The Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour from Antalya is a must-do one-day excursion that combines nature and history. On this trip, you’ll discover Salda Lake, known as the Maldives of Turkey, and Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its white travertines and ancient ruins.
Salda Lake is not only one of the cleanest lakes in Turkey but also one of the deepest, with a depth of 184 meters. Formed around 2 million years ago, the lake is known for its low salinity, high alkalinity, and untouched natural beauty.
Highlights of Salda Lake:
✅ White sandy shores and turquoise waters, resembling the Maldives,
✅ Lush pine and juniper forests surrounding the lake,
✅ Crystal-clear water with a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
Here, you can enjoy swimming in the refreshing waters and capture amazing photos of this natural wonder before heading to Pamukkale.
Located in Denizli, Pamukkale is a world-famous natural site listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Known for its white travertine terraces and thermal springs, it is one of the most iconic landmarks in Turkey.
Why Pamukkale is unique:
✅ Mineral-rich thermal waters with healing properties,
✅ Unique travertine pools formed over thousands of years,
✅ Ancient hot springs used since Roman times.
Walking barefoot on the travertines and relaxing in the warm waters is an experience you will never forget.
Right next to Pamukkale lies Hierapolis Ancient City, where nature and history meet. This ancient site offers remarkable ruins from the Roman Empire.
Main highlights in Hierapolis:
✅ The well-preserved Roman Theater,
✅ The Church of St. Philip Martyrion,
✅ The Temple of Apollo and Agora,
✅ Ancient Roman baths,
✅ Hierapolis Archaeological Museum.
Your professional tour guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s history, culture, and significance.
No visit to Pamukkale is complete without swimming in Cleopatra’s Pool. Legend has it that Queen Cleopatra herself bathed in these mineral-rich waters. Today, you can enjoy a relaxing swim among ancient Roman columns submerged in the pool.
Another highlight near Pamukkale is Laodicea Ancient City, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the region.
What you’ll see in Laodicea:
✅ The remains of the Roman theater,
✅ Preserved Roman baths,
✅ The grand aqueduct system.
Walking through Laodicea allows you to step back in time and experience the magnificence of the Roman era.
This day trip from Antalya to Pamukkale and Salda Lake offers travelers the chance to explore breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage in a single journey.
Relax in natural hot springs, explore ancient ruins, and admire some of Turkey’s most iconic landmarks – join the Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour from Antalya for an unforgettable adventure!
⭐ We will transfer you from your hotel early in the morning for the daily Pamukkale tour departing from Antalya.
⭐ 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 tour 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, the Frontinus Road, the Agora, the Latrina, the Temple of Zeus, We will visit the Ancient Stone Mill, 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 provide 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 artifacts, examine them and be refreshed 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 you will enjoy the environment and heal with the natural spring waters.
⭐ We will end the Pamukkale trip and take the bus.
⭐ We will set out for Antalya.
⭐ We will visit the leather and textile store on the road.
⭐ We will visit the Onyx Stone Store. We will give you time to shop from the store.
⭐ After the store visits, we will continue our journey and have a dinner break at a local restaurant.
⭐ When we arrive in Antalya, we will transfer you back to the hotels where you stayed.
Included
✅ Transfers
✅ Insurance
✅ Tour Guide
✅ Breakfast
✅ Dinner
Not Included
❌ Cleopatra Ancient Pool entrance ticket
Things to Take with You
✅ Water, hat, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuit, towel, slippers-sneakers, comfortable clothes, bag and cash for personal expenses