• Kusadasi, Turkey

    October 20 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    We have been in Kusadasi in 2023 and visited Ephesus at that time. For today, we booked a private tour for 4 to Pamukkale.

    Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle," is a natural site in southwestern Turkey famous for its white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis, with ruins like a well-preserved theater and necropolis.

    The drive one way was 2.5 hours. In Greco-Roman city we hired a golf cart to take us around. That safe us a lot of walking and time.

    After visiting city, it’s only a short buggy ride to Pamukkale. I went into the water, but the surface was extremely slippery and I decided not to risk to go any further. I probably walked not mor then 10meters.
    After that we visited small, but very good archeological museum.

    By now it was 1:00PM and we drove to a restaurant for lunch. Cannot say it was very good.

    Upon returning to the port, we went for a walk to see all the genuine fake they sell.

    Back to the ship for a dinner.
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