Private Pamukkale(Hierapolis) Tours from Kusadasi/Port (EPHESUS)
Overview
Visit to some of Turkey's most important highlights in this 8-10 hour guided private tour from Kusadasi.
Pamukkale, meaning "Cotton Castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.
The ancient Greco-Roman and Byzantine city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white "castle" which is in total about 2, 700 metres (8, 860 ft) long, 600 m (1, 970 ft) wide and 160 m (525 ft) high. It can be seen from the hills on the opposite side of the valley in the town of Denizli, 20 km away.
Pamukkale is a tourist attraction. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site together with Hierapolis. Hierapolis-Pamukkale was made a World Heritage Site in 1988.
What's Included
- Highways tolls and parking fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional and Expert English Speaking Private Local Tour Guide
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra's (Ancient) Pool is closed now
Meeting and Pickup
Your tour guide will be ready 10 minutes before our meeting time at the outside of the Kusadasi Port Terminal. But NOT first meeting place where some tour guides are waiting at the exit of main building.After seeing them, please walk to right side then pass trought first indoor little shopping place. Then continue to keep walking 10 seconds to the right side and you will see the STARBUCKS. Your guide will be awaiting you in here, Guide will hold a paper which is written your name on it.
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Pamukkale
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kusadasi
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cleopatra Pools
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY! We strongly advise meeting at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds. Meeting earlier will enhance your touring experience. If your ship is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 AM, we recommend meeting at 8:00 AM. For ships arriving later than 7:00 AM, please plan to meet 30 minutes after docking. This tour is exclusively for cruise guests and conducted in English only; we do not provide tours in Spanish or any other language. We assure you that you will return to your ship on time.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Highways tolls and parking fees.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional and Expert English Speaking Private Local Tour Guide.
- Personal Expenses.
- Souvenirs.
- Gratuities.
- Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City.
- Cleopatra's (Ancient) Pool is closed now.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Pamukkale(Hierapolis) Tours from Kusadasi/Port (EPHESUS) is as follows:
- IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY! We strongly advise meeting at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds. Meeting earlier will enhance your touring experience. If your ship is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 AM, we recommend meeting at 8:00 AM. For ships arriving later than 7:00 AM, please plan to meet 30 minutes after docking. This tour is exclusively for cruise guests and conducted in English only; we do not provide tours in Spanish or any other language. We assure you that you will return to your ship on time.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Highways tolls and parking fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional and Expert English Speaking Private Local Tour Guide
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City
- Cleopatra's (Ancient) Pool is closed now
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY! We strongly advise meeting at the port 30 to 45 minutes after your ship docks to avoid crowds. Meeting earlier will enhance your touring experience. If your ship is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 AM, we recommend meeting at 8:00 AM. For ships arriving later than 7:00 AM, please plan to meet 30 minutes after docking. This tour is exclusively for cruise guests and conducted in English only; we do not provide tours in Spanish or any other language. We assure you that you will return to your ship on time.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
