Start your holiday the right way and prepare your skin for the perfect golden tan. The traditional Turkish Bath, or “Hamam”, is a centuries-old cleansing ritual that combines deep relaxation with cultural immersion. Wash away the stress of travel and pamper yourself.
What to Expect on Your Tour:
Seamless Transfer: Convenient pick-up from your hotel directly to the bathhouse.
The Ritual Begins: You’ll be provided with a traditional cotton wrap (“pestemal”) and slippers upon arrival.
Heat and Relax: Acclimate your body in the warm, humid central marble chamber, utilizing the sauna and steam room.
Full Body Scrub: A skilled attendant (“Tellak”) will use a coarse mitt (“kese”) to vigorously exfoliate your skin, removing dead cells and stimulating circulation.
Foam Massage: Drift away as you are covered in a luxurious, warm lather made from olive oil soap, followed by a gentle cleansing massage.
Since tour vehicles are not allowed to enter the hotel area, please be ready outside the hotel’s security gate 5 minutes before the scheduled meeting time.”Departure Time
The tour typically includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, entrance to the hammam, sauna and steam room access, exfoliating scrub (kese), foam massage, and insurance. Some packages may also include a jacuzzi or salt room experience. Drinks and extra treatments are usually not included.
The experience usually lasts around 1.5 to 2 hours. This includes time for relaxation in the steam room, exfoliation, massage treatments, and cooling down after the session.
The session starts in a hot steam room to open your pores, followed by a full-body exfoliating scrub and a relaxing foam massage. Guests may also enjoy additional facilities like a sauna, jacuzzi, or relaxation area.
Guests are usually advised to wear a swimsuit or bikini. Towels (peshtemal) are typically provided at the hammam, and lockers are available for personal belongings.
Yes, the experience is suitable for most people looking to relax and enjoy a traditional cultural activity. However, those with certain medical conditions (such as heart problems or sensitive skin) should consult a doctor beforehand.
