Guided Tours

Cappadocia Green Tour with Ilhara Valley

Introduce yourself to see Cappadocia’s historical Derinkuyu underground city and view points such as Göreme Panorama. Listen to the stories of old times with a professional guide as they walk you through the importance of Selime Monastery and Ihlara Valley. Enjoy hassle-free hotel transfers and lunch as part of this tour.

Highlights

Learn about the history of Cappadocia and its unique unusual formations of rocks during the Cappadocia Green Tour with Ilhara Valley.
Marvel at the structure of Derinkuyu underground city and its subterranean rooms.
Take an easy hike through the Ilhara Valley formed by the erosion of the Melendiz river and volcanic activity from Mount Hasan.
Stop by at Goreme and admire the panoramic views of Cappadocia city as a local professional guide fills you with important facts about the place.
Get a glimpse of the monastic life of Cappadocia at the rock-carved Selime Monastery.
You can relish a simple lunch at the Belisırma Village included in the package.
Encounter unique pigeon houses at the Pigeon Valley and learn why pigeons are so important to the people of Cappadocia.
Hassle-free hotel transfers and lunch are included in this tour.

Inclusions

Professional guide
2 way hotel transfers
Lunch
Museum entrance fees

Exclusions

Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Natural Hiostorical Tour Of Cappadocia

This tour is ideal for first time visitors to Cappadocia as it covers most of the historical places of importance, it comes with pickup and drop-off from hotels facility and a lunch meal. Company of a professional guide during this trip is a bonus of first timers here to understand thoroughly about Cappadocia. The Itinerary Of The Tour Includes:

Explore The Underground City of Derinkuyu

This city has 8 levels under the ground and each level has different sections (sitting rooms, stable, tomb, missionary school, kitchen etc.) This was used a deep freeze by the locals and later Romans use it as a place to hide from the Arabs.

The Deepest Canyon - Ilahara Valley

The story goes that this valley was formed by the volcanic activity of Mount Hasan. It was later eroded by the Melendiz river. The layers of Ilhara cracked up and fell down leading to creation of Canyon. In the past, the valley was home for Christian communities. You will be eating your lunch by the Belisırma Village.

Selime Monastery And Pigeon Valley

The monastery is like a movie-set - it looks like a castle from outside but contains chapels, churches, shelters and a big cathedral. Listen to your professional guide as they explain the unique pigeon houses and how important pigeons are for the people of Cappadocia.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

The tour is available in English, Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese languages.
Pickup and drop-off from hotels are from the Cappadocia area only (Goreme Hotels, Urgup Hotels, Avanos Hotels, Uçhisar Hotels, Ortahisar Hotels)
The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users and persons with back problems.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Timings

Daily: 8:20am onwards

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.
This is applicable to all hotels in Cappadocia Hotels Area ( Goreme, Urgup, Uçhisar, Ortahisar, Avanos)
If your hotel is not in the pickup zone, you will be provided with the nearest pickup location.
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.