We did the trip in 2005 we stayed overnight and Pamukkale looks like a giant mountain in the distance. The water is lovely and warm to walk through and it is amazing. Also the archaeology is very good outside the Pamukkale (Hierapolis) More

Hierapolis is wonderfully sited at the top of the travertines in Pamukkale, and the ruins are immense. Go early or late in the day to avoid the sun, as it gets VERY hot on the stones mid-day, and there is a lot to see; very spread out. Some limited signage available, and even though the travertines get quite a crowd,... More

What a fun place to explore. Try and ignore the crowds at the travertines (although you will want to try the water), and the overcrowded baths of Cleopatra, and explore the necropolis of Hierapolis. What an interesting site! More

Nothing prepared us for this amazing experience, no wonder it's a World Heritage Site. Staff are there to ensure that all visitors remove their footwear so the white of the calcium carbonate which make up the travertines isn't soiled by dust and dirt. The ancient city of Hierapolis felt as if it was only asleep whilst the huge ampitheatre is... More

There are 3 entrances. The south entrance takes you through the byzantine gate, and you can meander downwards towards the travertines and a pretty long trek to one direction towards the nortn entrance. The north entrance is the most dramatic one that takes you into the hieropolis through the necropolis, which is an unearthly long walk amongst crumbling sarcophagus and... More

We did a day tour with Crossroads Travel and highly recommend. It is a well designed tour with plenty of free time to explore the area. Three hour drive from Selcuk but well worth it. The Hieropolis very interesting and the guide very knowledgeable. The travertine and thermal pools are a must see in Turkey. You can walk on the... More

We loved the friendly staff of the site, nice warm water in the Antique Pool and of course the travertines! More

Pamukale is known as the cotton castle. It does look like one at the distance. However, some of the travertines seem to have been suffering from the touristic activity. In fact, part of it is closed to the public. As incredible as if feels walking on the steep mountain, the authorities should really take better care of this World Heritage... More

We toured this site as part of a tour group. I never imagined how many sites containing Roman and Greek ruins were in Turkey. This is just another of many of the interesting places there are to see in this wonderful country. More