The 6 km hike in the Ihlara Valley will be the highlight of our day. The Melendiz River has carved an impressive canyon through the verdant valley and we will walk about two hours along the river, passing Byzantine rock chapels decorated with frescoes. Especially the first half of the hike where we will be the only tourists walking, is totally peaceful.
After lunch, we stop at the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia, Selime Monastery and Cathedral. Selime is the biggest rock-cut cathedral of Cappadocia and located at the end of Ihlara Valley. It has has been used as a fortress by both Byzantine and Seljuk armies during 10th to 12th centuries.
Derinkuyu Underground City. Previously kno...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional experienced and licensed local guide during the tour.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transportation by a comfortable, AC, non-smoking, luxurious van.
Parking fees and all taxes.
Drinks
Tips to guide and driver
Personal expenses and optional tours
Ihlara Valley & Derinkuyu Underground City Tour - CAP15
Guzelyurt
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The 6 km hike in the Ihlara Valley will be the highlight of our day. The Melendiz River has carved an impressive canyon through the verdant valley and we will walk about two hours along the river, passing Byzantine rock chapels decorated with frescoes. Especially the first half of the hike where we will be the only tourists walking, is totally peaceful.
After lunch, we stop at the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia, Selime Monastery and Cathedral. Selime is the biggest rock-cut cathedral of Cappadocia and located at the end of Ihlara Valley. It has has been used as a fortress by both Byzantine and Seljuk armies during 10th to 12th centuries.
Derinkuyu Underground City. Previously kno...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional experienced and licensed local guide during the tour.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transportation by a comfortable, AC, non-smoking, luxurious van.
Parking fees and all taxes.
Drinks
Tips to guide and driver
Personal expenses and optional tours
Itinerary
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Ihlara Valley
Our tour starts at 09:30 by pick-up from your hotel. After our guide’s introduction to Cappadocia at the Goreme panoramic view point, we drive about 1 hour and visit the most spectacular gorge of Turkey: Ihlara. The 6 km hike in the Ihlara Valley will be the highlight of our day. The Melendiz River has carved an impressive canyon through the verdant valley and we will walk about two hours along the river, passing Byzantine rock chapels decorated with frescoes. Especially the first half of the hike where we will be the only tourists walking, is totally peaceful. We end the hiking portion of the tour near Belisirma village, where we will have lunch in a quaint riverside restaurant.
After lunch, we stop at the biggest rock-cut monastery of Cappadocia, Selime Monastery and Cathedral.
Derinkuyu Underground City. We will explore the caves of this interesting city and your guide will explain about the life here.
We will then drive back to your hotel and finish the tour around 17:00.
