DAILY TOUR 1 /CLASSICAL PAMUKKALE TOUR (Pamukkale Travertens – Hierapolis)

Depart from your hotel in  the morning to Pamukkale. On arrival you will see the cotton cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the city of Hierapolis with its Basilica , theatre and Roman Baths. Lunch  is included in the tour as well as transfer back to your hotel.

The stunnig white calcium pools , which cling to the side of a ridge , have long been one of the most famous picture postcard views of  Turkey . Pamukkale , Literally Meaning “ cotton castle “ , is also the site of the ancient city of Hierapolis of which there are many Interesting rRuins , and is a very popular destination for a short visit. Pamukkale was formed when a spring with a high content of dissolved calcium deposits. This formed into natural pools, shelves and ridges, which tourists could plunge and splash in the warm water.

The ancient city of  Hierapolis , the arignial site of pamukkale , was known as Holy city in archaeological literature because of the abundance of temples and other religious structures in the area. Although there is limited information on the founding of the city , it is known that eumenes  II founded it and named it after bergama s mythical founder , Hiera , who was the wife of Telephos . It was an important centre during the Roman and Byzantine periods , and a centre of Christianity since the 4th century.

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DAILY TOUR 2/APHRODISIAS - PAMUKKALE TOUR (Aphrodisias-Hierapois-Pamukkale Travertens)

- APHRODISIAS

Aphrodisias was named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love, who had here her unique cult image, the Aphrodite of Aphrodisias. According to the Suda, before being known as Aphrodisias, the city had three previous names: Lelegon Polis, Megale Polis , and Ninoë , The city was later renamed Stauropolis in the Christian era.

- PAMUKKALE TRAVERTENS

Pamukkale Travertens are natural formations of limestone with small ponds at multiple levels.

- HIERAPOLIS

Hierapolis, whose name means "sacred city," was believed by the ancients to have been founded by the god Apollo. It was famed for its sacred hot springs, whose vapors were associated with Pluto, god of the underworld. The city also had a significant Jewish community and was mentioned by Paul in his Letter to Colossians.

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