Green Tour(small group) Underground, Ihlara Valley and Monastery
Description
Green tour is also known as South Cappadocia tour because of its itinerary covering all the main attractions of the South Cappadocia. You will visit the largest excavated underground city in Turkey, do trekking in Ihlara valley, visit one of the biggest rock-cut monasteries and enjoy stunning views over the Cappadocian valleys.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hotel pick-up
Göreme Panorama is located exactly 2 km from the center of Göreme. You can enjoy the unique view on a bench or a chair. The view on the Göreme Uçhisar road is at the end point of the Güvercinlik Valley. Erciyes Mountain, which is the most magnificent mountain of the region with a height of 3917 meters, can be seen from here. It is one of the most beautiful photo spots of Cappadocia, revealing the panorama of Erciyes and the magnificent Pigeon Valley.
The black onyx is characteristic of the region of Cappadocia. The hardness determines the most prized variety for jewelry and craft work.
Derinkuyu Underground City is an ancient multi-level city located in Derinkuyu, in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Carved deep into volcanic rock, it extends about 60 meters (200 feet) underground and could once shelter up to 20,000 people, including their livestock and supplies. Believed to have been built as early as the 8th century BCE and expanded over centuries, the city includes ventilation shafts, kitchens, churches, storage rooms, and even a school. It was primarily used as a refuge during times of war or invasion.
Ihlara Valley is a fantastic canyon with a depth of about 100 meters and about 10 km. length that was formed by the volcanic activity from Mount Hasan and erosion by the Melendiz River hundred thousands of years ago. One of the best side trips from Cappadocia.
Lunch, Free time
Selime Monastery, one of Cappadocia’s most impressive rock-cut religious complexes. Carved into a dramatic cliffside, this ancient monastery once served as an important spiritual and defensive center, offering insight into early Christian life with its churches, living quarters, and sweeping views over the surrounding valley.
Pigeon Valley is situated in the heart of Cappadocia, a region famous for its unique landscapes, rock formations, and underground cities.
Hotel drop-off
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Shoes suitable for walking may be required.
Reviews(1,182)
Great tour. The sites were amazing and we had good amounts of time at each. Our guide Mellisa was great, very informative and also gave us time to explore on our own with meetup times which we appreciated
Melissa was fantastic guide. She knew the history and gave us valuable information.
5 friendly and helpful guide .
We stayed in Goereme, and took this tour to visit a street like Derinkuyu. Our team broke the museum pass and chose a course that didn't include lunch. I think it's a very reasonable price. The guide Mr. Eda is young and cheerful. Provide an efficient guide with an appropriate English description. A day without regrets.
The tour guide Rabia is so energetic. She explains everything clearly. The two open museums are magnificent. Really memorable!
The guide was very good at speaking English and was good at understanding the explanation. It is Turkish, so there are a lot of people in the tourist area, and it was good to guide when the routes mixed. The green tour site was a tour away from Goeremer, but the time for free sighting in each place was not too short, and it was satisfying to relax in the spacious car during the journey!
Full 5-Star Review for Our Cappadocia Green Line Tour Guide Jacob We had an absolutely exceptional experience on our Cappadocia Green Line tour, entirely thanks to our incredibly professional, warm, and knowledgeable guide, Jacob. From the very beginning to the end of the day, his service exceeded every expectation we had, making our exploration of Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery, and ancient cave churches truly unforgettable. What impressed our group most was his profound and comprehensive mastery of local history, geography, and cultural heritage. He is undeniably well-versed in both Byzantine religious history and the geological formation of Cappadocia’s unique volcanic landscapes. Unlike ordinary guides who only introduce basic tourist facts, he explained every historical story, geological principle, and cultural legend in vivid, lively, and engaging language. His narration was extremely clear, well-structured, and full of fascinating details, turning ancient ruins, cave architectures, and natural valleys into vivid living history. Extremely patient and attentive, he always answered every question from group members in detail and adjusted his explanation pace and content according to our needs. His humorous and gentle personality brought a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere to the entire journey. Every member of our group was fully satisfied and deeply touched by his dedication and professionalism. More importantly, he is far more than a tour guide. With his profound cultural accumulation, extensive knowledge, and sincere enthusiasm for his hometown, he acts as a true cultural ambassador of Cappadocia and even the whole of Turkey. He perfectly displayed the charm of local history, natural scenery, and traditional culture, allowing every visitor to truly understand and fall in love with this magical land. This has been one of the most rewarding tour experiences we have ever had. We highly recommend this outstanding guide to every traveler visiting Cappadocia. His professionalism, erudition, and kindness make every sightseeing moment valuable and memorable.
Fantastic trip - excellent guide Jacob. Patient, knowledgeable and easy to understand. One note of caution. The tour of the underground city is not for the faint of heart. I’m a big guy (6’2”) - biggest in our group. Lots of small spaces, dark corridors, and bent over walking required. Still, was an amazing experience to see how people lived and avoided trouble.
I enjoyed the experience with our tour guide Jacob! I liked the hike the best. I appreciated Jacob’s extensive knowledge and excitement about the sites. We covered a lot of ground and I wouldn’t have been able to do that alone.
An amazing day out, we got to see so many great places & wonderful history. Lunch was delicious and the walks amazing!! Melissa was a great tour guide and shared so much interesting information & is so friendly. Thank you for an amazing first visit to Kapadokya & Turkey
