South Cappadocia Green Tour: Trekking in Ihlara Valley with Underground City Visit
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Goreme

Green tour is also known as South Cappadocia tour because of its itinerary covering all the main attractions of the South Cappadocia. You will visit the largest excavated underground city in Turkey, do trekking in Ihlara valley, visit one of the biggest rock-cut monasteries and enjoy stunning views over the Cappadocian valleys.

Duration: 7 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Goreme - Hotel drop-off

  • Kaymakli Underground City - Kaymakli Underground City is the biggest and deepest underground settlement in the Cappadocia region. Located in the Kaymaki Village, Kaymakli Underground City is also one most popular places to see in Cappadocia.

  • Pigeon Valley - Pigeon Valley is situated in the heart of Cappadocia, a region famous for its unique landscapes, rock formations, and underground cities.

  • Belisırma River Restaurant Birol’un Yeri - Lunch at a local restaurant in Belisirma by the river.

  • Goreme Panorama - Göreme Panorama is located exactly 2 km from the center of Göreme. You can enjoy the unique view on a bench or a chair. The view on the Göreme Uçhisar road is at the end point of the Güvercinlik Valley. Erciyes Mountain, which is the most magnificent mountain of the region with a height of 3917 meters, can be seen from here. It is one of the most beautiful photo spots of Cappadocia, revealing the panorama of Erciyes and the magnificent Pigeon Valley.

  • Selime Monastery - Selime Monastery is undoubtedly one of the most astonishing places to visit in Cappadocia region, given its size. The monastery is thought to have taken over 200 years to shape, and it can house as many as 5000 people at once. It was converted into a caravanserai after 11th century, and has lots of stables for camels. Selime Monastery is the biggest and most impressive monastery in Cappadocia dating back to the 8th or 9th century.

  • Ihlara Valley - Ihlara Valley is a fantastic canyon with a depth of about 100 meters and about 10 km. length that was formed by the volcanic activity from Mount Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River hundred thousands of years ago. One of the best side trips from Cappadocia.

  • Kapadokya Onyx - The black onyx is characteristic of the region of Cappadocia. The hardness determines the most prized variety for jewelry and craft work.

  • Goreme - Hotel drop-off

What's Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information
  • Shoes suitable for walking may be required.
Location
Goreme
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Yamaday29
May 27, 2024
Recommended tour to understand history - Tour guide was passionated and we enjoyed her detailed explanation. Car was clean, on time, no cons to comment. Recommended tour to understand history.
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Mzervou
May 27, 2024
Green tour cappadocia - We had an amazing time in this tour. The underground city was a highlight. Our host Sevda was full of positive energy and we learned so much. She had so much knowledge on the places we visited and explained everything in great detail.
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J3634nosarai
May 26, 2024
Amazing tour - Amazing tour. Great guide was amazing and new hos stuff. Trip was well planned and we started and ended in time. Hike around the lake and underground city was the best part.
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Yenyu88
May 25, 2024
Cappadocia green tour! - It is a nice and balance tour! Our tour guide, Ufuk is professional and great! Informations shares were adequate! Although this green tour needs some walking, but it is definitely for all age and nature lover! We enjoy the entire tour a lot! Cheers to the organising team and Ufuk!
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Cla981
May 24, 2024
History and nature - Rich and varied excursion. Visit to the really interesting underground city, impressive Selime monastery. We also did the trekking in the Ihlara valley (I really wanted to and we managed despite the rain). Our guide was a knowledgeable and very kind guy. Highly recommended for everyone or tours in Cappadocia.
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Abhishekj407
May 24, 2024
Lovely day spent touring Cappadocia - Very well organised tour and the guide - UFUK was very friendly and knowledgeable. Pick up and drop was smooth and enough time was allowed for each attractions. Lunch location was scenic.
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Flyer63394123581
May 23, 2024
Panoramic View of the Valleys - We went for green tour in May and we had an amazing time. Our tour guide Ufuk is very knowledgeable and he shared so many interesting stories and history of the places we visited. You can see amazing views of the valleys during the trip and beautiful sceneries. Overall it was fun and great trip. I would definitely recommend this tour to our family and friends.🫶
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154surbhid
May 22, 2024
Green tour Review - It was a great experience . Enjoyed green tour a lot . Our guide ambre was so good and helpful.he showed us each and everything and explain them very well.
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Sheryleet2024
May 22, 2024
10/10 for the historical information & stunning views - Would highly recommend this tour! Our guide Ufuk Can was very knowledgeable on the sites and was visibly passionate about his country and its history. We enjoyed the underground city and ihlara valley walks. Would have been nice if we had just slightly more time at each site, but I understand they have a timing to follow in order to complete the full itinerary. They did not pressure anyone to rush so I will still would rate it 10/10. For those who appreciate history and stunningly beautiful scenery/landscapes. Thanks tour team!
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Maylianurr
May 21, 2024
Superb - It's superb. The tour leader is funny and great at explaining every single things we see. I'd definitely recommend this package 😊
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