3 Days Pamukkale, Antalya Tour

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Duration: 3 Days

Route: Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Antalya

Highlights: Pamukkale travertines, Hierapolis, Antalya, Antalya Old City, Antalya Duden Waterfalls, Perge, Side, Aspendos, Kursunlu

Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Denizli province of Turkey. Pamukkale can simply be translated as “Cotton Castle” and the name inspired by the natural terraced basins full of hot spring water and petrified as white calcium terraces. They look white as the color of rich calcium in the water coming from 17 different underground water sources. Today, you can visit Pamukkale, lie down in the hot waters and enjoy the healing powers of this ancient healing center.

Hierapolis was quite a popular city during Hellenistic period. A rich Greco Roman city, famous with textile products and cloths trade and of course the healing center right next to the city.  There are many remains today,  Necropolis, Amphitheater, Temple of Apollo, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Agora still amaze the visitors.  Also a temple built in the name of Apostle Philip (or Philip the Evangelist, it is not clear) is sited on the hill over Pamukkale and Tomb of St. Philippe made Hierapolis an important city in early Christian Era.  Apart from the other remains,  Cleopatra pool in Hierapolis provides a unique experience to those who wish to enjoy the warm water among the ancient columns.

Antalya is located on the southwestern coast of Turkey, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the largest cities in Turkey as well as a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, and rich culture. The city has a long and varied history, having been inhabited by numerous civilizations over the centuries, including the Hittites, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. As a result, Antalya has many important historical landmarks and cultural attractions, such as the ancient city of Perge, the Hidirlik Tower, the Yivli Minaret, and the Antalya Archaeological Museum. Additionally its historical and cultural attractions, Antalya is also famous for its beautiful coastline, with quite a few beaches and resorts that attract tourists from all over the world. The city’s warm Mediterranean climate and clear blue waters make it an ideal destination for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.

Perge is a Helenistic and Roman city but originally a Lycian settlement. The city thrived in Helenistic and Roman Era. Also has great importance in early Christian history. Apostle PAul and St. Barnabas visited the city twice and Apostle Paul preached in Perge. Today you can see Stadium, Roman Gate, Nymphaeum, Roman Bath, Hellenistic Gate, Colonnaded Main Street and the Agora in Perge.

Aspendos is known for its well-preserved theatre and its still being used for festivals and music concerts. . This incredibly well preserved ancient theatre was built in the 2nd centrury A.D.,  it has a capacity of 15,000 people. Also you can see  Stadion, aqueducts, baths, temples, city walls among many other remains of this great city of Pamphlia.

Side is one of the best classical ancient cities in Turkey, it was a port city that served the largest slave market in this region. During Roman times much construction took place in Side including a large Theatre, Roman Baths and the Temple of Apollo.

3 Days Turkey tour package starting from Pamukkale and visiting Hierapolis Antique City, White Pools of Pamukkale, Antalya Old City, Duden Waterfall,  Perge, Side, Aspendos, Kursunlu Waterfall.

Day 1: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour (Lunch)

• We will meet you at Denizli Airport and drive you to Pamukkale for your Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour.
• We will visit Hierapolis Antique City and see Necropolis, Roman Bahts, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinious Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, Antique Pool.
• After Hierapolis, we will walk down to Pamukkale and spend time on white pools of Pamukkale. You can relax in hot waters of Pamukkale, take photos and enjoy this natural wonder.
• After having lunch in a local restaurant, we will drive to Antalya and overnight in Antalya.

Day 2: Antalya City Tour  (Breakfast – Lunch)

• Pick up from your hotel after breakfast. We will start Antalya City Tour.
• We will take  a walk in old city of Antalya and see the museums, cafes and historic spots like Hadrians Gate.
• We will take a scenic boat cruise and drive to see Duden Waterfalls.
• After tour we will drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 3 : Perge Aspendos Side Tour  (Breakfast – Lunch)

• Pick up from your hotel after breakfast. We will start Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour.
• We will drive to Perge and visit The Roman Baths, Agora, Colonaded Street, Nympharium and The Stadium.
• After Perge, we will drive to Aspendos and see the great theater and the other remains in the city, then drive to Side.
• In Side, we will see The Theater, Roman Baths and The Temple of Apollo.
• We will stop at Kursunlu Waterfall on our way and drive you to Antalya Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.