Cappadocia Green Tour with Derinkuyu Nar Lake and Ihlara Valley

Very physical but AMAZING tour! Our original tour company had to cancel because their van broke down, but they set us up with an alternate group right away. I’m glad they did because Al the tour guide was HILARIOUS and super knowledgeable. He made sure we spent the right amount of time at each place. The underground city was unforgettable. The van driver, Abu Bakr, was very helpful and kind, especially while helping with my mobility walker, and he kept me company as others went on their hikes etc… The gem store was a highlight, allot at least 200 USD to spend here. As usual, the WESTERN style bathrooms were the best at the museums and the gem store. FYI tips in American dollars were appreciated. Pick up and drop off at the hotel was not only convenient, but necessary given the narrow and steep roads there. Would most definitely recommend!

Very physical but AMAZING tour! Our original tour company had to cancel because their van broke down, but they set us up with an alternate group right away. I’m glad they did because Al the tour guide was HILARIOUS and super knowledgeable. He made sure we spent the right amount of time at each place. The underground city was unforgettable. The van driver, Abu Bakr, was very helpful and kind, especially while helping with my mobility walker, and he kept me company as others went on their hikes etc… The gem store was a highlight, allot at least 200 USD to spend here. As usual, the WESTERN style bathrooms were the best at the museums and the gem store. FYI tips in American dollars were appreciated. Pick up and drop off at the hotel was not only convenient, but necessary given the narrow and steep roads there. Would most definitely recommend!

This tour is unlike all the other “Green Tours” in Cappadocia because the tour had NO sales stops (like a pottery studio, jewelry shop etc.) Even through the tour is more expensive than other comparable ones (including those sold to you by your hotel), our guide, Shahin spent the ENTIRE TOUR TIME teaching us in-depth history on all the places we visited. No sales pitches, no “surprise” stops to random shops. This alone is totally worth the money. Lunch was also at an excellent restaurant. Highly recommended!

Sefer was my guide for this tour and I can’t recommend him enough! He was super knowledgeable, gave us a thorough explanation at each site, and made jokes throughout the day to keep us engaged. He even taught us a little bit of Turkish! As we were driving between stops, we spotted a double rainbow so the driver and Sefer safely stopped on the side of the road for us to take pictures. This tour was absolutely the highlight of my Cappadocia trip!

The Cappadocia Green tour was fun with lots of information shared by our wonderful guide Attila The other guide was engaging with the larger Russian speaking group Lots of local culture shared in the full well organized day Thank you Ric 🇨🇦

Our russian tour guide Marina was attentive and informative. The itinerary was very efficient: there was no rush and no time wasted either, as opposed to other green tours that include a lot of shopping stops. This is a great stress-free alternative to rental cars and allows one to see local attractions that are otherwise difficult to reach. Do keep in mind that the time allotted for the Ilhara valley, while sufficient for a nice walk, isn’t enough to reach the churches.

We booked this tour because we had only few days in Cappadocia and it covers the majority of attaction without wasting time in shopping. Our tour guide Müge was very professional and friendly. She gave us a lot of insides explanations. We highly ret this tour !

We did the Green Tour with Ahmed and were very satisfied. Ahmed is a well-informed and professionally trained tour guide. At first glance, the price seems a bit higher than other providers, but this quickly becomes relativized: There are no sales stops, but much more time for the real highlights. We also noticed the flexibility of the pick-up in a particularly positive way. Overall, the tour is less designed for mass, but rather offers an exclusive experience. Clear recommendation for anyone who appreciates quality and authentic impressions.

English, 日本語, 繁體中文 in this review An incredible tour that exceeded all expectations! Insightful Guidance: The guide's explanations were incredibly detailed. Even though my English is limited and I could only understand about 60%, I still walked away having learned so much. Focus on Sights, Not Shopping: The itinerary was perfectly balanced between nature and culture. There were no forced shopping stops, except for a final visit to a gift shop where everyone actually had a great time enjoying some Turkish Delights. Manageable Physical Difficulty: While there was a fair amount of climbing and walking, it was well within the average person's fitness level. You don't need to worry too much about the physical demand. Delicious Lunch & Amazing Ayran: The lunch was genuinely impressive. The Ayran served at the restaurant was a game-changer for me—it was the perfect "introduction" for a foreigner and completely redefined how I view this drink (especially compared to the bottled versions I’ve had before). 期待を大きく上回る、最高のツアーでした！ 知識豊富なガイド： ガイドさんの説明がとても丁寧で詳しかったです。私の英語力では6割ほどしか理解できませんでしたが、それでも多くのことを学ぶことができ、十分に楽しめました。 自然と文化に集中できる行程： 自然や歴史的な景観がメインの充実した内容でした。無理な連れ回しやショッピングの時間はなく、最後に立ち寄ったお土産店も、みんなでトルコ菓子（ロクム）を楽しめる良い雰囲気でした。 程よい運動量： 登り降りが多く体力を遣う場面もありましたが、一般の人なら問題なくこなせるレベルです。体力面を心配しすぎる必要はないと思います。 絶品のランチ： 昼食が本当に美味しかったです！特にレストランのアイラン（Ayran）は、外国人である私にとって最高の「入門編」となりました。以前飲んだボトル入りのものとは別格で、この飲み物に対するイメージが180度変わるほど感動しました。 專業且具熱忱的導遊 即便英文程度不是完全精通，導遊詳盡的解說依然能讓旅客跨越語言隔閡，深入淺出地吸收歷史知識。這種「能讓外國旅客也聽得懂」的專業度非常難得。 純粹的景觀體驗，拒絕購物壓力 這是一個真正專注於自然與人文的行程。唯一安排的禮品店是在最後一站，完全沒有強迫推銷的壓力，反而讓大家能在輕鬆的氛圍下享受土耳其軟糖，作為完美的收尾。 難易度平衡的戶外動線 雖然地形上有不少需要攀爬的斜坡或階梯，但整體的節奏控制得很好，只要有一般基礎體力的旅客都能順利完成，非常推薦給想親近自然但又擔心負荷太重的人。 驚艷的在地味蕾體驗 午餐水準極高，特別是餐廳提供的現製鹹優格（Ayran）。與市售罐裝完全不同，清爽的口感非常適合作為外國遊客嘗試土耳其傳統飲品的「入門第一口」，絕對能顛覆你的想像！

It was very fun and great experience. The guide explained all the details. I was hesitating if I will be bored with tour but I am greateful that I have had the experience and fun.