Cappadocia: Underground Cities Skip the Line Tour
Explore the underground cities of Cappadocia. Dive into ancient history on a guided experience, enjoy a delicious lunch, and discover the secrets of this unique region!
Overview
This guided tour takes you through these fascinating subterranean worlds, where early civilizations sought refuge from invaders. You'll explore Derinkuyu, the largest underground city, stretching 60 meters deep. Its intricate tunnels, rooms, and chambers reveal a history of survival and ingenuity. Your guide will share stories of how these cities served as shelters, marketplaces, and churches, bringing history to life as you walk through passages that have been used for centuries.
A key feature of this tour is skip-the-line access, perfect for avoiding long waits during peak tourist seasons. Cappadocia's underground cities are popular, and queues can be longy. With this tour, you'll bypass the lines and head straight into the heart of the action, maximizing your time exploring.
This tour also includes Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge.Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Pigeon Valley, named for the many dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) carved into volcanic tuff, is one of Cappadocia's best spots for a scenic walk through its stunning landscapes.Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
You'll enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant. It's the perfect way to refuel before continuing your journey through Cappadocia's incredible sights. You'll experience authentic local flavors and enjoy a relaxing break before resuming your adventure.
Your guide is a passionate, knowledgeable local expert who will offer engaging, in-depth explanations about the underground cities' history and significance. From the engineering marvels to their role in the survival of ancient civilizations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of these sites. The guide's stories are both informative and entertaining, ensuring that you're a history lover or a curious traveler, the experience will be memorable and enlightening.
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Excursion Itinerary
After our transfer vehicle picks you up from your hotel, we set off for our first stop.
Duration: 45 Min
Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge.
After leaving Rose Valley, we move towards Çavuşin
Duration: 30
Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches.
After leaving Çavuşin, we move towards Pigeon Valley
Duration: 45
Pigeon Valley, named for the many dovecotes(Pigeon Houses) carved into volcanic tuff, is one of Cappadocia’s best spots for a scenic walk through its stunning landscapes.
After leaving Pigeon Valley, we set off towards Göreme
Duration: 1 Hour
After leaving Göreme, we move towards Kaymaklı
Duration: 1,5 Hour
The Underground Cities, once home to 15,000 Christians, offered shelter and worship until the 7th century AD. Explore ancient bedrooms, a church, meeting hall, and 30km of tunnels.
After leaving Kaymaklı, we set off towards our last stop, Ortahisar Castle.
Duration: 30 Min
Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
After the last stop, our transfer vehicle sets off to drop you off back at your hotel.
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- ● Discover the Enigmatic Underground Cities of Cappadocia.
- ● Visit Red Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, Underground City, Ortahisar.
- ● Learn from Expert Guides Who Bring History to Life.
- ● Relish an included lunch in a local Turkish restaurant.
- ● A small-group tour with included hotel pickup and drop-off.
What's Included and What's Not?
Included
- Hotel transfer for Both ways
- Professional Guidance Service
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Not Included
- Admission fees to Kaymaklı Underground
- Drinks at lunch
- Personal expenses
Not Suitable For This Activities
- ●People with claustrophobia
- ●People with motion sickness
- ●Wheelchair users
Not Allowed This Activities
- ●Alcohol and drugs
- ●Pets
Important Information
What to Bring
Information Before Booking
- ●This tour is not recommended for individuals with serious health conditions or mobility challenges.
- ●it’s worth considering that the underground cities can get crowded, especially in peak tourist season, so expect a busy atmosphere.
Know Before You Go
- ●Free admission for children 8 years old and younger (take passport for children if any)
- ●You must pay the entrance fees to your guide as an extra during the tour.
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