Pamukkale Day Trips from Marmaris
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About the excursion
Want to see the snow-white terraces of Pamukkale and swim in the pool where, legend has it, Cleopatra once bathed?
Highlights
- Pamukkale terraces
- Ancient Hierapolis
- Cleopatra's Pool
Full description
Tour program
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Hotel pickupPlease wait on the main road outside your hotel, or by the security post at the hotel entrance if the hotel grounds are large. Departure times differ for each hotel. The time is set by the tour organiser and shown in the voucher on your phone. Due to traffic and other guests running late, the transfer may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.
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Breakfast on the wayAn hour after leaving Marmaris, we will stop at a roadside café where you can order breakfast and hot drinks or have the lunch box handed out on the bus. You can ask your hotel reception to prepare an extra lunch box the evening before the trip.
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Souvenir shopAs we approach Pamukkale, we will stop at a souvenir shop where you can buy silver and zultanite jewellery. The stop lasts 40-45 minutes.
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FacilitiesWhen we arrive at the bus parking area, the guides will hand out entrance tickets to those who have them included in the price, or show you where to buy them. If you did not include the entrance ticket when booking, please bring Turkish lira with you, based on the Central Bank of Turkey exchange rate on the day of payment. Each group has 3 hours in Pamukkale, counted from the moment the bus enters the parking area. The guides will show you the way to the white terraces, the theatre, the main sights of ancient Hierapolis and Cleopatra's Pool, and advise you on how best to plan your free time. Cleopatra's Pool has all the facilities you need for a comfortable visit: changing cabins, freshwater showers, toilets and a café. Entry to the pool area is free, and tickets for swimming in the thermal pool itself can be bought either from the guide or at the reception at the entrance to the pool area.
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Pamukkale terracesThe entrance to the path down along the white terraces is 300 metres from the pool. The walk takes about an hour and is done on your own. Remember that you can only walk on the Pamukkale terraces barefoot. Along the way down there are several artificial pools filled with 30-40 centimetres of thermal water, where you can lie back and relax in the warm water.
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Ancient HierapolisThe ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis are well worth seeing. Its main part (the main street and the necropolis) is in the north, 1.5 km from Cleopatra's Pool. On day trips, the guides recommend visiting the ancient theatre and the Basilica of St. Philip, which are closer. If you are interested in these sights, allow 30-40 minutes for the walk to the theatre.
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Cleopatra's PoolAllow 30-40 minutes to visit the Antique Pool. You should not stay in thermal pools for longer than 15-20 minutes. Please note that they are not suitable for people with high blood pressure or cardiovascular conditions.
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Departure from PamukkaleYou must return to the bus parking area at the time given by the guide. Please do not be late, because drivers, guides and agencies face heavy fines if the bus does not leave the parking area at the scheduled time. The guides are unable to wait for guests or search for them across the huge Pamukkale site.
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Stop on the way backOn the way back you will cover the 220 km to Marmaris with one or two 15-minute rest stops at petrol stations. There you will find a café, a shop and toilets.
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Return to the hotelOn arrival in Marmaris, the bus will drop you off at your hotels. Please note that the return time depends heavily on where your hotel is located and on traffic. Guests may be dropped off at an accessible spot close to the hotel.
What's included and not included
Hotel transfer both ways
from the main road outside the hotel
Lunch
canteen, buffet, self-service
Guide service
professional
Breakfast
lunch box handed out on the bus
Personal expenses
souvenirs, shopping, drinks, etc.
Cleopatra's Pool entrance ticket
bought at the entrance or from the guide
Pamukkale entrance ticket
can be added in the booking form or bought from the guide
Drinks
all drinks at the restaurant are paid separately
Extra transfer
you can choose this option in the booking form if your hotel is in Turunç, Fortezza Beach Resort or Marmaris Bay
What to bring
Swimwear
Sun protection
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Money
Proof of child's age
Good to know
Travel time is about 4 hours
The distance to Pamukkale is 220 km.
There are shopping stops
The site has little shade and it gets hot
Not suitable for
People who do not tolerate heat well
Preschool children
People with walking difficulties
Pregnant women
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