Aphrodisias , Hierapolis, Laodicea Tours from Istanbul

**Day 1 – Aphrodisias, Laodicea & Pamukkale** Today we will take a morning flight from **Istanbul Airport to Çardak Airport**, where our tour guide will welcome you. We will then drive to **Aphrodisias Ancient City**, one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the Aegean region. Aphrodisias was dedicated to **Aphrodite**, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, and was famous for its art, sculpture, and architecture. During our visit, we will see the impressive **Temple of Aphrodite**, the huge **Ancient Stadium**, the **Theater**, **Sebasteion**, **Agora**, **Baths of Hadrian**, and the fascinating **Aphrodisias Museum**, which displays some of the finest ancient sculptures in Turkey. After the visit, we will enjoy a **traditional Turkish lunch** in the nearby village of Geyre. Then we will continue to **Laodicea Ancient City**, located close to modern Denizli. During our tour, you will see the recently excavated and restored **Ancient Churches**, **Roman Baths**, **Theaters**, **Agoras**, **Temples**, ancient streets, and fountains. Laodicea was also one of the **Seven Churches of Revelation** mentioned in the Bible. After the visit, we will drive about 15 minutes to **Pamukkale** and check into a **4- or 5-star thermal spa hotel**. You will have time to relax and enjoy the warm **thermal waters**. Half-board accommodation in Pamukkale.

Day 2 – Hierapolis & Pamukkale** After breakfast, we will drive just a few minutes to **Pamukkale and Hierapolis Ancient City**. We will begin our visit with the impressive **Necropolis**, the ancient cemetery of Hierapolis and one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Turkey. As we walk through the ancient city, you will see the **Roman Baths**, **Temple of Apollo**, ancient fountains, the **Martyrdom of Saint Philip**, and the magnificent **Ancient Theater**. Hierapolis was an important ancient city and is also famous for its connection with **Saint Philip**, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. After exploring the ancient city, you will have **free time to walk on the famous Pamukkale Travertines** and enjoy the beautiful white terraces created by natural thermal waters. If you wish, you can also swim in the famous **Cleopatra Pool**, an ancient thermal pool with warm mineral water. After enjoying Pamukkale, we will drive to **Çardak Airport** for your flight back to Istanbul. This will be the end of our **Aphrodisias, Laodicea, Hierapolis and Pamukkale tour**.