Turkey · Archaeology

Green Full-Day Tour in Cappadocia

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Göreme. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the multi-level Kaymakli Underground City
  • 02 Walk through the scenic Ihlara Valley along the Melendiz River
  • 03 Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant in Belisirma
  • 04 Explore the rock-cut Selime Monastery
  • 05 Take in panoramic views over Göreme and Pigeon Valley
  • 06 Travel with a licensed guide in an A/C vehicle

Discover some of Cappadocia’s most striking natural and historical landmarks on this full-day Green Tour. Travel through dramatic landscapes, visit the remarkable Kaymakli Underground City, and explore the lush scenery of Ihlara Valley with a guided walk along the Melendiz River.

Along the way, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, lunch by the river in Belisirma, and a visit to Selime Monastery, one of the region’s most impressive rock-cut sites. With hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets, lunch, and a licensed guide included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience a different side of Cappadocia.

Travel through dramatic landscapes, visit the remarkable Kaymakli Underground City, and explore the lush scenery of Ihlara Valley with a guided walk along the Melendiz River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cappadocia, Avanos
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Our Green Cappadocia tour starts with a pickup at your hotel at 09:30. We offer pickup from hotels located in Göreme, Avanos, Uçhisar or Urgup. And First stop will be the majestic vista point overlooking Goreme where you will receive information about the rich history of Cappadocia and the unique rock formations.From the panoramic view point, we will continue on to the biggest underground city, Kaymakli. Your guide will explain how locals carved these multi-level underground cities to hide from enemies. You can also see traces of their daily lives in the stables, wineries, temples, living quarters, air shafts, etc.After departing Kaymakli, we will drive further south to the magnificent verdant Ihlara Valley. We walk alongside the Melendiz River for about 1 hour which winds its way through the Ihlara gorge, stopping for lunch in a restaurant on the river in the village of Belisirma.After lunch, we continue to the Selime Monastery, the largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia with a large cave cathedral and breathtaking views over the area.On our way back to Goreme we stop at the spectacular vista point overlooking Pigeon Valley.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Göreme. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A/C Vehicle
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Museum Tickets
  • Lunch
  • All Taxes
  • Pick up and Drop Off

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks at Lunch
  • Tips ( Optional)

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Göreme..

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