Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground City Tour
Overview
Set off on a full-day adventure through Cappadocia’s most iconic sights. Begin with Derinkuyu Underground City, a vast subterranean wonder carved 85 meters deep that once sheltered 20,000 people.
Continue to Ihlara Valley for a scenic hike and discovering ancient cave churches adorned with colorful frescoes. Stop in the village of Belisırma for a traditional lunch before heading to Nar Lake, a volcanic crater lake steeped in myth and believed to have healing powers.
End the day in Göreme, where Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes, fairy chimneys, and striking rock formations provide the perfect finale to your journey.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees (If option selected)
- Professional guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch (10€)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Goreme Panorama
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Goreme Onyx
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Derinkuyu Underground City
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Selime Monastery
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Belisirma
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ihlara Valley
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pigeon Valley
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entrance fees (If option selected).
- Professional guide.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Lunch (10€).
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground City Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ihlara Valley and Derinkuyu Underground City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees (If option selected)
- Professional guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch (10€)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
