Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch from Antalya/Kemer

Both the driver and the tour guide were excellent and very professional in their explanations. They also made sure we understood everything. Since the drive was long, they took us to a rest stop in the morning so we could use the restroom and grab some breakfast. On the way back, they also took us to a rest stop. Upon arriving at Pamukkale, they first gave us an explanation, and then we had free time to explore. I can only say that Pamukkale is vast, with many ancient ruins, so it's impossible to see everything. You can only choose the areas that interest you. Lunch was a buffet, where you could pick your favorite items, but drinks were an additional charge.

The trip to Pamukkale was very worth the journey! We had an early pickup at 3:30am from Antalya and our group was combined with another which went on the hot air balloons. We did not go on the balloon and instead went to a lake and walked around. We then visited the main attraction and spent 2 hours there. Overall very worth doing and the views are undeniably beautiful. Our guide Ekrem was also very informative and passionate!

It was great to witness the traces of Turkish history with my own eyes. The ruins of Hierapolis were magnificent, the amphitheater was majestic, and the hot spring water shimmered with an emerald glow. The bus ride from Antalya to Pamukkale takes about 4 hours. Therefore, the tour pick-up time is quite early, so please keep that in mind. (It varies slightly depending on the location of your accommodation, but in my case, the pick-up time was 5:10 AM.) During the journey, we stopped at a rest stop-like area twice for breakfast and a break. You can buy souvenirs if you want, but the choice is entirely yours. The guide who helped me with the tour was named 'Osman,' and he provided detailed explanations about everything from simple history to the origin of the name 'Pamukkale' and each historical site, which was great. (The explanations are given in English.) Since it's a history-related topic, some explanations are difficult to understand, but you can understand most of the content by using tools like ChatGPT, so you don't have to worry too much. You only see as much as you know, and you can only feel as much as you see, so if you do a little research on Pamukkale and Turkish history before starting the tour, it will be an even more beneficial tour. For your information, although it's called a hot spring, the water wasn't as warm as I expected. (As of September 29, 2025) The water stagnant on the ground is rather cold, and there is only a little warmth in the water flowing through the valley. (Mostly children are splashing around in the water.) You have to take off your shoes to enter the hot spring area, so it's a good idea to prepare a plastic bag or bag to put your shoes in. Also, the ground is more uneven than you might think, so your feet may hurt. That's why some tourists wear aqua shoes.

There weren't many Korean reviews, and when I actually went, my friend and I were the only Koreans there. Our guide, Levent, was very kind and gave great explanations (the explanations are in English). We had about two hours of free time in Pamukkale, which was plenty of time to enjoy it! Considering that lunch, pick-up, and the entrance fee (30 euros) are included, I think it's a pretty good deal. Also, we stopped at restrooms frequently (no extra charge), which was convenient. The only downside was that lunch wasn't really to my taste. If you're considering it, I'd recommend it!

"Today’s trip to Pamukkalewas truly unforgettable. I learned so much history and saw so many incredible artifacts—it was deeply moving and impressive. Our guide took such great care of us, making the entire experience wonderful. It was a perfect trip!"

A must-do excursion if you're in Antalya! Before I talk about the site itself, I want to thank Osman, who made our experience even better with his knowledge and good humor! The bus was also the most comfortable of all our activities. The restaurant was excellent: an all-you-can-eat buffet with appetizers, desserts, pasta, rice, meats, vegetables, etc., in a very beautiful setting. Pamukkale is magnificent. Even though UNESCO limits the filling of the travertines to protect the site, several pools still contain water, allowing for beautiful photos. Cleopatra's Pool, for 600 TRY, is definitely worth it. The water is extremely rich in minerals. Seriously, do it without hesitation. I've never seen thermal water of such good quality. The ancient theater was also an excellent surprise, very well preserved. The most beautiful ancient theater I've ever seen. I highly recommend it!

I had such a fun day trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis today! The views were absolutely beautiful, and the experience became even better thanks to our guide, Osman. He explained all the history of Hierapolis in detail, one by one, in a very interesting and easy-to-understand way. You can really tell he is passionate and knowledgeable about the place. Thank you, Osman, for making the trip enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended!

I had a fun and enjoyable trip. Everyone was kind, and personally, I don't really like shopping time, so I wanted to see it quickly and move on to the next schedule. The lunch buffet was also kind and a good place, but I'm a picky eater, so there wasn't much for me to eat... I was surprised that a Coke was 4900 won 😱. I experienced the hot air balloon here since Cappadocia sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. The sunrise from above and Pamukkale were also wonderful. Still, for a solo trip, the system of picking me up from Antalya to here, and from here to the hotel, was absolutely necessary and I am grateful for it. The guide is kind, but could be a bit more proactive. It was a pleasant trip 😊.

Around 5 o'clock, the shuttle bus picked up one group of people and then met up with another group to board the large bus. The tour guide's English was a bit fast; it would be helpful if they could slow down for those of us who aren't as proficient in English. Pamukkale is definitely worth visiting. The entire itinerary and lunch were quite good, and visiting a shopping stop is understandable. The only drawback was the excessive number of stops, which wasted a lot of time.

It's very convenient to purchase through Klook. The tour bus pick-up and drop-off were on time, the itinerary was smooth, the tour guide's explanations were detailed, and their attitude was friendly and courteous. Lunch was a buffet with a good variety of food. We had a lot of fun, and Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) is worth visiting!