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

8 Hours Round trip from Göreme Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness panoramic views over Cappadocia from Göreme
02 Explore the vast and deep Kaymakli Underground City
03 Visit Uçhisar Castle, Cappadocia's highest observation point
04 Walk 4 km through Ihlara Valley and see early cave churches
05 Discover traditional stone carving at a Cappadocia workshop
06 Take in Pigeon Valley's ancient pigeon houses and visit an onyx factory

Embark on an 8-hour journey through Cappadocia's iconic landscapes, from the panoramic views of Göreme to the vast Kaymakli Underground City and the historic Uçhisar Castle. Walk through Ihlara Valley, where the first Christian monks carved cave churches, and enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant. Along the way, discover traditional stone carving at a natural stone workshop, admire Selime Cathedral, and take in the views over Pigeon Valley with its ancient pigeon houses. The tour ends with a visit to a popular onyx stone factory.

Take an easy 4 km walk, approximately 1 hour, along the deep Ihlara Valley canyon, where the first Christian monks carved cave churches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cappadocia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Göreme Panorama Views

First, you will be picked up from your hotel by our tour guide.
Your first stop will be Göreme Panorama, one of the most magnificent landscapes around Göreme.

Day 02

Explore Kaymakli Underground City

Kaymakli Underground City is the biggest and deepest underground settlement in the Cappadocia region.
Located in Kaymakli Village, it is also one of the most popular places to visit in Cappadocia.

Day 03

Uçhisar Castle and Local Stone Craft

Uçhisar Castle is an impressive historical fortress and observation point in the Cappadocia region.
Situated at the area's highest point, the castle was created by carving into unique rock formations.
Throughout history, these towers were used for defensive purposes and as vantage points to observe the surrounding landscape.
Uçhisar Castle is a significant attraction for those exploring Cappadocia's enchanting natural beauty and history.
The natural stone workshops in Cappadocia are places where unique handmade souvenirs and decorative items are crafted using the region's distinctive stone materials.
These workshops, carrying traces of traditional stone-carving art, convey the unique culture of Cappadocia to visitors.

Day 04

Walk Through Ihlara Valley

Take an easy 4 km walk, approximately 1 hour, along the deep Ihlara Valley canyon, where the first Christian monks carved cave churches.
Enjoy a Turkish kebab-style lunch at a riverside restaurant in Ihlara Valley.

Day 05

Visit a Natural Stone Workshop

The natural stone workshop in Cappadocia processes the region's unique natural stones and produces various handicrafts.
Stone carving, sculpting, and other handicrafts are skillfully carried out using traditional methods.
Craftsmen create original and impressive works using the distinctive natural stones of Cappadocia.
These workshops are often open to visitors and make an interesting stop for those who want to explore the region's rich cultural heritage.

Day 06

Pigeon Valley Viewpoint and Onyx Factory

Your final stop is a stunning viewpoint in Uçhisar overlooking the famous Pigeon Valley, where you can see pigeon houses carved into the stone by ancient inhabitants.
After that, you will be able to visit the popular onyx stone factory.