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Explore the southern region of Cappadocia on this small-group tour from Goreme. Visit the Derinkuyu Underground City; stroll beside the river through the Ihlara Valley; visit Selime Monastery, an enormous rock-cut monastery; take in views of Pigeon Valley and Göreme; and tour an onyx stone factory. A Turkish lunch and all museum entrance tickets are included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up is provided at hotels in the Cappadocia area (Göreme, Uchisar, Ortahisar, Urgup, Avanos, Nevsehir, Cavusin, and other nearby towns). The tour starts at 09:30 am.
Itinerary
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1Goreme Panorama
First stop is Göreme Panorama viewpoint where you will be astounded by one of the best views in the region. The guide will explain just how this amazing landscape came into existence.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Derinkuyu Underground City is the biggest and deepest underground settlement, dating back to 7th-8th centuries. Walk down 8 levels which are each interconnected by narrow tunnels and stone-carved stairways. See the winery, church, kitchens, food storage areas and animal stalls while your guide gives you an insight into their daily life.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Ihlara Valley
take an easy 4km walk (approx. 1 hour) along the river through the deep Ihlara Valley canyon, scattered with cave churches carved by early Christian monks. Enjoy a Turkish kebab-style lunch at a riverside restaurant in Ihlara Valley.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Selime Monastery
Selime Cathedral is the biggest rock-carved monastery in the region and was once home to Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Selcuk and Ottoman civilizations.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Pigeon Valley
A final stop at a stunning viewpoint in Uçhisar overlooking the infamous Pigeon Valley and see the pigeon houses carved from the stone by ancient inhabitants. After that you can able to visit popular onyx stone factory
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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