Side · PAMUKKALE & SALDA LAKE DAY TRIPS FROM SIDE
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The white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, the ruins of Hierapolis above them and the pale shallows of Salda Lake are a long but unforgettable day from Side. These are the best Pamukkale and Salda day trips: which add Salda to the itinerary, how early the pickup is, whether lunch is included, and what it costs.
Side to Pamukkale and Hierapolis in one long day, with guided ruins, warm thermal pools, and an easy lunch stop in Denizli.
“The views were amazing. Drivers very good and careful. Our guide Kaan was very knowledgeable and personable. Overall excellent experience”
Side to Pamukkale by bus for a sunrise hot air balloon ride, travertine terraces, Hierapolis ruins, and an open-buffet lunch.
“We were staying at Side so we were picked up at 1 am by taxi and met the bus an hour later.. our bus driver , a lovely lady was absolutely brilliant very good driver and our tour guide was fantastic. The balloon flight itself was nothing more than spectacular!! so professional, so much fun with views which were amazing ... don't think about it just book it , it's worth every penny .. we went to an onyx factory too which I wasn't really looking forward to until they said they sold jewellery!! one ring later!! happy lady !! our lunch was good, buffet type they sold wine too…”
Side to Pamukkale and Salda Lake in one long day: early pickup, A/C bus, meals, and time for hot terraces and optional swims.
“Geweldige gids. De dag duurt lang sommige werden om 2 uur s nachts al opgehaald de werkelijke trip in een hele goede bus start rond 5.30 uur . Het ophalen ging in een klein busje, erg weinig ruimte maar voor een korte periode te doen. Ontbijt eenvoudig maar prima 👍👍 Salda meer fantastisch mooi Lunch perfect Pamukele uiteraard zeer druk maar t ziet er weer prachtig uit goed hersteld. Strenge bewaking van dit natuurschoon. Geen schoenen!! Sokken wel ( tip want daardoor is t niet zo glad) Lange trip terug zon 3.5 uur rijden maar Antalya En daarna 2.5 uur maar side, mensen terug naar hun hotel brengen . 2.5…”
Full-day guided trip from Side to Pamukkale and Hierapolis with hotel pickup, lunch, and an optional swim at Cleopatra’s Pool for extra fees.
“I very much enjoyed pamukkale experience and I recommend for everyone to visit. The place was overcrowded with tourists so the cleopatra pool was tight and the water from the shower was freezing cold but I very much enjoyed it.”
Pamukkale cotton-castle terraces and Hierapolis ruins from Side, with guided tours, lunch, and thermal pool time in one long day.
“Pamukkale was beautiful. Breakfast was OK, lunch and evening snacks could be improved. Lots of stops in between, 2 of which were sales offers where tourists are supposed to buy junk.”
A long Pamukkale day trip from Side with early pickup, guided stops, 3 hours on the white terraces, and an included lunch.
“Amazing experience! Totally worth the trip. Be aware that you have to pay additional entrance fees (about €30pp) and it was a 16 hour day from Side.”
Full-day Pamukkale trip from Side/Manavgat with pickup, breakfast and lunch, and time to swim the thermal pools.
“The best tour ever. Best tour guide and very gentle driver. I forgot thier names. They were really nice and provided all the necessary info about the place. Pamukkale is a very beauriful place”
Early hotel pickup to Lake Salda and Pamukkale for UNESCO ruins, terraces, and Cleopatra’s Ancient Pool. Small-group tour with breakfast and lunch.
“A great one time experience. Salda lake is stunning and great to walk in. Unfortunately didn't see to many pools as little rain and was cloudy but the heiropolis is magnificent the view all around is beautiful. The Cleopatra pool is a nice relaxing finish after walking up to the amphitheatre. Would recommend if you aren't afraid of long periods of traveling. From 0200 got back to the hotel at 0000.”
Side to Pamukkale and Hierapolis day trip with hotel pickup, English guide, A/C bus, open-buffet lunch, and Cotton Castle thermal terraces.
“We booked several excursions. Everything went really well and the contact person was always available and helpful. Even when the weather was bad, we were able to rebook without any problems! Many thanks and see you next year”
