11 hour(s)
English
Included
Scenic drive through the Turkish countryside with expert commentary
Explore the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy the thermal waters believed to have healing properties
Discover the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, including the grand Roman theatre
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Embark on a scenic day trip to Pamukkale as your journey begins with a comfortable hotel pickup from either Kuşadası or Selçuk. As you drive through the Turkish countryside, your professional guide shares engaging stories and background about the region, setting the tone for the experience ahead. Upon arrival in Pamukkale, a delicious lunch at a local restaurant provides a taste of the area’s flavors before your exploration begins.
Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a natural wonder famous for its dazzling white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich hot spring waters. The surreal landscape appears as though it has been painted with soft brushstrokes of white, evoking the image of a pearl necklace on Cleopatra’s chest. Walking barefoot over the warm, mineral-rich formations is not only a sensory delight but also a healing tradition believed to offer health benefits through its thermal waters.
Adjacent to Pamukkale lies the ancient city of Hierapolis, a stunning archaeological site that offers deep insights into Roman and early Christian history. This well-preserved city features notable landmarks such as the Roman baths, the ancient theatre, sacred temples, and the Necropolis. One of the highlights is the Cleopatra Antique Pool, where you can swim among ancient columns. At the end of this immersive day, you’ll be transported back to your hotel, full of memories from a journey through natural beauty and rich heritage.
AC deluxe van transportation
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Lunch
Entrance to all sites
Gratuities for Guide and Driver
Personal Expenses
Cleopatra Pools
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
A valid passport is required
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We hired a guide and a driver for the 21st of October to go to the ancient city of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, Selcuk Museum, Local markets and Sirince. Very friendly driver and guide, Leyla Basar was very knowledgeable, organised and really enhanced the experience.
On time, safe driver, informed and flexible. Mr Ufuk was the best, and the vans were impeccable!
We had amazing experience choosing BCNK travel with our guide Leila to tour the Ephesus. It's what we imagined and more It was very enjoyable digesting all the history from our professional guide, who was very professional throughout from beginning to end, and very punctual with time Mr. Ufuk was very communicative and understanding as well We hope that we will be able to return again to Turkey and use BCNK service again
Travelling by Bcnk travel acency was an incredible experience during the trip. Amazing hospitality, enjoyable guiding, exploring fantastic places that you never heard before . We've never been such an amazing sightseeing that we experienced. We hardly recommend to travel by this successful acency. Hope to come together as soon as possible .
We had an excellent tour with Bcnk! We did a custom 2 day tour of Ephesus & Pamukkale. Our guide, Oktay, did a great job explaining the history of the sites, especially at Ephesus, giving us a great understanding of the events and stories of the people who lived there. The company did a great job tailoring the itinerary to our needs (more history, less shopping). The only room for improvement is the lunch place we visited on day 1 was quite bad, but that is an easy fix, and at the lunch place on day 2 we ate some excellent pide, more than making up for it. All in all, a great two days, and I highly recommend this company and guide!
