




Alanya Salda Lake and Pamukkale Tour
About this activity
Explore Turkey’s two natural beauties in a day, which is a country that is featured by its natural beauty. With its clean and untouched nature, visit the Salda Lake which is also called Turkey’s Maldives. Then will be proceeded to Pamukkale, which has a name with the heritage of UNESCO.
Travel begins in the early morning. First break will be at our breakfast saloon which is in our route. Open buffet Turk breakfast will be made in a local restaurant. After that, travel to Salda Lake begins. Salda Lake is hedged around with White Magnesium rocks which also can be found on Mars. With its Magnesium rocks and pure clear water, the lake is known as Turkey’s Maldives. In the 1 hour break that will be given here, those who want to swim can swim or they can take a walk on the beach with snow-white sand.
After the break we will have in Salda Lake, travel to Pamukkale begins. On the road, we will stop for an open buffet lunch at a local restaurant again. There will be a 3-hour break in Pamukkale. You can swim in thermal waters and those who want to can get a photo on snow-white travertines. Also, you can swim in the Cleopatra Pool which is just behind travertines and you can explore Hierapolis, which is one of the biggest amphitheaters in the region.
Hierapolis is an ancient Roman city that used to be a trade center for many years. Turkey’s largest necropolis is located here.
After Pamukkale, a last break at Karahayıt is given for a swim in the thermal pool and then the return journey is started. There is a last meal break in the evening. Dinner is served as an open buffet. Around 22:00, we will return you to your hotel in Alanya.
Highlights
Itinerary
Early Departure & Breakfast
Start your day with an early morning pickup from your Alanya hotel. We'll head towards the Taurus Mountains and stop at a local restaurant for a delicious open-buffet Turkish breakfast.
Salda Lake - The Turkish Maldives
Arrive at Salda Lake, known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and white magnesium sands. Enjoy a 1-hour break to swim or take a scenic walk along the unique shoreline.
Lunch Break
Continue the journey towards Pamukkale and stop for a refreshing open-buffet lunch featuring local Turkish cuisine at a nearby restaurant.
Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis
Spend 3 hours exploring the UNESCO-listed white travertines. Walk barefoot on the thermal terraces and discover the ancient city of Hierapolis, including its massive amphitheater and Necropolis.
Cleopatra’s Pool & Karahayıt
Take an optional swim in the sacred Cleopatra’s Pool among ancient ruins. Afterward, we visit Karahayıt to see the unique red thermal waters before beginning our return.
Dinner & Return to Alanya
On the way back, enjoy an open-buffet dinner. We will conclude the tour by dropping you back at your hotel in Alanya around 22:00.
What's Included
Important Information
- The tour involves a significant amount of walking on uneven surfaces
- Please bring local currency (Turkish Lira) for entrance fees and drinks
- Pick-up times may vary depending on your hotel location
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Entrance to the travertines requires removing your shoes to protect the site
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera or smartphone
- Power bank for long travel
- Cash for personal expenses
Not allowed
- Pets are not permitted on the tour bus
- Smoking is prohibited inside the transport vehicles
- Walking on the travertines with shoes is strictly forbidden
- Large suitcases or heavy luggage are not recommended
- Drones are generally restricted in archaeological sites
Know before you go
- This is a long day trip starting early in the morning and ending late evening
- Salda Lake's white sand is actually magnesium-rich mineral rocks
- The drive from Alanya to Pamukkale takes approximately 4 to 5 hours
- Thermal water temperatures in Pamukkale stay around 35°C year-round
- The itinerary timing may change based on traffic and weather conditions
Cancellation Policy
Standard Cancellation Policy
100% Refund 24 Hours Before
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