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Overview
The Green Tour heads further afield to the dramatic west of Cappadocia, where the scenery turns from fairy chimneys to canyons and rivers. The highlight is the Ihlara Valley, a green gorge carved by the Melendiz River, lined with Byzantine rock churches and shaded by poplar trees. You also descend into the astonishing depths of Derinkuyu Underground City and finish at Selime, a vast cave monastery whose landscape famously recalls the world of Star Wars. It is Cappadocia’s best full day of nature and history combined.
Your route
Highlights
- ✓Derinkuyu, the deepest of Cappadocia’s underground cities
- ✓Ihlara Vadisi boyunca nehir kenarında yürüyüş
- ✓Lunch by the Melendiz River at Belisırma
- ✓The cave village and monastery of Selime
- ✓Sweeping canyon and volcano views
Day-by-day itinerary
01Derinkuyu • Ihlara Valley • Belisırma • Selime
Morning pick-up around 09:30 and a visit to the multi-level Derinkuyu Underground City. Drive to the Ihlara Canyon and walk along the Melendiz River to Belisırma village, passing rock-cut churches spread across the landscape. Enjoy lunch by the river, then continue to Selime, a village of cave houses beneath a Star Wars-like landscape. Return to your hotel around 17:30.
Included
- • Professional English-speaking guide
- • Air-conditioned transport
- • Lunch
- • All entrance fees
- • Parking
- • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- • Personal expenses and gratuities
- • Anything not listed under “What’s included”
Meals
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Hotel category
Not applicable — day experience
Optional extras
Ek hizmetler talep edilebilir ve ayrıca fiyatlandırılabilir.
Pick-up & times
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at Cappadocia-area hotels (Göreme, Ürgüp, Uçhisar, Nevşehir, Avanos). Full-day tours depart around 09:30 and return about 17:30.
What to wear
Comfortable walking shoes and seasonal layers. Cappadocia mornings are cool even in summer; afternoons can be warm.
Fitness level
Easy to moderate. Some valleys involve light walking on uneven ground.
Languages
Professional English-speaking guide. Other languages available on request for private departures.
Fitness level
Moderate. Includes a pleasant riverside valley walk of a few kilometres; good shoes recommended.
Your questions, answered
Do I need a visa?
Entry requirements depend on your passport and route. Check with the relevant consulate before booking. We can assist with documents, but cannot guarantee visa approval.
When is the best time to travel?
Your ideal season depends on the route, weather and activities. Share your dates so our local team can advise on seasonal conditions and opening days.
How do payment and confirmation work?
We send a personal quote with the services, payment schedule and availability. A request is not a confirmed booking. Final prices are confirmed by our team.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation charges depend on the confirmed services and supplier deadlines. Review the Booking Conditions and Cancellation Policy before paying.
