Underground City of Derinkuyu Tour

Carved into the volcanic rock of Cappadocia, Derinkuyu is the deepest underground city in the world — an 8-storey labyrinth of tunnels, churches, stables, wineries, and schools that once sheltered up to 20,000 people from invaders. Today it is one of the most astonishing archaeological sites on Earth.

What's Included

• Entry tickets to Derinkuyu Underground City
• Expert archaeologist guide (English)
• Transport from Göreme town centre
• Visit to nearby Kaymaklı Underground City

Itinerary

09:00 — Göreme pickup. 09:45 — Kaymaklı Underground City tour (1 hr). 11:30 — Derinkuyu main site (1.5 hrs). 13:00 — Surface lunch at a local village restaurant. 14:30 — Return to Göreme.

Practical Notes

• Narrow passages — not suitable for severe claustrophobia
• Bring a light jacket: constant 13°C underground even in summer
• Comfortable flat shoes essential — uneven stone floors throughout