About this tour
Private Aphrodisias & Pamukkale Tour
Departure Points: Izmir / Kuşadası / Selçuk
Availability: Available as a private tour every day
This tour is great for guests who want to see Pamukkale and Aphrodisias but are short on time or want to base themselves in the Ephesus area.
- First dedicated to the ancient Mother Goddess and then the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Aphrodisias was the site of a magnificent Temple of Aphrodite and the home of a famous marble sculpture school whose marble products were reknown in the Roman World. Because marble preserves so well, much of their work can continue to be seen around the site of Aphrodisias todayRuins you will see during your trip to Aphrodisias include: the monumental gateway; the Odeon; the Sebasteion and the stadium which is probably one of the best preserved stadiums you will find in the Mediterranean region.
- Hierapolis is a World Heritage-listed site, and was an ancient Roman spa town where people in Roman times came to heal, retire or die. The site contains an impressive Necropolis with many sarcophagi. Hierapolis was an important place in the story of early Christianity, and it was here that St Philip was martyred. In 2011, archaeologists unearthed what is believed to be the tomb of St Philip. Hierapolis was also the home to a large Jewish population
- Co-located with Hierapolis is Pamukkale’s famous white travertines (calcium pools), whose waters are believed to have significant healing properties.
- The Cleopatra Antique Pool which gives visitors an opportunity to swim in the thermal waters, and swim over ruins of the ancient city which fell into the pool following an earthquake.
Program
07:30 Pick up from Izmir airport or city
08:00 Pick up from your Kuşadası or Selçuk Hotel. Commence our drive to Aphrodisias.
Tour of Aphrodisias including the stadium, temple of Aphrodite, Council building, Hadrian bath, Agora, Theatre, Sebastion and Museum.
Lunch
Arrive in Pamukkale. Commence our tour of Hierapolis & Pamukkale’s famous white travertines including free time to swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pool.
Commence our drive back to Kuşadası.
Arrive back in Selçuk or Kuşadası
Arrive back in Izmir.
Important Notes
Inclusions:
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned transport
- Registered, English Speaking Guide
What to Bring:
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Hat, Enclosed Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen, Water, Camera
Not included:
Tips for the guide and driver
Drinks at lunch time
Entrance to the Cleopatra Antique Pool, Pamukkale (200TL Per Person)
Please note that the Aphrodisias Museum is closed on Mondays.
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