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Ihlara Valley Hike: Explore Ancient Monastery & City
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Goreme
Embark on a green tour in Cappadocia to discover the enchanting landscapes of Southern Cappadocia. Hike through the breathtaking Ihlara Valley, indulge in a delicious village lunch, and explore ancient monasteries and underground cities.
Embark on a green tour in Cappadocia to discover the enchanting landscapes of Southern Cappadocia. Hike through the breathtaking Ihlara Valley, indulge in a delicious village lunch, and explore ancient monasteries and underground cities.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Goreme Panorama - The journey begins at the Göreme Panoramic Point, offering breathtaking views over the Göreme Valley.
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Kaymakli Underground City - Next, explore the ancient Underground City, inhabited by various civilizations over its 4000-year history. Discover the reasons behind its construction and how people thrived underground.
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- Goreme Panorama - The journey begins at the Göreme Panoramic Point, offering breathtaking views over the Göreme Valley.
- Kaymakli Underground City - Next, explore the ancient Underground City, inhabited by various civilizations over its 4000-year history. Discover the reasons behind its construction and how people thrived underground.
- Selime Monastery - Visit the Selime rock-art Monastery, the largest rock-cut structure in Cappadocia, which served as a hub for religious, social, and commercial activities.
- Ihlara Valley - Enjoy a delightful 3 km hike through Ihlara Valley, a lush green canyon reaching depths of up to 100 meters.
- Pigeon Valley - The final stop offers a stunning view of Uçhisar Castle across the gardens of Guvercinlik Vadisi (Pigeon Valley), perfect for capturing scenic photos. Additionally, visit the onyx workshop to admire the region’s precious stones.
What's Included
- Admission fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- drinks during lunch are extra and will be paid by the guests.
- drinks during lunch are extra and will be paid by the guests.
Additional Information
Embark on a hike through Ihlara Valley, followed by a traditional village lunch, and discover the ancient monastery and underground city, each showcasing their distinct charm.
The Green Tour offers a full day of exploration in the southernmost parts of the Cappadocia region, all from the comfort of our luxurious minivans, accompanied by a professional…
Embark on a hike through Ihlara Valley, followed by a traditional village lunch, and discover the ancient monastery and underground city, each showcasing their distinct charm.
The Green Tour offers a full day of exploration in the southernmost parts of the Cappadocia region, all from the comfort of our luxurious minivans, accompanied by a professional licensed guide. Our dedicated drivers, guides, and office team collaborate to guarantee a seamless and delightful experience for you.
- Baby seat available upon request.
Location
Goreme Panorama
Uchisar Yolu uzeri 1.km
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Paulhy3062kl
Nov 2, 2025
Interesting full-day Cappadocia tour that includes Kaymakli Underground City, Selime Monastery and the Ihlara Valley. - Interesting full-day Cappadocia tour that included Kaymakli Underground City, Selime Monastery and the Ihlara Valley. Our tour guide, Mr. G was knowledgeable and efficient. The included lunch was quite good.
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Anerolm88
Nov 2, 2025
Great green tour experience - How should I start describing this tour.. well amazing tour guide and driver, Ogüz and Ercan. Very entertaining and interesting tour with different panoramic of the area - the underground city is a must do (interesting as to understand how people survived back then while being attacked by enemies just using their abilities). Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. Kept us well informed during the whole experience. Very much recommended - def ask for Ogüz!
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P1927evja
Nov 2, 2025
Thanks Ercan & Oğuz! - Great tour with Ercan and Oğuz! Good driving, everything on time, good explanations. Perfect timing for everything. Nowhere was too busy.
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Storyteller313485
Oct 31, 2025
Fantastic Cappadocia one day Excursion - This was an eye opening incredible day long sight seeing excursion around the Cappadocia province. The highlight of the trip was the walk around the serene river and the underground city. You cannot go wrong with this travel agency. The guide was friendly and full of wit. Lunch was included in the package. I highly recommend this travel agency and the Green Tour trip.
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Roving61228124903
Oct 31, 2025
Incredible, Informative and Unforgettable! - What an amazing Green Tour! It really was as an experience to remember. I really got to learn and experience Cappadocia from a really unique lens and I really feel like I got to learn about the history and geography of Cappadocia. Our guide was incredible: accommodating, approachable, funny, engaging, knowledgeable and really made the experience one to remember. As a nature lover, the hike through Ikhlara valley was stunning as well and also the group I was with (I travelled solo) were lovely!
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897jessf
Oct 31, 2025
Nature and history - We had a great experience. The guide was a local and very well versed about the areas visited and the history. I recommend you to take this tour if you are not claustrophobic and you are physically fit as you have to go visit an underground city that have very narrow passageways. Also there’s a place where you have to walk around 4 kilometers in a valley beside a river. All in all it is a great tour and it is always a small group of around 6 people.
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Raymondcv5457br
Oct 28, 2025
Informative and comfortable tour yet full of surprises - We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our tour with Oguz, who was incredibly knowledgeable about all the places we visited and took great care of each member of the group. Ercan was reliable and steady throughout. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the experience.
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M5406aper
Oct 28, 2025
This tour with OQUZ far exceeded expectations - The green tour was well worth it, learning about the history from our knowledgeable tour guide OQUZ made the experience so much more enjoyable. Our Driver, Ercan made the ride so smooth and safe that I was able to enjoy small cat naps in between locations. Guides can make or break any tour and Oquz and Ercan definitely made this tour worth taking! Thank you!
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Jossc804
Oct 28, 2025
Eventful Day - Oquz the tour guy great tour gentleman and effective on stories of everything that has to do with history. Enjoyed his knowledge and attention. I give him a 10/10. Our Driver Ercan was great on driving and I felt safe being in the car with them both. Generous attention 10/10.
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Rachn27
Oct 28, 2025
7/5 tour - Ogi was so knowledgable and informative in so many areas of this tour- he could answer any question that came his way! However he also ensured the tour was light and fun, keeping us all laughing through the day. We saw many of the key attractions and the tour covered everything we needed. The driving was superb and made it such an easy day, would definitely recommend.
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