The Salda Lake and Pamukkale Tour from Alanya is a full-day nature and culture excursion to two of Turkey’s most iconic destinations: Salda Lake, known as Turkey’s Maldives, and Pamukkale, the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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💧 Salda Lake, with its crystal-clear waters, is considered the cleanest lake in Turkey and one of the deepest, with a depth of 184 meters. Formed approximately 2 million years ago, its water is slightly salty and highly alkaline, creating a unique ecosystem.
🏖 Surrounded by pine and juniper forests, the Salda Lake Nature Park combines white sandy shores with turquoise waters and emerald greenery, offering breathtaking scenery.
✨ What makes Salda Lake so special is its resemblance to the Maldives, with its powder-white sands and vibrant blue tones. That’s why it’s often called Turkey’s Maldives. On this tour, you’ll even have the opportunity to swim in the lake’s pristine waters.
Pamukkale, located in Denizli province, is one of Turkey’s most extraordinary natural treasures. Known for its snow-white travertine terraces and healing hot springs, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🌊 Thermal Hot Springs – Used for centuries for their therapeutic benefits, relaxing both the body and mind.
🏞 White Travertine Terraces – Created by calcium-rich waters cascading down the slopes, forming natural pools where visitors can walk barefoot and bathe.
The Pamukkale Tour from Alanya is perfect for both nature lovers and families, combining relaxation and history in a single day.
Accompanied by an expert tour guide, you will explore Hierapolis, a fascinating ancient city dating back to Roman times.
⚱ The Necropolis, one of the best-preserved ancient cemeteries in the region
🏛 Apollo Temple, St. Philip Martyrion Church, and city gates
🎭 The impressive Ancient Theater
🏺 The Hierapolis Archaeological Museum, showcasing unique Roman and Byzantine artifacts
This UNESCO site offers a rare chance to walk among streets, baths, agoras, and tombs that have survived for centuries.
Close to the travertines lies the famous Cleopatra Pool, where legend says the Egyptian queen once bathed. Its warm thermal waters are believed to have relaxing and rejuvenating effects. Swimming here is an optional yet unforgettable highlight of the tour.
No visit to Pamukkale is complete without exploring Laodicea, located nearby.
🎭 Ruins of the ancient Roman theater
🏛 Well-preserved Roman baths
🌉 An impressive aqueduct system
Once a bustling trade center, Laodicea will amaze you with its history and archaeological remains.
✅ Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Salda Lake – Turkey’s Maldives
✅ Walk barefoot on Pamukkale’s white travertines and soak in its hot springs
✅ Explore Hierapolis and Laodicea, two of Turkey’s most significant ancient cities
✅ Visit Cleopatra’s Pool and enjoy its legendary thermal waters
✅ Learn fascinating history with a professional guide
⏳ A daily trip to Pamukkale and Salda Lake from Alanya is the perfect way to combine natural wonders and cultural heritage in just one day.
👉 Book your tour now and experience the magic of Pamukkale and Salda Lake for yourself!
⭐ We will transfer you from your hotel early in the morning for the daily Pamukkale tour departing from Alanya.
⭐ We will visit Salda Lake and give you time to spend time here.
⭐ When we arrive in Pamukkale, we will visit the Ancient City of Hierapolis as our first stop.
⭐ In the Ancient City of Hierapolis, the South Roman Gate, the South Frontinus Gate, the Gymnasium, the Columned Church, the Great Bath, the Nymphaeum Water Tank, the Cathedral, the Byzantine Baths, the Triton Nymphaeum, the North Byzantine Gate Frontinus Road, the Agora, the Latrina, the Temple of Zeus, the Ancient Stone Mill. We will visit the Frontinus Gate, Bath-Church, Old Theatre, Northern Necropolis and the Medieval Seljuk Castle, one by one, accompanied by a tour guide, and you will be informed about their history by examining these places.
⭐ After learning about the history and culture of the region, we will visit the white travertines where you can enjoy all the beauty of this natural wonder.
⭐ We will give you a certain time to swim and relax in naturally formed pools.
⭐ You will reach the hill area for photo and video shooting.
⭐ Optionally, you will go to Cleopatra Ancient Thermal Pool. Here you will swim among historical monuments, examine them and be renewed in their healing waters.
⭐ We will take a lunch break.
⭐ You will set out to visit Karahayıt Red Water Travertines.
⭐ You will be released by the tour guide and enjoy the environment and heal with natural spring waters.
⭐ We will end the Pamukkale trip and get on the bus.
⭐ We will set out towards Alanya.
⭐ We will visit the leather and textile store on the road.
⭐ We will visit Onyx Stone Store. We will give you time to shop from the store.
⭐ After the store visits, we will continue on the road and have a dinner break at a local restaurant.
⭐ When we arrive in Alanya, we will transfer you back to the hotels you stayed at.
Included
✅ Transfers
✅ Insurance
✅ Tour Guide
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Dinner
Not Included
❌ Cleopatra Ancient Pool entrance ticket
What to Take with You
✅ Water, hat, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuit, towel, slippers-sneakers, comfortable clothes, bag and cash for personal expenses