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Step underground to explore Kaymakli, one of Cappadocia’s largest and most fascinating subterranean cities. A maze of tunnels, storerooms, stables, and chapels, the Kaymakli Underground City offers a glimpse into ancient life carved into volcanic rock. Full-day guided tours combine this wonder with other top Cappadocia attractions like Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos pottery workshops, and fairy chimney valleys for a complete cultural experience.
Begin your day with a comfortable hotel pickup across Cappadocia. As you drive through surreal valleys dotted with fairy chimneys, your guide shares insights about the region’s geology and history.
Descend through the multi-level tunnels of Kaymakli, where ancient communities lived, cooked, and worshipped in safety. See kitchens, wineries, stables, and chapels carved into soft volcanic rock as your guide narrates fascinating stories of life underground.
Continue to one of Cappadocia’s most famous landmarks, the Goreme Open-Air Museum. Explore rock-cut monasteries, frescoed chapels, and cave dwellings that reveal early Christian artistry and devotion.
Stop at the pottery-making town of Avanos, located along the Kızılırmak River. Watch traditional pottery-making demonstrations and try your hand at shaping clay using ancient techniques.
See the iconic fairy chimneys at Devrent Valley and Pasabag, where nature’s sculptures resemble animals and human forms. Capture photos of Cappadocia’s dreamlike landscapes before heading back.
Guided tours to Kaymakli Underground City reveal fascinating details hidden in its tunnels and chambers, while combining top Cappadocia sights like Goreme and Avanos, making it the most convenient and enriching way to explore.
Discover eight levels of tunnels, only four open to visitors, revealing stables, kitchens, and wine cellars.
A full-day guided tour typically lasts about 7 hours. It includes visits to Kaymakli Underground City, the Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos, and other nearby valleys and viewpoints.
The full-day tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, lunch at a local restaurant, all entry tickets, national park fees, and a pottery-making experience in Avanos.
Yes, you can explore Kaymakli Underground City independently by purchasing entry-only tickets at the site. The visit usually takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, and you’ll need to arrange your own transportation to and from the location. You can also park your vehicle at the Kaymakli Underground City parking.
Both underground cities are fascinating, but Kaymakli is generally easier to navigate and less crowded than Derinkuyu. It’s slightly shallower, with wider tunnels, making it more comfortable for most visitors.
Yes, the underground city is safe and well-maintained for visitors. The pathways are clearly marked, and lighting is provided throughout. It’s important to follow your guide’s instructions and posted signs for safety, especially in the narrower sections.
The best time to visit Kaymakli Underground City is during spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October), when the weather in Cappadocia is mild and comfortable. Morning visits are generally quieter, allowing you to explore with fewer crowds.
Kaymakli Underground City ticket price is around ₺350 for a regular visitor, with concessions available for students, children, and seniors.
History, culture, geology and easy transfers with lunch included for a convenient and comfortable day trip.
Inclusions
Full-day guided tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum and Underground City of Kaymakli or Ozkonak
Expert local English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cappadocia
Small-group tour in a luxury vehicle
Entry to Underground City of Kaymakli or Ozkonak
Entry to Goreme Open-Air Museum
Pottery-making experience in Avanos
Lunch included
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
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What’s not allowed
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