About the Event
About this activity
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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COVID-19 precautions. Learn more
Special health and safety measures apply.
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Duration Full-Day
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Skip the ticket line
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Instant confirmation
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Live tour guide
English
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Pickup included
Pick Up 09:30 Approx
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Kaymakli Underground City
- Red Valley
- Rose Valley
- Several cave churches,
- Ortahisar to see their special rock castle
Full description
Breakfast at hotel and pick you up from your hotel early in the morning, we are going on a 4km hike to the Red Valley. The Red Valley is one of the most spectacular valleys of Cappadocia which with different shapes of rock formations in various colors. You may find the hidden rock-cut churches in the valley. Then we will go to Rose Valley which is named from the rose-colored rock that varies in hue and intensity after years and years, seasons, and weather conditions. We will visit several cave churches. Then we will go to Cavusin where is the old Christian village. The wall paintings in the St.John church are date back to the 5th-8th centuries so that’s the oldest church in Cappadocia. After our lunch in Pigeons Valley, we will visit the underground city Kaymakli, which was carved out from a rock hill called Kaymakli Castle. Kaymakli people built their own homes around the underground city tunnels, the underground city was originally carved out as eight floors, however, 4 floors are visitable nowadays, the capacity of the city was around 5000 people during the wartime. Before transfer back to your hotel, we will go to Ortahisar to see their special rock castle, the special building structure of the castle, you can see the beautiful view of the town in the castle. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B/L)
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Professional tour guide
- Tips and personal expenses
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
Prepare for the activity
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Camera
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags