short so it’s great to be in a comfortable van for transport. The itinerary was good, really enjoyed walking through the ruins, especially with Alperen’s guidance and knowledge. Loved the thermal terraces…don’t forget to bring a towel.
Final note: the stop between Izmir and Pamukkale at the gas station has two entrances, would recommend the main entrance where you pay for gas, has more options.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour to Pamukkale with Alperen and found the transportation comfortable. It's great to know that Alperen's knowledgeable guidance enhanced your experience at the ruins and thermal terraces. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour soon! At the name of Gezenthi Travel!
Sharon_Y, Feb 2025
Our tour in Pamukkale was awesome, and Aplperen made it even better! We were lucky enough to have a private tour, and he really brought the place to life with his fun and informative stories about the history and culture. He answered all our questions in detail, and his English was spot on – it felt like we were just chatting with a friend. The drive and lunch were great too. If you’re thinking about doing this tour, don’t hesitate – it was definitely the highlight of our two weeks in Turkey!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your tour in Pamukkale was such a highlight of your trip to Turkey. Having a private tour with Alperen must have made the experience even more special! His engaging storytelling, deep knowledge, and friendly approach truly bring history and culture to life. We're also glad to know that the drive and lunch added to the overall enjoyment.
Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you on another memorable tour in the future! At the name of Gezenthi Travel.
Alexandra_L, Feb 2025
Got met at the hotel at 7:30,the bus was nice and clean. It was about 2:30 hour drive to the site but we did stop at servo for toilet and leg stretch. Once at Pamukkale the guild was great very knowledgeable and enthusiastic showing places and giving us time to take pictures while explaining some of the history. We then walked to the end of the site was with the thermal pools were we got an hour to relax and walk around. Lunch was a buffet at a restaurant near by and was really good with nice variety of food that should fit most people. Then back on the bus to go back to Izmir.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you very much for your detailed review. We are so happy to hear that words. We would like to see you again at the next tours. At the name of Gezenthi Travel!
Prasad_K, Dec 2024
It was a fantastic experience. Journey and the guide was great. Lunch was super. Guide was very friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed both the journey and the lunch. It’s wonderful to know that your guide’s friendliness, knowledge, and accommodating nature made the tour even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon! At the name of Gezenthi Travel!
Assri_S, Nov 2024
This was a great tour. Our tour guide (Alperen) was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional.
(Tip: remember to bring your own towel if you plan to swim, but worst case you can purchase one at gift shop)
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you very much for your comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed Alperen's guidance. We always aim to make the tour unforgettable with our knowledge, sincerity and professionalism. Your recommendations will also be very valuable and useful for our future guests. Hope to see you again in future tours. At the name of Gezenthi Travel
Shishir_K, Nov 2024
Simply spellbound at sheer beauty of travertines. Huge history at site. Guide Selim was good and warm. Lunch was fine, could have been better. Time constraint was of course there but that's understandable since the distance between izmir and pamukkale is huge. Over all good experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you very much for your review. We would like to see you on our next tours for better experiences.At the name of Gezenthi Travel.
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