Kemer to Pamukkale

Kemer to Pamukkale for 1 day is a one-day group tour accompanied by a guide-historian, so if you have not been there, we advise you to visit. The trip is one of the top excursions, carried out from all regions and villages: Goynuk, Beldibi, Tekirova, Camyuva, Kiris. But it is especially in demand from the Kemer resort, as it is much closer to go. Often, the natural complex is called the hallmark of Turkey. The price is still available and will remain unchanged throughout the season.

Where is Pamukkale situated

Pamukkale literally translates as cotton castle is a unique natural attraction created by nature from salt deposits saturated with calcium, and is located in the southwestern part of the Republic of Turkey in the city of Denizli. Unique travertines (stones between limestone and marble) and their snow-white color, obtained by natural means, delight and take your breath away. The whole mountain consists of such white stone. Photos of tourists in summer outfits look especially funny against the backdrop of a snow-white mountain resembling snow blocks. Reviews can be found in our groups: Instagram and on the website.

Pamukkale hot springs

Pamukkale is full of extraordinary sights created by nature. It is clear from the name that it is famous for local cotton, so here you can buy handicrafts of excellent quality. Also, the city is known for its geothermal springs (there are 17 of them) with mineral water of different temperatures: from 30 to 100 degrees, which are included in the UNESCO list.

Just 6 km from the snow-white travertines there is a copper hot spring and red travertines in the village of Karahait, which is very popular among the local population, but little known to tourists. This is a small mountain from which 5 thermal springs erupt at the same time. Thanks to iron oxide, the travertines of water have a red-yellow color.

What is the use of the Pamukkale spring

The healing properties of the Pamukkale springs will help cure various diseases, from dermatological to cardiovascular, and some of the travertines are available for bathing even out of season. Therefore, many people stay at nearby hotels for a 10-day bathing course.

Once upon a time, they were even used by the Romans as a balneological resort, and in ancient times this place was considered holy. From all over the Empire, the sick came here, hoping to be cured. Someone succeeded and they returned home healthy, and some were unlucky and they remained here forever, replenishing the already huge local city of the dead - the Necropolis. The dead in Hierapolis were buried according to their traditions, so the cemetery is distinguished by an extraordinary variety of grave monuments with luxurious tombstones and crypts. It stretched for 2 km.

The standard program of excursions to the white travertines of Pamukkale from Kemer for 1 day usually includes the main attractions of the area. First of all, snow-white mountains-terraces, the story of the local guide-historian about this place and free time. Be prepared for the fact that some travertines are very fragile and you can only walk on them barefoot. After, swimming in the pool of the legendary Queen Cleopatra with mineral water, which drew her youth and beauty in it.

Pamukkale tour from Kemer

Later, excursions to Pamukkale from Kemer, check-in to an ancient town located nearby called Hierapolis. Our qualified guide will tell you about interesting facts related to the history of the city. Ancient ruins and architectural monuments have been preserved in it until today. The city has an ancient amphitheater, which surprises with its size and skillful construction. It could accommodate up to 15 thousand spectators at once. The acoustics are amazing, everything that is said below is perfectly audible above.

Cleopatra pool from Kemer

In the ancient world, the city was built in the 3rd century BC. e. Temple of Apollo worshiped by the ancient Greeks. It was considered the largest sanctuary of Hierapolis, but, unfortunately, now only a wide multi-step staircase has been preserved. Legend says that it was destroyed during an earthquake at the time of the execution of one of the 12 apostles - St. Philip for preaching. The Church of Saint Philip was built in the 4th century. It is believed that the church was erected on the site of the death (tomb) of the holy apostle. You can find out how much entrance tickets to the terraces and pool of Cleopatra from Kemer cost on our website.

If you love history very much, then pay attention to the Demre-Mira-Kekov tour from Kemer, during which you will learn a lot of useful information. Such a tour will appeal not only to adults, but also to children.

Kemer Pamukkale distance

Usually, departure from Kemer is around 5-6 am, depending on the location of your hotel. Return back around 19-20 pm. Distance from Kemer to Denizli - 280 km, one way Pamukkale takes about 4 hours. The entry price is included in the price. Taking into account stops and lunch, free time for visiting the sights is 3 hours.

Our main advantage is the guarantee of your quality rest! Many years of experience and high qualification of our employees have allowed us to take a leading position in providing excursion services from different regions of Turkey. All buses that we provide are subject to mandatory service checks, because the maximum safety of the group is important to us. In order for you to be confident in us, we do not take prepayment before the tour Kemer to Pamukkale, so payment is made on the day of the tour, when boarding the bus.