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Cappadocia Green Tour (Ihlara Valley and Underground City)
Product code 126370P68
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From EUR 92
Dates
Available from Feb 4, 2020
Start times
8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-7, Adult ages 8-99
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Cappadocia Green Tour (Ihlara Valley and Underground City)
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
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Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
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Cappadocia Green Tour (Ihlara Valley and Underground City)





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Why Travelers Love This
First of all, you will be picked up by our tour guide from your hotel. The first place that you will is Goreme Panaroma, the most magnificient landscape around Goreme. Derinkuyu Underground City, has all the usual amenities found in other underground complexes across Cappadocia, such as wine and oil presses. Ihlara Valley, which is a long gorge cut into volcanic rock in the southern part of Cappadocia, following severeal eruptions of Mount Erciyes. Belisirma, experience the wonderful different types of Turkish foods. Yaprakhisar, panaroma point for another view of the great Monastery. Selime Monastery, the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia with a cathedral sized church. Pigeon Valley, thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rock. The conical formations are the result of volcanic eruptions that took place million years ago. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. NOTE ***: Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour Stores to visit: Onyx Demonstration Pottery
Overview
First of all, you will be picked up by our tour guide from your hotel. The first place that you will is Goreme Panaroma, the most magnificient landscape around Goreme. Derinkuyu Underground City, has all the usual amenities found in other underground complexes across Cappadocia, such as wine and oil presses. Ihlara Valley, which is a long gorge cut into volcanic rock in the southern part of Cappadocia, following severeal eruptions of Mount Erciyes. Belisirma, experience the wonderful different types of Turkish foods. Yaprakhisar, panaroma point for another view of the great Monastery. Selime Monastery, the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia with a cathedral sized church. Pigeon Valley, thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rock. The conical formations are the result of volcanic eruptions that took place million years ago. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. NOTE ***: Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour Stores to visit: Onyx Demonstration Pottery
What's Included
Included
Lunch
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Fully Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
Insurance
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
Drinks
Entrance Fees
Ihlara Valley entrance fee is 15 €
Derinkuyu Underground city entrance fee is 13 €
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
We visit Panaromic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.
Stop 2
1 hour
Stop 2
The biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia with a cathedral sized church. Selime monastery was carved by the monks in the 13th century and apart from the church has monks quarters, a large kitchen, and stables for animals. The wall were once decorated with frescoes of which very little remains.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 3
Ihlara Valley, the township is famed for the nearby valley of the same name, Ihlara Valley, which is a 16 km long gorge cut into volcanic rock in the southern parth of Cappadocia, following several eruptions of mount Erciyes. Through the valley flows Stream. What is uniqe about this valley is the ancient history of its inhabitants. The whole canyon is honeycombed with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. Due that the richness of the watering possibility and its hidden form and easily to hide structure it was the first settlement place of the first Christians escaping from the Roman soldiers. In the Ihlara Valley there are hundreds of antic churches caved in the volcanic rocks. The most known churches are Agacaltı 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.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
Goreme Panaroma, the most magnificent landscape around Goreme has been formed from its solidified lava streams, its ash and tuff stone, all dating from Neocene period. It is criss-crossed by deep valleys formed by heavy erosion. This veritable lunar landscape distinguishes itself by its extensive geological formations. The highly typical mophological structures of Cappadocia are the result of thousands of years of continual erosion, which has shaped the tuff deposits into the strangest pyramids and cones.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 5
Derinkuyu Underground City, has all the usual amenities found in other underground complexes across Cappadocia, such as wine and oil presses, stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, and chapels. Unique to the Derinkuyu complex and located on the second floor is a spacious room with a barrel vaulted ceiling. It has been reported that this room was used as a religious school and the rooms to the left were studies. Between the third and fourth levels is a vertical staircase. This passage way leads to a cruciform church on the lowest level. The large 55 m ventilation shaft appears to have been used as a well. The shaft also provided water to both the villagers above and, if the outside world was not accessible, to those in hiding.
Stop 6
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 6
Visit a traditional carpet weaving village to discover the art of handmade Turkish carpets, watch local artisans at work, and learn about centuries-old weaving techniques and natural dyes. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious traditional Turkish lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients in a peaceful village setting, offering an authentic taste of Turkish hospitality and cuisine.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Ihlara Valley entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Other
Derinkuyu Underground city entrance fee is 13 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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