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Hierapolis Travel Guide

hierapolis-travel-guideIt is 18 km. The name "Holy City" in the archaeological literature of the ancient city of Hierapolis in the north is due to the existence of many temples and other religious buildings known in the city. It is discussed which ancient geographical area the temple belongs to. Hierapolis is situated between the geographical location and the various historical regions surrounding it. The ancient geographers Strabon and Ptolemaios suggest that Hierapolis is a Phrygian city with close proximity to the cities of Laodikeia and Tripolis, which border the Karia region. In ancient sources, there is no information about the city's pre-Hellenistic name. We know that there is a life in the city before being called Hierapolis because of the cult of Mother Goddess. Despite limited information about the city's establishment; From the Kingdom of Pergamon II. By Eumenes BC. II. YY. It is known that it was named Hierapolis because of the Amazons queen Hiera, which was founded by Bergama's legendary founder, Telephos. Hierapolis maintained its original doctrine by adhering to Hellenistic urbanization principles, as well as the great depression of the Roman Emperor Neron period (AD 60). The city, which is located on the earthquake zone, has suffered great damage from the Neronian earthquake and has been completely renovated. After these earthquakes, the city has lost all Hellenistic character and has a typical Roman city view. Hierapolis became a very important center in Byzantine period after Roman period. This importance, MS. IV. Being the center of Christianity from the beginning of the century (metropolis), MS. In the 80's, Hz. It originates from the death of St. Philip, who is one of the apostles of Jesus. Hierapolis, XII. Towards the end of the century, the Turks passed away.

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Bodrum to Istanbul included Aegean Dream Tour
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3 Day Ephesus Pergamon & Pamukkale Tours


3 days Ephesus Pergamon & Pamukkale tours give you a chance to explore the ancient cities on the western coast of Turkey in an economical way. We provide the bus tickets, hotel accomodation and guided tours, so you will just enjoy your trip and exploration.


Bodrum to Istanbul included Aegean Dream Tour
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4 Days Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour Package By Plane


4 Day Ephesus & Pamukkale tour package by plane offers you to explore Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Pamukkale Hierapolis Ancient City and Cotton Cliffs in a relax and organised way. You will enjoy your time without any rush in our 4 Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour Package.


Exlusive Turkey Tour
611.00€

6 Day Kusadasi Ephesus Pamukkale & Bodrum Tours


6 day Kusadasi Ephesus Pamukkale & Bodrum Tours is a combination of guided Kusadasi, Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour, Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ruins and relax on Bodrum beaches in Aegean region of Turkey. We provide tours, flight tickets, hotels and all transportations.


Istanbul Christmas Vacation Packages
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7 Days Turkey Honeymoon Package


You are close to Turkey honeymoon of your dreams just a click. Turkey Anatolia's most interesting points, history and nature will carry you beyond your dreams. Everything is ready for an insatiable Turkey honeymooners.


Turkey Christmas vacation packages
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8 Days Turkey Christmas Vacation Packages


Dreams come true by Private Istanbul Tours. With 8 days Turkey Christmas vacation package will be a wonderful start of your new year. You are going to be in your dream from 20th December till 27th December in Turkey. Your dream christmas vacation will start when you land to the Istanbul airport and it is going to be finished when you return back to airport.


Bodrum to Istanbul included Aegean Dream Tour
299.00€

Ankara to Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours by Flight


2 days and 1-night tour to Ephesus and Pamukkale is available every day from Ankara capital city of Turkey. You will fly from Ankara to Izmir and drive to Ancient Ephesus. Explore the Ephesus and Virgin Mary House than stay at the hotel in Kusadasi. Next day, you will visit famous Pamukkale calcium terraces and Ancient City of the Hierapolis than fly back to Ankara.


Bodrum to Istanbul included Aegean Dream Tour
535.00€

Bodrum to Istanbul included Aegean Dream Tour


If your destination is from Bodrum to Istanbul and likes to visit the sights in the Aegean part of Turkey than 5 days Bodrum to Istanbul included Aegean Dream Tour itinerary is the best option for your Turkey holidays. You will depart from Bodrum and visit Ancient Ephesus, Virgin Mary House, famous Pamukkale, Ancient Hierapolis, Pergamon, Troy and Gallipoli war area. Finally, you will arrive in Istanbul.


Ankara to Cappadocia Pamukkale and Ephesus Tours
199.00€

Ephesus & Pamukkale Tours By Bus


Transportations are done by overnight return buses from Istanbul. You will have guided Ephesus and Pamukkale tours and a night acommodations. Ephesus & Pamukkale tours are available everyday from ıstanbul.


Ephesus Tour From Izmir Cruise Port
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One Day Private Ephesus & Pamukkale Tours From Istanbul


Private Ephesus and Pamukkale day tours include flight to Izmir or Denizli region. When you landed to these airports, our crew let you join to mentioned tours for exploring famous spots which is worth to see. At the end of the tour you will transfered to same airports and flight back to Istanbul either from Izmir or Denizli.


Bodrum to Istanbul included Aegean Dream Tour
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Pamukkale Tour From Izmir Cruise Port


We will pick you up from Izmir Cruise port with your name sign in the morning and transfer to Pamukkale. You will explore Pamukkale and Hierapolis Ancient City with professional tourist guide. At the end of the Pamukkale guided tour, we will drive back to Izmir cruise port.


Hierapolis Ancient City Pamukkale Tours
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Private Ephesus, Pammukkale, Priene, Miletus & Didyma Tours


If you have already hotel reservation in Izmir, Selcuk or Kusadasi than this private day tours package will be best option for you. You will visit the sights as you wish with your personal local guide from your hotel. Private Ephesus - Pammukkale - Priene - Miletus & Didyma Day Tours available everyday from Kusadasi, Selcuk or Izmir Hotels.


Bodrum to Istanbul included Aegean Dream Tour
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Private Pamukkale Day Tour from Istanbul


You will fly from Istanbul to denizli and transfer to Pamukkale. You will have private Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City tour. You will have private guşde on the tour and you can spend your time as you wish in the sights.


St Paul’s Walk of Mission Tour in Turkey
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St Paul’s Walk of Mission Tour in Turkey


On the St.Paul’s Walk of Mission tour in Turkey you will find yourself in a epic and spiritual story. When you following footprints of St.Paul you’re not only share he’s mission also you are going to discover Anatolian’s first Christians wealths.Hundreds of years old churches, altars,monasteries and tons of untold history. “Lift a stone, and you will find me there.! (Thomas 19-77)”


Paragliding In Pamukkale
95.00€

Tandem Paragliding In Pamukkale


Tandem Paragliding in Pamukkale is an experience of the extrem sports and it is above an ancient city there is no where in the world that is available as it is in Pamukkale. While you are staying in Pamukkale or doing Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour, you will be able to join Paragliding in Pamukkale.


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