Green Tour: Cappadocia's Underground & Ihlara Valley
At a glance
Green Tour: Cappadocia's Underground & Ihlara Valley is a 7h 30m small-group experience in Cappadocia, Turkey, operated by Trip Savvy Travel. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $57.09 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Drop off at your hotel, Set menu lunch at a local restaurant, Guidance service (English).
Highlights
- Small group of up to 14 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 14 travellers
- Languages
- English, Turkish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Most visitors see North Cappadocia. This tour takes you somewhere they do not.
The Green Tour explores the southern side of the region, a completely different landscape where a lush river canyon cuts 100 meters through volcanic rock, an underground city descends eight floors into the earth, and a rock-carved monastery the size of a cathedral clings to the cliffs above a quiet village.
A full-day small-group experience with hotel pickup, open-buffet lunch and all entrance fees included. Maximum 10 guests. The ideal second-day tour for guests who have already seen North Cappadocia, and a standalone masterpiece for nature and history lovers.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Kaymaklı, one of the deepest underground cities in the world.
- Hike 1 hour along the riverbank of the breathtaking Ihlara Valley canyon
- Discover Selime Monastery, the largest rock-carved complex in Cappadocia
- Includes professional guide, entry fees, and a delicious set-menu lunch.
What's included
What's included
- Drop off at your hotel
- Set menu lunch at a local restaurant
- Guidance service (English)
- Pick-up from your hotel
- Kaymaklı Underground City, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery (If option is selected)
Not included
- Personal expenses during the tour
- Gratuities
- Drinks taken during lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
Start with a breathtaking "birds eye" view of the region. A 20 minute photo break to capture the iconic fairy chimney landscape.
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Stop 2 · 20m
See the historic dovecotes carved into the cliffs and learn why these birds were vital to ancient Cappadocian life.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Discover the magic of Anatolian minerals. Watch artisans shape precious stones and learn about the color changing Sultanite. (1 hour including shopping time).
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Stop 4 · 1h
Descend into one of the largest and deepest underground settlements in the world. Explore tunnels, storage rooms, and ventilation shafts used by early Christians.
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Stop 5 · 1h
Enjoy a set menu lunch at a local restaurant in Ihlara Village. Choose from meatballs, chicken, beef, fish, or vegetarian options, served with soup and salad.
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Stop 6 · 1h
Escape the crowds for a peaceful 1 hour walk (aprox) along the Melendiz River. Surrounded by high cliffs and birdsong, this is the "greenest" heart of Cappadocia.
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Stop 7 · 1h
Marvel at the largest religious structure in Cappadocia. This rock cut cathedral is an architectural wonder with a history stretching back centuries.
Meeting point
Our professional tour guides will come to pick you up from your hotel before the tour and drop you back to your hotel at the end of the tour. Depending on the location of your hotel, you will be informed about the exact pick-up time one day before the tour.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable for claustrophobic people.
- Selime Monastery has steep stairs
- Underground city can be challenging for those with claustrophobia
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Green Tour: Cappadocia's Underground & Ihlara Valley take?
The experience lasts about 7h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $57.09 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?
Drop off at your hotel; Set menu lunch at a local restaurant; Guidance service (English); Pick-up from your hotel; Kaymaklı Underground City, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery (If option is selected).
Where does it start?
Our professional tour guides will come to pick you up from your hotel before the tour and drop you back to your hotel at the end of the tour. Depending on the location of your hotel, you will be informed about the exact pick-up time one day before the tour.
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, Turkish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Cappadocia.
