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Private Day Tour Natural Beauties of Cappadocia and Underground Caves
- Duration6 hours
- Max Travelers4 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
Overview
The experience will be starting with visiting the underground city called Derinkuyu.
After visiting Derinkuyu underground city you will be walking at the Ihlara Valley, which is the second biggest canyon in the world. Ihlara Valley formed by volcanic actions by the Hasan mountain with 50 rock-hewn churches and numerous rock-cut buildings.
You can also have your lunch above the Melendiz river during the trip. (Optional)
After Ihlara Valley, you will be able to see the most fascinating monastery called Selimiye. Then you will walk in the Pigeon Valley and finally go back to your hotel.
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What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not included
Gratuities
Itinerary
It is the largest excavated underground city in Turkey and is one of several underground complexes found throughout Cappadocia. Derinkuyu gives an incredible glimpse into the lives, struggles, triumph and ingenuity of the people there.
The Ihlara Valley consists of 14km along the north-south Melendiz River, which runs from Selime to Ihlara village. The whole canyon is honeycombed with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period built by the Cappadocian Greeks. In the Ihlara Valley there are hundreds of old churches in the volcanic rock caves. The best-known churches are Au011fau00e7altu0131 Church with cross plan, Su00fcmbu00fcllu00fc Church, Pu00fcrenliseki Church, Kokar Church, Yilanli Church, Karagedik Church, Kirkdamatli Church, Direkli Church, Ala Church, Kemerli Church and Egritas Church.
One of the most unexpected surprises in Cappadocia is the wonderful rock-cut monastery in Selime, at the end of Ihlara valley. Selime was home to Hittite, Assyrian, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Daniu015fment, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations. One of the most important aspects of Selime fortress-monastery was that many leading clergymen were educated there. The military headquarters of the region was also located there.
Pigeon valley is situated between Gu00f6reme and Uu00e7hisar. The name comes from the thousands of pigeon houses that have been carved into the soft tuff.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No Serious Medical Conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.