Hike to the Unique Cave Towns Chufut Kale and Tepe-Kerman

Cave Town Hiking - 8 Hour Crimea Tour

Tour Itinerary:

Morning pick up from your hotel or apartment in Sevastopol or Simferopol (9-10am).

This unique cave town hiking tour starts with a short 40-minute drive to the town Bakhchisaray. We then take the half hour hike (the last ten minutes is moderately steep) to Chufut Kale. This is the big site in the historic town Bakhchisaray, and consists of a long plateau which contains a honeycomb of caves and structures where people took refuge for centuries.

Hike for approx 3 hours to the Tepe-Kerman cave town. You will pass an ancient and long abandoned cemetery, and gradually ascend through the forest to the cave town. This hike is moderate – there are some short steep patches but mainly it is fairly flat and easy going.

Approx one hour to explore this fascinating cave town. The cave town is built on the top of a cone shaped hill, and there are great views from it over the central Crimean mountains.

Descend 30 minutes from the cave town to a nearby country lane where our driver will be waiting to pick us up.

50 minute drive back to Sevastopol or Simferopol, and drop off at your hotel or apartment.

Prices are for a private tour with a minibus or car. They include an experienced and knowledgeable guide, and a packed lunch

To book this tour we request a 15% advance payment. You may cancel the tour within 48 hour of its commencement, and you will receive a full refund. The booking fee is non-refundable for any cancellation made after this period.

We can custom make this and any another tour for you. Want to be dropped off in Yalta? We can arrange it. Just click on “contact us” above, and tell us what you want.