Lake Salda & Pamukkale tour from Alanya is a day trip to see two of Turkey’s gems – in one day.
This tour is called the “White Tour“. It earns its name from the warm water-filled white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the stunningly white sands and crystal-clear azure waters of Lake Salda. White will never be whiter after this day.
You may have seen pictures of these beautiful sites on the internet. What about visiting there? Then let’s go!
We offer you two tours: Economy and All Inclusive. If you choose the first, the price includes a comfortable air-conditioned coach, guiding service and travel insurance. In the all-inclusive package, all entrance fees and an open-buffet lunch is also included in the price.
During the day, you will also visit the historical sites of Hierapolis ancient city, such as temples, the grand theatre, museums and ancient artifacts.
You will be travelling on a comfortable bus. The bus journey is quite scenic, with beautiful landscapes and mountain views. In addition, the road passes through several towns and villages, giving you a glimpse of local life in Turkey.
📅 Tour Days: | Every day |
⏱️ Tour Hours: | 2:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
✔️ Tour Includes: | Transfer, entrance tickets, lunch, dinner, guiding |
📌 Tour Highlights: | Salda lake, travertines, hot springs, ancient cities |
In 2023, the regular Lake Salda & Pamukkale tour from Alanya costs €40 per adult, €25 for children between 4-7 years old, and children under three go for free.
All-inclusive Lake Salda & Pamukkale tour costs €55 for adults and €40 for children 4-7, and under three are free. Entrance tickets and lunch is included in this package.
You will be picked up from your accommodation at around 02:00 by an air-conditioned luxury coach and taken to a restaurant for breakfast. You can pay for the open-buffet breakfast in this restaurant, or you can bring breakfast boxes from your hotel.
You will arrive at Pamukkale at approximately 09:00, and your guide will inform you about the history of the Hierapolis ancient city. After a short walk with your guide, you will reach the Antique pool complex, and your free time for 3 hours begins.
The antique pool is in the middle of everything and close to every important sight of Pamukkale. The pool complex has cafeterias, changing rooms, toilets, sunbeds and lockers. Your guide will be handing you a locker key, so you can safely secure your belongings.
In your free time, you can walk on the Pamukkale travertines, visit the ruins of Hierapolis ancient city or swim in the thermal pool. Whenever you come and go to the pool complex, you can find your guide there to ask questions.
Next, it is lunchtime. Lunch is open-buffet, and there is something for every taste. It has over 60 options, including starters, salads, soups, main courses, desserts and fruits.
Following lunch, you will start your journey towards Salda Lake. You will have one hour of free time to swim in the azure waters and sunbathe on the white sands.
You will be accompanied by a local professional guide who will be happy to help you with any issues and provide you with information on all the places visited.
The cost of Alanya Lake Salda & Pamukkale tour is 40 EUR for adults, 25 EUR for children between ages 4 and 7, and free for children under three years old in 2023.
Any drinks you purchase throughout the day are not included in the price. There are also entrance fees into Cleopatra’s thermal baths. This fee is nominal and locally charged.
Whilst travelling a few hundred kilometres, there will be multiple convenience stops. The coach is fully air-conditioned with spacious seating. Your guide will inform you about the sites, and the time will pass quickly.
You can wear your bathers under your clothes or bring them with you. There will be changing rooms on the sites. Remember to bring a towel and your sun tan lotion too!