8-Hour Cappadocia Sightseeing Tour with Ihlara Canyon Hike

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Descend into Kaymakli Underground City, one of the UNESCO sites of Kappadokía
• 02 Hike 3.8 km along the river in Ihlara Canyon, the biggest canyon in Turkey
• 03 Take in the scenic vistas at Nar Lake
• 04 Stop at the 13th-century Saruhan Caravanserai, where merchants and camels once rested

Descend into Kaymakli Underground City, one of the UNESCO sites of Kappadokía, on this full-day tour of Cappadocia. Visit Nar Lake for scenic views and photographs, then hike 3.8 km along the river in Ihlara Canyon, the biggest canyon in Turkey, while admiring the region's beautiful nature, flora, and fauna. The tour also includes lunch at the canyon and a stop at the 13th-century Saruhan Caravanserai, where merchants and their camels once rested.

Make your way to Ihlara Canyon and take a 3.8 km hike by the river while admiring the beautiful nature.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cappadocia

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kaymakli Underground City, Nar Lake and Ihlara Canyon

• Get picked up by your driver and guide from your hotel.

• Drive to Kaymakli Underground City first thing in the morning to see how Christians protected and defended themselves from persecutions and invasions for centuries.

• Proceed to Nar Lake, approximately an hour away, to take pictures.

• Make your way to Ihlara Canyon and take a 3.8 km hike by the river while admiring the beautiful nature. Enjoy lunch at the canyon.

• Stop at the 13th-century Saruhan Caravanserai, where merchants and their camels once rested.

Return to your hotel to end your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private A/C luxurious Mercedes Sprinter for the tours and transfers

• Private English-speaking Cappadocia guide

• Lunch on tour

• All admission fees to the sites and museums

• Local taxes and 18% VAT

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Drinks at the meal

• Gratuities for the guide and driver

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers

• Comfortable clothes, like shorts and shirts

• Sunblock

• Light jacket or raincoat

Know before you go

• Please do not wear a skirt or anything that could cause injuries during the hike.

• When you start the tour, please inform your guide about your diet, including any allergies or whether you are vegan or vegetarian.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cappadocia, Turkey

Tour start

Kaymaklı, Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.