8-Hour Cappadocia Tour with Kaymakli, Ihlara Canyon and Nar Lake

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Kaymakli Underground City, one of Cappadocia's UNESCO sites
• 02 Stop for beautiful pictures near Nar Lake
• 03 Hike 3.8 km along the river through Ihlara Canyon
• 04 Explore Saruhan Caravanserai, a 13th-century merchants' residence

Sign up for this 8-hour trip to explore Kaymakli Underground City, one of Cappadocia's UNESCO sites, stop for beautiful pictures near Nar Lake, and hike through Ihlara Canyon, the biggest canyon in Turkey. The tour also includes a visit to Saruhan Caravanserai, the 13th-century residence of merchants and their camels.

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

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

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

• Continue with an approximately one-hour drive to Nar Lake for a photo break.

• Drive a bit farther to reach Ihlara Canyon for a 3.8 km hike by the river through beautiful nature.

• Eat lunch at the canyon, then stop at Saruhan Caravanserai to visit the 13th-century residence of merchants and their camels.

• Return to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Cappadocia.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A/C minivan for the tour and transfers

• English-speaking Cappadocia guide

• All admission fees to the sites and museums

• Expenses of the minivan (gasoline, parking fees, highway fees)

• Local taxes and 18% VAT

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

• Drinks with the meal

• Gratuities for the guide and driver

What to bring

• Be sure to wear either walking shoes or sneakers.

• Wear comfortable clothes, such as shorts and shirts. Please do not wear a skirt or anything that could cause injuries during the hike.

• Depending on the season, please use sunblock.

• Depending on the season, please bring a light jacket or raincoat with you.

• Please inform your guide about your diet (allergies, vegan, vegetarian, etc.) when you start the tour.

Know before you go

• Descend into the underground city of Kaymakli, one of the UNESCO sites of Cappadocia, followed by a hike in the paradise on earth, the biggest canyon in Turkey, with 2670 different plants and a microclimate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel

Tour start

Cami Kebir Mahallesi yeraltı şehri, Belediye Cd., 50760 Kaymaklı/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.