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Salda Lake & Pamukkale Tour From Belek

Explore Salda Lake and Pamukkale on a full-day guided tour from Belek. Swim, walk on travertines, visit ancient ruins, and enjoy SputnikTurKey.com

About This Activity

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  • Duration 18 Hour
  • Tour Guide Language English Russian
  • Pickup included • Hotel pick-up & drop-off from Belek

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1 Adult, 0 Child, 0 Infant

Experience

Highlights
  • • Salda Lake – Often called “The Maldives of Turkey” with crystal-clear turquoise waters
  • • Pamukkale Travertines – Breathtaking white calcium terraces formed by natural springs
  • • Hierapolis Ancient City – Explore Roman ruins, necropolis, theater, and ancient baths
  • • Cleopatra’s Antique Pool – Swim among submerged ancient columns (optional entry)
  • • All-inclusive – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, transportation, and entrance fees too Pamukklae and Hieropolis included
Full description
  • A Journey to Turkey’s White Paradises: Salda Lake & Pamukkale Tour

    Early Morning Departure

    Your unforgettable day begins with hotel pick-up in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Along the way, we stop for a light breakfast including fresh sandwiches to energize you for the journey ahead.

    Salda Lake – The Maldives of Turkey – 10:00 AM

    Our first stop is the stunning Salda Lake, famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and white sandy shores, often compared to the Maldives. Its unique mineral-rich soil is also said to resemble the surface of Mars.

    Enjoy about 1 hour of free time to:
    • Walk along the lakeside
    • Take beautiful photos
    • Dip your feet into the refreshing waters (seasonal)

    Our guide will share fascinating facts about the geology and formation of this natural wonder.

    Lunch Break – Local Flavors – 01:00 PM

    On the way to Pamukkale, we stop at a traditional restaurant where you’ll enjoy an open buffet lunch

    Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City – 02:30 PM

    Next, we arrive at one of Turkey’s most iconic landmarks: the Pamukkale Travertines, also known as the “Cotton Castle.” Formed by thermal springs cascading down white limestone terraces, it’s a breathtaking sight to behold.

    What you’ll explore:
    • Walk barefoot on the white travertines
    • Discover the ruins of Hierapolis, the ancient Roman spa city
    • Visit the Roman Theater, Agora, Necropolis,Hieropolis ancient baths, and more
    • Optional swim in Cleopatra’s Antique Pool (extra fee)

    Entrance to both Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City is included in the tour price.

    Free Time – 1.5 Hours

    Relax and explore the area at your own pace. Capture memorable photos or enjoy a healing dip in the thermal waters.

    Dinner Break – On the Return Route – 07:00 PM

    We take a relaxing dinner break at a local restaurant before heading back.

    Return to Your Hotel – 10:30 PM

    After a full day of exploration, our comfortable transport returns you to your hotel with unforgettable memories and spectacular photos.

    What’s Included:
    • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
    • Comfortable transportation
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    • Entrance to Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City
    • Professional English-speaking tour guide
    • Travel insurance

    Not Included:
    • Drinks during meals
    • Entrance to Cleopatra’s Pool (optional)

    What to Bring:
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Sunhat & sunscreen
    • Swimwear & towel (for Cleopatra’s Pool)

    Limited spots available!
    Book your seat now and discover the white treasures of Turkey.
    Instagram: @alanya_tour |

Includes
  • What’s Included:
  • • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • • Comfortable transportation
  • • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • • Entrance to Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City
  • • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • • Travel insurance
Excludes
  • Not Included:
  • • Drinks during meals
  • • Entrance to Cleopatra’s Pool (optional)
What to bring
  • What to Bring:
  • • Comfortable walking shoes
  • • Sunhat & sunscreen
  • • Swimwear & towel (for Cleopatra’s Pool)
Important Information
  • • Departure Time: 05:30 AM (hotel pick-up)
  • • Return Time: Around 10:00 PM

  • • Salda Lake – Often called “The Maldives of Turkey” with crystal-clear turquoise waters
  • • Pamukkale Travertines – Breathtaking white calcium terraces formed by natural springs
  • • Hierapolis Ancient City – Explore Roman ruins, necropolis, theater, and ancient baths
  • • Cleopatra’s Antique Pool – Swim among submerged ancient columns (optional entry)
  • • All-inclusive – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, transportation, and entrance fees too Pamukklae and Hieropolis included
  • A Journey to Turkey’s White Paradises: Salda Lake & Pamukkale Tour

    Early Morning Departure

    Your unforgettable day begins with hotel pick-up in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Along the way, we stop for a light breakfast including fresh sandwiches to energize you for the journey ahead.

    Salda Lake – The Maldives of Turkey – 10:00 AM

    Our first stop is the stunning Salda Lake, famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and white sandy shores, often compared to the Maldives. Its unique mineral-rich soil is also said to resemble the surface of Mars.

    Enjoy about 1 hour of free time to:
    • Walk along the lakeside
    • Take beautiful photos
    • Dip your feet into the refreshing waters (seasonal)

    Our guide will share fascinating facts about the geology and formation of this natural wonder.

    Lunch Break – Local Flavors – 01:00 PM

    On the way to Pamukkale, we stop at a traditional restaurant where you’ll enjoy an open buffet lunch

    Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City – 02:30 PM

    Next, we arrive at one of Turkey’s most iconic landmarks: the Pamukkale Travertines, also known as the “Cotton Castle.” Formed by thermal springs cascading down white limestone terraces, it’s a breathtaking sight to behold.

    What you’ll explore:
    • Walk barefoot on the white travertines
    • Discover the ruins of Hierapolis, the ancient Roman spa city
    • Visit the Roman Theater, Agora, Necropolis,Hieropolis ancient baths, and more
    • Optional swim in Cleopatra’s Antique Pool (extra fee)

    Entrance to both Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City is included in the tour price.

    Free Time – 1.5 Hours

    Relax and explore the area at your own pace. Capture memorable photos or enjoy a healing dip in the thermal waters.

    Dinner Break – On the Return Route – 07:00 PM

    We take a relaxing dinner break at a local restaurant before heading back.

    Return to Your Hotel – 10:30 PM

    After a full day of exploration, our comfortable transport returns you to your hotel with unforgettable memories and spectacular photos.

    What’s Included:
    • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
    • Comfortable transportation
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    • Entrance to Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City
    • Professional English-speaking tour guide
    • Travel insurance

    Not Included:
    • Drinks during meals
    • Entrance to Cleopatra’s Pool (optional)

    What to Bring:
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Sunhat & sunscreen
    • Swimwear & towel (for Cleopatra’s Pool)

    Limited spots available!
    Book your seat now and discover the white treasures of Turkey.
    Instagram: @alanya_tour |

    • What’s Included:
    • • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
    • • Comfortable transportation
    • • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    • • Entrance to Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City
    • • Professional English-speaking tour guide
    • • Travel insurance

    • Not Included:
    • • Drinks during meals
    • • Entrance to Cleopatra’s Pool (optional)

    • What to Bring:
    • • Comfortable walking shoes
    • • Sunhat & sunscreen
    • • Swimwear & towel (for Cleopatra’s Pool)

  • • Departure Time: 05:30 AM (hotel pick-up)
  • • Return Time: Around 10:00 PM
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    You can dip your feet in Salda Lake (swimming is seasonal & weather-dependent). In Pamukkale, you can walk barefoot on travertines and optionally swim in Cleopatra’s Pool (extra fee).

    Yes! The tour is family-friendly. Just make sure to wear comfortable shoes as there is some walking involved.

    You’ll have around 1 hour at Salda Lake and 2 hours of free time in Pamukkale after the guided tour.

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