Day Trips

Cappadocia Green Tour: Ihlara Valley & Pigeon Valley with Transfers

Name: Cappadocia Green Tour: Ihlara Valley & Pigeon Valley with Transfers
Start: 2026-03-26T09:30:00
End: 2026-03-26T18:00:00
Location: Cappadocia

Tourists with guide exploring rock-cut church in Selime, Cappadocia.

Ancient rock-cut church interior in Ihlara Valley, Cappadocia, with arched ceilings and faded frescoes.

Visitor exploring an ancient cave in Ihlara Valley, Cappadocia.

Derinkuyu underground cave city interior with stone walls and passageways.

Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Duration

8 hr 30 min

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.5/5

(156)

Amin

Nov 2025

Verified booking

This place has such an amazing view both from the bedroom patio and living room. Top of a hill over looking the harbor. Equipt with an either kitchen of cook ware. washing machine. Soap in the shower. Its very close to the center of Bodrum where everything you need you will find from tours , restaurants ect with in a 15 min walk. I cant wait to go back! The same was super friendly and provided the essential knowledge of the town. Parking available included with my room.

Jerry

Jan 2026

Verified booking

The Green Tour was really good and all went well. I have to say Mert was an amazing Tour guide, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The food at lunchtime is good, way much better. I highly recommend this tour coz it’s really cool to see the beautiful landscapes, history and great guide in this tour.

Pingkan

Nov 2025

Verified booking

Derinkuyu Underground City: A fascinating experience. The walk down to the seventh level is a journey in itself and a great workout for your legs. Salime Monastery: An absolutely amazing site. Its unique architecture and landscape genuinely felt like a setting from Star Wars. The Ihlara Valley offered a wonderfully calming walk along the riverbank. For food, the fish casserole was excellent, and I highly recommend the tomato dip if you don't mind a bit of spice. Finally, a special thanks to our guide, Hakan, and our driver, Bilal. They were friendly, resourceful and helpful, truly deserve a 5-star rating.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Muhammad

Nov 2025

Verified booking

So happy to had this tour, The guide was extremely polite and knowledged. The way he guide us about the location was too good. The transfer was very comfortable and overall it was a very exciting experience. Thank you so much for such a professional behavior

Jesús

Mar 2026

Verified booking

It was a unique and wonderful experience!!! I really recommend it 100%. The tour guides were very friendly and punctual.

Lucio

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Very good experience. Full-day tour with very passionate and knowledgeable guides. I would recommend it even for those who may suffer from claustrophobia.

Explore South Cappadocia in one seamless day with hotel pick-up and drop-off in a comfortable AC vehicle.

Tour with a professional English-speaking guide, with entrance fees and a local riverside lunch included.

Hike through Ihlara Valley along the Melendiz River, passing rock-cut churches and lush canyon scenery.

Descend into Derinkuyu Underground City, then explore the vast rock-carved Selime Monastery.

Stop at scenic viewpoints like Pigeon Valley for panoramic photos of Cappadocia’s landscapes.

Full-day guided tour of Ilhara Valley

Expert guides

Round-trip hotel transfers

Lunch

All local tax and insurance

Drinks at lunch time

TOTAL DURATION8 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERHot Air Balloon
Start point
Cappadocia
Get direction
16 min
5.2 km
1. Goreme Panoramic View Point
Free Admission
30 min
Guided tour
36 min by hot air balloon
33.5 km
2. Underground City
Tickets included
60 min
Guided tour
48 min by hot air balloon
54.2 km
3. Ihlara Valley
Free Admission
40 min
9 min by hot air balloon
5.8 km
4. Belisirma Village
90 min
32 min by hot air balloon
30 km
5. Narligol Crater Lake
Tickets included
45 min
Photo stop & Sightseeing
55 min by hot air balloon
58.6 km
6. Pigeon Valley
Tickets included
45 min
1 min
0.05 km
7. Onyx Workshop
Tickets included
30 min
18 min
8.8 km
End point
Cappadocia
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

156 reviews
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What our guests say
Jesús
Mar 2026
Verified booking
It was a unique and wonderful experience!!! I really recommend it 100%. The tour guides were very friendly and punctual.
Jerry
Jan 2026
Verified booking
The Green Tour was really good and all went well. I have to say Mert was an amazing Tour guide, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The food at lunchtime is good, way much better. I highly recommend this tour coz it’s really cool to see the beautiful landscapes, history and great guide in this tour.
Lucio
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Very good experience. Full-day tour with very passionate and knowledgeable guides. I would recommend it even for those who may suffer from claustrophobia.
Luca
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Top experience in Goreme. Full day trip
Pingkan
Nov 2025
Verified booking
Derinkuyu Underground City: A fascinating experience. The walk down to the seventh level is a journey in itself and a great workout for your legs. Salime Monastery: An absolutely amazing site. Its unique architecture and landscape genuinely felt like a setting from Star Wars. The Ihlara Valley offered a wonderfully calming walk along the riverbank. For food, the fish casserole was excellent, and I highly recommend the tomato dip if you don't mind a bit of spice. Finally, a special thanks to our guide, Hakan, and our driver, Bilal. They were friendly, resourceful and helpful, truly deserve a 5-star rating.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Journey through time and beauty

Embark on an enlightening odyssey as the Green Tour Ihlara Valley at Cappadocia sweeps you through awe-inspiring landscapes and ancient wonders. Your day commences with a serene view of Goreme Valley, where a professional licensed guide unveils the mysteries of Cappadocia. Find yourself amid the verdant Ihlara Valley, walking along the Melendiz River, surrounded by towering canyon walls. Discover the Agacalti Church, a preserved gem from the past. Up next is the mesmerizing Derinkuyu Underground City, the largest subterranean city in Cappadocia with 8 intriguing levels with a living room and even a missionary school!

Turkish delights & cultural treasures

Post your underground exploration, a well-earned lunch break awaits in the heart of the valley, Belisirma Village. The journey continues to Pigeon Valley, a marvel of countless pigeon houses intricately carved into cliffs. Finally, visit the historic Selime Monastery, Cappadocia's oldest cathedral. Can you picture the scenes from Star Wars? Rumor has it, that some were filmed here! The tour concludes with a comfortable drop-off back at your hotel, leaving you teeming with unforgettable memories.

What to bring

It's recommended to wear comfortable clothing and footwear, and a light jacket.

Bring along your hat and sunglasses.

What's not allowed

Guests aged 5 and below are restricted from participating in this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Guide dogs are allowed on tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.

While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.

If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.

On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.