PAMUKKALE & LAKE SALDA - 1 DAY

You will leave Antalya in the early morning to reach Lake Salda after a few hours on roads with impressive landscapes. This place is often compared to the Maldives because of its long white sand beaches and sparkling turquoise colored waters. You will have free time to stroll around in order to enjoy the places at your own pace.

Lake Salda

NASA: Lake Salda in Turkey is similar to Jezero Crater on Mars

In a Twitter post, NASA has pointed out the similarities between Lake Salda in Turkey and the Jezero Crater on Mars: "It shares similar mineralogy and geology as the dry Martian lakebed."

According to the NASA researchers, Turkey's Lake Salda shares similar mineralogy and geology as the dry Martian lakebed and it is, in fact, "the only known lake on Earth that contains the carbonates and depositional features (deltas) similar to those found at Jezero Crater."

Then go to Pamukkale for lunch. Admire the white terraces before reaching the remains of the city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Pamukkale is located in the southwest of Turkey, more precisely in the hollow of the sublime valley of the Meander river, in the province of Denizli. Located fifteen kilometers northeast of the city of the same name, it is very close to the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa town founded over 2,000 years ago. Hierapolis includes the ruins of a theater particularly well preserved from the ravages of time as well as a stunning two-kilometer-long necropolis.

This splendid natural site is a must! Pamukkale Hill is covered in pristine white limestone, sourced from the hot springs in the area, making the place almost unreal. As for the ancient basin, it is world famous for its submerged Roman columns, the unfortunate consequence of a devastating earthquake.

After this tour, you can cool off in the ancient pools of Cleopatra, an exceptional place where visitors can swim among the ancient ruins. You can finally have a good meal in a forest restaurant on the way back.

Strong points

Lake Salda Maldives Turkish

Pamukkale terraces

Free time in the ruins of Hierapolis

Swimming in the basins of Cleopatra among the ancient ruins

Included

Admission fees

Every meal

Transfer

Important information

Drinks not included

The long coach ride is not suitable for families with small children.

Not suitable for people in wheelchairs. 

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility. 

Not suitable for people suffering from motion sickness. 

Bring a bath towel. Bring a hat. Bring appropriate footwear. 

Bring your bathing equipment and sunscreen. 

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change.