Day Trips

Cappadocia Green Tour: Ihlara Valley & Pigeon Valley with Transfers

Name: Cappadocia Green Tour: Ihlara Valley & Pigeon Valley with Transfers
Start: 2025-10-23T09:30:00
End: 2025-10-23T18:00:00
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.

Duration

8 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Embark on a full-day guided tour of Cappadocia's scenic beauty and rich history, complete with convenient round-trip transfers and a delectable lunch.

Experience the magic of Cappadocia on a full-day guided tour, exploring an underground city, lush valleys, and centuries-old cave churches carved into the region’s otherworldly terrain.

Travel seamlessly from Goreme Valley to the Ihlara Valley, where towering canyon walls cradle a winding river. At Pigeon Valley, marvel at centuries-old dovecotes carved into the cliffs, once used by locals to collect pigeon droppings for farming.

Descend into the depths of Derinkuyu, Cappadocia’s largest underground city, with 8 levels of tunnels, hidden chambers, and ventilation shafts that once sheltered entire communities. Then, relax with a riverside lunch along the Melendiz River.

Step back in time at Belisirma Village, a once-thriving monastic settlement in Ihlara Valley. Walk among ancient rock-hewn churches and admire its faded Byzantine frescoes.

Did you know? The Agacalti Church, one of Ihlara Valley’s most striking cave churches, features well-preserved biblical frescoes including a rare portrayal of Daniel in the lion’s den.

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
FIRST DEPARTUREGoreme Panoramic View Point
LAST DEPARTUREGoreme Panoramic View Point
Start point
Cappadocia
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16 min
5.2 km
1. Goreme Panoramic View Point
Free Admission
30 min
36 min by Hot Air Balloon
33.5 km
2. Underground City
Tickets included
60 min
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
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
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Donald
Oct 2025
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4/5
The guide tried hard to please everyone and the driver was good
Sinan
Aug 2025
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5/5
Bushra
Jul 2025
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4/5
Our tour guide, Furqan, was very nice and the tour was well organized, but the description is very misleading. Apparently there is no trekking in this tour at the moment since the restaurants and cafes in Ihlara Valley have been shut down by the government. The trek is replaced by a couple of shopping stops and a 15 minute optional walk. My friends and I really wished we were informed earlier since we weren't interested in some of the stops. If you're in it for the trekking and looking for a break from the shopping tours, this ain't the one!
Seeun
Jun 2025
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5/5
Nadalie
Jun 2025
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5/5

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.