Turkey · Archaeology

8-Hour Cappadocia Tour with Ihlara Valley and Kaymaklı Underground City

8 Hours Round trip from 68500 Ihlara/Güzelyurt/Aksaray Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kaymaklı Underground City, a historic shelter used by different civilizations since antique times
  • 02 Walk 4 km through Ihlara Valley along the river and its lush natural scenery
  • 03 Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant at the end of your Ihlara Valley walk
  • 04 Take in sweeping views and photo opportunities from Selime Monastery
  • 05 See the pigeons and pigeon houses from Pigeon Valley's panoramic viewpoint

Sign up for this excursion and travel through the famous highlights of Cappadocia. Visit Kaymaklı Underground City, hike through the lush green paths of Ihlara Valley, explore the beauty of Pigeon Valley, and witness stunning landscapes from Selime Monastery.

Visit Kaymaklı Underground City, hike through the lush green paths of Ihlara Valley, explore the beauty of Pigeon Valley, and witness stunning landscapes from Selime Monastery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Kaymaklı Underground City, Ihlara Valley, and Selime Monastery

  • In the morning, you will be greeted by your guide and driver at the hotel to start the program. The meeting point can be customized according to the guest's request.
  • First, you will visit Kaymaklı Underground City, where you can see caves located beneath the ground. It has long been used as a shelter by different civilizations, even in antique periods.
  • Then, continue to Ihlara Valley, where you will walk 4 km in nature and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere created by the river flowing through it.
  • At the end of the walk, you will reach a restaurant by the river for lunch. While enjoying your meal, you can also take in the view.
  • Next, proceed to Selime Monastery, where you can see caves that were used by Christians. Since it is located at a high point, you can enjoy the view, and it is also a very beautiful spot for photos.
  • Afterward, move to Pigeon Valley's panoramic viewpoint, where you can see the pigeons and pigeon houses.
  • At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel.
Kaymaklı Underground City caves, Ihlara Valley river walk, Selime Monastery high viewpoint, Pigeon Valley pigeon houses

Where this trip takes you

Kaymaklı Underground City caves, Ihlara Valley river walk, Selime Monastery high viewpoint, Pigeon Valley pigeon houses

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee
  • Professional guiding services
  • Private transportation during the tour (A/C van)

What's Not Included

  • Tips (not obligatory, but appreciated)
  • Beverages during lunch
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Sports shoes
  • Sun cream (depending on the weather)
  • Sunglasses

Know before you go

Note that this tour includes trekking and going down into the underground city. If you have claustrophobia or any condition related to blood pressure or heart disease, visiting the underground city is not recommended. You may skip that spot, but the rest of the stops are not a problem.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
68500 Ihlara/Güzelyurt/Aksaray, Türkiye
Tour start
68500 Ihlara/Güzelyurt/Aksaray, Türkiye
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in 68500 Ihlara/Güzelyurt/Aksaray.

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