Itinerary
- Kaymakli Underground City: In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and going to visit Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith.
- Pigeon Valley: On the way back, we visit to Panaromic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.
- Soganli Valley: Soganli Village where you can see some ruins and rock-cut churches of Byzantine.
- Sobesos Ancient City: Then, we visit Sobesos, early Byzantine mosaics.
- We visit Keslik Monastery and last visit is Mustafapasa (Old Greek Village).
Includes
- Pick Up & Drop Off
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Insurance
- Professional Tour Guide
- Food & Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Entrance Fee
Details
Kaymakli Underground City is a unique and fascinating historical site that dates back to the Hittite era. The underground city was used as a refuge by early Christians to escape persecution and attacks from invading armies. The city is made up of several levels and chambers, including living spaces, kitchens, and wineries, as well as a church and a ventilation system that allowed inhabitants to survive for long periods underground.
After exploring Kaymakli Underground City, the tour typically continues to the ancient Roman city of Sobesos. Sobesos was a prosperous city in Roman times and boasts well-preserved ruins, including a large bath complex, a theater, and a basilica.
After your visit to Sobesos, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Urgup or Goreme, with drop-off provided as part of the tour. They are also a great way to avoid crowds and experience these unique historical sites at your own pace.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Showroom
Leather Factory
Onyx Demonstration
Pottery
After exploring Kaymakli Underground City, the tour typically continues to the ancient Roman city of Sobesos. Sobesos was a prosperous city in Roman times and boasts well-preserved ruins, including a large bath complex, a theater, and a basilica.
After your visit to Sobesos, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Urgup or Goreme, with drop-off provided as part of the tour. They are also a great way to avoid crowds and experience these unique historical sites at your own pace.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Showroom
Leather Factory
Onyx Demonstration
Pottery
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided by indigenous locals.
- Kaymakli Underground City entrance fee is 13 €. You can pay to guide for skip-the-line tickets.
