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Cappadocia: Green Tour - Ihlara Valley & Underground City

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Cappadocia: Green Tour - Ihlara Valley & Underground City
4.570637 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.570637 out of 5 stars
361 reviews
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Get back to nature on a hike through the Ihlara Valley and marvel at the fairy chimney rock formations of Cappadocia. Visit the Derinkuyu Underground City and learn about the traditions of the locals.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Turkish
Pickup included
Pickup times: Ürgüp, Avanos, Ortahisar - 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM Göreme - 9:30 AM Uçhisar - 10:00 AM

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kerrie – Australia

Only problem was that the lunch restaurant was not as indicated in the description. No river could be seen and not such a nice environment. However the food was fine.

N
Nicola – South Africa

The Selime Cathedral was something special and the Derinkuyu Underground City was fascinating. The Green Tour is an efficient way to see most of Cappadocia in one day. Selim was an entertaining and well informed guide. We can definitely recommend the Green Tour of Cappadocia.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    7 pickup location options:

    Çavuşin, Göreme, Nevşehir, Avanos, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Ortahisar

  • Timeline stop icon

    Goreme Panorama

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Derinkuyu Underground City

    Visit, Guided tour (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Ihlara Valley

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Belisırma

    Break time, Lunch (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Selime Monastery

    Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Uçhisar

    Shopping, Workshop (30 minutes)

  • 7 drop-off locations:

    Uçhisar, Avanos, Ortahisar, Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Göreme, Çavuşin

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn about the natural history of Cappadocia and its unusual rock formations
  • Visit the amazing Derinkuyu Underground City
  • Hike through the Ihlara Valley
  • Learn about monastic life at the Selime Monastery
  • Watch how onyx is shaped by a master craftsman

Full description

Göreme Panorama
First place in the tour is Panoramic view of Goreme. You get information about history, formation of Cappadocia while watching the fairy chimneys. Following the information, free time for photograph.

Underground City
After driving about 40 minutes, arrival to Underground City. This underground city was firstly used by the local people as a natural deep freeze, later by the late Romans as a shelter against potential Arabian invasions. With the clear explanations of your guide you will spend almost 1 hour here.

Ihlara Valley
Ihlara Canyon is 52 km. away from Underground City.Approximately 45 minutes later, you will be in the entrance of Ihlara Valley.Ihlara Valley was formed by the volcanic actions of Mt. Hasan, next to Ihlara Valley. Afterwards, Melendiz River eroded the valley for millions of years besides the layers cracked and fell down. Eventually, 80 meter- deep canyon was composed. Whole Valley is 14 km. length. In the past, generally Christians lived in the several parts of the Valley; also they carved churches and painted them. You will hike about 3,5 km.Hiking will last 1hour 15m.Then you will arrive to Restaurant for Lunch

Lunch
1 hour for the lunch in the Ihlara town. You will start with the soup and salad, later you will able choose one of the main dishes from the list. Lunch will be over with season fruits.

Selime Monastry
Our tour will go on with another movie- set-like place, Selime Monastery. At first look, the monastery looks like a castle, but shelters, churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages and big cathedral proves us its being a monastery. You get information about the monastic life in Cappadocia.

Pigeon Valley
Climbing to Selime monastery will exhaust you, probably. But till you arrive to Pigeon Valley, you will have about 1 hour to rest. Also, our guide will mention about some traditions, cultures and stories about Anatolia on the way. Upon arrival to Pigeon Valley, pigeons will meet you on the top of the valley. Pigeons have always been important for Cappadocian people. Their eggs and droppings were used for different purposes. For this reason, local people carved houses for them to the slopes of valley. You will see the reason why people call them “houses”, when you see them.

Onxy Factory
The Last place in the tour will be a visit to onyx factory in Uchisar. Onyx is a volcanic stone which has various colors and contains different minerals in. As being a volcanic area, Cappadocia has some onyx deposits. In the factory, a master will give you information about the steps of onyx shaping and you will watch a shaping show.

5-6 pm back to hotel

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Museum tickets (if you choose the option with museum tickets)
  • Drinks
  • Tips for the guide and driver

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour has 2 options: Museum tickets are included in the price and museum tickets are not included in the price. You can choose any tour you want from the options.
  • 0/2 years old child free but no seat and no lunch
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From $69 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 361 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Kerrie – AustraliaMay 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Only problem was that the lunch restaurant was not as indicated in the description. No river could be seen and not such a nice environment. However the food was fine.
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Nicola – South AfricaDecember 17, 2024 – Verified booking
The Selime Cathedral was something special and the Derinkuyu Underground City was fascinating. The Green Tour is an efficient way to see most of Cappadocia in one day. Selim was an entertaining and well informed guide. We can definitely recommend the Green Tour of Cappadocia.
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Abzan – TurkeyDecember 14, 2024 – Verified booking
The trip was wonderful! The driver was on time and very patient. The guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He made sure we were comfortable. We had a very good time. The vehicle was clean and comfortable too

Product ID: 81333

Activity provider:Stoneland Travel Cappadocia Turkey
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