Cotton Castle Thermal Pools & Hierapolis Ruins

Pamukkale — 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish — is one of Turkey's most surreal natural wonders. Mineral-rich thermal waters have cascaded down the hillside for millennia, depositing brilliant white travertine terraces that look like frozen waterfalls. Above them, the ancient Roman city of Hierapolis awaits.

What's Included

• Pamukkale park entrance fee
• Guided walk through Hierapolis ruins
• Free time in the thermal pools
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Pamukkale town

Itinerary

08:30 — Pickup from Pamukkale town hotels. 09:00 — Enter via the south gate and walk the terraces barefoot. 10:30 — Hierapolis ancient theatre, necropolis, and Roman baths. 12:30 — Free pool time. 14:00 — Return transfer.

Tips

• Wear swimwear under your clothes — you'll want to wade the terraces
• Leave shoes at the entrance (mandatory — barefoot only on the terraces)
• Arrive early to beat the midday crowds