🌊 Salda Lake & Pamukkale Tour from Alanya 🏛️

Experience two of Turkey’s most breathtaking natural wonders in one unforgettable day! Explore the pristine Salda Lake, known as Turkey’s Maldives, and the spectacular Pamukkale travertines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This journey blends nature, history, and relaxation, offering an escape into a world of stunning landscapes and ancient marvels.

📅 Tour Itinerary

🗓️ Full-Day Tour Schedule

🔹 🚍 Pick-up from Hotels & Apartments in Alanya & surrounding areas
🔹 🌄 Departure to Pamukkale via Denizli – enjoy scenic views along the way
🔹 ☕ Morning Breakfast – included at a local restaurant
🔹 🛑 Comfort Break – stretch, refresh, and prepare for the adventure ahead

🔹 🏛️ Arrival at Hierapolis Ancient City (~10:00 AM)
✔️ Walk through the ruins of this 2nd-century BC Roman city
✔️ Discover the Great Theater, Necropolis & Column-lined streets
✔️ Visit the Apostle Philip’s tomb – an important Christian pilgrimage site

🔹 🌊 Explore Pamukkale Travertines (The Cotton Castle)
✔️ Walk barefoot on the famous white terraces filled with mineral-rich water
✔️ Experience natural thermal pools, believed to have healing properties
✔️ Capture stunning photos of this UNESCO World Heritage Site

🔹 🍽️ Lunch – included at a local restaurant

🔹 ♨️ Optional: Swim in Cleopatra’s Thermal Pool (extra fee)
✔️ Bathe in 36°C warm, mineral-rich waters
✔️ Swim among ancient Roman columns
✔️ Legend says Queen Cleopatra herself bathed here for eternal beauty!

🔹 🏝 Visit Salda Lake – Turkey’s Maldives
✔️ Enjoy white sandy beaches & crystal-clear turquoise waters
✔️ Swim or relax by Turkey’s deepest & cleanest lake (184m depth)
✔️ Surrounded by lush forests & mountains, a perfect place to unwind
✔️ The lake’s magnesium-rich waters are said to be beneficial for the skin

🔹 🍽️ Dinner – included at a local restaurant

🔹 🏔️ Return Journey to Alanya via the scenic Toros Mountains
🔹 🏨 Drop-off at Hotels (~10:00 – 10:30 PM)

💰 Price Includes

✅ 🚍 Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
✅ 👨‍🏫 Professional Tour Guide
✅ ☕ Morning Breakfast
✅ 🍽️ Lunch & Dinner
✅ 🎟 Entrance Fees to Pamukkale Travertines, Hierapolis & Salda Lake

❌ Optional Extras (Not Included in Price)

💦 Swimming in Cleopatra’s Pool (optional, extra fee applies)
🛍 Personal Expenses (drinks, souvenirs, etc.)

🏞 Highlights of the Tour

🌊 Salda Lake – The Maldives of Turkey 🏝

🟢 One of Turkey’s deepest lakes (184m depth)
🟢 Crystal-clear turquoise waters & white sandy beaches
🟢 Surrounded by pine & juniper forests – breathtaking scenery
🟢 Swim, relax, or take stunning photos

🏛️ Hierapolis Ancient City 🏺

🟢 Ancient Roman ruins dating back to 2nd-century BC
🟢 Explore the Great Theater, Roman Streets & Necropolis
🟢 Visit the Apostle Philip’s Tomb – a Christian pilgrimage site

🌊 Pamukkale Travertines – The Cotton Castle 🏰

🟢 Famous white terraces formed by thermal spring waters
🟢 Walk barefoot through natural thermal pools
🟢 Incredible panoramic views & photo opportunities

♨️ Cleopatra’s Thermal Pool (Optional) 🌿

🟢 Swim in 36°C natural thermal water
🟢 Ancient Roman columns submerged in the pool
🟢 Believed to have rejuvenating & healing properties

ℹ️ Additional Information & Tips

📌 Museum card holders receive a discount on the tour price.
📌 Bring swimwear & towels if you plan to swim in Pamukkale or Cleopatra’s Pool.
📌 Wear comfortable walking shoes – there will be a lot of exploring!
📌 Pamukkale & Salda Lake may be cooler than Alanya – dress accordingly.
📌 Photography is free around the Cleopatra Pool, but swimming requires an entry fee.

📝 Book Your Salda Lake & Pamukkale Tour from Alanya Today! 🌊🏛✨

Experience the beauty of Turkey’s natural wonders and ancient history on this incredible day trip! 🚍💙