Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour from Side

Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour from Side is a nature and culture tour to beautiful Salda Lake which is known as Turkey’s Maldives and Pamukkale which is in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Our first stop, Salda Lake, is located about 260 km to the northwest of Side . Salda Lake which is the cleanest lake in Turkey is also one of the deepest lakes (184 meters) in Turkey. Salda Lake is estimated to have formed about 2 million years ago. The water of the lake is less salty and has high alkaline properties. Because of Salda Lake’s location among the mountains and away from the main way of Burdur, Denizli, and Antalya, its natural beauty has been able to protect it until today. The nature park of Salda Lake has a wonderful combination of a white-sanded beach, pine and juniper-covered forests, and clear sky blue. The white sands that make Salda Lake so attractive resemble the Maldives. Because of that is known as the Maldives in Turkey. You will have the opportunity to walk on the sandy beach and swim in Salda Lake.

The second stop of the Salda Lake and Pamukkale tour from Side is the world-famous Pamukkale with its calcium terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis next to it. Pamukkale which means ‘Cotton Castle’ in Turkish is located about 365 km from Side . Pamukkale , visited by millions of local and foreign tourists every year, is one of the important tourism centers of Turkey. The structure of Pamukkale, which has a magnificent white appearance like a cotton castle, was formed when the thermal spring waters coming from the depths met with the cold water air and left a calcium precipitate. Its thermal water is about 30 degrees and it is said to be good for some diseases. You can swim, walk and take wonderful photos on the terraces of Pamukkale.

The ancient city of Hierapolis was founded in the 2nd century BC. by Bergamons.Hierapolis which means ‘holy city’ experienced its brightest period during the Roman period. Philip, one of the apostles, lived here. Therefore, it is an important place of visit for Christians. The ruins of the city that have survived to the present day are spread over a large area. Among the ruins, the ancient theater, street columns, old cemetery and sarcophagi are interesting and worth seeing.

The Ancient Cleopatra thermal pool is located just above the Pamukkale terraces and on the lower side of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Just like Side Cleopatra beach, it is named after the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra due to the rumors that she swam here. Inside the pool, there are columns and wall pieces that were blown away as a result of the natural events of the ancient city. It is known that the thermal water of the pool, which has a temperature of 36 degrees in summer and winter, is healing. Legends are told that those who swim in the past become younger. You can swim in the ancient Cleopatra pool for a fee.

Don’t miss Salda Lake and Pamukkale tour from Side, where we bring together two natural beauties and add history and culture..

ADDITIONAL INFO & TIPS:

* It is allowed to swim and walk in the Pamukkale terraces.

* Wear a comfortable outfit and shoes

* If you want to get into the water in Pamukkale’s thermal pools or Cleopatra pool , take your swimming suites, towels, and sun cream with you.

* Looking, walking, and taking photos at the Cleopatra pool is free of charge. Just swimming in the pool is an optional extra.

Routes where we provide free transfers from your address:

Çenger, Kızılot, Kızılağaç, Side, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Gündoğdu, Manavgat city center, Titreyengöl

* Pick-up from hotels & apartments in Side and around

* Drive towards Pamukkale via Denizli city

* Breakfast

* Comfort break

* Arrive in Pamukkale (about 10:00 o’clock)

* Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and the necropolis (approx one hour)

* Visit the Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) limestone terraces then enjoy free time (approx 3 hours)

* Lunch

* Visit Salda lake. Enjoy some free time to explore (approx one hour)

* Dinner

* Return trip towards Antalya over the Taurus mountain

* Drop off at hotels & apartments in Side (23:30-24:00)

PRICE INCLUDES

* Pick up/drop off from hotels and apartments in Side

* Guide

* Dinner

Not Included in Price

* Personel expenses, Drinks

* Swimming in Cleopatra’s thermal pool

* Entrance fees to Pamukkale, Hierapolis antique city, and Salda lake