Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
4.5
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, this stunning landscape of white travertine terraces is a natural collection of mineral pools formed by calcite-laden waters from hot springs. Together with the Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis, it's recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. An entrance ticket grants access to both sites.
Enjoy the unique experience of walking barefoot in some of the pools and soak in the selected areas open to the public. Early morning is the best time to visit so spend a night in the nearby towns. Or join a bus tour from seaside towns like Kusadasi and Antalya.
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- AshchoudhryII3Banbury, United Kingdom74 contributionsFabulous placeWe visited with children,it was raining and really cold,we ended up buying umbrellas upon arrival, the only comfortable place to be was inside the hot springs or pools, its better if visited in a sunny day or even in summer, the place is a wonderful, you can spend a whole day up there if weath is good,the north gate is a bit far from pools but you come through exploring old romman buildings and cemetery. The south gate is literally at the bottom of pools as you arrive in at car park, journey form Antalya to pamukkale was enjoyed, the scenery was awesome. Highly recommended place must be visited once in life as to me it was a one of the worlds wenders. Taxi from antalya city, we asked few different drivers for a quote to pamukkale, and were quoted 1400 TL,1200TL,1000TL. and finally we found a driver who took us for 800TL. The journey each way was around 3.5 hours and drivers are happy to wait and return. In total it was a 12 hours trip we left 6am from our hotel in antalya and were back in hotel by 6pm. A journey well worth it...Visited February 2020Traveled with familyWritten February 25, 2020
- JahanzebLondon, United Kingdom33 contributionsthings to know about the siteThe travertines pools are gorgeous and stunning it is shame now a days we cannot see all of them full at the same time ( to protect the site ) but on each day you will find a certain part of the the pools full with spring water. People sometimes get upset when they see some empty pools but to me even the empty pools give a stunning view. Most people only know that the site opens at 8am (lower gate) but many people don’t know that the south gate opens at 6:30am (August 2020) in the morning so if you like to have whole site to yourself then I will recommend you to visit at 6:30am. Apart from travertines pools there is a lot to see at the site and it takes almost 2 to 3 hours to visit the full site which includes Cleopatra’s bath, ruins of Hierapolis city (huge site) and few ancient theatres. I will definitely recommend to visit all these place on the site. Also the natural travertines pools you can only see from the top there 4 or 5 man made pools in which you can take a bath are also built which you can see walking from lower gate to towards upside but personally fake pools have no match to the real travertines pools. Walk along the wooden deck to see all real pools both on south and North side of the siteVisited August 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten August 10, 2020
- Ramona Rorvik Art-TourParis, France222 contributionsPamukkale, a wonder of nature!It seems that there are 3 such places in the world, one is in Turkey near Denizli (Pamukkale), one in Italy (Saturnia, a SPA town in Tuscany, in the province of Grosseto) and another in China. In Italy the entrance costs 100 euros per day, in Turkey 80 TRY ($ 10 /€ 8.5), plus 120 TRY (€ 13 /$ 15) the entrance to Cleopatra's pools, if you want to swim in a natural pool, among Roman ruins. Total = 200 TRY (€ 21.5 / $ 25). But you can also choose just Pamukkale natural Thermal Pools, 80 TRY ($ 10 /€ 8.5). Nearby (included in the entrance ticket of that 80 TRY ), you can admire one of the most beautiful and prosperous Roman city, in the Roman Province of Asia Minor! Septimius Severus' Theater, temples, fountains and monumental gates, a huge necropolis that surrounds the city ... is fantastic. It is worth staying a few days for the thermal water that brought fame to the city in the Roman times. It is also worth for an experience with the balloon and for two other pearls in the vicinity. Just 5 minutes by car is Laodicea, (location of one of the Seven Churches of Revelation / or of the Apocalypse / or the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, mentioned it in the New Testament Book of Revelation) and about 40 minutes by car Aphrodisias. I have never seen a better preserved stadium than in Aphrodisias, such a beautiful Serlian, and experience a such of deep silence !Visited October 2020Written October 17, 2020
- Football FoodieBolton, United Kingdom359 contributionsBreath TakingI went here with a company called Altinkum Travel after cross referencing several companies and they did not disappoint. From picking me up spot on time in a Mercedes Sprinter, to only having a small group of 5 and the actual time spent at the place, it was fantastic. The journey was easy and very comfortable, with about 3 hours there, and 3 hours back. We got around 4 hours at this site, which included Hierapolis, Cleopatra Pool and the main reason for the trip, Pamukkale. I was very lucky, as with it being the Pamdemic, numbers were very low, even for a Sunday. The place is awesome and absolutely breathtaking. There are shops/snack places on site, where a big bottle of water is less than a £1. You have to go barefoot on the actual Thermal Pools to preserve it. It's slippery at the beginning and slightly hutrs your foot in a couple of parts, but nothing too major. Well worth it to see this beauty. I spent around 90 minutes going all the way down and back up, taking in the sites, experiencing the many thermal pools and taking 1 too many pictures. It was an absolutely amazing experience and even though we got plenty of time there, I would revisit it and spend a couple of days there. I can only imagine what a sunset/sunrise would look like. I would also like to experience one of the Thermal Hotels and possibly a hot air balloon ride taking in all the sites. A must see place that I would highly recommend.Visited October 2020Traveled soloWritten October 13, 2020
- McCarthyRiyadh, Saudi Arabia15 contributionsnice place to visitWhen planning your visit, you have to be lucky that rains prior, otherwise most pools will be dry. There is an entry fee at the main entrance that is good for 5 days, that needs revalidation every time you enter, that allows entry to everything. Wear comfortable clothing, and shoes that can get wet, you need to remove your shoes to walk up/down the pools to access Cleopatra's pool, museum, ruins, and everything else. It got really hot and sunny in June even tho the temperature was in the 70fht. I'm sure the following month will be hotter.Visited June 2022Written June 22, 2022
- Dinka MBanja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina191 contributionsBeautiful but crowdedThe Pamukkale are really unique, unfortunately when we were there only a couple of pools had water, the rest was drained. Yet the enthusiasm was not lacking. It can be seen from a distance that this locality is unique, because that whiteness sticks out on the mountain and gives a contrast to everything around. Unfortunately, we only had 2.5 hours to visit the thermal pools and Cleopatra's pool and Hierapolis, and we decided to dedicate the maximum time to the pools, because that's why we came and we will do the rest on another occasion. You have to arm yourself with patience because they are big crowds. All those pictures on instagram and google where someone is standing alone in the pool and only the whiteness around is very difficult to take pictures. The people are constantly rushing into the frame, someone is passing by, peeking ... but it's worth it and everything works out. The water in the pools is very shallow so it is also suitable for children because in the deepest part it is up to the knees. Just prepare some upholstery because the swimsuits you use there may not be able to be washed. I washed mine, but my husband didn't, there were stains left. In front of the pools you have changing cabins, toilets and restaurants. There are souvenir shops at the entrance. Tickets I think are about 80tl which is about 10e.Visited September 2020Written September 28, 2020
- marcusp1974Portsmouth, United Kingdom79 contributionsThermal pools visitWe visited the thermal pools late september, we were expecting it to be jam packed after seeing some of the reviews. We arrived about 1130 and yes there were a lot of coaches already there but we were certainly pleasantly surprised there wasn't that many people at all. It was a very very warm day and you could feel the heat especially walking around. The pools seemed quite clean and yes there was people using them and posing for pictures but there certainly was plenty of room for us (2 of us) We visited cleoptras pool whilst we where there, that was a lot busy but still plenty of room and space, the water was kept as clean as possible by the people working there who tried to pick up any algae with nets etc. I throughly enjoyed my day at pamukkale and would highly recommend a visit, i have heard the sunsets are magical as our the sunrises so maybe try and plan a visit around those times.Visited September 2020Written October 7, 2020
- MaryaLeicester, United Kingdom73 contributionsOne in a lifetime experienceWords are not enough to describe the beauty of this place. I was in awe of Mother Nature’s creation. Feel relaxed and rejuvenated as you dip your feet in the thermal water. There’s a nice long walk on the pristine white rocks with puddles of thermal water which felt quite nice to touch. When you reach the top of the site, there is an Ancient Greek city Hierapolis to explore which has its charms with old ruins still there. There are fun billboards with interesting history to increase our knowledge for history lovers out there. There is also a museum to explore. Would recommend this place to nature lovers and everybody who enjoys nice views. When reaching the top of the site; you also get an amazing panoramic view on the city which is breathtaking.Visited September 2019Traveled as a coupleWritten July 17, 2020
- JennLondon, United Kingdom210 contributionsAmazing place but get there early!We had the fortune of being the first 2 people into the travertines at 8am and were able to enjoy the pools all to our ourselves (except some of the dogs who joined us!) for a good 45 minutes. The pools were an amazing serene place to spend the morning without others there, and before it got too hot - it was already 30 degrees C by 9am! Unfortunately as the pools are manually controlled the main attraction pools which are the only genuine natural ones were not full of water which was disappointing, it was just the man-made tourist pools that were full. However we made sure to walk around the back of the main attraction pools once others started arriving where there was nobody, but tonnes more natural pools with water! We also continued on to see the ruins of Hierapolis which is missed the majority of the time, but well worth a visit! I’d recommend getting there at 8am as by 10 it’s getting pretty busy, and we were there during covid times so i’m sure far less busy than usual!Visited August 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten August 7, 2020
- JennyDublin, Ireland28 contributionsBest thermal pool with a viewHuge place to look around, you need a day for as different interesting place to go and must, like the museum, cleopatra pool is so cool, the Heirapolis theatre and don't forget to soak in the thermal pools. You need to go as early as the place open to prevent the crowd if you want to get a good photos. It's my 2nd times here but I felt I wanna go back again soon. If you going with the tour bus/car you're entrace is in the front(top) but if you're going alone, couple it's nice to entry from the foot of the pool just across the shops and restaurants, it's only 8lira entrace fee.Visited October 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten October 26, 2020
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Bolton, UK359 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
I went here with a company called Altinkum Travel after cross referencing several companies and they did not disappoint.
From picking me up spot on time in a Mercedes Sprinter, to only having a small group of 5 and the actual time spent at the place, it was fantastic.
The journey was easy and very comfortable, with about 3 hours there, and 3 hours back. We got around 4 hours at this site, which included Hierapolis, Cleopatra Pool and the main reason for the trip, Pamukkale.
I was very lucky, as with it being the Pamdemic, numbers were very low, even for a Sunday. The place is awesome and absolutely breathtaking.
There are shops/snack places on site, where a big bottle of water is less than a £1.
You have to go barefoot on the actual Thermal Pools to preserve it. It's slippery at the beginning and slightly hutrs your foot in a couple of parts, but nothing too major. Well worth it to see this beauty.
I spent around 90 minutes going all the way down and back up, taking in the sites, experiencing the many thermal pools and taking 1 too many pictures.
It was an absolutely amazing experience and even though we got plenty of time there, I would revisit it and spend a couple of days there. I can only imagine what a sunset/sunrise would look like. I would also like to experience one of the Thermal Hotels and possibly a hot air balloon ride taking in all the sites.
A must see place that I would highly recommend.
From picking me up spot on time in a Mercedes Sprinter, to only having a small group of 5 and the actual time spent at the place, it was fantastic.
The journey was easy and very comfortable, with about 3 hours there, and 3 hours back. We got around 4 hours at this site, which included Hierapolis, Cleopatra Pool and the main reason for the trip, Pamukkale.
I was very lucky, as with it being the Pamdemic, numbers were very low, even for a Sunday. The place is awesome and absolutely breathtaking.
There are shops/snack places on site, where a big bottle of water is less than a £1.
You have to go barefoot on the actual Thermal Pools to preserve it. It's slippery at the beginning and slightly hutrs your foot in a couple of parts, but nothing too major. Well worth it to see this beauty.
I spent around 90 minutes going all the way down and back up, taking in the sites, experiencing the many thermal pools and taking 1 too many pictures.
It was an absolutely amazing experience and even though we got plenty of time there, I would revisit it and spend a couple of days there. I can only imagine what a sunset/sunrise would look like. I would also like to experience one of the Thermal Hotels and possibly a hot air balloon ride taking in all the sites.
A must see place that I would highly recommend.
Written October 13, 2020
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McCarthy
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia15 contributions
Jun 2022
When planning your visit, you have to be lucky that rains prior, otherwise most pools will be dry. There is an entry fee at the main entrance that is good for 5 days, that needs revalidation every time you enter, that allows entry to everything. Wear comfortable clothing, and shoes that can get wet, you need to remove your shoes to walk up/down the pools to access Cleopatra's pool, museum, ruins, and everything else. It got really hot and sunny in June even tho the temperature was in the 70fht. I'm sure the following month will be hotter.
Written June 23, 2022
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Dinka M
Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina191 contributions
Sep 2020
The Pamukkale are really unique, unfortunately when we were there only a couple of pools had water, the rest was drained. Yet the enthusiasm was not lacking. It can be seen from a distance that this locality is unique, because that whiteness sticks out on the mountain and gives a contrast to everything around. Unfortunately, we only had 2.5 hours to visit the thermal pools and Cleopatra's pool and Hierapolis, and we decided to dedicate the maximum time to the pools, because that's why we came and we will do the rest on another occasion. You have to arm yourself with patience because they are big crowds. All those pictures on instagram and google where someone is standing alone in the pool and only the whiteness around is very difficult to take pictures. The people are constantly rushing into the frame, someone is passing by, peeking ... but it's worth it and everything works out. The water in the pools is very shallow so it is also suitable for children because in the deepest part it is up to the knees. Just prepare some upholstery because the swimsuits you use there may not be able to be washed. I washed mine, but my husband didn't, there were stains left. In front of the pools you have changing cabins, toilets and restaurants. There are souvenir shops at the entrance. Tickets I think are about 80tl which is about 10e.
Written September 28, 2020
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marcusp1974
Portsmouth, UK79 contributions
Sep 2020
We visited the thermal pools late september, we were expecting it to be jam packed after seeing some of the reviews.
We arrived about 1130 and yes there were a lot of coaches already there but we were certainly pleasantly surprised there wasn't that many people at all. It was a very very warm day and you could feel the heat especially walking around.
The pools seemed quite clean and yes there was people using them and posing for pictures but there certainly was plenty of room for us (2 of us)
We visited cleoptras pool whilst we where there, that was a lot busy but still plenty of room and space, the water was kept as clean as possible by the people working there who tried to pick up any algae with nets etc.
I throughly enjoyed my day at pamukkale and would highly recommend a visit, i have heard the sunsets are magical as our the sunrises so maybe try and plan a visit around those times.
We arrived about 1130 and yes there were a lot of coaches already there but we were certainly pleasantly surprised there wasn't that many people at all. It was a very very warm day and you could feel the heat especially walking around.
The pools seemed quite clean and yes there was people using them and posing for pictures but there certainly was plenty of room for us (2 of us)
We visited cleoptras pool whilst we where there, that was a lot busy but still plenty of room and space, the water was kept as clean as possible by the people working there who tried to pick up any algae with nets etc.
I throughly enjoyed my day at pamukkale and would highly recommend a visit, i have heard the sunsets are magical as our the sunrises so maybe try and plan a visit around those times.
Written October 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Marya
Leicester, UK73 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Words are not enough to describe the beauty of this place. I was in awe of Mother Nature’s creation. Feel relaxed and rejuvenated as you dip your feet in the thermal water. There’s a nice long walk on the pristine white rocks with puddles of thermal water which felt quite nice to touch. When you reach the top of the site, there is an Ancient Greek city Hierapolis to explore which has its charms with old ruins still there. There are fun billboards with interesting history to increase our knowledge for history lovers out there. There is also a museum to explore. Would recommend this place to nature lovers and everybody who enjoys nice views. When reaching the top of the site; you also get an amazing panoramic view on the city which is breathtaking.
Written July 17, 2020
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Jenn
London, UK210 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We had the fortune of being the first 2 people into the travertines at 8am and were able to enjoy the pools all to our ourselves (except some of the dogs who joined us!) for a good 45 minutes. The pools were an amazing serene place to spend the morning without others there, and before it got too hot - it was already 30 degrees C by 9am!
Unfortunately as the pools are manually controlled the main attraction pools which are the only genuine natural ones were not full of water which was disappointing, it was just the man-made tourist pools that were full. However we made sure to walk around the back of the main attraction pools once others started arriving where there was nobody, but tonnes more natural pools with water! We also continued on to see the ruins of Hierapolis which is missed the majority of the time, but well worth a visit! I’d recommend getting there at 8am as by 10 it’s getting pretty busy, and we were there during covid times so i’m sure far less busy than usual!
Unfortunately as the pools are manually controlled the main attraction pools which are the only genuine natural ones were not full of water which was disappointing, it was just the man-made tourist pools that were full. However we made sure to walk around the back of the main attraction pools once others started arriving where there was nobody, but tonnes more natural pools with water! We also continued on to see the ruins of Hierapolis which is missed the majority of the time, but well worth a visit! I’d recommend getting there at 8am as by 10 it’s getting pretty busy, and we were there during covid times so i’m sure far less busy than usual!
Written August 7, 2020
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Jenny
Dublin, Ireland28 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Huge place to look around, you need a day for as different interesting place to go and must, like the museum, cleopatra pool is so cool, the Heirapolis theatre and don't forget to soak in the thermal pools. You need to go as early as the place open to prevent the crowd if you want to get a good photos. It's my 2nd times here but I felt I wanna go back again soon. If you going with the tour bus/car you're entrace is in the front(top) but if you're going alone, couple it's nice to entry from the foot of the pool just across the shops and restaurants, it's only 8lira entrace fee.
Written October 27, 2020
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Victor T
Perth, Australia7 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
This place is really amazing. the hot water coming out from earth. and in this month weather was cold but still water was warm we loved to be there. we went into the pool. it was really great. also it is very good view from there
Written November 30, 2021
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Sasha138
London, UK269 contributions
Oct 2021
It took me 30 years to come here and what a waste of time. This place has 17 underground springs, so each pool is not as hot as they make out. Some of the pools are really cold. Others were almost hot. The guys who take your photos wear water shoes but the public have to go bare footed. This lead to a number of people falling and nearly cracking open their skulls. I fell a couple of times even though I was being helped. A few people fell and whacked their heads and they were not that old, some were children. This place is unsafe without water shoes. They would do well to sell the same ones the guys were wearing. As for the mystic qualities of the clay? I am not convinced by that either. Just so you all know that even the pools are slippery. I wasn't impressed. Not all the pools are open as most of them are dry at the moment and have been that way for years according to the guide. As for Cleopatra's pool? You have to pay extra to sit in an overcrowded pool, that is actually being filtered continuously. We tasted the water from the drinking fountains. Hmm, one pumped out fizzy warm water and the other was cold water. The thermal pool and mud spa at Dalyan is way better and you feel great afterwards even though it smells like rotten eggs. It is so worth it. As for the guys taking pictures with you wearing their wings, unless you're a skinny hot chick they won't entertain you paying them to take your picture. They seem to hate real with women with even a hint of a curve! No would they help anyone who fell down.
Written November 2, 2021
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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,848 contributions
Oct 2020
The place is just amazing. You have to take off your choose not to damage the surface.
Entrance fee is 100TL
I visited in october and it was still super hot. I got a major sunburn just to walk around.
There are many empty pools and not the color you se in agency pictures. A local friend of mine told me that some hotels once took the water from Pamukkale and damaged the entire place.
Entrance fee is 100TL
I visited in october and it was still super hot. I got a major sunburn just to walk around.
There are many empty pools and not the color you se in agency pictures. A local friend of mine told me that some hotels once took the water from Pamukkale and damaged the entire place.
Written November 5, 2020
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Pamela M
Prague, Czech Republic2 contributions
Bonjour, j’aurai voulu savoir s’il y avait des consignes à bagages sur le site car nous avons prévu de ne pas passer la nuit là bas. Merci
Rohini S
Ahmedabad, India10 contributions
You will have to enquire at your hotes travel desk. We did noot carry any luggage on oursightseeing tour
Gracias porque te creo, a vecea la gente sale decepcionada de un lugar y dice que fue maravilloso para dar envidia. Te agradezco tu sinceridad, iré a otro sitio
Maria Cecilia D
5 contributions
Si no vale la pena gastar tanto dinero y tiempo en eso , más bien aprovechar la
Playa en kusadassi y ver el amr Egeo o
De ruinas las mejores la de la ciudad de Efeso con esa es suficiente
Y Definitivamente capadoccia si es una belleza absoluta y montar en globo es fenomenal
Sufiyan Y
1 contribution
My wife is pregnant at 24weeks is it safe for her to go here
Ramona Rorvik Art-Tour
Paris, France222 contributions
Dear Sufiyan Y.,
I can not answer this question, because I am not a doctor. The best thing to do, it is to ask a doctor. I think it is very important to ask the regular doctor of your wife. 24 weeks means 6 month.
Depending on where you come from (country/city) and what kind of transportation you will use (plane/car/bus/train...), I think for a woman who is 6 months pregnant, you should seek medical advice, if it is okay to travel or not (in general) and if it is ok to experience thermal hot water in addition, or not.
NOTE: Keep in mind that summer is very hot in Pamukkale (Denizli), even if the weather is dry, it may not be beneficial (I don't know) for a pregnant woman. Greetings,
Ramona Rørvik.
Sheila A
Granite Bay, CA9 contributions
We will be visiting in september. Are there many pools with water as it shows in lots of pictures? Also, how much time should we expect to spend there?
Arina Matveeva
New York City, NY12 contributions
September is a great time to visit too. it is actually very beautiful place. we booked tour with an agency in istanbul named "Tours Flame". We have almost 2-3 hours in that and we had swimming time extra. yes there are many pools. but the main pool named "Cleopatra pool" is best for swimming,
Haily M
1 contribution
Are the travertines empty/dried up last week of September? I will be there then and i am worried it will be dried up based on the recent reviews.
Dieter K
DELHI22 contributions
Hello everyone, does anyone of the thermal pools are open these days (beginning april 2021)?
Thanl you all in advance
Anmar A
Iraq7 contributions
Is Pamukkale will be open in December with Turkish new Covid-19 restrictions?
Ramona Rorvik Art-Tour
Paris, France222 contributions
The situation can change daily. Nobody knows what new restrictions will apply. For now, all the pools (indoor and outdoor) are closed. Pam hotel for instance is open only for accommodation and half board but the outdoor thermal pools (even if they are outdoors) are closed.
Moana Lindi
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
We are looking at travelling this weekend. Will the park be open with the new restrictions?
Ramona Rorvik Art-Tour
Paris, France222 contributions
Hello,
As I know, the museums are open in Turkey, even with the new restrictions. The park is consider open museum. 80 TL/ pax/ ticket.
You have to wear a mask everywhere, including on the street, otherwise you will pay a fine.
Try to have HES code (for each member of family) in your phone.
It is available 2 weeks. Internal fly don't ask for, but you never know.
I advice you for Pam Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale - Karahayit region. It is recently renovated (less than 2 years), anyway it is one of the few hotels open in the area, but is very good. It is clean, some of the staff speaks English and offers rooms with half board included.
You have access to the natural thermal pools (outdoors) from morning to 10 pm. The natural water is very hot and is refreshed twice a day, so, you can enjoy the SPA all months of the year. Towels, bathrobe, etc .... everything changed daily.
The hotel is a 3 minute walk from the 'dolmus' (a minivan that runs all day). Price 5 TL/pax to Hierapolis or Denizli....
If you want to see the historic site and Cleopatra's pools (with less hot water) you will need half a day.
Activities in the area: air balloon, paragliding (activities depending of wind, not sure can be experienced).
Places to Visit:
1) Hierapolis* (in Frigia) - historical Roman archeological site.
by dolmus, taxi; 5 minutes from Pam hotel.
2) Laodicea* - close but rich just by taxi. It is an amazing Roman archeological site. (10/15 minutes by taxi)
3) Aphrodisias* an amazing Roman archeological site. (one hour/ one way by rent a car from Denizli).
Please note:
Probably if you compare the hotel with what you have in Dubai, it is not a big deal, but the thermal water is a big deal! It is the only hotel that dug a well of about 80 m, that's why the thermal water is so hot, because it comes directly from the source. It also has many healing qualities. Enjoy your holiday !
Ramona
There are tiny worms in the craters of the hot springs. Also there are some larger ones the size of your pinky finger but not as thick. Are these safe to be around?
Pabel R
1 contribution
This is such a bad website. Dont get scam be careful. They are fraud
Andrew Sparrow
Moscow, Russia80 contributions
Can I pay credit card here? We don’t have a cash at all.
Ramona Rorvik Art-Tour
Paris, France222 contributions
Dear Andrew,
1 - Pamukkale Thermal Pools - at Pam Thermal Hotel Clinic & Spa in Karahayıt, 5 minutes drive from historical site of Hierapolis (North Gate), it is one of the best hotel in the area, still open during this pandemic, and yes, they accept credit card.
(Pam hotel was recently renovated, 2 years ago.)
2 - If you are referring to Cleopatra's Pools (inside the ancient city of Hierapolis), yes, they also accept credit card.
Note: The both Thermal Pools are in the open area.
Thermal Pools of Pam hotel have natural hot water at 58 degrees, refreshed twice a day. You have free access to the swimming pools, all day long (until 10 PM) if you stay in the hotel, plus the necessary accessories, bathrobe, towels, sauna ... etc.
For rich Cleopatra's Pools, you have to pay 80 TL every day (the entrance ticket to the historic site) and separate the entrance ticket to Cleopatra's Pools, 100 TL per person, per day. Total 180 TL/pax.
The waters are different, and have different therapeutic qualities.
The waters of the Pam Thermal Hotel in Karahayıt come from a 70-meter underground borehole, drilled 31 years ago. The waters of Cleopatra's pools, are not as warm as the waters from Pam hotel, but it is a combination of thermal pools and an authentic historical site, with ancient columns inside the pool. Very special.
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