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Cappadocia: Private Ihlara and Underground City Day Tour

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Overview

According to Lonely Planet, the Ihlara tour, also known as the Green Tour, is an excellent itinerary that covers the highlights of South Cappadocia. It is a great option to combine with North Cappadocia to see the best of the region.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • All entrance fees
  • Transfers to/from any cave accommodation
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    Meeting and Pickup

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    9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. depending on your hotel’s location.

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    Kaymakli Underground City

    Derinkuyu is the largest underground city in Cappadocia, with seven floors and a depth of 85 meters. The city has all the usual rooms found in an underground city such as stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches, wineries, and even a missionary school. The missionary school features a large room with a vaulted ceiling and study rooms set apart on the left. The descent to the cruciform plan church on the lowest floor is taken care of by vertical staircases from the third and fourth floors. The ventilation shaft, which is 55 meters deep, was also used as a well. To protect inhabitants from poisoning during raids, some floors were intentionally left without surface access. Although the city was opened to visitors in 1965, only 10% of the city is currently available for visitation.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Ihlara Valley

    Early Christians carved their rock houses and temples out of tuffs in the valley of Ihlara, where the Melendiz River flows. The locals are known as "Peristrema," which means "the people of circulating waters," due to the water flowing through Ilhara. Trying to find the source of this water in Ihlara is like searching for the meaning of life. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to walk from Ihlara Vadisi to Belisirma, and around 3 hours to walk from Belisirma to Selime.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Belisirma

    Visitors to the Ihlara Valley can enjoy a Turkish and Western-style lunch in Belisirma, which includes a variety of delicious dishes and desserts.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Pigeon Valley

    A stop on the outskirts of Goreme reveals Pigeon Valley, with centuries-old pigeon houses carved from the cliffs. In those times, many farmers used pigeon manure as fertilizer for their crops.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Selime Monastery

    Selime Monastery stands out with its vast kitchen and soaring chimney. This rock-cut structure consists of a church surrounded by a gallery. The monastery also features stables with feeding troughs and other relics of the troglodyte lifestyle.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Goreme Panorama

    Solidified lava flows from the Neocene period have carved the stunning ash and tuff landscape of Goreme. Thousands of years of erosion have resulted in a beautiful lunar landscape, filled with fairy chimneys of various colors.
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cappadocia: Private Ihlara and Underground City Day Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-331325P127

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cappadocia: Private Ihlara and Underground City Day Tour?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Lunch.
    • All entrance fees.
    • Transfers to/from any cave accommodation.
    • Air-conditioned vehicle.
    • Professional tour guide.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    Accessibility information for the Cappadocia: Private Ihlara and Underground City Day Tour is as follows:

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

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    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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