Pamukkale Day Trip from Istanbul

Small-group tour English-speaking guide Daily departures Hotel pickup included Best-price guarantee
5.00/5 (3 reviews)

Overview

Explore Pamukkale on a full-day trip from Istanbul that uses domestic flights to make the most of your time. Pickup from your Istanbul hotel is around 4:00 am for an early flight to Denizli, where you meet your guide and transfer to the site by about 10:30 am.

The day starts at Karahayit to see the Red Spring Waters, then moves on to Hierapolis for the Roman Baths, Temple of Apollo, and the white travertine terraces of the Cotton Cliffs. After lunch you have free time, with an optional swim in the Antique Pools at extra cost. You fly back to Istanbul, arriving roughly between 7:00 and 10:00 pm.

Highlights

  • Fly from Istanbul to Denizli and back
  • See the Red Spring Waters at Karahayit
  • Walk the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale
  • Explore Hierapolis Roman Baths and Temple of Apollo
  • Enjoy lunch with English-speaking guide included
  • Swim in the Antique Pools (optional, extra cost)

Itinerary

Pamukkale Day Trip from Istanbul with Flights

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul around 4:00 am for an early morning flight to Denizli. Upon arrival, meet our representative, who will assist with your transfer to Pamukkale. Start your tour around 10:30 am with a visit to Karahayit to see the Red Spring Waters, then continue to Hierapolis, where you’ll explore the Roman Baths, Temple of Apollo, and the iconic Cotton Cliffs of Pamukkale. After a lunch break, enjoy free time to explore or swim in the Antique Pools (optional, extra cost).

At approximately 4:00 pm, you’ll be transferred to Denizli airport for a late evening flight back to Istanbul, arriving between 7:00 and 10:00 pm. END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.

Please note that transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price.

What's included

  • Pick up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (on the European side of Istanbul only)
  • Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Denizli and from Denizli or Izmir to Istanbul only
  • English-speaking tour guide during the tours
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Lunch (Vegetarian lunch option available upon request).
  • Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
  • Local taxes and service charges

What's not included

  • Drop off transportation service from Istanbul New Airport OR Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul Hotel upon returning to Istanbul
  • Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
  • Services not mentioned in the program.
  • Drinks with meals.
  • Travel insurance (recommended).

Good to know

  • The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
  • This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
  • The regular group tour has a shopping stop included in the tour.
  • You can swim in the Antique pool in Pamukkale. However, please note that there is an extra charge that you will have to pay directly at your own expense before entry to the pools. This entrance fee to the pools is not covered as part of your tour.

    Please note that you must bring your own towel, swimsuit etc. if you need to use the pools.

  • The normal arrival time in Istanbul is between 8:00 – 10:00 pm. If you are planning on reserving your plane back home that same day, we recommend you book a plane ticket from 1:30 am onwards, to avoid missing your flight.

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  1. Larissa R.

    Excellent job! I was picked up from the hotel in Istanbul in the morning and taken on a very well organized tour. I recommend everyone to visit Pamukkale

  2. Lisa W

    Hotel pick up and drop off was great. Pamukkale is amazing. I would recommend this tour to everyone.

  3. Irene M

    We were quite happy we took this tour. It was a nice way to see Pamukkale from Istanbul. Highly recommended.

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