Hierapolis and Laodikeia Tour – Visit the land of prophecy and the land of water which is one of the biggest ancient cities in Turkey. Join the Daily Hierapolis and Laodikeia Tour and enjoy the Daily Tours Turkey with Romos Travel.
Laodicea and Hierapolis Tour
At 08.30, pick up from your hotel and drive to Hierapolis, an ancient city. We are going to see the largest Necropolis of ancient times. The cemetery dates between 2C BC- 3C AD and has 1200 tombs; 300 epitaphs have been read and published. Roman Bath dates 2C AD, and the structure was converted into a church in 6C AD. The olive press is used for processing olive oil. Frontinus Street, with its Doric style façade extending 170 m to the Byzantine Gate, dates back to late 4C AD when the city grew; they needed a defensive Wall around it. The Great Cathedral dated 6C AD when the city was promoted to the metropolis Phyrigia. The cathedral has a narthex, three aisles, and an apse. Plutonium, newly discovered as the shrine of Pluto. Agora was built in 2C AD. It was one of the largest marketplaces in the ancient world. The theater is one of the best well-preserved theatres of the ancient World and had 12,000 people. The Antique Pool, also known as Cleopatra’s Pool, can swim among the ancient ruins in the water. After the archeological sightseeing, you have free time of about 1 hour, then proceed to the Travertines where you can enjoy walking on the white terraces. The water has been coming underground and flowing down to the slopes for centuries. We are having lunch at a local restaurant then drive to Laodicea, entering from Syrian Street, which has been unearthed in recent years. The Agora was standing nearby the entrance. The Greeks built the theater with a 12,000-person capacity. The basilica was built-in 6C AD. Corinthian Temple, which has Roman-style columns. The remains of Ephesus’s gate, which was dedicated to the Roman Emperor Domitian at the end of 1C AD. The stadium was built by the Romans and is one of the biggest stadiums with an arena in Anatolia.
After the Pamukkale and Laodicea Tour sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel.
Departure & Return Location
Pamukkale, Denizli, Izmir, Kusadasi, Selcuk/ Hotel or Adress
Price Includes
Professional tour guide at the tour
Air-conditioned vehicle for tours and transfers
Entrance fees, mentioned in the itinerary
Lunch at the tour
Price Excludes
Gratuities to guide and driver
Personal expenses
Drinks at lunch
Hierapolis and Laodikeia Tour Updated on 21 March 2023 @ 21:55
