Pamukkale Travertines

Visit Pamukkale's famous white calcium travertines: opening hours, tickets, best time and tips. 500 m from Sinter Terasse Hotel.

Hierapolis Ancient City

Explore Hierapolis: the Roman theatre, necropolis, Plutonium and archaeology museum. 700 m from Sinter Terasse Hotel.

Cleopatra's Antique Pool

Swim in the 35°C thermal pool among submerged Roman columns. 900 m from Sinter Terasse Hotel, separate entrance fee.

Hierapolis Archaeology Museum

Sarcophagi, sculptures and tombstones from Hierapolis, housed in the restored Roman baths. 800 m from the hotel.

Karahayıt Red Springs

Iron-rich red thermal springs at Karahayıt, 5 km from Pamukkale. Therapeutic, unique red-orange terraces.

Laodicea Ancient City

Ancient Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, 15 km from Pamukkale. Impressive ruins, free entry.

Aphrodisias Ancient City

Aphrodisias: UNESCO site famous for Roman marble sculpture, 100 km from Pamukkale. Full day trip.

Salda Lake

Salda Lake: white hydromagnesite shore, turquoise water, 120 km from Pamukkale. Day trip guide.

Akhan Caravanserai

13th-century Seljuk caravanserai on the Silk Road, 8 km from Pamukkale. Well-preserved stone architecture.

Pamukkale Paragliding

Tandem paragliding flight over Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis. Certified pilots, year-round (weather-dependent).

Kaklık Cave

Kaklık Cave: the 'underground Pamukkale' travertine cave with stalactites and thermal pools, 45 km from the hotel.

Honaz National Park

Honaz Mountain National Park: alpine forests, hiking trails and panoramic summit, 25 km from the hotel.

Ballık Cave

Ballık Cave: crystal formations and underground lake near Pamukkale. 25 km from the hotel.

Hierapolis Roman Theatre

The 15,000-seat Roman theatre of Hierapolis, 1 km from Pamukkale. Outstanding preservation.

Plutonium Gate to Hell

The Plutonium at Hierapolis: Roman-era 'Gateway to Hell' with lethal volcanic gas, 1 km from Pamukkale.

Aydın from Pamukkale

Explore Aydın from Pamukkale: Ephesus, Kuşadası, Didim, Priene and Miletus. Full-day guide, 200 km from the hotel.

Muğla from Pamukkale

Day/overnight trip to Muğla coast: Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye beaches, ruins and marina towns. 300 km.

Antalya from Pamukkale

Trip from Pamukkale to Antalya coast: Side Roman ruins, Alanya castle, Kaş scuba diving. 300 km.

Afyonkarahisar from Pamukkale

Day trip from Pamukkale to Afyonkarahisar's famous thermal resorts, castle and Sandıklı hot springs. 150 km.

Burdur from Pamukkale

Day trip from Pamukkale to Burdur: Salda Lake and Sagalassos ancient mountain city. 100 km.

Isparta from Pamukkale

Day trip from Pamukkale to Isparta: Eğirdir Lake, Kuyucak lavender fields and rose oil farms. 180 km.

Pamukkale Attractions

A letter from Pamukkale, once a month