One Day Pamukkale Tour from Antalya offers a unique opportunity to see one of the most famous natural wonders of Turkey. Pamukkale, which translates as “cotton castle”, is a unique thermal complex with terraced hot springs and snow-white limestone terraces.
30€ / 27£ / 32$
Excursion starts Every Day at 3 a.m.
The main attraction of Pamukkale is the white limestone terraces, formed by the accumulation of mineral deposits from hot springs rich in calcium. These terraces create the impression of huge cotton fields, giving the area a magical and unique appearance.
The national park is located in the province of Denizli, in the southwest of Turkey. The amazing terraces can be seen from afar, they sparkle and dazzle with their whiteness, leaving an indelible impression.
Many centuries ago, as a result of earthquakes and other geological processes, mineral water sources were formed, which, rising to the surface, evaporated and settled on the slope. Thus, over thousands of years, pool-terraces, depressions filled with azure water, appeared.
The ancient city, the ruins of which are located on the territory of the Pamukkale complex, was founded in the 2nd century BC. In those distant times, the city was one of the main centers of Christianity. Excavations continue here to this day, as many secrets of the “holy city” are still not revealed.
However, many buildings have been well preserved. You can see the ancient theater, the Temple of Apollo, the Basilica of St. Philip, walk through the Necropolis, one of the largest in the territory of Turkey. And the most mystical place – Plutonium, the entrance to the Underworld, which is mentioned in historical and mythical descriptions.
The heart of Pamukkale is a thermal water pool, the temperature of which never drops below 36°C at any time of the year. According to legend, Queen Cleopatra herself used to come here for rejuvenating and healing baths. Bathing in the pool is an unparalleled pleasure, as the water from this amazing spring is not only rich in minerals but also carbonated, with bubbles covering your entire body, providing indescribable sensations.
