Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul By Overnight Bus





Overview
This tour whisks you from Istanbul to one of Turkey's most extraordinary natural wonders using convenient overnight local buses in both directions. You'll travel by night and arrive fresh for a full day exploring Pamukkale, the fairyland of shimmering white calcite terraces, cascades and basins formed by mineral-rich thermal springs.
With an English-speaking guide, you'll visit the spectacular Ancient City of Hierapolis, a UNESCO-listed site famed for its Roman-era hot springs and therapeutic waters. There's free time to wander the ruins or take a dip in the thermal pools before your evening bus back to Istanbul.
Ideal for travellers wanting to see Pamukkale without booking extra accommodation, this efficient trip suits independent explorers and value-seekers who don't mind an overnight journey in exchange for a full, guided day at a bucket-list destination.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bus Station for Overnight Bus to Pamukkale
You will be picked up from the city center on the European side at around 19:00 for transfer to Bus station. Bus will leave from Istanbul at 21:00 pm. The bus will have three stops for breaks while en route for personal needs.
Day 2: Full Day Pamukkale Tour – Overnight Bus To Istanbul
You will arrive at the Pamukkale bus station in the early morning. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the bus station to join the full-day Pamukkale tour. The tour starts at 09:30 am and will finish at 16:00 pm. The full-day Pamukkale tour will include a visit to the Ancient City of Hierapolis which is a spectacular natural site and to Pamukkale (Hierapolis) a fairyland of dazzling white, petrified castles. The thermal spring water full of calcareous salts from the plateau’s edge has created this fantastic formation of stalactites, cataracts, and basins. The hot springs from Roman times have been known for their therapeutic powers. There will be free time to explore the area or swim in the thermal waters. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the bus station for your overnight bus to Istanbul.
Day 3: Arrival at Istanbul Main Bus Station – End of Service
You will arrive at the Istanbul main bus station in the early morning between 07:00 – 09:00 am depending on traffic. This will be the end of our service. We will not be providing transportation service from the Istanbul main bus station.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Roundtrip overnight local bus tickets (between Istanbul and Pamukkale)
- English-speaking guide during the tours
- 1 lunch
- Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- Transfer anywhere from Istanbul main bus station upon return to Istanbul on Day 3
- Drinks with meals
- Breakfast and Dinner
IMPORTANT INFO:
- You can swim in the Antique pool in Pamukkale. However, please note that there is an extra charge that you will have to pay directly at your own expense before entry to the pools. This entrance fee to the pools is not covered as part of your tour. Please note that you must bring your own towel, swimsuit etc. if you need to use the pools.
- When you arrive in Istanbul, you can take the free shuttle bus to Aksaray or Taksim. The free shuttle service is provided by the local bus company, not by us therefore you can choose to take the shuttle bus to Aksaray or Taksim. Another option is to take the underground train from the bus station to the Istanbul airport, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Sirkeci or Taksim on your own. Either way, these arrangements are at your own responsibility as we will not be making any transfer arrangements after your return to Istanbul on Day 3.
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Excellent Pamukkale bus trip!!! had a great time, fantastic staff, friendly, professional, fun. So many activities, fantastic lunch. HIGHLY recommended.