Cappadocia Private Red Underground City Tour and Explore Museums

Goreme, Turkey
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Turkish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the captivating landscapes and rich history of Cappadocia on this full-day private tour. Discover the intricate Kaymaklı Underground City, marvel at panoramic views from Uçhisar Castle, and delve into the fascinating frescoes at the Göreme Open Air Museum. Enjoy a pottery demonstration in Avanos and wander through the surreal formations of Devrent Valley and Paşabağ. With expert guidance and comfortable transportation, this tour offers an immersive experience of Cappadocia's wonders.

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Tax
  • Private VIP vehicle
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and Drop-off
  • Parking Fees
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Personal Expenses
  • Mandatory museum entrance fees (paid on-site): Kaymaklı Underground City €13, Göreme Open Air Museum €20, Paşabağ (Monks Valley) €12 per person.

What to expect

  1. Goreme Panorama
    15m
    The Goreme Panorama Viewpoint offers the most beautiful views of Cappadocia's fairy chimney formations and the majesty of Mount Erciyes. You will enjoy the unique scenery, gain experience with the region's history as your tour guide provides information, and much more.
  2. Uchisar Castle
    15m
    Continue your adventure with a panoramic view from Uchisar Castle Viewpoint, the highest point in Cappadocia. From this vantage point, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys, fairy chimneys, and volcanic rock formations. Your guide will provide insights into the significance of Uchisar Castle's reconstruction and its historical role in the life of Cappadocia.
  3. Kaymakli Underground City
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore one of Cappadocia’s largest and most complex underground cities. Featuring multiple levels of tunnels, storage rooms, kitchens, stables, ventilation shafts, and ancient living quarters used by local communities for protection.
  4. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    From the 4th to the 13th century AD, the region was densely populated with monastic life. Churches, chapels, dining halls, and living quarters are found in almost every rock block. Today's Göreme Open Air Museum is considered the place where the monastic education system was initiated. Eintracht Mínaí, Ihlara, and Açáksaray were later places where the same education system was implemented. The churches in the Göreme Open Air Museum are painted using two different techniques. The first is painting directly onto the flattened rock surface, and the second is painting on the rock using secco (tempera) and fresco techniques. The subjects depicted in the church frescoes are taken from the Old and New Testaments and the life of Jesus. The Göreme Open Air Museum is home to the Monasteries of Girls and Boys, St. Basil's Church, Elmalı Church, St. Barbara's Church, Ylanlı Church, Maltese Cross Church, St. Catherine's Church, Karanlık Church, Tsar Church, and Tokal Church.
  5. Pasabaglari Muze ve Orenyeri
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Explore the surreal landscape of Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, famous for its remarkable fairy chimneys with distinctive mushroom-shaped caps. Your guide will explain the fascinating geological process that created these formations and the spiritual significance they held for local monks who once lived in seclusion here.
  6. Devrent Valley
    15m
    Let your imagination run wild at Devrent Valley, where the natural rock formations resemble various animals and shapes. This magical landscape offers an opportunity for creative photography and playful exploration as you identify figures like camels, dolphins, and even human faces in the rocks.
  7. Avanos Pottery Workshop
    1h
    Visit the charming town of Avanos, famous for its centuries-old pottery tradition. Watch a live pottery-making demonstration by skilled, UNESCO-registered local artisans using ancient techniques on a traditional kick wheel. You'll also have the chance to create your own ceramic masterpiece or shop for unique handmade souvenirs.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up guests from the hotel lobby. Please share your name and hotel name. We will contact you via the hotel reception in the lobby.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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