Pamukkale

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The Romans were amongst the first to appreciate this place, establishing a health spa here in the 2nd century BC. And on this trip, you'll get to see what all the fuss was about. Over millennia, calcium-rich springs have poured down a mountainside, forming snowy-white cliffs, tiers and stalactites. Get ready to be struck by the bright white formations - they look like the ‘cotton castle' that Pamukkale means. Then walk around the terraces, snapping photos of the tiers and pools as your guide explains how they were formed. Later, you'll visit Hierapolis, the spa city the Romans built nearby. Marvel at its streets, temples and star turn - a 13,000-seater amphitheatre. Terraces and Hierapolis aside, you'll also get the chance to swim in Pamukkale's thermal baths - the source of the mineral springs. You'll need to pay an entrance fee, but swimming in the warm waters, which are still scattered with Roman ruins, is an unforgettable experience. Lastly, you'll make a quick stop at an onyx shop before rejoining your coach back. A restaurant lunch is included as part of your trip.