Cappadocia Green Tour - Classic Route (Popular)
Description
The popular cappadocia tour in one-day ‘Green Tour’ will take you to historical sights found in the southern region of Cappadocia, including Derinkuyu Underground CIty, Ihlara Valley, ,Selime Monastery and more! Explore Cappadocia with the best guides of Cappadocia
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Itinerary
First stop is Göreme Panorama viewpoint where you will be astounded by one of the best views in the region. The guide will explain just how this amazing landscape came into existence.
Derinkuyu Underground City is the biggest and deepest underground settlement, dating back to 7th-8th centuries. Walk down 8 levels which are each interconnected by narrow tunnels and stone-carved stairways. See the winery, church, kitchens, food storage areas and animal stalls while your guide gives you an insight into their daily life.
take an easy 4km walk (approx. 1 hour) along the river through the deep Ihlara Valley canyon, scattered with cave churches carved by early Christian monks. Enjoy a Turkish kebab-style lunch at a riverside restaurant in Ihlara Valley.
Selime Cathedral is the biggest rock-carved monastery in the region and was once home to Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations.
A final stop at a stunning viewpoint in Uçhisar overlooking the infamous Pigeon Valley and see the pigeon houses carved from the stone by ancient inhabitants. After that you can able to visit popular onyx stone factory
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Göreme, Çavuşin, Avanos, Ortahisar, Ürgüp, Uçhisar area
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for who has claustrophobia
Reviews(900)
We loved this tour! Elif made it extra special by being personable, welcoming, and vibrant. The locations we stopped at covered all the sights we wanted to see and the history of each was explained well. Great photos and exploring. The underground city was very interesting and I managed even with claustrophobia (was able to skip the final, tight stairs down to the last level). Loved the walk along the river. Lunch was good at a restaurant near the water. Water was always available in the van and there were ample restroom breaks. Could leave things in the van securely so not always lugging things around. It was helpful to wear a hat for the sun in a couple places.
Amazing experience, great guide (Bayram).
We had a great time with Elif. She was very knowledgeable and full of energy. She spoke perfect English. The sites were amazing and impressive. The pace was good. Definitely recommend!
FANTASTIC!! I think this is the best definition for this tour. Our guide—Elif—was amazing. She was extremely kind, helpful, and enjoyable. Elif kept the mood up with quizzes and trivia during the trip and she was very thorough in all her explanations. Furthermore, the van was comfortable and provided free fresh water for all the guests.
You spend half (or more) of the tour in the minivan. They take you to several places to sell you things. The only interesting thing is the underground city (you can visit it yourself, you don't need the tour). Don't let them fool you, it's not worth paying for the tour for what it offers.
This was our favorite tour in Cappadocia. Sadly, I wasn't able to catch how to spell our tour guide, but she was amazing (maybe something around Ilv). She had great English; it was easy to follow her explanations, and the tour had enough time to explore on our own after the tour guide provided detailed information. I fully recommend doing this tour with this company, is the one that felt most exciting in the entire area.
It's so incredible that even when we finished the tour, I could do it again easily. The Elif (I'm not sure that it is her name) was incredible!
I can't recommend Elif enough! She is a charismatic and deeply attentive tour guide. From exploring the fascinating underground city to enjoying a great lunch and refreshing our feet after a walk, every moment was incredible. She patiently answered all of our questions and made the trip truly memorable. She's the best!
A nicely-judged itinerary and tour length but it was the knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic guide who made the tour come alive.
We had a wonderful experience on the green tour with Bayram. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the history and sights. In the underground city, he helped direct traffic in the narrow tunnels so the tour group could move around smoothly. Tickets were included which was helpful in skipping the ticket lines and lunch was tasty. I would highly recommend.
