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Side Express Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/Lunch & Pickup
4.4
22 Ratings
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of Pamukkale on our full package Side Pamukkale Tour. Discover the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, swim in the thermal pools, and escape the crowds of Side.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Pamukkale on our full package Side Pamukkale Tour. Discover the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, swim in the thermal pools, and escape the crowds of Side.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Side - Departing from Side occurs in the early morning. A fully air-conditioned bus will collect you from your hotel. All transfers are conducted with comfortable and modern buses. A tour guide will greet you on the bus and provide the final details of the schedule.
- Korkuteli - Given the lengthy journey from Antalya to Pamukkale, several…
- Side - Departing from Side occurs in the early morning. A fully air-conditioned bus will collect you from your hotel. All transfers are conducted with comfortable and modern buses. A tour guide will greet you on the bus and provide the final details of the schedule.
- Korkuteli - Given the lengthy journey from Antalya to Pamukkale, several short stops are included to ensure a comfortable trip. At Korkuteli, you will enjoy a revitalizing breakfast and have some time to unwind.
- Pamukkale - A visit to a stonemason in Pamukkale is planned, where you can learn about this remarkable Turkish craft. Upon arriving in Denizli, there is a 30-minute comfort break, allowing you to use facilities like restrooms and find refreshments. This is the perfect time and place to prepare for your visit to Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Upon arrival in Pamukkale, our tour guide will provide detailed information about this location. Following this, you will have a 3-hour free time to explore the area independently! Depending on your interests, you can decide how to spend this 3-hour period. You can walk on the white cliffs of Pamukkale or enjoy a warm bath. You may choose to visit the historical remains of Hierapolis & Necropolis or swim in the famous Cleopatra’s Pool. Alternatively, you can experience all these options consecutively. The 3-hour free time is yours to plan wisely!
- Pamukkale - After exploring the ancient city of Pamukkale, a delicious open buffet lunch awaits you. In our elegant restaurant, you will find 10 different types of cold starters and a wide variety of main course options, including vegetarian dishes. Sweets, fruits, and fresh Turkish bread are also on the menu. Remember, your meal is included in the price, but drinks are an additional cost.
- Side - In the afternoon, we will begin the journey back to Side.
- Side - After your exploration in Pamukkale, a dinner at a local restaurant follows. Refreshed and relaxed, you will then board the bus and return to Side. The excursion concludes at night when you arrive back at your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air Conditioned Bus
- Full insurance
- Open Buffet Lunch
- Guiding Service (English Speaking)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air Conditioned Bus
- Full insurance
- Open Buffet Lunch
- Guiding Service (English Speaking)
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Entrance Fees
- Breakfast
- Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Join our Side Pamukkale Tour and experience a day at one of the world’s Natural Wonders. Beautifully formed by nature’s own forces, Pamukkale stands out as one of Turkey’s most extraordinary tourist spots. Locals affectionately refer to it as “the Cotton Castle,” and for good reason. The area features a massive mountain, entirely cloaked in white,…
Join our Side Pamukkale Tour and experience a day at one of the world’s Natural Wonders. Beautifully formed by nature’s own forces, Pamukkale stands out as one of Turkey’s most extraordinary tourist spots. Locals affectionately refer to it as “the Cotton Castle,” and for good reason. The area features a massive mountain, entirely cloaked in white, leaving visitors in awe of its breathtaking beauty. This site is also recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
✅ Visit Pamukkale with our comprehensive tour package, which includes an open buffet lunch.
✅ Escape the hustle and bustle of Side, and discover the charm of this atmospheric and majestic natural wonder!
✅ Delight in the picturesque forests and country villages on the journey from Side to Pamukkale.
✅ Discover the ancient ruins of Hierapolis & Necropolis and swim in the calming thermal pools at Pamukkale.
- Please note that Cleopatras Pool admission is optional.
Location
Side
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(22 Ratings)
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B9055sckimn
Apr 24, 2025
Day trip to Pamukkale in April 2025 - My partner and I went on a day trip from Side to Pamukkale in April 2025 and it was one of the most memorable parts of our holiday in Turkey.
It’s quite a long journey (around four hours each way), there were regular stops for rest breaks, so the time passed quickly. The views along the way were also magnificent, giving us a glimpse of the Turkish countryside.
Pamukkale itself was absolutely stunning. The white travertine terraces were unlike anything we’d seen before truly breathtaking. Walking barefoot through the warm, mineral-rich pools was a unique experience, and we loved every minute of it. The Cleopatra’s Pool was under renovation so we weren't able to visit this site. Walking in the thermal water is something we won’t forget anytime soon.
We also explored the ruins of Hierapolis, right next to the terraces. The amphitheatre was particularly impressive, and it was fascinating to learn a bit about the ancient city while taking in the views.
Bring a towel and wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off as you’ll need to go barefoot on the terraces.
Don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, and water it can get quite hot.
Overall it was a well organised and thoroughly enjoyable day. If you're staying in Side and have the chance, definitely make time for Pamukkale and it’s well worth the journey.
Eric the tour operator confirmed our booking on WhatsApp with all the itinerary details. I would highly recommend visiting Pamukkale if you are visiting Turkey.
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Glaizas2019
Jan 22, 2025
Good tour. Highly recommended - I am very satisfied with the tour. A taxi picked us up from Manavgat, which is approximately an hour from Antalya, and then transferred us to a minibus. From there, we drove to Pamukkale. We were astounded by the white, stone-terraced formations and also the historical, ancient theater. We also visited Cleopatra Pool. Overall, we had a wonderful day, and I highly recommend this tour. However, I suggest that the duration of the visit should be extended from three hours to four hours to allow for more time to explore the area.
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Rossbr9153ii
Dec 3, 2024
Great service. - Eric handled our booking really well, he let us know the exact time we were getting picked up and told me what to do with regards to tickets which was helpful seen as it was an early start. The driver was also very good, going above and beyond to get us home.
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A4912ilmichaelm
Nov 8, 2024
Amazing Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience - Great experience. Transfers were comfortable and high-end. The sunrise balloon was stunning and a very good price. Some amazing photos from the flight. Only slight downside was the Onyx museum we were taken to which did not really have much of a tour/was mostly just to buy their products but this was fine considering the great value of the trip. Included buffet lunch was also great. Pammukale is a lovely spot and the Cleopatra bath’s are also a very nice temperature and the ruins that you swim above are a spectacle in and of themselves.
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Maride3875so
Oct 29, 2024
Best please - Everything was good, our guide was very helpful and nice, thanks for the opportunity to see the great pamukkale🥰 . I love it
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Simon
Oct 28, 2024
Pamukkale - Very nice visit to pamukkale and the ancient city.
Very hot swimming in the pool cleopatra
Respected timing and lunch with buffet
Thanks to Eric for his follow-up
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783kalles
Sep 26, 2024
Grest trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis - Everything was good. Our tour-guide Abby was briliant, and kept track of everything.
Eric and Meye took care of our booking and reservation - 100% sstisfied with both.
Pamukkale was beautiful and we enjoyd the hole experians
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Elainefi7519sh
Sep 28, 2025
Lovely place shame it wasn't all open - The lakes were spectacular ! They don't tell you when you book that the cleopatra lakes are closed and have been for several months...so no swimming! It's a really long drive roughly 6-7 hrs each way although there are a couple f rest breaks
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Juliana_a
Apr 9, 2025
Honest review! It was mid! - The experience of Pamukkale and the site itself was lovely however the transit day was extremely uncomfortable as well as slightly dangerous. Our private transport picked us up from our hotel at 2:50 am and I have to say I feared for my life in the vehicle as the driver was driving extremely fast and dangerous. There was also another party on the transport who also felt the same, when we were looking for safety i.e. seatbelts they were not accessible which also made me even more fearful. After that initial drive we were then transferred onto another bus/vehicle which was extremely cramped and did not provide the best legroom.
on our journey back as mentioned in the description of what is included with that the vehicle had full AC, but that was not the experience, the vehicle was very humid and there was quite a few of us on the vehicle. The return drive from Pamukkale was okay, there was a few moments where The driver was driving fast. We were was also charged 1300 Turkish lira for entry into the site which I feel should be included in the description of the tour specifically the price and also accessibility to using a card reader as sometimes someone who is a tourist doesn’t necessarily feel comfortable carrying cash. I Was also slightly disappointed that the Cleopatra thermal baths was closed for renovations and we were only told on the tour by the guide which I wish was disclosed to us beforehand as that was something I was looking forward to experiencing. Overall Pamukkale was lovely but I definitely feel that the tour needs some improvement.
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Ninaballen
Apr 29, 2025
A Terrible Experience - Left Stranded and Out of Pocket - I had an incredibly disappointing experience with this tour operator. I had booked and paid for a tour on April 27th, scheduled for pick-up at 4 am on April 28th. Later that day, without my knowledge, the operator supposedly sent a message via TripAdvisor changing the pick-up time to 3:15 am. It was my birthday, and I was out celebrating, so I didn't see the message.
To my shock, a driver showed up at 3 am on the 28th. The front desk called my villa to inform us of the early pick-up. We rushed to get ready and hurried to meet the driver, yet when we arrived at 3:25 am, we were already left behind.
We contacted the tour operator, but they refused to send the driver back or issue a refund. TripAdvisor also declined to refund me, citing the same message from the operator.
The whole situation felt like a scam, as they had to know I wasn't aware of the change. This left us confused, stranded, and disappointed. I would strongly advise anyone considering this tour operator to look elsewhere, as their lack of communication and refusal to take responsibility ruined our plans.
I give this experience a 1-star rating, and even that feels generous. Avoid this operator if you value your money and peace of mind.
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