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15 Best Cave Tours in Turkiye

24 tours  ·  from $14

Damlatas under Alanya castle, Dim cave up the valley, the rock churches of Goreme. The 15 below cover what each visit includes, how many steps are involved and how cool it gets inside.

Sapadere Tour with Dimçay Lunch, Cave, Tropical Fruit Garden - Sapadere village and a look at rural life
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Sapadere Tour with Dimçay Lunch, Cave, Tropical Fruit Garden

1.Sapadere Tour with Dimçay Lunch, Cave, Tropical Fruit Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,640 reviews · from $22Our pick

Travel from Alanya into the Taurus Mountains for a seven-hour day of village life, Dim Cave, Sapadere scenery, a riverside lunch and a tropical fruit garden. Pickup covers Alanya-area hotels, with English, German, Turkish and Russian guides. Expect mountain roads, walking, optional water fun and a separate €7 cave fee.

“the tour was wonderful and good value for money spent.Sapadore Canyon view is spectacular and if you visit Turkey go for it ! it is one of the trip which you can not miss”

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Alanya: 3 in 1 Tour Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Stream,Dim Cave - Sapadere Canyon and its 385-meter bridge
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Alanya: 3 in 1 Tour Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Stream,Dim Cave

2.3 in 1 Tour Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Stream,Dim Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 775 reviews · from $25

Spend seven hours beyond Alanya on a 3-in-1 nature tour to Sapadere Canyon, Dim Cave, and Dim River. Expect open midibus rides, waterfall views, a 385-meter bridge walk, cave stairs, lunch by the water, swimming, music, and optional water fights. Guides such as Yusuf and Ramazan are known for keeping the mood lively.

“all the staff where amazing the sights the food everything went amazing I would highly recommend doing this trip”

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Alanya Sapadere Canyon, Cave, Dim Stream and Picnic Tour - Dwarf Cave, a short stop with an extra fee
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Alanya Sapadere Canyon, Cave, Dim Stream and Picnic Tour

3.Alanya Sapadere Canyon, Cave, Dim Stream and Picnic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Spend about seven hours beyond Alanya in an open-roof jeep, visiting Sapadere Village, Sapadere Canyon, Dwarf Cave, and a picnic area near Dim Stream. Lunch, a driver-guide, and hotel pickup are included. Expect mountain roads, cold waterfall water, lively music, possible water fights, and a small group capped at 15 people.

“Der Veranstalter „Tourmania“ liest Nachrichten, in denen man Fragen hat, ohne das er einem antwortet. Es wurde ein Tourguide auf deutsch gebucht, jedoch wurden nur zwei Sätze auf deutsch gesprochen, der Rest auf englisch/türkisch. Wenn ich eine deutsche Tour buche und dafür auch bezahle, so hätte ich auch gerne einen deutschen Tourguide. Die Tourguides waren sehr nett. Es war keine geführte Tour, man ist selbständig rumgelaufen. Das Mittagessen gab es erst zum Ende hin - fande ich ehrlich gesagt viel zu spät, da man seit morgens im besten Fall nichts gegessen hatte. Das Essen war gut, die Getränke musste man jedoch zu völlig überhöhten Preisen selbst zahlen. Zudem darf man…”

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Alanya: City Tour with Cable Car and Damlatas Cave 3 in 1 - Damlatas Cave and its 15,000-year-old formations
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Alanya: City Tour with Cable Car and Damlatas Cave 3 in 1

4.City Tour with Cable Car and Damlatas Cave 3 in 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 255 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Take an open midibus or SUV through Alanya with a live guide, visiting Damlatas Cave, Cleopatra Beach, the castle, and Panorama Point. The cable car adds sweeping sea views, while the late tour catches sunset and city lights. Cave entry and cable car tickets may cost extra, so check your chosen option before booking.

“The tour guide was very friendly The driver was very nice & fabulous energy. The team seemed very bonded like family . it made the trip fun & I felt she as I was solo . thanks all for a amazing g trip .”

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From City of Side: Visit to Ormana Village & Altinbesik Cave - Avasun: mountain views over Green Canyon and Green Lake
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From City of Side: Visit to Ormana Village & Altinbesik Cave

5.From City of Side: Visit to Ormana Village & Altinbesik Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · from $51

Leave Side for the Taurus Mountains with a local guide, stopping at Avasun, Ürünlü, Altinbesik Cave, Ormana, and Sarihacilar. You’ll see button houses, ride 20 minutes on an underground lake, eat lunch in Ormana, and visit a 650-year-old Ottoman mosque. English and German guiding is available, with guide Abraham praised for his warm, clear explanations.

“10/10 Recommend, the tour guides were the best, well catered for both German and English. Amazing day going all round seeing all the views. Tour guide Abraham was so nice and friendly and told us all about the history !! Great day out would definitely recommend !”

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Alanya: Castle Tour with Damlatas Cave & Cable Car Options - Seyir Terasi gives you the big picture first
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Alanya: Castle Tour with Damlatas Cave & Cable Car Options

6.Castle Tour with Damlatas Cave & Cable Car Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 177 reviews · from $19Best value

This three-hour Alanya tour combines the Seyir Terasi viewpoint, Damlatas Cave, and Alanya Castle. Your open midibus pickup covers many resort areas, with English, German, Turkish, and Russian guides available. Choose a package with the cave and cable car included, or pay €3 and €7 separately. Yusuf and Monus are among the drivers praised for friendly service.

“this is amazing they out 110% effort to make this trip amazing seeing the city lit up is absolutely. the castle is amazing. I loved the fact they toke us to a spot that was amazing to watch the sunset will definitely recommend the tour to anyone who loves seeing the views”

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Goreme: Whirling Dervishes Show in Historical Cave - Reaching the cave from Goreme
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Goreme: Whirling Dervishes Show in Historical Cave

7.Whirling Dervishes Show in Historical Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 169 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $24

Travel from Goreme to a historic cave for a one-hour Mevlevi sema ceremony. Your English-speaking guide, often Hami, explains Rumi, Sufism, and the meaning of each movement before the music begins. Hotel pickup is available in Goreme town, while independent visitors can drive or take a taxi to the venue, about 4 kilometers away.

“It was a great tour with a great guide Hami. He told us almost everything about history of Cappadocia and Dervishes. The show was amazing and spiritual. It dips right into the history of the region and introduces the traditions of Sufism.”

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Alanya Jeep Safari with Dim River Lunch and Dim Cave - The ride into the Taurus foothills
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Alanya Jeep Safari with Dim River Lunch and Dim Cave

8.Alanya Jeep Safari with Dim River Lunch and Dim Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $31

Ride open jeeps into Alanya’s Taurus Mountain foothills, with hotel pickup, village stops, banana and orange gardens, a buffet lunch beside Dim River, and an optional visit to Dim Cave. Expect lively water fights between jeeps, music, rough roads, and a full day that feels more like an outdoor party than a quiet culture tour.

“Excellent day in the offroad mountains of Alanya! Well organised the day started and thé guides are all very nice and supercool. Our driver, Ifran, was into it and Made a lot of fun in the car and played a lot of Music ( tip, do something about Read more”

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Alanya: Sapadere Canyon Walk & Dim Cave with Dim River Lunch - Dim Cave: a short underground change of scene
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Alanya: Sapadere Canyon Walk & Dim Cave with Dim River Lunch

9.Sapadere Canyon Walk & Dim Cave with Dim River Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 114 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $35

This 7.5-hour trip from Alanya combines Sapadere Canyon’s wooden walkways and waterfalls with a 45-minute visit to Dim Cave, then lunch and swimming beside the Dim River. English, German, and Russian guides lead the day. Bring swimwear, cash for the cave, sunscreen, and shoes with a good grip.

“This was absolutely perfect. I cannot fault any part of the activity. I thoroughly enjoyed with my husband, it made his birthday a memorable one.”

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Alanya Highlights: Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Cave & Dim River - Sapadere Canyon and the cold mountain water
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Alanya Highlights: Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Cave & Dim River

10.Alanya Highlights: Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Cave & Dim River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · from $23

Join a six-hour Alanya nature tour to Sapadere Canyon, Dim Cave and Dim River. Expect open-top vehicles, playful water fights, a 385-meter boardwalk, mountain views, swimming, lunch over the river and fresh gözleme. English, Russian and German guides are available, with hotel pickup included.

“My daughter really liked the water fight with other cars, was a nice day out to explore and see more of antalya...I would definitely recommend doing this to anyone visiting antalya...thanks to our driver and Eric”

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Alanya Highlights: Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Cave & Dim River - Sapadere Canyon and the cold mountain water
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Alanya Highlights Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Cave & Dim River

11.Alanya Highlights Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Cave & Dim River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from Alanya in an open jeep to Sapadere Canyon, mountain caves, a village silk stop, and a local lunch. Expect cold swimming water, loud music, and possible water fights between jeeps. Pickup and insurance are included, but cave and canyon entry fees, drinks, and the exact stops should be confirmed before booking.

“Highly recommend this experience especially if you have kids. My nephew loved the water fights between buses. Mustafa the camera guy was great and friendly, our driver and his son were on time and made the trip fun. The canyon and the caves were beautiful.”

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City of Side: Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Tour with Boat Ride - Inside Altınbeşik Cave by inflatable boat
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City of Side: Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Tour with Boat Ride

12.City of Side: Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 92 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Travel from Side into the Taurus Mountains with an English or German-speaking guide. Visit Altınbeşik Cave, ride an inflatable boat across its underground lake, eat lunch in Ormana, and see a 300-year-old mosque, traditional houses, and Sarıhacılar village. Guides such as Ümit, Emre, and Ali have led recent departures.

“Schöne Tour durch das Taurusgebirge mit einem Halt in einer alten Schule, Dorfmoschee und einem Wohnhaus, wo einem Tee offeriert wird. Sehr kurze Schlauchbootfahrt durch eine überflutete Höhle. Gutes und reichhaltiges Mittagessen wurde angeboten. Verhältnismässig lange Fahrt mit dem Auto und bei der Rückfahrt hätte man noch einen Zwischenstopp einlegen können. Im Grossen und Ganzen eine schöne Tour für Klein und Gross.”

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Trabzon: Sümela Monastery, Cave, and Hamsiköy Daily Tour - Reaching Sümela Monastery above the valley
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Trabzon: Sümela Monastery, Cave, and Hamsiköy Daily Tour

13.Sümela Monastery, Cave, and Hamsiköy Daily Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · from $56

Join an English, Arabic, or Turkish-speaking guide for an 8.5-hour minibus tour from Trabzon to Sümela Monastery, Zigana Mountain, Hamsiköy, Gümüşhane, Torul Glass Terrace, and Karaca Cave. Guides such as Hakan, Eren, Hasan, and Alaa have led this route. Expect mountain roads, a 350-meter uphill walk, food tastings, and extra entry fees.

“Great day out with Hakan ! Very nice, welcoming and passionate. I recommand 100% ! Great explanations about the different sites we saw and landscapes are breathtaking. Thanks again to you Hakan ! My sister and I had a great time :)”

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City of Side: Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Village - The drive into the Taurus Mountains
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City of Side: Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Village

14.City of Side: Altinbesik Cave and Ormana Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 84 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

From Side, a local English or German-speaking guide leads you into the Taurus Mountains for an eight-hour day of village roads, high views, natural tea, and rural Turkish life. You’ll visit Avasun, Ürünlü, Altınbeşik Cave by boat, Ormana, and Sarıhacılar, with lunch and hotel transport included.

“Very beautiful view, nice organisation. Everything was done on high level.”

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Sapadere Canyon and Dwarf Cave with Dim River Lunch - Dwarf Cave is brief but easy to add
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Sapadere Canyon and Dwarf Cave with Dim River Lunch

15.Sapadere Canyon and Dwarf Cave with Dim River Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 83 reviews · from $31

Ride from Alanya to Sapadere Canyon, swim beneath a waterfall, visit Dwarf Cave, and eat beside the Dim River. Expect a lively open-sided jeep ride, water fights, scenic mountain roads, and a guide who keeps the group moving. Lunch and canyon admission are included, while the cave costs 10 Turkish lira.

“Very helpful trip organisers, tour guide was very energetic, made everyone laugh, encouraged participation from all who went. Great information passed in several languages. Extensive knowledge of the mountains and the sights to see. Admission into the canyon. Photographs every step with option to buy. Great food at the Dim river restaurant. And finally amazing driving skills displayed throughout the whole tour by the jeep safari drivers.”

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