Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour from Okurcalar

* Pick-up service from hotels and apartments in Okurcalar and the surrounding area

*Continue towards Pamukkale via Denizli

* Breakfast

* Relaxation break

* Arrival in Pamukkale (around 10:00)

* Visit the ancient city and necropolis of Hierapolis (about one hour)

*Visit the Pamukkale limestone terraces and then enjoy free time (approximately 3 hours)

* Lunch

* Visit Salda Lake. Enjoy some free time to explore (approximately one hour)

* Evening meal

* Return journey to Antalya via the Taurus Mountains

* Drop off to hotels and apartments in Okurcalar (22:30-23:00)

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

* Pick-up/drop-off from hotels and apartments in Okurcalar

* Guide

* Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Not Included in the Price

* Personal expenses, Beverages

* Swimming in the Cleopatra thermal pool

* Entrance fees to Pamukkale, Hierapolis ancient city and Salda Lake

Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour from Okurcalaris a nature and culture tour to the magnificent Salda Lake, known as the Maldives of Türkiye, and Pamukkale, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Our first stop, Lake Salda , is located approximately 250 km northwest of Okurcalar. Lake Salda, Turkey’s cleanest lake, is also one of the deepest (184 meters). It’s estimated that Lake Salda formed approximately 2 million years ago. Its water is slightly salty and highly alkaline. Lake Salda has preserved its natural beauty due to its location among the mountains, away from the main roads of Burdur, Denizli, and Antalya. Lake Salda Nature Park boasts a stunning combination of white sandy beaches, pine and juniper-covered forests, and clear blue skies. The white sands that make Lake Salda so alluring are reminiscent of the Maldives. For this reason, it’s known as the Maldives in Turkey. You’ll have the opportunity to walk and swim on Lake Salda’s sandy beach.

The second stop on the Salda Lake and Pamukkale tour departing from Okurcalar is Pamukkale , world-famous for its calcium terraces , and the adjacent ancient city of Hierapolis. Pamukkale, meaning “Cotton Castle” in Turkish, is located approximately 350 km from Okurcalar. Visited by millions of local and international tourists each year, Pamukkale is one of Turkey’s major tourism centers. Its magnificent white appearance, like that of Pamukkale, was formed when thermal spring waters from the depths met with the cold air, leaving a calcium deposit. The thermal waters, at a temperature of approximately 30 degrees Celsius, are said to be beneficial for certain ailments. You can swim, walk, and take wonderful photos on Pamukkale’s terraces.

The ancient city of Hierapolis was founded by the Pergamum people in the 2nd century BC. Meaning “holy city,” Hierapolis experienced its heyday during the Roman period. Philip, one of the Apostles, lived here, making it an important site for Christians. The surviving city ruins are spread over a vast area. Among the ruins are the ancient theater, street columns, ancient cemetery, and sarcophagi, which are intriguing and worth seeing.

The Ancient Cleopatra Thermal Pool is located just above the Pamukkale terraces and below the ancient city of Hierapolis. Like Alanya Cleopatra Beach, it takes its name from the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, who is said to have swam here. Inside the pool are columns and wall fragments from the ancient city that were eroded by natural events. The pool’s thermal water, which remains at 36 degrees Celsius in both summer and winter, is known to have healing properties. Legend has it that swimming in the pool rejuvenated those who had bathed there in the past. You can swim in the Ancient Cleopatra Pool for a fee.

Don’t miss our Salda Lake and Pamukkale tour from Okurcalar. We’re bringing together two natural beauties and adding history and culture.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TIPS:

* Swimming and walking are allowed on the Pamukkale terraces.

* Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

* If you want to go to Pamukkale’s thermal pools or Cleopatra pool, bring your swimsuit, towels and sunscreen.

*Walking, walking and taking photos in the Cleopatra pool are free of charge. Swimming in the pool is an optional extra.