Cappadocia Green Tour: Full-Day Trip from Goreme

KTLY550270

Cappadocia Green Tour: Full-Day Trip from Goreme, photo 4

Cappadocia, Turkey

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This full-day Green Tour covers the southern side of Cappadocia in central Turkey, where soft volcanic rock has been carved into whole cities and churches. You'll head down into the multi-level Derinkuyu Underground City, walk a stretch of the Ihlara Valley past rock-cut churches, and stop at the huge cave complex of Selime Monastery, with a look out over Pigeon Valley along the way. Transport, an open-buffet lunch with vegetarian options, and site entries are all part of the day, and a guide fills in the history and geology as you go.

Highlights

Go underground through the many levels of Derinkuyu Underground City
Walk the Ihlara Valley past its rock-cut churches
Stop at the cave-carved Selime Monastery, the largest complex in the region
Take in the view over Pigeon Valley
Learn the area's history and volcanic geology from your guide

Places You Will Visit

Map of Goreme Open Air Museum, Ihlara Valley

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Included / Excluded

Derinkuyu Underground City admission
Ihlara Valley admission
Transportation
Open-buffet lunch, with vegetarian options
Insurance

Good to Know Before You Go

Hotel pick-up is usually between 09:00 and 10:00, and the whole day runs about 8 to 10 hours once you add in the drive between sites, the guided stops, and lunch. Plan on being dropped back at your hotel in the late afternoon or early evening, roughly 17:00 to 18:00. Exact times shift a little by season and operator, so come ready for a long, active day out.

Wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots, since you'll be on your feet for the Ihlara Valley trek and moving through the tight passages of the underground city. Dress in layers, as the temperature changes over the course of the day and at different elevations, and bring a hat and sunglasses for the outdoor stretches. Modest clothing is the respectful choice when you step inside the churches and monastery.

Weather in Cappadocia

Today 68°F20°C 45°F7°C Rain 0%

Tomorrow 67°F20°C 49°F10°C Rain 0%

Sun, Oct 25 71°F21°C 47°F9°C Rain 0%

Mon, Oct 26 71°F22°C 50°F10°C Rain 0%

Tue, Oct 27 62°F16°C 53°F12°C Rain 35%

Wed, Oct 28 59°F15°C 48°F9°C Rain 51%

Thu, Oct 29 50°F10°C 44°F7°C Rain 57%

Local time 7:21 AM, UTC+03:00

Available Days / Times

Monday : All day
Tuesday : All day
Wednesday : All day
Thursday : All day
Friday : All day
Saturday : All day
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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FAQs

What does the Cappadocia Green Tour include?

The day covers Derinkuyu Underground City, an Ihlara Valley trek, Selime Monastery, and Pigeon Valley, along with a guide, hotel transfers, and lunch. Site admissions and insurance are included on this tour.

How long is the Full-Day Cappadocia Green Tour?

It's a full-day trip, running about 8 to 10 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.

What is Derinkuyu Underground City?

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

What is special about Ihlara Valley?

Ihlara is a canyon about 100 meters deep, carved by the Melendiz River. Along the trail you'll pass rock-cut churches still decorated with Byzantine frescoes, set among unusually green, leafy surroundings.

Is lunch included in the Green Tour?

Yes, lunch is included, typically at a restaurant beside the Melendiz River in Ihlara Valley. Drinks are usually charged separately.

Are entry fees included in the tour price?

Yes, admissions to the sites, including Derinkuyu Underground City and Ihlara Valley, are included on this tour.

What should I wear for the Green Tour?

Go with comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots for the Ihlara trek and the uneven ground throughout. Dress in layers for the changing temperatures, and bring a hat and sunglasses.

Is the Green Tour suitable for children?

There's a fair amount of walking, a valley trek, and some tight spaces in the underground city, so it works well for active kids. Very young children or anyone with limited mobility may find parts of it tough going.

How strenuous is the Ihlara Valley trek?

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