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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Derinkuyu YeraltI Sehri
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Ihlara Valley
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 Ağaçaltı Church with cross plan, Sümbüllü Church, Pürenliseki Church, Kokar Church, Yilanli Church, Karagedik Church, Kirkdamatli Church, Direkli Church, Ala Church, Kemerli Church and Egritas Church.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Selime Monastery
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, Danişment, 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Pigeon Valley
Pigeon valley is situated between Göreme and Uçhisar. The name comes from the thousands of pigeon houses that have been carved into the soft tuff.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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