Tour's Details

Green ( IHLARA )Tour (09:30-18:00)

Our driver and guide pick you up from hotel and continue to;

Göreme Panorama

First place in the tour is panoramic view of Göreme. You will get information about history and

geological formation of Cappadocia while watching the lunar like landscape. Following the

information, free time to enjoy with the view.

Underground City

Derinkuyu Underground City will be the next destination after half an hour driving. This underground

city was first used as a shelter by the late Romans against potential Arabian invasions later as a

natural food storages by local people. Derinkuyu is the deepest underground city in Cappadocia

region. You will spend almost an hour in underground with your licensed guide.

Ihlara Valley - Hiking

You will be at the entrance of Ihlara Valley after 45 minutes drive. Ihlara Valley was formed by the

volcanic actions of Mt. Hasan, next to Ihlara Valley. Afterwards, Melendiz River eroded the valley for

millions of years besides the layers cracked and fell down. Eventually, 80 meter- deep canyon was

composed. Whole Valley is 14 km. length. In the past, generally Christians lived in the several parts of

the Valley; also they carved churches and painted them. You will hike around 3 km. in the valley by

visiting a church. Hiking will take around 1h 15m. Then you will arrive to restaurant for lunch.

Lunch

1 hour for the lunch in the valley, next to the river in a local restaurant with traditional Turkish foods.

Lunch will be over with season fruits.

Yaprakhisar Panorama

After lunch our guide will take you to a unique place, Yaprakhisar. You will see the best examples of

conical fairy chimneys. Since the area is very similar to Star Wars film set, Yaprakhisar is known as

“Star Wars Movie Set”.

Selime Monastery

Our tour will go on with a carved rock monastery. The monastery looks like a castle, but shelters,

churches, chapels, bedrooms, storages and big cathedral proves us its being a monastery. You will get

information about monastery life of Cappadocia next to spectacular scenery of Selime Village.

Pigeon Valley

You will have chance to take a rest while we are driving to pigeon valley after rugged climbing on

monastery. Upon arrival to Pigeon Valley, pigeons will meet you on the top of the valley. Pigeons have

always been important for Cappadocian people. Their eggs and droppings were used for different

purposes. Thus, local people gave importance to pigeons and carved many houses for them at the

slopes of valley.

Onyx Stone Factory

The last place in the tour will be a visit to onyx factory in Uchisar. Onyx is a volcanic stone which has

various colours and contains different minerals. As being a volcanic area, Cappadocia has some onyx

sources. In the factory, a master will give you information about

the steps of onyx shaping and you will watch a shaping show. Our tour will end with transfer back to

hotel.