From €75
Pamukkale day tour from Alanya takes you to the white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis, with a stop at Salda Lake and meals along the way. It is a day trip that covers several sides of the region in one outing: lakeshore, craft, ruins and local food.
The day starts with an air-conditioned transfer from Alanya and a traditional breakfast at a handpicked local restaurant. Salda Lake, often called the Turkish Maldives, comes next. You have free time to walk along the white sand and take photos of the turquoise water. Then you visit an onyx workshop, where you can learn about the art of onyx carving and see gemstone pieces made by skilled artisans. In Pamukkale you see the thermal terraces up close and explore the ancient Roman ruins of Hierapolis. A stop at a local spot offers regional fruit products and organic treats before you head back.
Lunch and dinner are served at local restaurants during the day. The tour ends with a return transfer to Alanya. Exact times for each stop are not listed, so plan on a full day away from the coast and bring comfortable shoes for walking on the travertines and around the ruins.
