After pickup, take a 3-hour drive through the breathtaking Meander Valley, mountains, farmland, orchards, small towns, and villages, with a break midway.

First, visit Hierapolis. The Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis is one of the biggest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia with 1,200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, and Byzantine Gate. Then you take a short walk over to the natural warm water terraces which were formed by running warm water that contains high levels of calcium. A swim in the effervescent waters of the Sacred Pool should be at the top of the list on any travel itinerary.

In addition to a high level of natural radioactivity, the water contains calcium bicarbonate, calcium sulfate, magnesium and carbon dioxide and after a swim, you should simply dry off and let the minerals do their magic. You will be given enough free time to explore at your own pace and get a better feel for Pamukkale. In the late afternoon, take a 3-hour drive back to Kusadasi and return to your hotel or departure point.