Cappadocia Green Tour with Ihlara Valley Trek, Derinkuyu & Lunch

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Begin your adventure by exploring Derinkuyu Underground City, Cappadocia's deepest and one of its most remarkable subterranean settlements. Descend through ancient tunnels, living quarters, kitchens, chapels, and ventilation shafts while learning how early Christian communities used this incredible underground refuge for protection.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Belisirma

  Belisırma is a picturesque village located in the Ihlara Valley in Cappadocia, Turkey. Nestled along the banks of the Melendiz River, Belisırma offers a peaceful setting surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic canyon walls. The village is best known for its charming riverside restaurants and access to some of the valley’s most beautiful hiking routes and ancient rock-cut churches. Many of these churches, adorned with Byzantine-era frescoes, can be found along the trail that stretches through the valley. Belisırma serves as a serene stop for travelers looking to enjoy nature, explore historical sites, and experience traditional village life in the heart of Cappadocia.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Ihlara Valley

  Enjoy a scenic 4-kilometer trek through the spectacular Ihlara Valley, one of Cappadocia's most beautiful natural landscapes. Follow the peaceful Melendiz River beneath towering canyon walls, passing lush greenery, ancient rock-cut churches, and beautifully preserved Byzantine frescoes along the way.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Uluırmak is a small river located in the Aksaray province of central Turkey. It flows through the region and contributes to local agriculture by providing irrigation. While not as well-known as larger rivers, Uluırmak holds local significance and connects to the region’s broader water system, including proximity to areas like the Ihlara Valley.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Selime Cathedral is the largest rock-cut religious structure in Cappadocia, located at the end of the Ihlara Valley in Selime village, Turkey. Carved directly into volcanic rock in the 8th or 9th century, the cathedral served both religious and defensive purposes. Its basilica-style interior features columns, multiple apses, and remnants of Byzantine frescoes, including scenes of the Ascension and the Virgin Mary. Beyond its spiritual significance, Selime Cathedral also played a role in trade, offering shelter to merchants and their caravans traveling along ancient routes. Today, it stands as a remarkable testament to early Christian architecture and Cappadocia’s rich cultural heritage.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Pigeon Valley

  Conclude your tour with a stop at Pigeon Valley, famous for its dramatic volcanic landscape and centuries-old pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views and capture unforgettable photographs of Cappadocia's unique scenery.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Total tour duration includes transportation time.
• Participants must be aged 4+ to participate in this activity
• Weight limit to ride a horse is 210 pounds (95 kg)

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