Cappadocia Green Tour: Kaymakli, Ihlara, Selime & Lunch
At a glance
Cappadocia Green Tour: Kaymakli, Ihlara, Selime & Lunch is a 8h – 9h small-group experience in Cappadocia, Turkey, operated by Bien Cappadocia Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $114.56 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Pick up and Drop Off, All Taxes, Lunch.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h – 9h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–2 · Child 3–7 · Adult 8–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Cappadocia Green Tour: Kaymakli, Ihlara, Selime & Lunch
from $110.30
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Discover southern Cappadocia’s underground settlements, dramatic canyons and rock-cut monasteries on a full-day small-group Green Tour.
Explore Kaymakli Underground City with a licensed local guide, walk beside the Melendiz River in Ihlara Valley and enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant near the valley. Continue to the monumental Selime Monastery before finishing with panoramic views over Pigeon Valley.
The experience includes Cappadocia hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional licensed guide, standard admission tickets and lunch.
With a maximum of 15 travelers, the tour offers a more personal experience than a large coach excursion while keeping the sociable atmosphere of a small group.
What's included
What's included
- Pick up and Drop Off
- All Taxes
- Lunch
- Museum Tickets
- A/C Vehicle
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at Lunch
- Tips ( Optional)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
Begin at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Göreme and the surrounding Cappadocian landscape.
See fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave settlements while your guide introduces the volcanic history of Cappadocia and explains the route for the day.
This is also a suitable location for photographs before the longer journey toward southern Cappadocia. -
Stop 2 · 1h
Descend into Kaymakli, one of Cappadocia’s extensive underground settlements.
Explore tunnels, living areas, kitchens, storage chambers, ventilation shafts and communal spaces carved beneath the ground.
Your guide will explain how local communities used underground settlements for everyday life, food storage, religious activity and protection during periods of danger.
The visit includes narrow tunnels, low ceilings, steep steps and uneven surfaces. -
Stop 3 · 1h
Enter Ihlara Valley and enjoy a guided walk through a selected section of the canyon.
Follow a route beside the Melendiz River, surrounded by high volcanic cliffs, natural vegetation and rock-cut structures.
Your guide will explain how the valley became an important settlement and religious area for early Christian communities.
The exact walking route may change according to weather, pathway conditions and group mobility. -
Stop 4 · 45m
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant in or near Belisirma Village.
The menu normally includes Turkish dishes and may vary according to the restaurant and season.
Vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice. Other dietary requirements are subject to availability.
Drinks are not included unless specifically stated in the selected booking option. -
Stop 5 · 30m
Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Pigeon Valley.
See the numerous pigeon houses carved into the cliffs and learn how pigeons once supported local agriculture through the collection of their manure.
Enjoy time for photographs before returning to the main Cappadocia hotel areas. -
Stop 6 · 1h
Visit Selime Monastery, a monumental rock-cut complex located near the end of Ihlara Valley.
Climb through churches, chambers, tunnels and communal spaces carved into the volcanic rock while your guide explains the historical and religious importance of the site.
The elevated position also offers wide views over the surrounding landscape.
Selime includes steep, exposed and uneven rocky surfaces. Guests should take care while walking and follow the guide’s instructions.
Meeting point
Pickup is available in Cappadocia.
Traveller ratings
5.0
7 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Cappadocia Green Tour: Kaymakli, Ihlara, Selime & Lunch take?
The experience lasts about 8h – 9h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $114.56 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Pick up and Drop Off; All Taxes; Lunch; Museum Tickets; A/C Vehicle; Professional Licensed Tour Guide.
Where does it start?
Pickup is available in Cappadocia.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Cappadocia.
