Itinerary Overview
Discover the natural beauty and ancient history of Turkey on this Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul – 1 Night & 1 Day. After your evening flight to Denizli, relax overnight in a 4-star hotel before a full-day guided tour. Explore the ruins of Hierapolis, including the Temple of Apollo, Theatre, Necropolis, and Roman Baths where St. Philip was martyred. Visit the healing waters of Karahayit Red Springs and marvel at the dazzling Pamukkale Travertines (Cotton Cliffs). For a unique experience, choose an optional swim in the legendary Cleopatra Antique Pools. With round-trip flights, hotel stay, meals, and professional guiding included, this short getaway offers the perfect introduction to one of Turkey’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. Don’t miss Turkey’s natural wonder — book your Pamukkale tour from Istanbul today and turn two days into an unforgettable experience!
Trip Highlights
- Overnight stay in Pamukkale at a 4-star hotel
- Ancient ruins of Hierapolis – Temple of Apollo, Theatre & Necropolis
- Roman Baths of St. Philip
- Thermal waters of Karahayit Red Springs
- Pamukkale Travertines (Cotton Cliffs) walk
- Optional swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pools
- Domestic flights and all transfers included
Detailed Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Istanbul Airport for your late afternoon or evening flight to Denizli. Upon arrival at Denizli Airport, you will be greeted by a One Nation Travel representative, who will then transfer you to your hotel in Pamukkale.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel. At around 10:30 am, you will be picked up to begin your guided tour of Hierapolis. Highlights include the Temple of Apollo, the Hierapolis Theatre, the Necropolis, and the Roman Baths where St. Philip was martyred.
After a lunch break, you will continue to Karahayit, famous for its red thermal waters, and then visit the world-renowned Pamukkale Travertines (Cotton Cliffs). Here, you will also have the option to swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pools (with an additional entrance fee). At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Denizli or Izmir Airport for your evening flight (between 7:00 – 10:00 pm) back to Istanbul. End of our services.
Please Note: Drop-off transportation from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Pick-up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (European side only)
- Domestic flight tickets (round-trip as per itinerary)
- 1 night in Pamukkale at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast.
- 1 lunch during the tour
- Professional English-speaking licensed guide during the tours
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Drop-off service from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel upon return
- Hot-air balloon flight or paragliding
- Optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks during meals
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Important notes
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
- For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation
- For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation
- For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation
- For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation
- For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After reviewing the detailed tour itinerary, you can make an online reservation by following these steps:
- Select Your Tour Details:
- Go to the tour itinerary page.
- On the right side of the page, find the online booking form.
- Select the number of travelers and your desired tour start date.
- Choose Extra Options (Add-Ons):
- Proceed to the next step to view available add-ons.
- Choose any extra options you wish to include in your tour package.
- Provide Your Information & Passenger Details:
- Continue to the checkout page.
- Fill in the required personal details (name, email, phone number, etc.).
- Enter the passenger information using valid passport details.
- Click “Place Order” to submit the form and complete your reservation request.
- Enter Your Visa or MasterCard Credit Card Information
- Please enter a valid Visa or MasterCard to complete your booking.
- The credit card used for payment must belong to one of the travelers who will be participating in the tour. This is required for verification and security purposes.
- Once the required 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your tour reservation will be confirmed via email within 24 hours.
- The remaining 70% balance must be paid in cash to our representative on the day you arrive in Istanbul. You will receive a receipt upon payment. If you prefer to pay the remaining balance by credit card, a 5% bank processing fee will be added to cover transaction costs.
- A 30% deposit is required for most tours in Turkey to guarantee your reservation.
- For some special tours, full payment may be requested at the time of booking.
- The 30% deposit is collected when booking online.
- Once the deposit is received, your reservation is confirmed and secured.
Remaining Balance Payment
- The remaining 70% balance is paid upon arrival in Istanbul to our company representative.
- You may pay the remaining balance in cash, in either Euros (EUR) or US Dollars (USD).
- If you choose to pay in USD, the amount will be calculated based on the Euro-to-USD exchange rate on the day of payment.
- Due to daily exchange rate fluctuations, the exact USD amount cannot be provided in advance.
- If you pay in Euros, no conversion is needed and the listed balance amount will apply directly.
Credit Card Payment Option
- Alternatively, the remaining balance can be paid using a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
- All credit card payments are processed in Euros (EUR) by One Nation Travel.
- If your card account is in another currency, your bank may charge a currency conversion fee.
- A 5% bank processing fee will also be added to credit card transactions for the remaining balance.
Once your online reservation is received and the specified 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your domestic flight tickets will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation, including all the details, within 2-3 days.
Yes, the tour can be customized to fit your preferences. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requests or changes you’d like to make to the itinerary. Some changes may be subject to an additional fee.
Yes, you can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools during your free time. This activity is optional and comes at an additional cost. The tour guide will provide you with the exact meeting point and time for rejoining the group afterward.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour starts. In this case, the cost of all flight and bus tickets—which are non-refundable—will be deducted from your paid balance, and the remaining amount will be refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the tour, the full amount paid will be considered non-refundable, as a “no-show” policy will apply.
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