Cappadocia Green Tour: Full-Day Guided Trip with Lunch

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Cappadocia, Turkey

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About this tour

This full-day Green Tour covers the quieter southern side of Cappadocia. You'll head underground into Derinkuyu, a multi-level city carved into volcanic rock, then hike part of the Ihlara Valley, a deep river canyon lined with rock-cut churches. The route also stops at the huge Selime Monastery and the viewpoint over Pigeon Valley. An English-speaking guide travels with you, and lunch at a local restaurant is included on most options. Hotel pickup and drop-off are in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Highlights

Descend through the levels of Derinkuyu Underground City
Hike the Ihlara Valley past canyon-side rock-cut churches
See the massive rock-hewn Selime Monastery
Take in the viewpoint over Pigeon Valley
Learn Cappadocia's history and volcanic geology from an expert guide

Places You Will Visit

Map of Selime Monastery, Ihlara Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City, Pigeon Valley

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Included / Excluded

Full-day Cappadocia Green Tour with underground city visit
Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking professional guide
Stop at a local leather shop
Pottery workshop with a live demonstration
Stops at Göreme Panorama, Pigeon Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City, and Ihlara Valley (entry per option chosen)
Onyx stone workshop visit (per option chosen)
Visit to Narligöl, the Nar Crater Lake (per option chosen)
Traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant (per option chosen)

Good to Know Before Your Green Tour

Your day starts with a hotel pickup, usually between 09:00 and 10:00, and runs about 8 to 10 hours once you factor in the drive time between sites, the guided stops, and a lunch break. Expect to be back at your hotel in the late afternoon or early evening, roughly 17:00 to 18:00. Exact times shift a little with the season and the day's route, so plan on a full day out.

Wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, since the Ihlara Valley hike and the underground city both mean walking on uneven ground and stairs. Dress in layers, because temperatures change through the day and at different elevations, and bring a hat and sunglasses for the outdoor stretches. The sites are relaxed about clothing, but modest dress is appreciated when you go inside churches and monasteries.

Weather in Cappadocia

Today 68°F20°C 44°F7°C Rain 0%

Tomorrow 67°F20°C 50°F10°C Rain 0%

Sun, Oct 25 71°F22°C 48°F9°C Rain 0%

Mon, Oct 26 71°F22°C 50°F10°C Rain 1%

Tue, Oct 27 64°F18°C 53°F12°C Rain 49%

Wed, Oct 28 59°F15°C 48°F9°C Rain 45%

Thu, Oct 29 50°F10°C 44°F7°C Rain 45%

Local time 3:29 PM, UTC+03:00

Available Days / Times

Monday : 09:30
Tuesday : 09:30
Wednesday : 09:30
Thursday : 09:30
Friday : 09:30
Saturday : 09:30
Sunday : 09:30

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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FAQs

What does the Cappadocia Green Tour include?

It covers Derinkuyu Underground City, an Ihlara Valley hike, Selime Monastery, and Pigeon Valley, along with a guide and hotel transfers. Lunch and entry fees are included on some options and paid separately on others.

How long is the Full-Day Cappadocia Green Tour?

It runs a full day, generally 8 to 10 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off.

What is Derinkuyu Underground City?

It's the largest excavated underground city in Turkey, a multi-level warren carved into soft volcanic rock. Early Christians used it for shelter and protection during raids.

What is special about Ihlara Valley?

It's a roughly 100-meter-deep canyon cut by the Melendiz River, full of greenery and rock-cut churches painted with Byzantine frescoes. You reach many of them on the walk through the valley.

Is lunch included in the Green Tour?

On most options, yes, at a local restaurant, often right by the Melendiz River in the Ihlara Valley. Drinks are usually extra.

Are entry fees included in the tour price?

It depends on the option you book. Some include all entrance fees, such as Derinkuyu and Selime Monastery, while others require you to pay them on the day, so confirm this before booking.

What should I wear for the Green Tour?

Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots for the Ihlara Valley hike and uneven ground. Dress in layers for changing temperatures and bring a hat and sunglasses.

Is the Green Tour suitable for children?

Active kids usually do fine, but there's a fair amount of walking, the valley hike, and tight passages in the underground city. Very young children or anyone with limited mobility may find parts tough.

How strenuous is the Ihlara Valley hike?

It's about 3 to 4 kilometers on uneven paths with some stairs, a moderate walk that suits most fitness levels. Good footwear makes a real difference.