Shore Excursion: Private Pamukkale Tour From Kusadasi Port
This full-day excursion takes you to Pamukkale's natural wonder and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Starting with a pick-up from Kusadasi port, you will travel to Pamukkale town by air-conditioned van or minibus, approximately 2.5 hours away.
Once you arrive at Pamukkale, you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning terraced travertine pools and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. You can walk along the white calcium cliffs and soak in the thermal hot springs that flow through the pools. You will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was founded in the 2nd century BC and is home to well-preserved Roman ruins.
Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will provide detailed information about the history, culture, and geology of the region.
After the tour, you will return to Kusadasi port in the late afternoon, where you can board your cruise ship.
What's included?
Pick-up and drop-off from Kusadasi port
One mineral water during the tour
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned van or minibus
Exclusions
Meal & Beverages
Admission fees to Pamukkale and Hierapolis (30 €)
Please note
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
- PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
- EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
- Pamukkale Entrance Fee is 30 €. You can pay to guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
- Personalized greeting with name at the port is an additional 3 euros per person.
- The Pick-up Time for Cruise Guests: Usually 30-60 minutes after the ship docks, but it may vary based on the tour you've booked and the docking time of your ship. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name on it, so please look out for them. It's important to provide your cruise ship details when booking your tour. If you have any special requirements or need to arrange an alternative pick-up location, please inform us in advance.
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
Experience type
Private
Booking in advance
Cut off: 16 hours
Duration
10 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Categories
Cultural And Theme Tours | Day Trips And Excursions | Shore Excursions | Bus / Minivan Tour | Nature | Outdoor | Private Experience
Live tour guide
English | German | Russian | French | Spanish | Dutch
Pamukkale Travertines
Pamukkale, listed as a World Heritage Sides by UNESCO. The white beauty of Pamukkale has happened after warm tears of nature, as if the beauty of white pearl on Cleaopatra’s chest has been the inspiration for these art work of nature. This unique calcium terraces and pools with hot spring water will amaze you as you walk barefoot on the vast white beauty.
Hireapolis
Hireapolis, “Holy City” or “Hierapolis” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also the Apostle Philip lived and burried here. We visit Odeon, Roman Baths, and Theatre.
Hierapolis Archeological Museum
The large building is a 2nd-century Roman baths and gymnasium“made of local tawny travertine ashlars once covered with polychrome marble. One of the impressive barrel vaults fell in a 4th-century earthquake, and was replaced with one of brick.We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
- Ege Ports
- Ege Ports Harbor
Our tour guide Metin customized a day best for us, providing history, guided walking tours, best photo opportunities and experiences with local culture. We are leaving Kusadasi with fond memories and new perspectives too.
Zeynep was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable, easy going, perfect English. All promised milestones were covered and interesting additional ones were suggested. Exceeded all expectations. Strongly recommended.
We visited amazing places with incredoble views. My personal favourite was the city of ephesus, which made for beautiful pictures. Furthermore, the guide, Zeynep, was extremely well informed and kind, apart from having great English.