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Cappadocia Green Tour: Kaymakli, Ihlara, Selime & Lunch
- Duration8 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Agent Low Quality Product
Overview
Discover southern Cappadocia’s underground settlements, dramatic canyons and rock-cut monasteries on a full-day small-group Green Tour.
Explore Kaymakli Underground City with a licensed local guide, walk beside the Melendiz River in Ihlara Valley and enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant near the valley. Continue to the monumental Selime Monastery before finishing with panoramic views over Pigeon Valley.
The experience includes Cappadocia hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional licensed guide, standard admission tickets and lunch.
With a maximum of 15 travelers, the tour offers a more personal experience than a large coach excursion while keeping the sociable atmosphere of a small group.
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What's included
Pick up and Drop Off
All Taxes
Lunch
Museum Tickets
A/C Vehicle
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not included
Personal Expenses
Drinks at Lunch
Tips ( Optional)
Itinerary
Begin at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Gu00f6reme and the surrounding Cappadocian landscape.nnSee fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave settlements while your guide introduces the volcanic history of Cappadocia and explains the route for the day.nnThis is also a suitable location for photographs before the longer journey toward southern Cappadocia.
Descend into Kaymakli, one of Cappadociau2019s extensive underground settlements.nnExplore tunnels, living areas, kitchens, storage chambers, ventilation shafts and communal spaces carved beneath the ground.nnYour guide will explain how local communities used underground settlements for everyday life, food storage, religious activity and protection during periods of danger.nnThe visit includes narrow tunnels, low ceilings, steep steps and uneven surfaces.
Enter Ihlara Valley and enjoy a guided walk through a selected section of the canyon.nnFollow a route beside the Melendiz River, surrounded by high volcanic cliffs, natural vegetation and rock-cut structures.nnYour guide will explain how the valley became an important settlement and religious area for early Christian communities.nnThe exact walking route may change according to weather, pathway conditions and group mobility.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant in or near Belisirma Village.nnThe menu normally includes Turkish dishes and may vary according to the restaurant and season.nnVegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice. Other dietary requirements are subject to availability.nnDrinks are not included unless specifically stated in the selected booking option.
Stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Pigeon Valley.nnSee the numerous pigeon houses carved into the cliffs and learn how pigeons once supported local agriculture through the collection of their manure.nnEnjoy time for photographs before returning to the main Cappadocia hotel areas.
Visit Selime Monastery, a monumental rock-cut complex located near the end of Ihlara Valley.nnClimb through churches, chambers, tunnels and communal spaces carved into the volcanic rock while your guide explains the historical and religious importance of the site.nnThe elevated position also offers wide views over the surrounding landscape.nnSelime includes steep, exposed and uneven rocky surfaces. Guests should take care while walking and follow the guideu2019s instructions.
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.