Cleopatra's Pool (Antique Pool) at a glance
The Antique Pool sits inside Hierapolis, on the plateau above the white terraces. Fallen marble columns lie in the water, and visitors can swim among them. Swimming is a separate ticket. You need the site entrance first, and then a pool ticket on top of it.
For the season from 14 September 2026 to 1 May 2027, swimming costs TRY 600 for foreign adults and TRY 300 for foreign children aged 7 to 12. Children aged 0 to 6 swim free. Toilets, showers and lockers are available.
One thing to check before you plan around the pool: its status. The pool was closed for renovation from January 2025, and reopening was announced for 1 May 2026. Check whether swimming is currently possible before your visit, at the gate or with your hotel.
Our picks: day trips with time for the pool
Our take: the Antalya trip plans a stop at Cleopatra's Pool; from the Aegean, the Kuşadası trip is the cheaper day. The swim itself is paid separately on both.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Day trip from Kuşadası or Selçuk with lunch
- Licensed guide
- Lunch
- Hotel transfer
The lower-priced day from the Aegean coast. Site entry and Cleopatra's Pool are extra.
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Day trip from Antalya with time for the pool
- Hotel transfer
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch
A day from Antalya that stops at Cleopatra's Pool. Swimming there is paid separately, and site entry depends on the option.
Check availability →Pamukkale tours with time for the Antique Pool
Guided visits and day trips to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, with live prices and availability. Swimming is often an extra, so check the tour page before you book.
Antique Pool swim tickets 2026/27
Prices apply to swimming only. They come on top of the site entrance.
| Visitor | Pool ticket |
|---|---|
| Children aged 0 to 6 | Free |
| Foreign children aged 7 to 12 | TRY 300 |
| Foreign adults, older than 12 | TRY 600 |
| Turkish children and teenagers aged 7 to 18 | TRY 125 |
| Turkish adults with a MüzeKart | TRY 235 |
| Visitors with a disability and one companion | Free |
A separate rate of TRY 500 applies to purchases by travel agency groups. It is not an individual price. For most foreign visitors the cost is the €30 site entrance plus TRY 600 for the pool. The regional Mediterranean museum pass excludes the pool, so do not assume a museum pass covers swimming. The tickets page explains entrance, children's rates and passes.
Is Cleopatra's Pool open?
Closed for renovation, reopening announced for 1 May 2026.
The pool was closed from January 2025 for renovation, and reopening was announced for 1 May 2026. Check the current swimming status before your visit, and treat the swim as a possible bonus and not as a fixed part of the day.
If swimming is the reason for your trip, ask your hotel or your tour company on the day before, and look at the entrance when you arrive. If the pool is closed, the terraces, the theatre and the necropolis of Hierapolis are still open, and our Hierapolis guide shows what to see there.
House rules, water and what to bring
What is posted at the pool, and what to expect.
Swimwear and the 2-hour limit
Swimwear is required. The house rules allow up to 2 hours in the water and ask you to follow the staff's instructions.
No oil, no jumping
Sun or tanning oil is not allowed in the pool, and neither is jumping in or diving. Children must be supervised by their parents.
Stones and depth
The stones can be slippery or sharp, so take your steps slowly. The depth varies and reaches more than 2 m in places. Do not assume that you can stand everywhere, and keep weaker swimmers near the edge.
Water temperature
The water at the spring is about 36 °C. The temperature in the pool can differ from place to place. Nothing here is a health claim for thermal water.
Health notes
The house rules also exclude pregnancy, heart disease and high blood pressure. That is a house rule and not medical advice. If you are unsure, ask the staff on site or a doctor before you get in.
Lockers and changing rooms
Lockers, changing rooms, showers and toilets are available at the pool. Bring a swimsuit, a towel and a bag for wet clothes.
Hours, crowds and the best time to swim
From 14 September 2026 to 1 May 2027, the pool is open from 08:00 to 17:30. Plan to finish well before closing time. Summer hours were longer in 2026, and the season changes the times, so check the opening hours page before you go.
The pool tends to be quieter early in the morning. In season it gets busier between about 11:00 and 17:00. If you arrive on a day trip, your time slot is set by the tour, so ask the guide how long you have for swimming.
Columns, earthquakes and the Cleopatra legend
What the pool is, and what it is not.
UNESCO describes the pool as formed by earthquakes and thermal springs, with ancient columns and marble elements lying in the water. The exact year in which the columns fell is uncertain.
The name is a legend. Stories say that Cleopatra bathed here, but there is no secure evidence that she ever visited. The nickname is part of the place, and the Turkish name is Antik Havuz, the Antique Pool. Nobody should expect a cure or a rejuvenating effect from the water.
Travertines and barefoot rules
Where you may walk and why basins are not always full.
Pamukkale tickets 2026
Site entrance, children's rates and passes.
Pamukkale tours compared
Day trips and guided visits.
For the wider region, including the pool as one of the stops of a longer stay, see the Antique Pool in the Denizli guide.
Cleopatra's Pool in Pamukkale: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to swim in Cleopatra's Pool?
For the season from 14 September 2026 to 1 May 2027, swimming costs TRY 600 for foreign adults and TRY 300 for foreign children aged 7 to 12. Children aged 0 to 6 are free. The pool ticket comes on top of the site entrance.
Is the pool open now?
Reopening after the renovation was announced for 1 May 2026. Check whether swimming is currently possible before your visit, and plan a day that works without the swim.
Can children swim there?
Yes. Children aged 0 to 6 are free, and children aged 7 to 12 pay the foreign child rate. They must stay under the supervision of their parents.
Can I wear sunscreen or tanning oil?
The house rules do not allow sun or tanning oil in the pool. Use sun protection before you get in or after you leave, and follow the staff's instructions.
Is this an official website for the pool?
No. This is an independent guide. It is not run by the museum, the ministry or the pool's operator, and it does not sell pool or entrance tickets. Tour cards link to booking partners.