Cappadocia : Green Tour Underground, Ihlara & Lunch & AudioGuide
Description
Venture beyond the fairy chimneys and discover the lush, mysterious southern region of Cappadocia on our full-day Green Tour! Perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike, this small-group tour takes you deep underground and into spectacular river canyons. Leave the navigating to us as you travel comfortably in our air-conditioned vehicles. You will marvel at the sweeping vistas of Göreme Panorama, hike beside the river in the stunning Ihlara Valley, explore the ancient rock-cut Selime Monastery, and descend into the fascinating Kaymaklı Underground City.
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Itinerary
Our first stop will be goreme panorama there you will be informed about the cappadocia region , occurance of fairy chimneys and goreme village itself.
Here is the biggest and deepest canyon of Cappadocia. after walking approximately 300-400 m. You can see a church which keeps the history very well. Then starts a walking nearby the Melendiz River through to the Belisirma Village placed in hearth of Ihlara Valley about 3 km. While walking you will spend enjoyable times in the natural life of the valley. After walking for about 45 minutes we will arrive at Belisirma Village.
Underground cities are the signs of cappadocia, these mega shelters will blow your mind we will get inside of it and walk through narrow tunnels you will get to see wineries,food storages and a lot of different parts of the underground city for defending and living.
People were using pigeons for a lot of different purposes for a long time. At the pigeon valley you will be informed about those reasons and you will get the opportunity to feed the pigeons of the valley.
Explore the awe inspiring Selime Monastery, the largest rock carved monastery in Cappadocia. Nestled dramatically at the end of the Ihlara Valley, this ancient complex was carved directly into volcanic cliffs and once served as a spiritual center and shelter for monks. Wander through its vast cathedral-like chambers, tunnels, and chapels adorned with traces of early Christian frescoes. From the monastery’s upper terraces, enjoy panoramic views of the valley and volcanic landscape — a true photographer’s delight. Selime Monastery offers a remarkable glimpse into Cappadocia’s spiritual past, combining history, architecture, and breathtaking scenery in one unforgettable visit.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up all hotels around Cappadocia.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(107)
We did the green tour with our amazing guide Faisallah, it was great day. One of the best days we spent in Cappadocia. His knowledge and explanation was super helpful to understand the history of the region. I loved the balance between history & nature. Faisallah is the best guide EVER ❤️
The tour was very well planned. We saw all the points marked with calm and support from the guide Ferman. He was a great and friendly guide. We compared with the Red tour we did by the hotel the day before and this one was much better. The guide passed much more information than we had in your previous one.
Olá, Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você aproveitou o passeio e que o roteiro atendeu às suas expectativas. O Green Tour reúne alguns dos lugares mais impressionantes da Capadócia, e é ótimo saber que vocês puderam explorá-los com calma e aproveitar cada parada. Também nos alegra saber que o guia tornou a experiência ainda mais especial com suas explicações e simpatia. Conhecer a história e os detalhes da região faz toda a diferença durante a visita. Agradecemos também pela sua comparação e pelas palavras gentis. Esperamos ter o prazer de recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima visita à Capadócia! Atenciosamente, Skyway Travel Team
Beautiful day tour! Our tour guide Fernan was very handsome and he told us a lot about the history. So many different and lovely impressions in one day. I can really recommend it.
Hi Andreas, Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering so many different sides of Cappadocia in a single day. The Green Tour is designed to combine nature, history, and local culture, so it’s great to know it left you with so many memorable impressions. We’re also pleased that the historical insights and stories shared throughout the day helped bring the region to life. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for more Cappadocia adventures in the future! Warm regards, Skyway Travel Team
Rabia was superb. Very informative and made sure all guests had a great day
Hi Tony, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great day on the Green Tour. Learning about Cappadocia becomes so much more enjoyable when information is shared in an engaging and informative way. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to our guide she will be very happy to know she helped make your day memorable. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Cappadocia in the future! Warm regards, Skyway Travel Team
Excellent experience, good communication all the time with the agency. Very friendly staff and helped with everything we needed.
Olá Ralph, Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você teve uma excelente experiência explorando a Capadócia conosco. Uma boa comunicação e uma equipe prestativa fazem toda a diferença, por isso é muito gratificante saber que você se sentiu bem acompanhado durante todo o passeio e que pudemos ajudar sempre que precisou. Obrigado por nos escolher e esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma futura visita à Capadócia! Atenciosamente, Skyway Travel Team
Excellent experience. Perfect organization, from the pickup at the hotel to the drop-off at the end of the trip. Our guide, Ferman, was very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. The same goes for the driver. Beautiful places
Ciao, Grazie mille per aver condiviso la tua esperienza 😊 Siamo felici di sapere che tutto sia andato alla perfezione, dal prelievo in hotel fino al rientro a fine tour. Una buona organizzazione può fare davvero la differenza durante una giornata intensa come il Green Tour. Ci fa inoltre molto piacere sapere che avete apprezzato sia la guida che l’autista e, naturalmente, gli splendidi luoghi visitati lungo il percorso. Grazie ancora per aver scelto noi e speriamo di rivedervi presto in Cappadocia! Cordiali saluti, Skyway Travel Team
The tour was amazing. Especially Mr. Alper and his exceptional guided tour. It was very informative, all the way through and took the effort to patiently explain every aspect and detail of all the places we visited during the entire tour. He was extremely friendly and welcomed us all like a family. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality Alper.
Hi there, Thank you so much for your lovely words, We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the Green Tour and felt welcomed throughout the day. Exploring Cappadocia becomes so much more meaningful when the experience is shared in a friendly and engaging way. It’s wonderful to know that the explanations and attention to detail made the tour both informative and enjoyable for you. We’ll also be very happy to share your kind comments with our guide. Thank you again for choosing Skyway Travel, and we hope to see you again in Cappadocia someday! Warm regards, Skyway Travel Team
We took the Green Tour in Cappadocia today and had a wonderful experience. The excursion was very well organized, interesting, and absolutely worth doing. We especially want to thank our guide, Maly, for his excellent work throughout the day. He was incredibly kind, friendly, and sympathetic, and his deep knowledge of the area made the tour even more special. His explanations were always enjoyable, clear, and engaging, which made the whole experience much more interesting and entertaining. We highly recommend this tour, especially because of the fantastic job done by Maly. Thank you for making our day in Cappadocia so memorable! Miguel.
Hi Miguel, Muchísimas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir una reseña tan bonita. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron del Green Tour y que encontraron la experiencia organizada, interesante y memorable. Cappadocia tiene muchísimo que descubrir, y saber que pudieron disfrutar cada parte del recorrido nos hace muy felices. También agradecemos especialmente tus amables palabras sobre nuestro guía. Su conocimiento de la región y su manera clara y cercana de explicar realmente hacen la diferencia. Gracias nuevamente por recomendarnos. Esperamos volver a verlos en Capadocia algún día. Un cordial saludo, Skyway Travel Team
Great informative tour. Covered many places and comfortable short hikes at some of the sites with Mali our excellent guide and good driver Ulsal :) .
Hello, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the Green Tour and had a fun and informative experience exploring Cappadocia. It’s great to know that the itinerary, the comfortable hikes, and the overall atmosphere made the day enjoyable for you. We’ll also be happy to share your kind words with your guide and driver 😊 Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to see you again on another Cappadocia adventure! Warm regards, Skyway Travel Team
Disappointing tour. We chose this excursion mainly for the Ihlara Valley, but the itinerary was changed without proper explanation. The 2-hour hike advertised turned into just a few minutes. We decided to leave the tour early, without making any fuss. However, the guide’s attitude was disappointing: when he later saw us hitchhiking, he simply flashed his lights and drove past without stopping. Not very professional. That’s why we’re giving this low rating.
Dear Corinne, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to respectfully clarify several important facts for you and for future guests who may read this review. On the morning of the tour, you informed our guide that you wished to use the tour primarily as transportation and that you preferred to leave the group early. Since your booking was the package version that excluded museum entrance tickets and lunch, your request was accommodated exactly as you asked. Both our operations team and your guide reached out to you during and after the tour to confirm that everything was in order. At that time, you confirmed, in writing, that you were satisfied and that your decision to leave the group early was entirely your own. These communications are on record. Regarding the Ihlara Valley hike: the duration of the walking portion is determined by each group's pace and the guide's assessment on the day, as described in our tour information. Guests who wish to complete the full-length hike always have the option to do so with the group. We take every piece of guest feedback seriously and always aim to provide clear information and professional service. We are glad we were able to accommodate your modified request on the day, and we wish you safe travels. Warm regards, Skyway Travel Team
