Day Trips

From Cappadocia: Full-Day Green Tour with Derinkuyu Underground City & Ihlara Valley Trek

Name: From Cappadocia: Full-Day Green Tour with Derinkuyu Underground City & Ihlara Valley Trek
Start: 2026-10-24T09:30:00
End: 2026-10-24T18:00:00
Location: Cappadocia

4.6/5(183)

Andrea B

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Full-day tour with lunch and tickets included. Our guide Ibrahim was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and always ready to answer questions. An added bonus was that the guide was in touch with the underground city staff, so instead of going before lunch as scheduled, we went in the late afternoon when the site was much less crowded.

Birgit J

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was a varied tour. We visited the largest underground city, and our tour guide clearly explained what we were seeing and what it was used for. The hike through the Ihlara Valley was then a complete contrast.

David S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Wonderful experience. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning about the areas amazing history and who wish to enter a real cave city.

Yulieth E

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Overall, the Green Tour in Cappadocia was a wonderful experience. We visited some spectacular places, and the underground city was truly fascinating and evocative—a must-see. The day was well-organized and full of excitement. The only thing worth noting: tickets for some attractions, including the underground city, had to be paid for separately, and it would have been better to know this clearly at the time of booking. Overall, however, it was a positive experience and highly recommended!

Fatima K

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Our guide Ismail was amazing, he explained everything perfectly. We didn't visit all the places included in the trip since we didn't have enough time so maybe the description of the day trip should be modified to be more conform.

Deborah G

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

This was a great tour to do. We saw so much and our guide, Senat, gave us enough time to stop and take photos. I especially liked the fact that he was flexible with the schedule. He flipped it around so that we did the underground city last as there were too many people there when we were scheduled to go. Too many people going through the close tunnels altogether would have been not nice at all. My only constructive feedback to our guide would be to SLOW DOWN his talking. He talked so fast it was difficult to understand what he was saying. I did tell him and he did try...for a little while. I totally recommend doing this tour.

Set out on a full-day Green Tour of Cappadocia's Goreme landscapes, with a journey through the Underground City and a trek along the Ihlara Valley.

Drive past Göreme’s fairy chimneys and rock formations, while learning about the geological history of this region from your guide.

Descend into the Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı Underground City, ancient subterranean shelters that once protected entire communities, and explore narrow passageways and living quarters.

Trek 3 to 4 kilometers through the Ihlara Valley, Cappadocia’s deepest canyon ,and visit rock-cut churches adorned with centuries-old frescoes.

Cap off your experience with a delectable traditional Turkish lunch in Belisırma Village, set beside the river with beautiful valley views.

Full-day tour along Cappadocia's Green route

Licensed professional guide

Small group tour (as per option selected)

Entrance fees to all sites (as per option selected)

Lunch in Belisırma Village (as per option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (including Ortahisar, Mustafapaşa, Avanos, Nevşehir, Çavuşin, Ürgüp, Göreme, Uçhisar)

All local taxes and insurance

Gratuities (optional)

Drinks

TOTAL DURATION8 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Cappadocia
1. Goreme Panorama (based on operator)
A scenic viewpoint offering sweeping views of Goreme’s valleys, rock formations, and fairy chimneys.
2. Ihlara Valley (based on operator)
Tickets included
3. Derinkuyu Underground City (based on operator)
Tickets included
4. Kaymaklı Underground City (based on operator)
5. Selime Monastery (based on operator)
Tickets included
6. Pigeon Valley
Tickets included
7. Ortahisar (based on operator)
Free Admission
8. Uchisar Castle (based on operator)
Tickets included
9. Nar Lake (based on operator)
Tickets included
10. Belisirma (based on operator)
Tickets included
End point
Cappadocia
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Andrea B
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Full-day tour with lunch and tickets included. Our guide Ibrahim was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and always ready to answer questions. An added bonus was that the guide was in touch with the underground city staff, so instead of going before lunch as scheduled, we went in the late afternoon when the site was much less crowded.
Birgit J
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was a varied tour. We visited the largest underground city, and our tour guide clearly explained what we were seeing and what it was used for. The hike through the Ihlara Valley was then a complete contrast.
David S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Wonderful experience. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning about the areas amazing history and who wish to enter a real cave city.
Carolina C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I find it disrespectful that they used my time to learn about Turkey for visits to jewelry and sweet shops. Half of the tour time was spent on shopping. If I want to go shopping, I wouldn't choose that day for a guided tour.
Yulieth E
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Overall, the Green Tour in Cappadocia was a wonderful experience. We visited some spectacular places, and the underground city was truly fascinating and evocative—a must-see. The day was well-organized and full of excitement. The only thing worth noting: tickets for some attractions, including the underground city, had to be paid for separately, and it would have been better to know this clearly at the time of booking. Overall, however, it was a positive experience and highly recommended!

Immerse yourself in Cappadocia’s landscapes on a full-day Green Tour, exploring the Derinkuyu Underground City, the Ihlara Valley and more.

Getting started

Begin your trip with hotel pickup or meet your guide at the designated point. Wait for a brief introduction before setting off to explore Göreme's natural and historical sites.

What to expect

Cappadocia Green Tour

This full-day Green Tour highlights Cappadocia’s Göreme valleys, cave dwellings, and rock-cut monasteries, guided by experts who share historical insights at each stop.

Features

Derinkuyu Underground City: Descend into this once-inhabited city where thousands lived in its narrow passageways, living quarters, and storage areas.

Ihlara Valley Trek: Trek 3–4 kilometers along the Melendiz River in Cappadocia’s deepest canyon and admire rock formations and cave churches.

Belisirma Village: Pause for a traditional Turkish lunch in this charming riverside village, surrounded by valley scenery.

What to bring

Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.

Carry water to stay hydrated.

Consider bringing a camera for photos.

What's not allowed

Alcohol is not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not suitable for people with mobility impairments, claustrophobia, epilepsy, or visual impairments.

Additional information

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.

Be prepared for varying weather conditions, and dress in layers.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

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