Cappadocia Green Tour

Cappadocia Green Tour — Southern Wonders

The Green Tour unlocks the hidden southern treasures of Cappadocia — landscapes that surprise even experienced travelers. Descend eight levels into an ancient underground city, hike through a lush canyon carved by a river over millennia, and discover a monastery the size of a cathedral hewn entirely from volcanic rock.

Tour Highlights

• Derinkuyu Underground City — 8 levels deep, sheltered 20,000 people
• Ihlara Valley — 4–5 km canyon hike beside the Melendiz River
• Selime Monastery — the largest rock-carved monastery in Cappadocia
• Pigeon Valley viewpoint — hundreds of ancient cave dwellings
• Riverside lunch in the canyon

Full Itinerary

08:30 — Hotel Pickup
Earlier start for a fuller day.

09:30 — Derinkuyu Underground City
Explore 8 underground levels of this remarkable ancient city. Narrow passages, stables, churches, schools and ventilation shafts dating back to the 8th century BC.

11:30 — Drive to Ihlara
Scenic drive through central Cappadocia to Ihlara Valley.

12:00 — Ihlara Valley Hike
A beautiful 4–5 km walk through the canyon alongside the Melendiz River, past ancient rock-cut churches.

13:30 — Riverside Lunch
Traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant in the canyon.

15:00 — Selime Monastery
Explore the largest monastic complex carved from volcanic tuff — it served as a filming location for Star Wars.

16:30 — Pigeon Valley
Visit the panoramic viewpoint over hundreds of ancient pigeon houses carved into the cliff face.

17:30 — Return
Drop-off at your hotel.

What’s Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Licensed English-speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• Riverside lunch
• Air-conditioned vehicle