🌙 Evening Departure from Cappadocia

🕢 19:30 PM – Pick-up from your Cappadocia hotel and transfer to Goreme Bus Station.
🚌 20:00 PM – Overnight bus to Denizli (Pamukkale region).
💺 Comfortable long-distance bus ride with reclining seats, air-conditioning, and onboard facilities.

Tour Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Pamukkale, known as “Cotton Castle,” and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis on this full-day guided tour.

Begin your day with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over Pamukkale, offering unparalleled aerial views of its white terraces. After an early morning arrival in Denizli, you will have time to rest at a hotel before your tour begins.

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before discovering the magical white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, where mineral-rich thermal waters have created natural cascading pools. Walk through the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city, and visit its theater, museum, and Cleopatra’s Pool (optional swim available).
At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Selcuk or Kusadasi, making this the perfect tour for travelers continuing to Ephesus and the Aegean coast.

Tour Highlights
🎈 Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Pamukkale (Extra Cost – Pre-Booking Required) – Soar above the white travertine terraces and ancient ruins at sunrise.
🌊 Walk through the famous white terraces of Pamukkale – A UNESCO World Heritage Site with natural thermal pools.
🏛 Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis – Discover its Grand Theater, Necropolis, and Temple of Apollo.
🍽 Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch – Featuring authentic Turkish cuisine.
🛁 Optional Swim in Cleopatra’s Pool (Extra Fee Applies) – Relax in a natural thermal spring surrounded by ancient Roman columns.
🚍 Evening transfer to Selcuk or Kusadasi – Convenient for travelers heading to Ephesus or the Aegean coast.

Tour Itinerary
🌅 Early Morning: Optional Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight (Pre-Booking Required)
Witness the breathtaking sunrise from a hot air balloon over Pamukkale.
Enjoy a unique aerial perspective of the white terraces, ancient ruins, and surrounding landscape.
This experience is optional and available at an additional cost.

🕖 Early Morning: Arrival & Rest
Arrive early in Denizli Bus Station from your overnight bus journey.
Pick-up and transfer to a local hotel to rest until the tour begins.

🍽 12:00 PM – Buffet Lunch
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring a variety of traditional Turkish dishes.

🌊 1:00 PM – Guided Tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis
🏛 Visit the Ancient City of Hierapolis – A well-preserved Roman spa city featuring:
✅ The Grand Theater – A spectacular amphitheater with stunning views.
✅ The Necropolis – One of Turkey’s largest ancient cemeteries.
✅ The Temple of Apollo – A site of ancient worship and mysticism.

🌊 Explore the Thermal Travertine Terraces of Pamukkale – The famous “Cotton Castle,” where you can:
✅ Walk barefoot through the warm, mineral-rich waters.
✅ Admire the stunning landscape created by centuries of cascading thermal water.
✅ Learn about the healing properties that have attracted visitors for thousands of years.

🛁 Optional: Swim in Cleopatra’s Pool (Extra Fee Applies)
Bathe in a natural thermal pool surrounded by ancient Roman columns.
The pool is said to have been a favorite bathing spot of Queen Cleopatra due to its rejuvenating properties.

🚍 Evening Transfer to Selcuk or Kusadasi
🕔 17:00 PM – Depart from Pamukkale.
🚍 Evening transfer to Selcuk (for Ephesus travelers) and Kusadasi (for those staying on the Aegean coast).
🏨 Estimated arrival times:
✅ Kusadasi: Approx. 19:30 PM
✅ Selcuk: Approx. 20:00 PM (Hotel Check-in)

Why Choose This Tour?
✔ Experience Pamukkale’s natural wonders and ancient ruins in a single day.
✔ Option to take a breathtaking hot air balloon flight over Pamukkale.
✔ Relax in a mineral-rich natural thermal pool or explore the Grand Theater of Hierapolis.
✔ Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before exploring the UNESCO-listed sites.
✔ End your journey conveniently in Selcuk or Kusadasi, perfect for continuing to Ephesus.

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ Included:
✔ Pick-up from Denizli Bus Station & hotel rest stop before the tour.
✔ Full-day guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis tour.
✔ Entrance fees to Pamukkale & Hierapolis.
✔ Buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
✔ Evening transfer to Selçuk & Kuşadası (hotel drop-off included).

❌ Not Included:
✘ Hot Air Balloon Flight (Extra Cost, Pre-Booking Required).
✘ Entry fee for Cleopatra’s Pool (Optional).
✘ Personal expenses & optional activities.
✘ Breakfast before the tour (available at local restaurants upon request).

Important Notes
📌 Tour Duration: Full-day tour + evening transfer to Selcuk/Kusadasi.
📌 Hot Air Balloon Availability: Must be pre-booked and is weather-dependent.
📌 What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, swimsuit (if swimming in Cleopatra’s Pool), and a camera.

🌍 Book now for an unforgettable journey through Pamukkale’s stunning thermal pools and Hierapolis’ ancient wonders, with the option of a breathtaking hot air balloon ride at sunrise!

Tour Overview
Step back in time and explore one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world—Ephesus. This full-day guided tour will take you through 3,000 years of history, offering a fascinating glimpse into Roman and Greek civilization.

From the Celsus Library and the Grand Theater to the ancient latrines, brothel, and bustling market, you’ll witness how life once thrived in this remarkable city. With an expert guide, you’ll uncover hidden stories, architectural wonders, and cultural highlights that make Ephesus an unforgettable experience.
Your journey will conclude in the late afternoon, with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.

Tour Highlights
🏛 Explore Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world.
📖 Visit the iconic Celsus Library – One of the most famous Roman landmarks.
🎭 Step inside the Grand Theater – Once capable of holding 25,000 spectators.
🛍 Discover the ancient marketplace – Where merchants once traded goods from around the world.

🚶 Walk through marble streets lined with shops, public baths, and latrines.
🏛 See the Temple of Hadrian – A beautifully preserved temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian.
🛁 Visit the Roman Bathhouse & Public Latrines – A glimpse into daily Roman life.
🌍 Unravel fascinating history with an expert guide – Learn mythology, politics, and cultural insights.

Tour Itinerary
🌅 Morning Pick-Up & Departure
Early morning hotel pick-up (exact time confirmed the night before).
Transfer to Ephesus, where your guided journey begins.

🏛 Full-Day Ephesus Exploration

🏺 Walk Through the Ancient City
✅ The Marble Streets – Stroll along the well-preserved main roads of Ephesus.
✅ Celsus Library – The third-largest library of the ancient world, a masterpiece of Roman architecture.
✅ The Grand Theater – A massive Roman theater used for performances and gladiatorial battles.
✅ The Temple of Hadrian – A stunningly well-preserved monument from the 2nd century AD.

✅ The Agora (Market Square) – Once a bustling trade center, filled with goods from across the empire.
✅ The Public Latrines & Bathhouse – Insight into ancient sanitation and social life.
✅ The Brothel – A hidden part of Ephesus’ history, connected to the library by a secret underground passage.

📍 Optional Visit: If time permits, we may visit The House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred Christian pilgrimage site believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years.

🚍 Afternoon Return to Your Hotel
🕔 17:00 PM – Tour concludes, and we will transfer you back to your hotel.

Why Choose This Tour?
✔ Explore Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an expert guide.
✔ Walk the same streets as ancient Romans, from temples to marketplaces.
✔ See the iconic Celsus Library, Grand Theater, and many more historical treasures.
✔ Gain deep historical and cultural insights from a professional guide.
✔ Hassle-free round-trip transport from your hotel.

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ Included:
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
✔ Full-day guided tour of Ephesus.
✔ Professional English-speaking guide.
✔ Entrance fees to Ephesus and its major landmarks.
✔ All transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.

❌ Not Included:
✘ Personal expenses & optional activities.
✘ Lunch (available at local restaurants upon request).
✘ Entrance fee to the House of the Virgin Mary (if visited).

Important Notes
📌 Tour Duration: Full-day tour (approximately 8 hours).
📌 Walking Involved: Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves exploring ancient streets.
📌 What to Bring: Hat, sunscreen, water, camera.

🌍 Book now for an unforgettable journey through the ancient world of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in existence!