Turkey · Archaeology

Cappadocia Green Tour (Ihlara Valley and Underground City)

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ürgüp. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Derinkuyu Underground City
  • 02 Take in the views from Goreme Panorama
  • 03 Explore the dramatic landscape of Ihlara Valley
  • 04 Enjoy lunch in Belisirma
  • 05 See the rock-carved pigeon houses of Pigeon Valley
  • 06 Stop at Yaprakhisar for views of Selime Monastery
  • 07 Travel with a professional licensed tour guide
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Discover some of Cappadocia’s most striking natural and historical landmarks on this Green Tour, combining panoramic viewpoints, ancient rock formations, and one of the region’s most remarkable underground cities. Travel through the dramatic landscapes of Goreme, Ihlara Valley, Pigeon Valley, and Yaprakhisar while learning more about the area’s geology and heritage.

The tour also includes a stop in Belisirma for lunch, giving you the chance to enjoy different types of Turkish foods during the day. With hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional licensed tour guide, this is a convenient way to experience a varied side of Cappadocia.

Discover some of Cappadocia’s most striking natural and historical landmarks on this Green Tour, combining panoramic viewpoints, ancient rock formations, and one of the region’s most remarkable underground cities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Cappadocia
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Goreme Panorama

First of all, you will be picked up by our tour guide from your hotel. The first place that you will is Goreme Panaroma, the most magnificient landscape around Goreme. 

Derinkuyu Underground City

Derinkuyu Underground City, has all the usual amenities found in other underground complexes across Cappadocia, such as wine and oil presses. 

Ihlara Valley

Ihlara Valley, which is a long gorge cut into volcanic rock in the southern part of Cappadocia, following severeal eruptions of Mount Erciyes. 

Belisirma

Belisirma, experience the wonderful different types of Turkish foods.

Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley, thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rock. The conical formations are the result of volcanic eruptions that took place million years ago.

Yaprakhisar

Yaprakhisar, panaroma point for another view of the great Monastery. Selime Monastery, the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia with a cathedral sized church. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ürgüp. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Insurance
  • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
  • Entrance Fees

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Ihlara Valley admission fee is 16 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Derinkuyu Underground City admission fee is 13 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Cappadocia.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ürgüp.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ürgüp.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ürgüp..

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