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Salda Lake and Pamukkale: Ancient Wonders Tour
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Pamukkale
Experience the wonders of Salda Lake, Pamukkale’s white travertines, and the history-infused city of Hierapolis on this exclusive tour. If you’re in Istanbul and desire to embark on this journey, we’ll be including all airport transfers and domestic return flights.
Experience the wonders of Salda Lake, Pamukkale’s white travertines, and the history-infused city of Hierapolis on this exclusive tour. If you’re in Istanbul and desire to embark on this journey, we’ll be including all airport transfers and domestic return flights.
Duration:
15 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Istanbul - DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: Guests will be picked up from their hotel (or Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transferred to the airport for their flight to Denizli. Upon arrival at Denizli Cardak Airport, a tour guide and driver will meet them at the arrival terminal exit gate and drive them to Salda Lake for a guided…
- Istanbul - DEPARTURES FROM ISTANBUL: Guests will be picked up from their hotel (or Airbnb address if parking is available) in Istanbul and transferred to the airport for their flight to Denizli. Upon arrival at Denizli Cardak Airport, a tour guide and driver will meet them at the arrival terminal exit gate and drive them to Salda Lake for a guided tour. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from-to Istanbul Hotels’ option.
- Pamukkale - DEPARTURES FROM HOTELS IN PAMUKKALE OR KARAHAYIT: The tour guide and driver will meet guests at the reception of their hotel in Pamukkale or Karahayit. They will then drive them to Salda Lake for a guided tour. This service is available for bookings with the ‘from-to Pamukkale Hotels’ option.
- Salda Golu - The main attraction is the stunning scenery with white sand and various shades of blue in the magnesium sulphate-rich water. It’s essential to bring a camera for capturing memories. Sandals are recommended due to the rough gravelly sand. The lake is surrounded by mountains and only one village, keeping it very clean.
- Keloglan Magarasi - Keloğlan Cave, located about 60 km south of Pamukkale in the village of Dodurgalar, is a captivating natural wonder known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Named after a beloved Turkish folk character, the cave stretches 145 meters and offers a cool, humid environment believed by locals to have healing properties, especially for respiratory conditions. Open to visitors, Keloğlan Cave provides a unique and peaceful escape from the crowds of Pamukkale, ideal for nature lovers and those seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences.
- Pamukkale - After visiting the Keloglan Cave, guests will stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Following lunch, they will experience a traditional handcraft workshop to learn about the special stones and metals of Pamukkale. The tour then continues to explore the amazing Pamukkale and Hierapolis Ancient City.
- Pamukkale Natural Park - Pamukkale Natural Park is a must-visit destination for nature and history enthusiasts. This natural park offers experiences at the white travertines of Pamukkale, Cleopatra Pools, and the ancient city of Hierapolis, all located within Pamukkale Natural Park.
- Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Highlights of the Hierapolis Ancient City include Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, and Antique Pool. During visits to these ancient ruins, guests can take photos from the most picturesque spots in Pamukkale. (Admission to the Hierapolis Ancient City is free with a ticket for Pamukkale Natural Park)
- Pamukkale Thermal Pools - After visiting the Hierapolis Ancient City, guests will have free time for about 60-75 minutes to explore the natural beauty of Pamukkale and swim in the white travertines - thermal pools. (Admission to the thermal pools is free with a ticket for Pamukkale Natural Park)
- Cleopatra Pools - Situated above the Pamukkale white travertine pools is a particularly spectacular location fed by the same hot springs. Here, guests can bathe in the same waters Cleopatra once swam in! A professionally run modern spa facility allows enjoyment of these historical healing waters. Unlike the white water of the lower pools, the Antique Pool favored by Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is pure, clear, warm water. Once topped by a Roman Temple to Apollo with an ornate roof supported by Doric columns, guests can imagine how Cleopatra must have experienced this in its glory days.
- Pamukkale - At the end of the tour of Salda Lake, Pamukkale Natural Park, and its surroundings, guests will be dropped back at their hotel in Pamukkale or Karahayit, depending on their pick-up location. If the ‘from-to Istanbul Hotels’ option was booked, they will be transferred to Denizli Çardak Airport for their return flight to Istanbul.
- İstanbul - Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, a driver will meet guests and transfer them to their hotel. Please note that this service is only included if the ‘from-to Istanbul Hotels’ option is selected.

What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Istanbul, Pamukkale, Karahayit
- Lunch included
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Round-trip flight tickets Istanbul-Denizli (for Istanbul Hotels option)
- Exclusive private tour car and guide
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Istanbul, Pamukkale, Karahayit
- Lunch included
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Round-trip flight tickets Istanbul-Denizli (for Istanbul Hotels option)
- Exclusive private tour car and guide
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Departures from Istanbul : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Denizli. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your…
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Departures from Istanbul : This option includes round-trip flight tickets between Istanbul and Denizli. Therefore, the local tour operator may request your passport details in order to book your flight tickets. If you do not provide the requested information, your domestic flight tickets may not be issued, and you may not be able to join the tour. If you fail to provide this information at least 48 hours prior to your trip, or if you refuse to share the required details, you will need to cancel your reservation. Otherwise, the local tour operator may apply the tour’s cancellation and refund policies, as your booking cannot be completed due to missing required information.
- Please note that if you cancel or skip any part of the itinerary during the tour, no refund will be provided for the cancelled or skipped portions.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. If you will be 1 adult + 1 child, the local tour operator can request & charge the amount of 2 adults.
- Infant meals not included.
- All the information provided above forms part of the terms and conditions for tour. You have been confirmed your acceptance of these when you book this tour. The local tour operator clearly specifies the details in the program, explanations, and reservation options, and is responsible only for the services indicated. That’s why, please read those details while booking this tour.
Location
Pamukkale
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Owais_b
Jul 15, 2024
Authentic Turkiye, outside of Istanbul - These sites are beautiful. Our booking and information for transport from our hotel to airports, tickets for the planes, and entry to the parks was SEAMLESS. I was nervous having booked on Viator for the first time, but and so happy with the service. #lifelongcustomeracheived.
Our guide Ismaeel was AMAZING. He was experienced about the area and very conscious getting us to each location before it got to hot, or too crowded. He suggested the best shaded spots for us the be comfortable, while maximizing our time at each place.
He very politely, suggested two additional places to stop to shop... great spots to browse but also relax out of the sun while learning and looking around. I bought a beautiful Turkish stone ring, a wonderful momento from our trip.
Both Ismaeel, and the drivers during our trip knew all of our names at arrival and made us feel like them really wanted us to have a good time.
I took a star away only because the 4am pick up time was so hard, and there was plenty of time to get us to the airport at the end of the day. We killed more time shopping so that we were not to early for the 8pm flight back. Also Heiropolis in July is HOT. Ismaeel offered us shade from his umbrella, but I wish I knew to bring our own misting umbrella... it felt like a nessisity.
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