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Guided Tour of Göreme Open-Air Museum & Underground City Cappadocia

Göreme Open-Air Museum rock formations with tourists exploring Cappadocia's historical site.
Hot air balloons over Göreme Open-Air Museum and rock formations, Cappadocia, during guided tour.
Hot air balloons over Göreme Open-Air Museum and rock formations, Cappadocia, during guided tour.
Guided tour group exploring the unique rock formations and historical cave dwellings at Göreme Open-Air Museum & Underground City in Cappadocia, Turkey

Discover ancient churches carved into Cappadocia’s volcanic stone, beautiful frescoes, and the ingenious underground city of Kaymakli or Ozkonak. This guided tour includes complimentary lunch, pottery-making session, and luxury round-trip transport!

Highlights

  • A professional art historian will be your guide as you explore Cappadocia’s stunning historical landmarks with luxury round-trip transportation and complimentary lunch.
  • Visit the ingenious underground cities of Kaymakli or Ozkonak and find intricately designed houses, storage areas, stables, and cellars.
  • See the remarkable use of natural formations for practical design, from ventilation systems to cold copper processing!
  • Wander through Göreme Open-Air Museum to see ancient churches with beautiful frescoes carved into Cappadocia’s volcanic stone.
  • Delight in a pottery-making session at Avanos, and admire the rock formations at Devrent Valley.

Inclusions

  • Professional local guide
  • Small-group tour in a luxury vehicle
  • Entry to underground city of Kaymakli or Ozkonak
  • Entry to Göreme Open-Air Museum
  • Pottery-making in Avanos
  • Lunch
  • National Park fees
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Cappadocia’s Cities and Churches

After pick up, the tour will head to the deepest underground city to explore its 4 floors which go up to 30 meters deep. The cities of Kaymakli and Ozkonak were originally built in the 7th century BC, and further expanded during the Byzantine era. From here, you will move on to the highest point of the center of Cappadocia in Uchisar town, Uchisar Castle.

Visit the most important sight, Göreme Open-Air Museum, to see its many churches dating back to the 10th century, with gorgeous frescoes describing the life of Jesus Christ. The abandoned Cavusin village will be your next stop, giving you the chance to admire its Greek architecture.

Marvel at Natural Formations

Take some time for lunch in Avanos before visiting a pottery shop, and learn how to make ceramics. The tour then moves on to Pasabag, a sacred place and home to many monks. Prepare to see some of the largest fairy chimney rock formations in this place, with two or three caps each.

Finally, stop at Devrent Valley and marvel at its rock formations, some shaped like animals. Find out exactly why this place has been nicknamed Imagination Valley! At around 5:00pm, board the luxury vehicle once again and head back to your accommodation.

Important Information

  • The transport vehicle carries a maximum of 15 passengers.

Itinerary

  • Kaymakli/Ozkonak Underground City
  • Göreme Open-Air Museum
  • Avanos
  • Pasabag
  • Devrent Valley

Timings

  • Daily: 9:30am
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly/shortly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

  • While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.

  • If your hotel is not in the pickup zone, you will be provided with the nearest pickup location.

  • On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

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