4th Desti - Robacio

Destination: Pamukkale, Turkey.

√ Accomodation:
• Venus Suite Hotel, Pamukkale

Rates: 4.5 Excellent

Price: ₱2,537 - ₱4,130 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

- Venus Hotel is a family run hotel with a charming home-like atmosphere, located in the
pleasant village of Pamukkale. They have a gardened courtyard, private swimming pool,
free internet access, international phone and fax facilities, free transfer from bus station
and private car parking available.

√ 3 Attractions:
• Pamukkale Natural Park
• Pamukkale Antique Pool/Cleopatra's Pool
• Hot Air Balloon Ride in Pamukkale

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√ ACTIVITY TO EACH ATTRACTIONS:
Pamukkale Natural Park
- The Pamukkale Natural Park, also known as the “cotton castle,” is a World Heritage Site
located alongside Mehmet Akif Ersoy Boulevard. It is known for its 17 hot springs and
travertine terraces. The hot springs are perfect for swimming and its small mud basin is
said to have healing properties.

- Visitors can rent a boat and explore its small lake or admire the many ruins of the
ancient city of Hierapolis, including an old public bath and a library. One would also see
numerous ducks here. A museum on the site also displays several artefacts from
Hierapolis and many Bronze Age crafts. The park offers lovely views of the surrounding
hills and is an excellent place to watch the sunset or for photography. There is a cafe
within the park. Be careful as some parts of the park are slightly slippery. It is also
mandatory to walk barefoot on the white stone surfaces.

📍Pamukkale Antique Pool/Cleopatra's Pool

- CLEOPATRA’S POOL, also known as Pamukkale Antique Pool, is a man-made pool said
to have been a gift from Marc Anthony to Cleopatra. In the 7th century, a massive
earthquake destroyed the Roman Temple to Apollo surrounding the pool, toppling the
columns into the water, where they now remain for visitors to swim around.

📍Hot Air Balloon Ride in Pamukkale

 - The white travertine terrain of Pamukkale, when seen from a height at sunset, is a
magnificent sight to the eyes! Therefore, hot air balloon rides are extremely popular in
the Pamukkale region.

- Tourists like to see the panoramic view of this city through a bird's eye, and the sky
looks glorious with all the rides up and about in the air at sunset. Bookings can be made
online or via agents.

√ Mode of travel starting to Philippines going to Lake Baikal and mode of travel going to
the 3 attractions

📍- There are 4 ways to get from Philippines to Lake Baikal by plane or bus
√ Recommended Option:
Price: ₱16,447 - ₱ 40, 564

✈️ 🚍
• Fly from Manila, bus • 20hr 54m
( ) Manila - IKT ( )

• Fly from Mactan - Cebu, bus • 23hr 11m

✈️ 🚍
Price: ₱14, 151 - ₱44, 206
( ) CEB - IKT |

√ 2 Alternative Option:
• Bust to Clark International, fly, bus • 26hr 40m

🚍 ✈️ 🚍
Price: ₱23, 388 - ₱37, 538
| CRK - IKT |

• Fly from Davao, bus • 25hr 44m

✈️ 🚍
Price: ₱15, 321 - ₱48, 396
( ) Davao - IKT |

📍- Mode of travel from accommodation to 3 attractions.

- Accomodation: Venus Suite Hotel, Pamukkale
- 3 Attractions: Pamukkale Natural Park,
Pamukkale Antique Pool/Cleopatra's Pool
Hot Air Balloon Ride in Pamukkale

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• Venus Suite Hotel to Pamukkale Natural Park,
( ) - 3mins
Walking: 13mins

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• Venus Suite Hotel to Pamukkale Antique Pool/Cleopatra's Pool
( ) - 13mins
Walking: 54mins

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• Venus Suite Hotel to Hot Air Balloon Ride in Pamukkale
( ) - 13mins
Walking: 54mins

√ Travel time if how long will it take going to the next destination. - { Pamukkale -
Maldives }

● Denizli Cardak Airport - Velana International Airport/ also known as Male' International
Airport.

Time travel: 14 hr 5min

1 stop: 4hr 45min IST

Price: ₱78,340

So, is Pamukkale worth visiting?

- Is Pamukkale worth visiting? Of course it is! The town is unquestionably one of the
bucket-list locations in Turkey. It’s famed for its ancient springs and ruins and is probably
the only place in the world where you can swim in bath-warm waters in an old Roman
structure. On top of that, there’s also epic hiking on the slopes of Honaz and loads of
surrounding history to get stuck into. You’ll love it!
- It’s worth knowing that Pamukkale does get very busy in the middle of the main Turkish
tourist season. Busloads of people flock in from the resorts on the coast – Bodrum,
Antalya, Marmaris – to check off the main sights between May and August. That’s why
we usually say the best time to come is during a shoulder season month like September
or March. Winter visits are also good but expect it to be both snowy and cold!

References:

● Pamukkale natural Park. (n.d.). Holidify | Discover Your Next Holiday | Trip Planner and
Guides.
https://www.holidify.com/places/pamukalle/pamukkale-natural-park-sightseeing-1264651.
html

● DELAHUNTY, A. (2022, February 9). 8 interesting facts about Pamukkale. Travel Talk
Tours. https://www.traveltalktours.com/interesting-facts-pamukkale/

● How to visit Cleopatra’s pool at Pamukkale, Turkey. (2017, September 3). Matador
Network. https://matadornetwork.com/read/visit-cleopatras-pool-pamukkale-turkey/
● Ltd, R. P. (2022, September 29). Philippines to Lake Baikal - 4 ways to travel via plane,
and bus. Rome2rio. https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Philippines/Lake-Baikal