In this tour package, you will embark on a historical journey. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cappadocia in the morning and set off towards Asikli Mound, which dates back to 8500 BC. After approximately 1.5 hours of travel, we will arrive at Asikli Mound, where the first brain surgery in the world was performed, dating back to the Neolithic age. Here, we will delve deeper into human history with the information provided by our guide. Then, we will set off towards Selime Cathedral. Selime Cathedral is the biggest rock-carved monastery in the region and was once home to Hittite, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations. Afterwards, we will have lunch on the Melendiz River in Ihlara Canyon for a local meal. After lunch, take an easy 4km walk (approx. 1 hour) along the river through the deep Ihlara Valley canyon, scattered with cave churches carved by early Christian monks.After the tour, we will visit Nar Lake, a rising lake, and then return to the hotel.