Pamukkale from Marmaris is one of the most popular excursions among our tourists. It’s not for nothing that they say: “Whoever has not seen Pamukkale has not been to Turkey!” Without a doubt, there is something to see there, because it is a real miracle of nature that you will not find anywhere else.
 
The tour program includes a visit to the snow-white travertine pools, the ancient city of Hierapolis, as well as the famous Cleopatra's pool.
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and returned in time for dinner. The road from Marmaris to Pamukkale will take about three hours.
 
Excursion to Pamukkale from Marmaris
 
COST OF THE EXCURSION
Price for adults: $45
Price for children (7-12): $30
Price for children (0-6): Free
 
DAYS
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Saturday
 
Pick-up times from hotels by city district:
İçmeler – 05.00
Siteler – 05.15
Marmaris – 05.30
 
What is included in the price of the excursion?
✔ Transfers from/to the hotel
✔ Insurance
✔ Russian guide
✔ Breakfast and lunch
 
What's not included?
✘ Drinks
✘ Personal expenses
✘ Entrance ticket to Cleopatra's Pool (220 lire)
✘ Entrance ticket to Pamukkale (400 liras)
 
What to take with you?
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- Cream
- Hats
 
Cotton Castle – “Pamukkale from Marmaris”
Cotton Castle is a translation from the Turkish name Pamukkale. “Pamuk” means “cotton,” and “kale” means “castle” or “fortress.” From a distance, this creation of nature actually resembles a castle made of cotton or snow.
As you get closer you will see limestone terraces or travertines. They were formed during the deposition of salts contained in mineral waters.
Pamukkale is protected by the state and is also a cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The guide accompanying you will show you a place where you are allowed to walk directly on the travertines with bare feet. Here you can take stunning, spectacular photos, as if you were walking on snow in the mountains!
The water in thermal springs is healing and has a temperature of about 35 degrees. It contains carbon dioxide and calcium carbonate in large quantities.
 
Cleopatra's Pool - How to look 10 years younger?
No less famous than the travertines themselves, the attraction here is Cleopatra’s Pool. It looks like a large antique jacuzzi with mineral water.
According to legend, the beautiful queen herself prolonged her youth by taking baths here. If you wish, you can swim in it for an additional fee to travel back in time.
In healing mineral water you will see hundreds of small bubbles. Imagine yourself taking a dip in a champagne bath.
You'll pass fragments of ancient marble slabs and columns, and can linger on large rocks while enjoying the warm water. The maximum depth of the pool is about three meters.
 
Ancient city of Hierapolis
Over its long history, Hierapolis was destroyed several times by earthquakes, and each time it rose from the ruins anew. Now you can see on its territory an ancient amphitheater that could accommodate about 10 thousand spectators, the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and other preserved objects.
Also on the territory of Hierapolis there is a museum where the finds of archaeologists are exhibited, who still continue their work here.
 
An excursion to Pamukkale from Marmaris is a program that we recommend everyone to attend. One of the business cards of Turkey and the whole world will leave impressions for a lifetime. You will once again see what amazing miracles not made by hands exist on our planet. We wish you a great holiday and bright emotions!