Green Tour: Cappadocia's Underground & Ihlara Valley

4.9 (27 reviews) Goreme, Turkey
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Duration7h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Turkish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Most visitors see North Cappadocia. This tour takes you somewhere they do not.
The Green Tour explores the southern side of the region, a completely different landscape where a lush river canyon cuts 100 meters through volcanic rock, an underground city descends eight floors into the earth, and a rock-carved monastery the size of a cathedral clings to the cliffs above a quiet village.
A full-day small-group experience with hotel pickup, open-buffet lunch and all entrance fees included. Maximum 10 guests. The ideal second-day tour for guests who have already seen North Cappadocia, and a standalone masterpiece for nature and history lovers.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Kaymaklı, one of the deepest underground cities in the world.
- Hike 1 hour along the riverbank of the breathtaking Ihlara Valley canyon
- Discover Selime Monastery, the largest rock-carved complex in Cappadocia
- Includes professional guide, entry fees, and a delicious set-menu lunch.

Options

Green Tour Excluding Tickets

Duration: 8 hours
Lunch: Set menü lunch
AC Minivan max. 14 people
Pickup included

Green Tour All Included

Duration: 8 hours
Set Menu Lunch included
AC Minivan max. 14 people
Pickup included

What's included

  • Drop off at your hotel
  • Set menu lunch at a local restaurant
  • Guidance service (English)
  • Pick-up from your hotel
  • Kaymaklı Underground City, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery (If option is selected)
  • Personal expenses during the tour
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks taken during lunch

What to expect

  1. Goreme Panorama
    20m
    Start with a breathtaking "birds eye" view of the region. A 20 minute photo break to capture the iconic fairy chimney landscape.
  2. Pigeon Valley
    20m
    See the historic dovecotes carved into the cliffs and learn why these birds were vital to ancient Cappadocian life.
  3. Onyx
    1h
    Discover the magic of Anatolian minerals. Watch artisans shape precious stones and learn about the color changing Sultanite. (1 hour including shopping time).
  4. Kaymakli Underground City
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Descend into one of the largest and deepest underground settlements in the world. Explore tunnels, storage rooms, and ventilation shafts used by early Christians.
  5. Ihlara
    1h
    Enjoy a set menu lunch at a local restaurant in Ihlara Village. Choose from meatballs, chicken, beef, fish, or vegetarian options, served with soup and salad.
  6. Ihlara Valley
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Escape the crowds for a peaceful 1 hour walk (aprox) along the Melendiz River. Surrounded by high cliffs and birdsong, this is the "greenest" heart of Cappadocia.
  7. Selime Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Marvel at the largest religious structure in Cappadocia. This rock cut cathedral is an architectural wonder with a history stretching back centuries.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our professional tour guides will come to pick you up from your hotel before the tour and drop you back to your hotel at the end of the tour. Depending on the location of your hotel, you will be informed about the exact pick-up time one day before the tour.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is not suitable for claustrophobic people.
  • Selime Monastery has steep stairs
  • Underground city can be challenging for those with claustrophobia

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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