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Overview
Green tour is a perfect day trip to a green oasis in Cappadocia. Ihlara valley with Belisırma river running beside you is an excellent trekking route. The experience of this tour is a balanced combination of history and nature of Cappadocia. Get ready to be surprised from a decent to underground city and paradise like visit to Ihlara valley.
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
All parking tickets
Tips for guide and driver
Museum Enterance Tickets
What to expect
Kaymakli Underground City
1h · Admission ticket not included
Our tour begins with a descent towards the center of the earth, with a trip to the underground city. There are more than 200 underground cities in Cappadocia up to 8 floors. These troglodyte cave-cities were excavated as early as Hittite times and expanded by early Christians and others over the centuries, as various invader armies targeted Central Anatolia in search of captives and plunder. Underground cities surprise every traveler with its amazing ancient engineering. It is a privilege to get to know about this ancient sight.
Ihlara Valley
2h · Admission ticket not included
We drive to Ihlara Valley which can be considered as a canyon as well. We will be walking for about 4km through the canyon to Belisirma village, the ancient name of which is Peristrema. The walk is on a path set by the Melendiz River. There are hundreds of churches carved in the volcanic tuff rocks such as Agacaltı church. Ihlara is a great get-away for travelers who enjoy hiking in nature. The valley stands almost like an oasis in the middle of vast Anatolian steppes.
Selime ManastIrI
45m · Admission ticket not included
Selime Monastery is one of the most unexpected surprises in Cappadocia. It is a wonderful rock-cut monastery in Selime town. The frescoes that can be seen inside the cathedral dates back to the 10th and 11th century, some of which depicts scenes like Adoration of the Magi, the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Baptism among many others. The complex charms all travelers with its fascinating views while exploring numerous cave dwellings from medieval era.
Pigeon Valley
30m
A short break to enjoy a classic viewpoint of Cappadocia stands at Pigeon Valley. Thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rocks at the valley’s façade can be seen here. It is also one of the best panoramic lookouts of the town of Uçhisar.
Onyx
30m
We visit a local gemstones workshop where local artisans are experts at making items of jewelry as well as beautiful vases, chess sets, and numerous other attractive artifacts.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up from any hotel or location in Cappadocia.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
