General information
| Destination |
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| Antalya, Turkey |
Program details
En route to
one of Mother Nature’s most dramatic creations, journey through the beautiful Taurus Mountains, passing varying intriguing Turkish landscapes and enjoy a breakfast stop (not included).
On arrival at Pamukkale, there will be a stop at a viewpoint for a
superb panoramic view of the world-famous travertines and to take great memorable photos.
Refuel with a
delicious buffet lunch at a restaurant near Pamukkale that offers breathtaking views of the travertines.
Pamukkale means cotton castle in Turkish and when you take the first look at the snowy-white terraces you’ll understand why. It’s an unforgettable moment looking at this breath-taking wonder of nature, where natural hot springs have run down the mountainside and solidified into white rock pools creating cliffs of amazing beauty.
Pamukkale’s travertines are unique in the world and were listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
Take off your shoes and
take a walk through this wonderland of basins filled with warm clear water and admire the scenery.
After discovering the terraces we
visit the ancient city of Hierapolis which is located above the travertines. Here you can learn about the ancient city’s interesting history during its Byzantine and Roman periods and see the well-preserved Roman theatre and ancient thermal baths, which have been restored and converted into an archaeological museum.
Also to see is the
Temple of Apollo, the Necropolis, Nymphaeum, and a 4th-century basilica.
There’s also an opportunity to bathe in the ancient main thermal pool known as
Cleopatra’s Pool (ticket not included) which is like swimming in warm, bubbly water, the perfect way to end your visit to the cotton castle.
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