Hierapolis and Pamukkale Tour by Plane

Overview

Can you imagine being Roman for a day? This tour transports you to ancient Hierapolis, where the nobles of the Roman Empire enjoyed their holidays, and to the spectacular cotton castle of Pamukkale, a unique natural wonder in the world. All in one day from Istanbul, including flights and transportation.

Duration

The activity has a total duration of 18 hours, from the early morning pickup until the return to the hotel in the evening.

Guide Language

The tour is conducted with an English-speaking guide, who will accompany you throughout the experience to explain the historical and cultural details.

Meeting Point and Pickup

The service includes pickup from major hotels in Istanbul between 4:00 and 4:30 AM. If your accommodation is not in the pickup area, alternatives will be proposed. Transfer to the airport is by private vehicle.

Detailed Itinerary

After pickup, you will take one of the first flights to Denizli, with a journey of approximately 70 minutes. Upon arrival, a vehicle will take you to the Hierapolis sites, where you will explore baths, theaters, and tombs that reveal its splendid past. Afterwards, you will enjoy free time in Pamukkale, a 160-meter mountain covered in white calcareous formations that look like snowflakes. Before returning, you will replenish your energy with a buffet meal. The return flight will take you back to Istanbul, with arrival at the hotel between 8:00 and 9:30 PM, depending on traffic.

Included Services

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• Round-trip transportation between the hotel and Ataturk Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
• Round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Denizli.
• Entrance tickets to the Hierapolis and Pamukkale sites.
• Buffet-style meal.

Excluded Services

• Swimming in the Ancient Pool of Pamukkale.
• Drinks during the meal.

Booking Conditions

You can book up to 10 days in advance if places are available. A minimum of 2 participants is required; if not reached, you will be contacted with alternatives. The voucher is electronic, so you only need to bring it on your mobile phone.

Accessibility and Pets

The tour is not wheelchair accessible and pets are not allowed.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel more than 24 hours in advance, a penalty of 100 € per passenger applies. If you cancel with less notice, arrive late, or do not show up, no refund is offered.

Additional Information

The flight arrives in Pamukkale around 8:30 AM, but the tour does not start until 10:00, the site’s opening time. All services comply with a sustainability code that promotes environmentally friendly practices and support for local communities.