2 Days Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Pergamon Tour from Istanbul
Connect with the roots of ancient civilizations and marvel at Türkiye’s natural wonders in just two days.
This 2 Days Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Pergamon Tour from Istanbul takes you from Istanbul to the gleaming white travertines of Pamukkale and into the sacred heights of Pergamon’s Acropolis.
Stay overnight in Kusadasi, enjoy expert-guided tours, and travel comfortably with domestic flights and hotel transfers included.
- Efficient 2-day tour with major ancient sites
- Includes flights and all transfers
- Expert-guided visits to Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Pergamon
- Overnight stay in coastal Kusadasi
- Ideal for history and wellness lovers
What's Included
- Domestic flights: Istanbul ➝ Denizli, Izmir ➝ Istanbul
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
- Istanbul hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Airport–hotel–tour transfers throughout
- Guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
- Guided Pergamon Ancient City Tour
- All entrance fees for listed sights
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
What's Not Included
- Dinners
- Drinks at lunch
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool (optional)
- Personal expenses
2 Days Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Pergamon Tour from Istanbul – Ancient Springs & Sacred Hills
Day 1 ─ Flight to Denizli ➝ Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour ➝ Kusadasi Hotel
Early Morning: You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul and transferred to the airport.
Fly to Denizli with a morning flight. (Flight times may vary depending on availability.)
Upon arrival at Denizli Airport, our team will meet you at the exit gate with a name sign and transfer you to the Pamukkale region to begin the tour.
Walk the Cotton Castle and Bathe in Ancient History
- Pamukkale Travertines: Stroll along gleaming white terraces formed by centuries of mineral-rich thermal water.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Discover a once-thriving Roman spa city with the Grand Theatre, Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and the Plutonium Cave.
- Cleopatra’s Pool: Swim in a thermal spring surrounded by sunken Roman columns (optional, extra fee applies).
16:30 ─ At the end of the tour, drive to Kusadasi (approx. 3 hours).
Evening: Check into your hotel in Kusadasi and rest.
Day 2 ─ Pergamon Ancient City Tour ➝ Flight to Istanbul ➝ Hotel Transfer
08:30 ─ After breakfast, check out and depart from Kusadasi toward Pergamon (approx. 2.5 hours drive).
Meet your expert local guide and start exploring the remarkable Hellenistic ruins of Pergamon.
Sacred Slopes and Imperial Views
- Acropolis of Pergamon: Once home to the majestic Altar of Zeus and the Temple of Athena, high above the modern city.
- Theatre of Pergamon: One of the steepest and most dramatic ancient theaters in the world, offering stunning views below.
- Temple of Trajan: A Roman addition reflecting the imperial grandeur of the empire’s architecture.
- Library of Pergamon: Once rivaling Alexandria, a cultural hub of antiquity with over 200,000 scrolls.
16:30 ─ Transfer to Izmir Airport.
Evening: Flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet our transfer team at the airport exit.
Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
- Domestic flights: Istanbul ➝ Denizli and Izmir ➝ Istanbul included.
- Flight departure times are may vary depending on season and availability.
- Domestic baggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin per person. Extra baggage can be added during online check-in.
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool is optional and ticketed separately.
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please let us know during the reservation process. On the checkout page, you will see an "Additional Request" section where you can specify your preference.
However, please note that we will make the reservation at one of the hotels listed below or similar quality hotels based on availability.
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I really enjoyed visiting Pamukkale and Pergamon. The white travertines are spectacular. The tour was smooth and the guide very friendly.
Two days well spent visiting beautiful places. The guide was very friendly and shared a lot of interesting info. I loved walking around Hierapolis and the thermal pools were relaxing.
Pamukkale was absolutly stunning, the white terraces look like snow! Pergamon was also very impresive with its acropolis and ancient ruins. A trip full of history and nature.
The natural terraces in Pamukkale were breathtaking. Pergamon’s ruins where fascinating to explore. The tour was very well orgnized and comfortable.
Beautiful combination of nature and history. Pamukkale’s thermal pools were relaxing after exploring Pergamon. A great trip overall.
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