Summer tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis with Lake Salda
Excursions & day trips

Summer tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis with Lake Salda

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 86 reviews
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£118.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You can stop for photos at Lake Salda, famed for its white beaches and electric blue waters
  • The cascading terraces of cotton-like white calcite in Pamukkale are in the spotlight on this tour
  • There's free time to check out UNESCO-listed Hierapolis, including its vast Greek theatre
  • Your lunch and dinner are both included on this full day tour
  • With a local guide who really knows their stuff, you'll get the inside scoop on Turkey's culture
What to expect

This summer tour takes you to Pamukkale, which means ‘cotton castle' in Turkish – and you'll see why as soon as you set eyes upon its magical landscape. Heading deep into the Anatolian countryside, you'll also visit Hierapolis, and stop en route at dazzling Lake Salda. Muzaffer, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Pamukkale is like something out of a fairytale – a spectacle of terraces formed over thousands of years that look like a cascading snowy waterfall. Legend has it, the hot thermal springs here have healing properties.'

Leaving Antalya early in the morning, you'll arrive at Lake Salda after a few hours' scenic drive. It's been compared to the Maldives for its long white beaches and multi-toned blue waters. You'll have free time to take some photos of this otherworldly spot. Then we'll continue to Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards, admire the bright white calcite terraces – they look like icy stalactites dripping from pools of sky-blue water.

At the top of these travertines is Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the Byzantine Gate and marvel at the ruins as you stroll towards the vast bowl-shaped theatre. On the way back, you'll tuck into a tasty dinner in a forest restaurant, too. What's more, for every sale of this experience, there's a donation to the TUI Care Foundation charity.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Entrance to the main Pamukkale site is included
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
  • Please note that this is our summer season tour, only available between 1st May and October 31st
  • If you're travelling in winter, please choose our winter tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
  • Please be aware, this is a long day with a lot of time spent travelling. For certain resorts, this could be up to around 10 hours of travel in total
  • Not suitable for families with young children due to the long bus journey
  • Please be aware, Cleopatra's pool is currently under renovation and not available for use until October 2025
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 86 reviews from verified customers

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  • Alan Trigg

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The only bad thing was the distance and we know you cannot change this, really enjoyed the whole trip, the guide knew so much about not only the desti ...

  • Markus

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Unser Guide, kahn, war super. Er hat viel über das Land und die Besuchspunkte erklärt. Als unser Bus eine Panne hatte könnten wir direkt in einen ande ...

  • Culda

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Hotel sehr gut sehr freundlich sehr sauber Küche Top Aber der Ausflug Pamukkale Ausflug sehr schwach Das Frühstück Das Abendessen Das passt über ...

  • Schorsch

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen, aber es war leider sehr sehr ?? und wir waren 16 stunden unterwegs, meines Erachtens nicht bei der Hitze geeignet

  • Christian

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • vogi1974

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Abholung pünktlich. Genug Pausen gemacht. Essen in Ordnung. Aus unserer Sicht ist der Ausflug bei einer Temperatur von über 30 Grad nicht zu empfehlen ...

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