Green Tour(small group) Underground, Ihlara Valley and Monastery
Description
Green tour is also known as South Cappadocia tour because of its itinerary covering all the main attractions of the South Cappadocia. You will visit the largest excavated underground city in Turkey, do trekking in Ihlara valley, visit one of the biggest rock-cut monasteries and enjoy stunning views over the Cappadocian valleys.
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Hotel pick-up
Göreme Panorama is located exactly 2 km from the center of Göreme. You can enjoy the unique view on a bench or a chair. The view on the Göreme Uçhisar road is at the end point of the Güvercinlik Valley. Erciyes Mountain, which is the most magnificent mountain of the region with a height of 3917 meters, can be seen from here. It is one of the most beautiful photo spots of Cappadocia, revealing the panorama of Erciyes and the magnificent Pigeon Valley.
The black onyx is characteristic of the region of Cappadocia. The hardness determines the most prized variety for jewelry and craft work.
Derinkuyu Underground City is an ancient multi-level city located in Derinkuyu, in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Carved deep into volcanic rock, it extends about 60 meters (200 feet) underground and could once shelter up to 20,000 people, including their livestock and supplies. Believed to have been built as early as the 8th century BCE and expanded over centuries, the city includes ventilation shafts, kitchens, churches, storage rooms, and even a school. It was primarily used as a refuge during times of war or invasion.
Ihlara Valley is a fantastic canyon with a depth of about 100 meters and about 10 km. length that was formed by the volcanic activity from Mount Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River hundred thousands of years ago. One of the best side trips from Cappadocia.
Lunch, Free time
Selime Monastery, one of Cappadocia’s most impressive rock-cut religious complexes. Carved into a dramatic cliffside, this ancient monastery once served as an important spiritual and defensive center, offering insight into early Christian life with its churches, living quarters, and sweeping views over the surrounding valley.
Pigeon Valley is situated in the heart of Cappadocia, a region famous for its unique landscapes, rock formations, and underground cities.
Hotel drop-off
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Shoes suitable for walking may be required.
Reviews(1,172)
It was lovely having mellisa as a guide
I joined the Green Tour and had a really satisfying experience overall. Our guide, Eda, was very kind and gave us helpful explanations throughout the tour. The tour was well-organized and offered great value for money. We visited Göreme Panorama, Derinkuyu Underground City, Selime Monastery, Ihlara Valley, and Pigeon Valley. At each stop, Eda gave us a brief explanation and then allowed us enough free time to look around at our own pace. I was able to enter the included sites using the Turkey Museum Pass. We had lunch before moving to Ihlara Valley, and there were various main dish options, including fish, meatballs, chicken, beef, mushroom, and vegetarian choices. The Ihlara Valley hike was a bit hot even in June, but we were able to rest in the shade and enjoy it comfortably. The hotel pickup was right on time at 9:30 a.m., and we returned to the hotel around 4:30 p.m. There were only five people in the tour group including me, so the schedule went smoothly without any delays. Overall, it was a well-paced, efficient, and enjoyable tour. I would definitely recommend it!
Dear Guest, thank you for this wonderfully detailed review! 😊 We're so glad Eda's explanations and the small group setting made the Green Tour such a smooth and enjoyable experience. Ihlara Valley, the Underground City and Selime Monastery all in one day is quite the journey! We'll pass on your kind words to Eda. Hope to welcome you back to Cappadocia soon! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Rabia was amazing from start to finish in terms of her knowledge and experience, she made it fun and interesting for us individually by learning about us first and then sharing her own experience about Cappadocia. (I even asked her about the floral & fauna of Turkey 😹) Very easy to ask her anything about the tour and anything related to Cappadocia, thank you Rabia!
Dear Guest, what a lovely review! 😊 Rabia's ability to connect with each guest personally and tailor the experience accordingly is something truly special. Flora, fauna and everything in between, it sounds like no question was off limits! 😄 We'll make sure she sees your kind words. Hope to welcome you back to Cappadocia soon! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Rabia was a brilliant tour guide, would highly recommend.
Dear Guest, thank you for the kind words! 😊 We're so glad Rabia made such a brilliant impression. We'll be sure to pass on your recommendation to her. Hope to welcome you back to Cappadocia very soon! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Today we did the green tour, accompanied by Rabia. The pick up went very smoothly and cordially. With a nice small group we visited some attractions. Put on your walking boots anyway;-). Rabia has a smooth chat and makes jokes regularly. A fun day trip through cappedocie. Recommended!
Beste gast, hartelijk dank voor deze leuke recensie! 😊 Wat fijn dat Rabia de groep zo hartelijk heeft ontvangen en de dag zo gezellig heeft gemaakt met haar humor. En de tip over de wandelschoenen is zeker goud waard voor toekomstige bezoekers! 👟 We hopen u snel weer te mogen verwelkomen in Cappadocië! Met vriendelijke groet 🧿 Tourmania Team
Had a really good tour with Rabia our guide, she explained everything clearly and learnt a lot about cappadocia, the underground city and the cave homes :)
Dear Guest, thank you for the lovely review! 😊 Rabia has a wonderful way of making Cappadocia's history and hidden wonders feel so accessible and fascinating. The underground city and cave homes are truly something else! We'll pass on your kind words to her. Hope to see you back soon! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Very good 👍 Eda explanation is very clear.
Dear Guest, thank you for the kind words! 😊 We're so glad Eda's clear explanations made the experience so enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass on your feedback to her. Hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Out guide, Eda, took great care of us. Would recommend to those looking for a day of informative trip.
Dear Guest, thank you for the lovely review! 😊 It's great to hear Eda made you feel so well looked after throughout the day. An informative and enjoyable trip is exactly what we aim for. We'll pass on your kind words to her. Hope to see you back soon! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Our tour was with Tourmania and Eda was our guide.
Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! 😊 We're glad you chose Tourmania and hope Eda and the team made it a memorable experience. We'd love to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Melisa was a fantastic English tour guide. She gave us some insightful information in preparation and at each stop. Lunch was delicious. Timing was spot on, except for Selime church which could have benefited from at least another 15min.
Dear Guest, Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're so glad Melisa made the tour so informative and enjoyable, and that lunch hit the spot too! 😊 We appreciate your note about Selime Church, more time there is always a good idea and we'll keep that in mind. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
