pamukkale..cotton castle in Turkish is really a great place to see, some of the areas are now closed off as so many tourists over the years are damaging the terraces adn they are not so white as they once were. So its hope they will recover with a bit of intelligent conservation.
Ä°m not sure of the distance from Marmaris..from where i live(Alanya) they do two day trips..and it takes about 7/8 hours to get there..Marmaris should take less as its it the MuÄŸlaDenizli area.
Another wonderful excursion that is of course very far from Marmaris is Cappadochia, im sure they will also go there from Marmaris.
Another nice day out and easy for you to get to is ancient Knidos on the Datça peninsula...beautiful place.

Hi Sandra,
We done the trip to Pamukkale last year from Marmaris which we booked through one of the many tour company's along the front.I cant remember the cost as it was including a couple of other trips.
It`s an early start about 7.00am and takes 4 and a bit hours with a couple of stops along the way arriving
around 12.
On our trip we were shown around the ruins of Hierapolis which are not that special apart from the
Amphitheater ( a must just for the view ) then on to Pamukkale itself.
The cliffs don't look that special from a distance but once you get up close you begin you realise the scale of
them.Your allowed to walk down one part of the cliffs in your bare feet but its pretty sore going.
We didn't get back to our hotel till about 8.00pm so its a long day but well worth it
Hope this helps.
Louis.....

A few pics.

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thanks for the advice Shirleyanntr & Louis0121,

i'm sure we'll make a big effort to go there now.your photos were useful Louis.
having to get up early in the morning and being on the go 'til late evening won't be a problem........we've got 3 kids so used to it!!!!!!!

thanks again and Happy Holidays

Sandra

There is also "Cleopatra's Pool" which is a naturally heated pool supposedly in the same condition as when used by Cleo herself!, ie you have to climb over the ruined pillars etc in the pool.
The pool has healing qualities but it wasn't until after we left that I discovered you are supposed to imbibe the water to get the benefit.
It does cost extra to go in the pool, but everyone on our trip thought it was worth it.

We went from Kusi so I am not sure if the pool option is available for the Marmaris trips.