Day Trips

Cappadocia Green Tour: Ihlara Valley & Pigeon Valley with Transfers

Name: Cappadocia Green Tour: Ihlara Valley & Pigeon Valley with Transfers
Start: 2026-09-01T09:30:00
End: 2026-09-01T18:00:00
Location: Cappadocia

4.5/5(167)

Fatima K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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.

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
1 hr
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
1 hr 30 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.

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What our guests say
Fatima K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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.
Valentina V
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was well organized, and our guide, Malin, was very friendly and knowledgeable! We definitely recommend it!
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.
Mark G
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The underground city was interesting and looking at the cathedral frescos,appreciating their age. Lunch was fabulous.
Hanna S
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Amazing views, informative stories and a great guide!

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.