Green Tour: Cappadocia's Underground & Ihlara Valley
✓ 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
✗ What's Not Included
- - Personal expenses during the tour
- - Gratuities
- - Drinks taken during lunch
📍 Itinerary
Start with a breathtaking "birds eye" view of the region. A 20 minute photo break to capture the iconic fairy chimney landscape.
⏲ 20 minSee the historic dovecotes carved into the cliffs and learn why these birds were vital to ancient Cappadocian life.
⏲ 20 minDiscover the magic of Anatolian minerals. Watch artisans shape precious stones and learn about the color changing Sultanite. (1 hour including shopping time).
⏲ 60 minDescend into one of the largest and deepest underground settlements in the world. Explore tunnels, storage rooms, and ventilation shafts used by early Christians.
⏲ 60 minMarvel at the largest religious structure in Cappadocia. This rock cut cathedral is an architectural wonder with a history stretching back centuries.
⏲ 60 minEnjoy 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.
⏲ 60 minEscape 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.
⏲ 60 minA sweet finale! Taste regional specialties including roasted pumpkin seeds, authentic Turkish delight, and traditional coffee.
⏲ 30 minⓘ 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
STANDARD
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Green Tour: Cappadocia's Underground & Ihlara Valley
