APHRODISIAS –
PAMUKKALE – LAODICEA
2 days
Cultural Discoveries
private
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Unesco World Heritage Site: the ancient city of Hierapolis and its travertine terraces.
The world’s best preserved ancient cemetery and examples of various burial practices of different cultures.
The ancient city of Laodicea – the new Ephesus of Turkey.
Aphrodite’s sacred city: Aphrodisias
One of the best preserved ancient
stadiums of the world – The Stadium of Aphrodisias.
Accomodation at Richmond-Pamukkale Thermal Spa Hotel.
Only at Turkeyarchaeotrek
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- After meeting with our vehicle, we are going to Aphrodisias.
- Ara Güler’s photograph expedition on Aphrodisias’ discovery, archeologist Prof. Kenan Erim’s Sculpture Museum containing some of the best preserved and most elegant examples of ancient sculpture and the ancient city of Aphrodisias – one of the most impressive ancient sites of Turkey. We will be spending approximately 3 hours in this site.
- Lunch break with a rich local menu.
- 1,5 hour drive to Pamukkale Richmond Thermal Spa Hotel.
- Free time to enjoy the spa.
- Dinner at the hotel.
- After meeting with our vehicle, we are going to Aphrodisias.
- Ara Güler’s photograph expedition on Aphrodisias’ discovery, archeologist Prof. Kenan Erim’s Sculpture Museum containing some of the best preserved and most elegant examples of ancient sculpture and the ancient city of Aphrodisias – one of the most impressive ancient sites of Turkey. We will be spending approximately 3 hours in this site.
- Lunch break with a rich local menu.
- 1,5 hour drive to Pamukkale Richmond Thermal Spa Hotel.
- Free time to enjoy the spa.
- Dinner at the hotel.
- Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Hierapolis – a Unesco World Heritage Site.
- A tour of the fascinating ancient city of Hierapolis accompanied by a professional archaeologist tour guide including the world’s best preserved ancient cemetery, public spaces, the ancient theater with a magnificent view and the ancient thermal pool
- Walking on the travertines (The water in the travertine pools is warm year-round)
- Lunch at a local pancake (gözleme) café.
- A tour of the ancient city of Laodicea known as the new Ephesus of Turkey, accompanied by a professional archaeologist tour guide
- A chance to see the travertines and sunset from the sky if weather permits (paragliding activity)
- Return to Antalya
Richmond Hotel Pamukkale, where we will be spending the night, is one of the best establishments in the area. For more detailed information: https://www.richmondhotels.com.tr/richmond-pamukkale-termal-otel-denizli
TRANSPORTATION
Our tour will start in Antalya and end in Antalya
- 1 night half-board accomodation at Richmond Pamukkale Thermal Spa hotel (bed&breakfast + dinner)
- Thermal spa (indoor thermal pool, sauna, jet shower, adventure shower, Turkish Bath, fitness center)
- All lunches
- Touring with a professional tour guide
- Transportation
- Travel Insurance
- Parking Fees
- All taxes
- Entrance fees
- All extras at Hotel
- All drinks at meals
- All expenses not noted under the “what is included” section.
- Tips
Backpack: You should have a minimum 25 liter backpack for essential items such as a jacket, fleece, flask or bottle, sunscreen, cream, shorts etc. City type packs with no back support might cause you to experience back pains.
Walking Pole: Using a walking pole requires some experience. If you are an experienced user it will help with conveying the weight of a heavy backpack down towards the arms and thus will lighten the pack. However, if you do not have much experience it will cause more harm than good, especially on uneven surfaces while trying to place the tip properly on the ground. The best thing is either to use just one pole or to ask us to find a suitable tree branch from the nature.
Trekking boots: As our trail will generally be on paths and uneven surfaces, the trekkers should wear hard soled trekking boots with high enough necks that will protect the ankles against sprains. Actually these are essential items, so they are a “must” rather than a “should”. Your feet carry the whole weight of your body and walking on uneven trails without proper footwear is like diving without a scuba tank.
Gaiter: It will keep snow, mud, sand and dust out of your boots. You do not need to buy expensive ones at the beginning.
Raincoat (poncho): The best thing to do is to acquire a rainproof and breathable jacket (Gore-Tex or similar brand). It is an expensive item but you will use it for many years. Poncho-style raincoats are impermeable but they will make you sweat on long walks and thus cause you to get wet from the inside. You should prefer to get %50 of yourselves wet instead of 100%.
Headgear: Sunglasses and a sunhat are essential for sunny days.
Trousers: You should prefer quick-drying trousers that are especially made for trekking. Even better if they have zip-off legs that turn into shorts. We definitely do not recommend denim jeans.
Bottle or Flask: We do not recommend plastic bottles for health reasons but for beginner trekkers they are probably the best thing. You could also acquire a 50 cc metal bottle or thermos flask.
First aid kit: Your guide will have a general first aid kit but if you need special medication or any sort of special first aid that you might need for certain circumstances such as allergic reactions, do not forget to have them with you.
Swimwear: You will have many chances to swim in the sea if weather permits. So don’t forget to bring a swimsuit and towel.
