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Full-Day Guided Tour in Pamukkale and Salda Lake

4.0(4)Alanya1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.0(4)

Description

You have the unique opportunity to see two natural wonders in one day. They are Salda Lake, which is already called "the Turkish Maldives," and Pamukkale, the non-official eighth world wonder, which is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. This is an extensive sightseeing tour with a professional tour guide, without shopping. With entrance tickets to the Pamukkale travertine, Hierapolis city, and Salda Lake included. The tour also includes lunch and dinner. Visit this famous place with us, and you will not regret it!

Tour Options

Full-Day Guided Tour in Pamukkale and Salda Lake
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

240 min

As you make your way to Pamukkale, you'll have the opportunity to soak in the picturesque landscapes of typical Turkish towns and villages, as well as the breathtaking natural beauty of Turkey. Your guide will enlighten you about Turkey's history, culture, and lifestyle, providing a deeper understanding of the country's unique character and charm. We'll also make a stop where you can enjoy your lunch box, which we advise you to take with you from the hotel (order the day before departure at the reception). On the way, we'll also visit a center for Turkish delights and a wine cellar. In addition, there will be a sanitary stop provided.

Admission included180 min

You will have the chance to stroll along the antique resort city Hierapolis. The resort Hierapolis used to be there, it was repeatedly visited by the Roman emperors. Among all the landmarks, the residues of the Roman streets, the Apollo temple, Plutonium, the Roman thermal baths, the amphitheater and the biggest Turkish necropolis have survived to these days. Before visiting this place you will have a good lunch so that you have a lot of energy to explore everything.

120 min

People say “The one, who doesn’t visit Pamukkale, doesn’t visit Turkey.” And it’s hard to argue with this statement. It is a unique nature phenomenon! It is the thermal resort, formed a couple of thousands years ago. The calcium-rich water flew down the hillside and created pearly white terraces and small pools. The healing powers of these waters were famous from the ancient times. It is recommended to use the hot springs for treating such diseases like nervous disorders, rheumatism, eyes and skin diseases, indigestion etc. In translation from Turkish, the word “Pamukkale” means “the cotton castle”. In Pamukkale you can bathe in the pearly white travertines and take the bright photos “in the snow” or “in the salt”, as tourists call this place.

Admission not included60 min

You can also bathe in the Kleopatra Pool! It is the thermal pool with the mineral water where the temperature is +36ºC in winter and in summer. It cures huge number of diseases and brings lots of bright emotions!

Admission included120 min

The last point of your trip will be the incredible Salda Lake. It is the crater water body of a volcanic origin and the deepest freshwater lake in Turkey. White sand and crystal bright-blue water are the reason why this lake is called “the Turkish Maldives”. Enjoy the authentic wild nature, sunbathe and swim in the waters of this paradise place!

240 min

After a day full of adventures and discoveries, we'll have dinner before heading back towards your hotel with sanitary stops along the way.

Highlights

Lunch
Dinner
Licensed Tourist Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance tickets on the Pamukkale travertine and bathing there
The authentic city Hierapolis

What's included

Included
Lunch
Dinner
Licensed Tourist Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance tickets on the Pamukkale travertine and bathing there
The authentic city Hierapolis
Not included
Drinks
The Kleopatra Pool, if desired

Pickup Locations & Times

Please let us know the exact name of your hotel during the reservation. The day before the tour (in the afternoon) we will contact you to inform about the pick up time from the hotel. The departure time may vary depending on the location of your hotel. We will pick you up from any hotel in Belek, Side and Alanya regions.

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration of the tour is 16 hours and the remaining hours is for travel time.

Reviews(4)

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Thetafamily
March 27, 2025
Slightly disappointed that there were only a small amount of travatines with water

No opportunity to swim at Lake Salda or pamukkale only a few travatines with water. Amazing but not exactly what was expected

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're sorry to hear that your expectations weren't fully met. We understand your disappointment regarding the limited number of travertines with water. Please note that the majority of the Pamukkale travertines are closed to visitors as they are part of the protected area to preserve the natural beauty and prevent damage. As we mentioned in our private chat, there is an option to swim in the Cleopatra Bath, which is a beautiful and unique experience. We appreciate your understanding of the situation and value your feedback. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Sea Shine Tour

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katrinao891
January 7, 2025
An Unforgettable Experience!

Everything was great! The journey was long, but it was worth it. The guide shared a lot about the history of Turkey. I bought many souvenirs and took a lot of amazing photos.

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L7422ORemiliaf
January 7, 2025
Recommend

Tiring but beautiful! The place is beautiful, the road is scenic but long. The buses are good. Lunch ok. Worth visiting.

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dianasylviar
September 30, 2024
Excursion we liked very much except for things described above

We liked Pamukkale very much as well as Hirapolies, the ancient city. The trip was strenuous as it was first to Salda Lake, which is supposed to be the Maldives of Turkey. That's a long shot. We went on to the sales campaign of stones and jewelry. Then there was a wine tasting. We would have preferred to use the time at the actual attraction in Pamukkale. We were disappointed that we ticked a guidebook that speaks German when we made our Booking Referral, unfortunately the guide could speak 4 different languages but no German, so we got the departure times written on a paper. Otherwise everything was well organized.

Operator response

Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Wir nehmen alle von Ihnen genannten Punkte zur Kenntnis, um unsere Tour weiter zu verbessern. Es freut uns auch, dass Ihnen Pamukkale und die Organisation gefallen haben, abgesehen von dem Mangel an einem deutschsprachigen Reiseführer. Es tut uns sehr leid für diese Unannehmlichkeit. Genau aus diesem Grund haben wir Ihnen einige Tage vor der Tour sowohl über die Nachrichtenplattform als auch auf WhatsApp geschrieben, um Sie darüber zu informieren, dass kein deutschsprachiger Reiseführer verfügbar sein wird, damit Sie die Möglichkeit hätten, die Tour zu stornieren. Wie dem auch sei, wir hoffen, dass Sie trotz dieses Punktes die Tour genossen haben und die schönen Orte gesehen haben. Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung!

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