Cappadocia: Underground Cities Skip-the-Line Tour with Lunch



Enjoy a full-day tour of the underground cities of Cappadocia. Explore with an expert local guide as you discover locations like Kaymakli and Ortahisar, learning their fascinating history along the way.

Highlights

  • Explore the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with an expert guide
  • Visit Red Valley, Cavusin Village, Pigeon Valley, Underground City, Ortahisar
  • Waste no time waiting in lines with skip-the-line tickets provided
  • Relish an included lunch in a local Turkish restaurant
  • Benefit from a small-group tour with included hotel pickup and drop-off

Description

Today, you will explore the most breathtaking parts of Cappadocia. At 9:30 AM, meet your guide at your hotel and drive to the 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. Next 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. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with 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. At the end of the tour drives you back to your hotel.

Includes

Transportation by minibus English-speaking guide Lunch Car park fees and local taxes

Important Information

  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any) This is a small group tour up 12 people max in high model Fully AC minibus Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for Ephesus, so you will skip long ticket lines)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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