What is the Side Salda Lake and Pamukkale Tour?

This is a full-day excursion that combines two of Türkiye’s most unique natural attractions: Pamukkale and Salda Lake. The tour offers a mix of stunning landscapes, relaxation, and cultural discovery.

Why is Salda Lake called the “Turkish Maldives”?

Salda Lake is famous for its white sandy shores and crystal-clear turquoise water, which create a landscape similar to tropical destinations. This unique scenery is why it is often called the “Turkish Maldives.”

What makes Salda Lake special?

Salda Lake is one of the cleanest and deepest lakes in Türkiye, known for its mineral-rich waters and unique natural beauty. Its white beaches and vivid blue color make it one of the most photogenic places in the country.

What makes this tour different from the standard Pamukkale tour?

This tour includes an additional stop at Salda Lake, offering a more diverse experience with both mountain lake scenery and Pamukkale’s famous travertines.

Is this tour good for photography?

Yes, this is one of the best tours for photography, thanks to the contrast between Salda Lake’s turquoise waters and Pamukkale’s white terraces.

Side Salda Pamukkale Tour | Turkish Maldives & Cotton Castle

Here is the opportunity to visit two amazing natural attractions in Turkey on the same day. With Side Salda Pamukkale Tour, you will see Salda Lake, known as the Turkish Maldives. You will also visit Pamukkale, one of Turkey’s most spectacular sites, attracting millions of tourists each year.

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Salda Lake and Pamukkale Tour from Side – A Trip to Heaven on Earth

Salda Lake has exquisite natural beauty, making it one of Turkey’s most Instagrammable spots. The lake has pristine waters with just the right temperature for swimming all day. On this tour, you will also visit Pamukkale, where you can see the charms of nature and man’s magic. There, you get to feast your eyes on the rich white travertines and soothe your muscles in the same ancient pool where the Egyptian queen swam thousands of years ago.
Side Salda Pamukkale Tour has a complete nature and history-filled excursion package to keep you engaged. Join us this summer to explore these two wonders of the world!

Hotel Transport
Full Insurances
Breakfast & Lunch
Pamukkale And Hierapolis Ancient City Entrance Fee
Salda Lake Entrance Fee
Voyage With Air Conditioned Bus
Guiding Service

Side Salda Pamukkale Tour Information

Side Salda Pamukkale Tour is a day trip to Pamukkale, including a 90-minute break at lovely Salda Lake. The tour begins around 03.30, since Pamukkale is 310 km from Side and the journey there takes about 4 hours by bus.
This tour combines Pamukkale with the stunning Salda Lake for a more diverse experience.

If you are staying in Antalya instead of Side, you can also join this experience with hotel transfer by choosing our
Salda & Pamukkale Tour from Antalya.

If you prefer a classic visit focused only on Pamukkale, you can choose our
Pamukkale Day Trip.

For a more exclusive experience, you may also enjoy our
Pamukkale Balloon Tour with a sunrise flight.

You will be picked up directly from your hotel, and the journey to Salda Lake will begin from the Manavgat region. After about a three-hour drive, we will reach Salda Lake, “The Turkish Maldives”.

Before exploring Salda Lake, you will have your breakfast at our restaurant near the lake. Then, you will have 60 minutes of free time to explore this amazing place. You will be amazed by the stunning landscape around you and the pristine turquoise waters of the lake. In addition to its magnificent views, the water and mud of this lake have healing properties. The lake’s mineral content is beneficial for some skin conditions, such as acne and ringworm. Even more surprisingly, the mineral structure of Lake Salda is quite similar to that found in the lakes on Mars!

Then, we’ll take a journey to Pamukkale, “The Cotton Castle of Turkey”, arriving there around 11.30. You will have 3 hours to explore the magic of this place. In this free time, you can visit Hierapolis, walk on the white travertine terraces, bathe in the thermal springs of Pamukkale or swim in the pool of Cleopatra. Then, you will have your lunch at our restaurant near Pamukkale around 14.30.

After lunch break, we will set off for Side. We will arrive in the Side area around 21.00 and drop you off at your respective hotels, marking the end of this history and nature-packed tour.

The excursion price includes round-trip hotel transfers, breakfast, lunch, a journey on an air-conditioned, comfortable bus, entrance fees to Salda Lake, Pamukkale, and Hierapolis Ancient City, professional guiding service, and travel insurance.

Avaliable Days: Monday – Wednesday – Saturday
Don’t Forget: Swimsuit, Sunglasses, Towel, Sun Cream, Comfortable Shoes
Restrictions: Not suitable for the guests with walking difficulties.
Please Also See: Demre Myra Kekova Tour

If you have any questions about the excursion, please feel free to contact us

Salda Lake - The Turkish Maldives

Salda Lake is an isolated lake on the road from Side to Pamukkale. This little-known corner of paradise resembles the Maldives with its magnificent landscapes. The lake has lovely turquoise waters surrounded by beautiful white dunes. It seems almost unexplored and is one of the cleanest lakes in the world. The hydromagnesite mineral mixture in the water makes it ideal for treating many skin-related problems and is also beneficial for hair.

Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City

UNESCO officially declared Pamukkale as a World Heritage Site in 1988. Pamukkale's creamy white travertines are the reason why it is referred to as Turkey's “Cotton Castle”. They are natural steps of calcium carbonate, with an ancient, raw, mystical charm. You will love walking on the travertines and swimming in the hot spring pools. The Ancient City of Hierapolis is also a wonderful place to visit, as it is home to the ruins of the Pergamon Kingdom. You can gain insight into the lifestyles of ancient people by visiting their pools, roads, houses, and temples here.

Cleopatra's Pool

Cleopatra's Pool, or the Ancient Pool of Pamukkale, is one of the most exotic attractions in Pamukkale, featuring healing, soothing thermal waters at the ideal temperature (37 degrees Celsius). The pool's water is very clean, and you can easily see Roman-era columns and archaeological ruins at the bottom. It is known that the famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra was very fond of this pool and frequently visited it. So why not treat yourself like the Egyptian royal family was treated?

Our Guides & Tour Services

This excursion is free for kids aged 3 and under and discounted for kids aged 4-8. Free infants don't get seats on the bus; parents must carry them on their laps. The excursion cost includes entrance fees to Pamukkale and Hierapolis, as well as food expenses. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Our professional tour guides specialise in Russian, Turkish, German, and English and will guide you in the language that suits you best. All in all, for a highly cultural and special day from the Side, you bring your good mood to the tour. Leave the rest to us. There are two stops on this tour: a wine production centre and an onyx stone production centre. You can see the beautiful products produced at these centres and learn more about them, but you don't have to purchase anything at these stops.

Departure : Pick up from your Hotel

Duration:15 Hours (Full Day Tour)

Hotel Transport
Full Insurances
Breakfast & Lunch
Pamukkale And Hierapolis Ancient City Entrance Fee
Salda Lake Entrance Fee
Voyage With Air Conditioned Bus
Guiding Service

Drinks
Cleopatra's Pool Entrance Fee (15 Euros)
Personal Expenditures
Tips And Gratuities

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2 Reviews Added Overall rating: 5

Sarah Siems

First of all I am really thankful to the company because my son had fallen asleep and we were not ready by the pick up time but the bus waited for us. Salda Lake is a nice place with nice views but especially Pamukkale is amazing. It was my first time in Pamukkale but I’m sure it won’t be the last. A breathtaking place! All white as if it snowed in August. It is lovely to walk bare foot on the white travertine steps. Sometimes it can be a bit slippery and uneven so just walk slowly there. There are some ponds while you walk up so you can soak your legs in hot thermal water. The ancient city, the museum all fab. Don’t miss Cleopatra pool! Inside the pool there are Greek pillars and columnsband you can swim amongst them. The water in the pool is crystal clear about 35 degrees. Our tour guide Martin was very knowledgeable and attentive. speaking perfect English. The meals were tasty. Overall it was a great experience for us. I’d highly recommend this trip and the company.

Puventhiran Sinnaiah

The owner is very helpful and responsive to emails. We went on the tours to Pammakule, Salda Lake and Green Lagoon. The tours were very well organised. Pick up was punctual and no random stops to factories or shops. Prices are affordable too. Would highly recommend this company

Side Salda Pamukkale Tour

Salda Lake and Pamukkale Tour from Side – A Trip to Heaven on Earth

Side Salda Pamukkale Tour Information

Salda Lake - The Turkish Maldives

Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City

Cleopatra's Pool

Our Guides & Tour Services

Departure : Pick up from your Hotel

Duration:15 Hours (Full Day Tour)

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