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Pamukkale /
Hierapolis ranks among one the oldest thermal cities of the world.
The thermal water of Pamukkale offers beauty and health to people
since ancient times. However, the goal of this trip is the miracle
of nature Pamukkale which is called as “Cotton Cattle” by the Turkish.
The reasons for the visit of Queen Cleopatra to Hierapolis were
limestone terraces, thermal water, beauty and health. We will drive
over Antalya through the Taurus Mountains to the direction of the
Salda Lake. On the way we will visit a mosque in one of the many
small villages and be informed much about the Islam in Turkey. We
will arrive at Pamukkale in the afternoon and have sufficient time
for visiting limestone terraces, and stay in a hotel with thermal
water. Next day, following the breakfast we will see the ancient
city Hierapolis., enormous necropolis and graves. In the afternoon
direction of the travel is back to Antalya. On the way there will
be a stop in Tavas to see a carpet loom and learn the Turkish looming
art. A daily trip combining nature and culture. In our tour we will
see the necropolis with various graves, the main street of the city
with columns, and the great theatre. In our return trip to Antalya
we will have the opportunity to visit a carpet loom. A travel combining
nature and culture.
Program
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1st DAY
* Collection of the guests from the hotel
* Travel over the Taurus towards Salda Lake
* On the way, visit to a nomad tent
* Visit to a village mosque
* Lunch time at Salda lake
* Drive towards Pamukkale over Denizli
* Arrival in Pamukkale and visit to the limestone terraces
* Travel to the hotel, time for swimming
* Dinner and overnight accommodation
2nd
DAY
* Inspection
of the ancient city Hierapolis and the necropolis
* Return trip towards Tavas
* Visit to a carpet loom
* Lunch time
* Return trip towards Antalya over the Taurus
* Arrival and transfer to the hotel
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