8-Hour Cappadocia Green Tour with Underground City and Ihlara Hike

8 Hours Round trip from hotel lobby Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Escape the crowded city center for a calm and peaceful day in South Cappadocia
02 Explore either Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı Underground City, including the region's deepest subterranean levels
03 Enjoy a mild hike through Ihlara Valley surrounded by Cappadocia's natural scenery
04 Have lunch in an authentic hut on top of the river
05 Visit Nar Crater Lake and stop for scenic panoramas and photo opportunities

The South Cappadocia tour, also known as the Green Tour, is a perfect getaway designed to take you outside the crowded city center for a calm and peaceful day in nature. Travel in the comfort of a Mercedes van as you head to an underground city, with time along the way to chat about local culture, history, and religion, which is my personal expertise. There are many underground cities in the region, but I always prefer Derinkuyu, the deepest among them, where you can descend as far as 7-8 floors. The day also includes a mild hike in Ihlara Canyon, rewarded with a nice lunch in an authentic hut above the river.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cappadocia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Underground City, Nar Crater Lake and Ihlara Valley

Pick up from your hotel and set out for South Cappadocia. Visit either Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground City, then continue to Nar Crater Lake.

Stop for lunch before heading to Ihlara Valley for a mild hike. Continue to Bezirhane to see the old oil pressing area and church.

Enjoy picture stops and panoramic viewpoints along the way. If you wish, there is also an optional visit to a Turkish Rug Cooperative before returning to your hotel.

The route