Cappadocia: Green Tour with Ihlara Valley & Selime Monastery
ID: GYG1416596-2162768
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Get ready for a full-day experience exploring Cappadocia’s most impressive landscapes, underground cities, and natural valleys with a professional guid
Begin your full-day Cappadocia Green Tour with a visit to Göreme Panorama, where you can enjoy sweeping views of the region’s unique valleys, fairy chimneys, and rock formations. Continue to one of Cappadocia’s fascinating underground cities and discover the tunnels, rooms, kitchens, storage areas, and shelters once used by ancient communities.
Next, travel to the beautiful Ihlara Valley, a peaceful canyon shaped by the Melendiz River. Walk through the valley surrounded by dramatic cliffs, greenery, and historic rock-carved churches. After exploring the valley, stop in Belisırma Village, located beside the river, and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this traditional settlement.
The tour then continues to Selime Monastery, one of the largest rock-cut religious complexes in Cappadocia. Explore its impressive halls, churches, living spaces, and panoramic viewpoints while learning about its history from your professional guide. Finish the day at Pigeon Valley, famous for its scenic landscape and thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rocks, before returning with unforgettable memories of Cappadocia.
Highlights
- Experience a combination of nature, culture and adventure in a single day.
- Discover local stories with a professional guide.
- Explore valleys, an underground city, and rock-cut heritage.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please provide your hotel name and WhatsApp number after booking so we can confirm your pickup time and location. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour includes stairs, uneven paths, and a walk through Ihlara Valley. The underground city has narrow passages and may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues or claustrophobia. The itinerary may change slightly due to traffic, weather, or site conditions.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during lunch
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Optional activities and additional services
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.