Pamukkale and Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour

The Pamukkale and Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour takes you from Alanya to one of Turkey's most famous natural wonders and shows it at its very best. We travel overnight and reach Pamukkale in the morning, in time to watch the sunrise either from a hot air balloon or from the ground as the balloons fill the sky. After that we explore the snow-white travertine terraces, the ancient city of Hierapolis and the legendary Cleopatra's Pool. The tour runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays and lasts about 19 hours in total.

Tour itinerary

• Pickup from your hotel at around 22:30 (time may vary by hotel location)
• Overnight drive to Pamukkale, with time to rest on the bus
• Sunrise hot air balloon flight (optional, extra charge) or balloon panorama from the ground
• Breakfast
• Visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis
• Walk and photo stop on the white travertine terraces
• Cleopatra's Pool (swimming is at extra cost)
• Lunch
• Karahayıt red hot springs (optional, separate entry fee)
• Visit to a wine cellar presenting local wines
• Departure from Pamukkale and return to your hotel

To protect the white limestone, visitors walk barefoot on the travertines, and cooling your feet in the small warm-water pools is one of the highlights of the day. Your guide brings Hierapolis to life with stories about its Roman past, its theatre and its necropolis.

What's included and not included

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Entry fees
• Live guide (Turkish, English, German, Russian)
• Insurance

Not included

• Hot air balloon flight
• Swimming in Cleopatra's Pool
• Entry to Karahayıt hot springs
• Drinks and personal expenses

What to bring

• Swimsuit and towel for Cleopatra's Pool or the hot springs
• A warm jacket for the chilly early morning
• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
• Comfortable shoes that are easy to slip off
• Cash for personal spending

Why choose this tour?

With its UNESCO-listed white travertines and the ruins of Hierapolis, Pamukkale is one of the most photographed places in Turkey. What makes this tour special is the chance to float above it in the first light of day, or simply watch dozens of balloons rise into the sky. Travelling overnight means the daylight hours are spent entirely on sightseeing. For guests staying in Alanya, Side or Antalya, it is the most practical and comfortable way to see Pamukkale, and families with children are welcome too.

With hotel pickup, free cancellation and quick online booking, choose your date and reserve your place now. The current price is shown in the booking box.