Turkey is known for having many spots that are characterized of impeccable natural beauty. Indeed, these natural wonders form a pole of attraction for both, locals and foreigners who wish to enjoy nature at its finest and relax in a beautiful setting. During your holidays in Side, you may join a full Side Salda & Pamukkale Tour that takes you towards Salda Lake and Pamukkale. Visit the so called “Turkish Maldives”, admire the Cotton Castle, swim into thermal waters and unfold the history of Pamukkale with this magnificent tour.
This excursion is available on any day between Monday and Thursday and starts during the morning hours. On a specific time, a comfortable bus will pick you up from your hotel in Side and a professional tour guide will welcome you. The guide is in charge to accompany you and let you know fascinating information about the places of interest.
The road trip from Side to Pamukkale takes approximately 4 hours. However, a short stop for breakfast is included in the schedule. In addition, another stop is scheduled to take place at Salda Lake before reaching Pamukkale. During your time at the lake, get ready to experience unique feelings due to the spectacular backdrop. Salda Lake is also known as the “Turkish Maldives” due to the majestic and exotic landscape that has with turquoise waters and white shores.
By the end of your visit to Salda Lake, the bus will take you to a local restaurant to enjoy an open buffet lunch. The road trip continues for a short distance towards Pamukkale. When you arrive there, you will have 3 hours to spend as you wish and according to your interests. Take some time to visit the infamous Cotton Castle and admire the beauty of the calcium terraces. Furthermore, you can swim into the thermal waters of the Cleopatra’s Pool, at an extra cost. During the 3-hour time, you may also visit the archaeological site of Hierapolis and observe some interesting ruins while listening to the history of this ancient city by the tour guide.
When the stop at Pamukkale is over, the bus will start on its way back to Side. Please note that a break will be offered at Denizli so that you can enjoy a tasty dinner. Energized and relaxed, you will then continue with the road trip. Arrival to Side is expected during the evening when the bus drops you off at your hotel.
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Revitalize your senses and set yourself free to enjoy the natural setting, at two of the most famous locations in the country. This full day Side Salda & Pamukkale Tour begins from Side and offers you the chance to visit the infamous Salda Lake and Pamukkale. This tour is ideal for people who wish to get away from the crowds and spend a day surrounded by the beauty of nature. The excursion combines both, sightseeing and nature exploration is an incredibly relaxing way.
Pick up: This full day experience begins during the early morning hours. For your own comfort, a fully air conditioned bus will pick you up from your hotel in Side. A professional tour guide will accompany you during this excursion and provide interesting descriptions about the sites.
Road Trip: The journey from Side to Pamukkale is approximately 4 hours long. However, in order to enjoy a pleasurable road trip, two stops are included. During the first stop you will have to opportunity to have a tasty breakfast. The second stop will take place at the infamous Salda Lake.
Salda Lake: Many people characterize this natural wonder as the “Turkish Maldives”. This is because the lake has turquoise waters, white shores and is surrounded by an incredibly beautiful forest. During your visit at the lake, take some time to relax by observing this magnificent landscape and by listening to the sounds of nature. If you wish, you can also swim into the turquoise waters.
Lunch: The excursion continues towards a local restaurant. There, you can enjoy a freshly made open buffet with multiple options.
Pamukkale: When the lunch break is over, the bus will drive you for a short distance towards Pamukkale. You will spend 3 hours there during which you can visit the most notable sites. Firstly, you can swim into the antique thermal pool, also known as the Cleopatra’s Pool, at an extra cost. Secondly, take some time to visit the Cotton Castle and snap some incredibly beautiful photos. Finally, you can visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and learn its history by observing interesting ruins.
Return: This full day excursion to Salda Lake and Pamukkale finishes during the evening. After a comfortable road trip, the bus will drop you off at your hotel in Side.
I really wanted to visit Pamukkale and I convinced my husband to take this tour on our vacations. The landscape is like you are lost in a fairy tale, even better than the picture I saw online. We had a lovely tour guide with us, and he explain some important information about thermal springs and the history of Pamukkale. We even entered the thermal pool at an extra cost, and it was wonderful. We liked the Salda Lake, but Pamukkale was amazing, thank you for this unique experience!!!
1. I really wanted to visit Pamukkale and this combo tour to Salda Lake was a very good option. We booked online, and everything went well. Pamukkale is even better in reality. Everywhere I was looking, there was a breath-taking spot. The cotton castle is fantastic. It’s crazy to think that these balconies were made by nature. I couldn’t stop taking photos od the surroundings. Salda was also amazing, and looks like an exotic place. Super!!
Family of 3. We had few days in Side but wanted to keep on exploring other parts of the country. The tour sounded really interesting as both of the places were on our bucket list. All transfers were convenient and the car was comfortable. The lake is a feast for the eyes, it’s beautiful! Exactly as in the pictures. Pamukkale is also an amazing place to visit. Many things to see. Good thing is that we had a guide so we got many information. We didn’t swam into the thermal pool because of the baby but it’s a nice experience if you can do it.
