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PAMUKKALE TRAVERTINES AND HIERAPOLIS

Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where the hot springs were believed to have healing powers, so the city became the center of a pagan cult in antiquity and a spa resort today.The terraces were formed by running warm spring water, at a temperature of 35 C containing calcium bicarbonate. When the water loses its carbon dioxide it leaves limestone deposits. These are of different colors and shapes in the form of terraces with pools, overhanging surfaces and fascinating stalactite formations. Pamukkale which means "cotton castle" in Turkish takes its name from these formations.
The ancient city of Hierapolis was founded by Pergamum, probably Eumenes II, in the 2C BC. Hierapolis is believed to derive its name from Hiera, the wife of Telephus, both being legendary ancestors of kings of Pergamum. Hierapolis was also interpreted by some as the "holy city". All the surviving ruins of the city except the foundations of the Apollo Temple date back to the Imperial Roman period. In 133 BC the city was bequeathed to the Romans along with the Kingdom of Pergamum by the will of Attalus III.  Hierapolis is among the cities of the ancient world in which the grid-plan was applied. The Necropolis is the largest ancient cemetery in Anatolia with approximately 1,200 graves. Although in the cemetery there are free-standing sarcophagi and some round tumuli, the main attraction is provided by large tomb-enclosures housing three or more vessels and often flanked outside by sarcophagi, presumably placed there after the interior was full.

REGULAR PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS TOUR

We will pick you up from your hotel at 09.00 and start our tor with Hierapolis Ancient City. We will visit The Necropolis  which is the largest ancient cemetery in Anatolia with approximately 1,200 graves. We will visit The Domitian and Byzantium Gates, Main Street and The theatre.  After the theatre you have an opportunity to get into Cleopatra Pool. It will be extra 10 Euro to entre to pool. The terraces were formed by running warm spring water, at a temperature of 35 C containing calcium bicarbonate. When the water loses its carbon dioxide it leaves limestone deposits. These are of different colors and shapes in the form of terraces with pools, overhanging surfaces and fascinating stalactite formations. This tour will be finish at 4.00pm.

Pamukkale tour will be 50 Euro and % 50 discount for the children between 4- 10 years old including;
- Pick up/ Drop off from your hotel,
-English-speaking tour guide,
-Entrance  fees,
-Lunch and taxes.

You can also choose the same tour in private as well. We will organize everthing according to your taste or interests and private requests.

Please send us an email (info@turkeyboutiquetour.com) for more information or to make booking.