Cappadocia Green Tour with hike in İhlara Valley (Small Group)
Description
Discover Cappadocia's lush landscapes and historical marvels on this immersive Green Tour. Begin your adventure at the stunning Göreme Panorama, capturing breathtaking views of fairy chimneys and valleys. Stroll through Pigeon Valley, explore the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City, and enjoy a scenic hike in Ihlara Valley lined with ancient churches. Savor a delicious lunch featuring local dishes and conclude with a tasting of traditional snacks. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a mix of culture, nature, and culinary delights, all guided by an experienced local expert. - Visit iconic sites including Göreme Panorama and Selime Monastery - Enjoy a guided tour of an Underground City - Scenic 3.5 km hike in Ihlara Valley with lunch included - Local snacks tasting session showcasing Turkish flavors
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Itinerary
Start your day with breathtaking views at Göreme Panorama, a stunning viewpoint that offers a sweeping vista of Cappadocia's iconic fairy chimneys, rock formations, and the Göreme Valley. It's the perfect spot to capture the unique beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue your journey to Pigeon Valley, named after the countless pigeon houses carved into the soft volcanic rock. Learn about the historical significance of pigeons in the region and enjoy a short walk through this picturesque valley.
Visit a local gemstone gallery where you can explore a dazzling collection of semi-precious stones and jewelry unique to Cappadocia. Discover the art of gemstone crafting and perhaps find a special souvenir to take home.
Explore the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City, one of the largest and most complex underground cities in Cappadocia. Learn about the ingenious architecture and the historical significance of these subterranean dwellings used by early Christians as a refuge from invasions.
Enjoy a scenic 3.5 km hike through the lush Ihlara Valley, which is lined with churches and cave dwellings carved into the canyon walls. Relax with the calming sound of the Melendiz River flowing nearby.
Visit the Selime Monastery, the largest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia, and learn about its significance as a Christian community. Explore its caves, tunnels, and cathedral-like interior with a breathtaking view.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We picked the guest up from the places where they are such as their hotels, bus stations etc.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(58)
Our guide Güray was very knowledgeable and devoted. Our driver was also first rate.
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We enjoyed very much the selection of sites and the historical perspective offered throughout. Lunch was also quite good. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Very good and complete tour, the group was small and we did everything on our list, including great hikes with beautiful views, history, and good food. Excellent guide.
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Very nice experience and the guide is super helpful and welcoming. 5 starts tour really recommended it!
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Excellent tour. Well timed. We saw so much. Guide was fabulous. The restaurant we were taken to had amazing g food. Overall it was a fabulous, enjoyable and educational day. The walk through the valley was just beautiful. Thank you. I highly recommend.
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Our guide, Guray, was excellent. One of the most informative guides we've had. The scenery was stunning and even the lunch was very good. We also appreciated that it was a very small group
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Thanks to Güray, truly a lovely experience !
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Very fun tour! We went to the underground city, Ihlara canyon and others! Would definitely recommend!
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Very nice tour. The friendly guide is very helpful for further explanations, clarifications and to meet our needs and desires. Finally, we went to taste the typical Turkish desserts.
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It was fun. I was scared of birds. The rice was also delicious!
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