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Cappadocia Green Tour

South Cappadocia: an underground city, Ihlara Valley and Selime monastery.

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Green valley with cave dwellings and a river in CappadociaGreen valley with cave dwellings and a river in CappadociaGreen valley with cave dwellings and a river in Cappadocia

The southern counterpart to the Red Tour, and the more active of the two. Descend into the Derinkuyu underground city, walk a shaded stretch of the Ihlara Valley beside the river, and climb to the vast rock-cut monastery at Selime.

Highlights

  • Derinkuyu underground city
  • 4 km walk through Ihlara Valley
  • Selime rock monastery
  • Pigeon Valley viewpoint

What's included

  • Guide
  • Transport
  • Lunch by the river
  • Hotel pickup in Cappadocia
  • ×Entrance fees
  • ×Flights from Istanbul
  • ×Drinks

Itinerary

  1. 09:30

    Pickup

    Pickup from your Cappadocia hotel.

  2. 10:15

    Pigeon Valley

    Short viewpoint stop.

  3. 11:00

    Derinkuyu

    Guided descent into the underground city.

  4. 12:30

    Ihlara Valley

    Riverside walk with lunch at the end.

  5. 15:30

    Selime Monastery

    Climb through the rock-cut complex.

Pickup information

  • Pickup from hotels in Göreme, Ürgüp, Uçhisar and Avanos.

Important information

  • Not suitable for guests with claustrophobia or limited mobility.
  • Sturdy shoes required for the valley walk.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

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