Uçhisar, Kaymaklı, Ihlara Valley, Yaprakhisar, Selime

Cappadocia Green Tour (South)

Hakkında

This excursion features spectacular destinations built by several civilizations. The Green Tour is based on panoramic viewpoints, underground cities, Ihlara Valley trekking, and walking among fairy chimneys. You will discover the secret tunnels of the underground city, take a relaxing nature walk alongside the Ihlara Valley river, and then have a wonderful lunch on the riverside. The tour covers the southern part of Cappadocia including parts of Aksaray province. Green Tour is the perfect choice for people who love history and nature together, featuring trekking inside Turkey's biggest canyon alongside the Melendiz River.

Duration

Full Day (8-9 hours)

Pickup

09:30 – 09:45

Return

18:00 – 18:30

Trekking

~1 hour (Ihlara Valley)

Language

English

Kids Free

Under 6 years (entrance fees)

Öne Çıkanlar

• Pigeon Valley Panoramic Viewpoint — Uçhisar Castle views
• Kaymaklı Underground City — multi-layer hand-carved marvel
• Ihlara Valley — trekking alongside the Melendiz River
• Belisırma Village — riverside lunch in clay pots
• Yaprakhisar Village — "Star Wars" fairy chimneys
• Selime Monastery overview — rock-carved cathedral

Güzergâh

Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your hotel at 09:30–09:45 with air-conditioned vehicle.
Pigeon Valley Viewpoint
Enjoy the influential view of Uçhisar Castle and thousands of hand-carved pigeon houses inside the rocks. Learn about the important role pigeons played in Cappadocia history.
Kaymaklı Underground City
Explore the multi-layer, hand-carved underground construction with storage rooms, narrow tunnels, rolled rock doors, churches, stables, ventilation shafts and vineries. Follow Blue Arrows to go out, Red Arrows to go deeper.
Ihlara Valley Trekking
Descend into the deepest point of Turkey's biggest canyon. Walk alongside the Melendiz River for about 1 hour, visiting Greek Orthodox Churches and feeling the silence of nature and history.
Riverside Lunch
Enjoy delicious traditional food served in hand-made clay pots at one of Cappadocia's most unique riverside restaurants. Relax on the river sofas after your meal.
Yaprakhisar Fairy Chimneys
Visit the village where some claim Star Wars scenes were filmed. Explore hand-carved caves and take amazing photos in this otherworldly landscape.
Selime Monastery Overview
Overlook the magnificent Selime Monastery (Cathedral) and the Tomb of Seljuk Sultans.
Return to Hotel
Drop-off at your hotel by 18:00–18:30.